Forbidden Fruit
Overview
Forbidden Fruit is a relaxing indica-dominant strain born in the Bay Area, offering striking visuals, sugary tropical aromas, and easy cultivation—making it a favorite for both medical users and first-time growers. Known for its sweet, citrus-forward flavor and body-melting effects, Forbidden Fruit delivers both beauty and bliss in one.
Strain Details
Strain Type: Indica
Genetics: Cherry Pie x Tangie
Breeder: Joseph from Chameleon Extracts
THC: 14% – 17% (Average: 15.5%)
Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
Awards: 1st Place – Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup 2019
Difficulty to Grow: Easy
Yield: Up to 3 oz per sq ft
Height: 30 – 80 inches
Flowering Time: 9–10 weeks
Aroma & Flavor
Aroma: Sweet lemon, berries, cherry, passionfruit with earthy pine and gassy undertones
Flavor: Tropical mango, pineapple, and tart citrus, balanced by nutty, pine, and earthy notes
Effects & Benefits
Feelings: Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric, Sleepy, Uplifted
Medical Uses: Stress, Anxiety, Pain, Depression, Insomnia
Common Uses: Evening wind-down, mood elevation, pain relief, and sleep support
Expect an initial cerebral uplift that melts into full-body relaxation. Forbidden Fruit is known to deliver a blissful, euphoric buzz followed by a soothing comedown—ideal for stress, tension, and insomnia.
Appearance
Forbidden Fruit buds are dense and spear-shaped, with deep green and vibrant purple leaves highlighted by neon orange pistils. A generous coat of frosty trichomes gives the nugs a crystalline, sparkling look.
Grow Information
This strain is low maintenance and perfect for beginners. It performs well indoors or outdoors, with strong genetics that thrive without high nutrient levels.
Available As: Feminized seeds
Environment: Indoor & Outdoor
Plant Structure: Bushy indica with tight node spacing
Breeder Tip: “Don’t overfeed—these genetics are naturally strong.”
Strain Lineage & Descendants
Original Cross: Tangie (Crockett Family Farms) x Cherry Pie (Jigga)
First pheno selected from 37—only one had purple leaves and Tangie flavor with Pie structure.