Cherry Runtz

Cherry Runtz: Delightfully Tart and Fruity

Cherry Runtz seeds grow up to be beautiful marijuana plants. The plants are light green from top to bottom with pale green buds and amber hairs at the very top. Resin covered leaves and buds eventually turn into super dank and dense nuggets that are more orange than they are green. Breaking these harvested buds apart will unleash a welcoming aroma, enticing both grower and user to light up and enjoy the fruits of their labor. While Cherry Runtz hasn’t won any major awards to date, the Runtz parent strain took home the 2017 Emerald Cup proving that this lineage is a fan favorite. While it hasn’t quite earned a spot on the marijuana Mount Rushmore, it is growing in popularity by the minute. As stated above, this strain does a little bit of everything and is popping up in more and more grow rooms all over the world. A somewhat difficult grow for beginner growers this strain is best grown by folks with experience.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Cherry Runtz exhibits robust growth in both controlled indoor settings and outdoor environments, particularly thriving in regions characterized by warm, sunlit conditions. Its adaptability to both soil based and hydroponic systems make it a suitable choice for cultivators with varying degrees of expertise. There are some rules to follow if you are going to take on this grow by yourself. We have outlined what you need and how to grow this strain so that you can reach your yield numbers and harvest delicious buds in no time flat.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Cherry Runtz plants grow both indoors and outdoors under specific conditions. Outdoor grows should be both warm with lots of direct sunlight. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 70-80 degrees fahrenheit. Utilize a nutrient dense soil in a hydroponic setup to supply the essential nutrients for peak growth. Adequate ventilation is key to the succes of this grow. Invest in premium grow lights, such as LED or HPS, to replicate natural solar conditions.
•  Moisture control: Relative humidity levels should be approximately 40-50% during the vegetative phase, gradually decreasing to 30-40% during the flowering stage.
• Training Techniques: Strategies like pruning, topping, low stress training (LST), high stress training (HST), Sea of Green (SOG), or Screen of Green (ScrOG) will optimize yield. Harvest the buds when the trichomes display a milky white hue.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Cherry Runtz female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect the Cherry Runtz strain to harvest after an short flowering period of 55-65 days. Outdoor growers should plan for a harvest in early to mid-October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 350 grams per square meter and outdoor grows typically produce up to 350 grams per plant. Considering the THC and CBD content of this strain the yield numbers are solid.

Dominant Terpenes in Cherry Runtz: Elegant Terpene Profile

The Cherry Runtz terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is limonene, beta-caryophyllene and linalool are the secondary terpenes.

• Limonene: Most Dominant – One of the most recognizable terpenes in all of cannabis. Gives Cherry Runtz its lavender and rose flavor and aroma.
• Linalool: Secondary Terpene– An aromatic terpene found in lavender and cannabis.
• Beta-Caryophyllene: Peppery and Spicy – Found in rosemary and clove oil, caryophyllene is known as the “peppery” terpene.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Cherry Runtz:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Cherry Runtz seeds and are generally a huge part of most cannabis strains. That euphoric, giggly, relaxing and sleepy feeling you get when enjoying the Cherry Runtz strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out between19-24%, the THC in the balanced hybrid strain is responsible for the euphoric and relaxing feeling you get when using Cherry Runtz.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Cherry Runtz are around 1% the cannabinoid is still present and the effects are more noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep, pain and even stress. The CBD in the Cherry Runtz strain, even in its low amounts definitely has a positive effect on the user.