Tropicana Cherries
Also known as: Trop Cherry
Breeder: Relentless Genetics
Tropicana Cherries is Relentless Genetics' flagship sativa-dominant hybrid merging citrus terp explosion from Tropicana Cookies with cherry gas funk and extreme potency of their Cherry Cookies F3. The #8 phenotype won 1st Place at the 2022 Michigan Cannabis Cup with verified cuts trading at $500–$840 in secondary markets.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Tropicana Cookies x Cherry Cookies F3
Tropicana Cookies (Bloom Seed Co / Oni F2) crosses Forum Cut GSC with Tangie, contributing explosive citrus/orange expression and intense purple coloration. Cherry Cookies F3 is Relentless Genetics' 3rd-generation stabilized stud (GSC x Fire OG Bx1) contributing loud cherry gas funk and exceptional terpene retention.
Lineage Dispute
Relentless Genetics' Cherry Cookies is specifically GSC (Forum Cut) x Fire OG Bx1, NOT Cherry Pie-based. Tropicana Cookies credit is shared between Bloom Seed Co and Oni Seed Co.
Terpene Profile
Limonene — Bright citrus, orange zest from Tropicana Cookies heritage; 0.8–1.2%
Caryophyllene — Spicy cherry gas undertone; 0.5–0.8%
Myrcene — Earthy, herbal base; 0.4–0.6%
Linalool — Floral sweetness contributing calming properties; 0.2–0.4%
Aroma: Loud, complex blend of sweet-tart cherry and pungent zesty citrus with creamy undertones. Extremely loud — carbon filter mandatory from week 3–4.
Flavor: Burst of sour candy, sweet cherry, and tangy orange zest on inhale. Refreshing, slightly earthy spice on exhale.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Fast-acting cerebral rush with euphoria and mental clarity. Immediate mood elevation.
Energized, motivated, and creative with strong sociability. Functional daytime high without couch-lock. Sativa dominance keeps mental state sharp while Cherry Cookies body provides gentle physical relaxation.
Duration: 2–3 hours of functional effects
Commonly Reported Uses
Growing Characteristics
Grow Tips: SCROG is gold standard — install net at 20–24 inches, tuck until week 2 of flower. Cal-Mag supplementation under LEDs is #1 deficiency issue. Lollipop bottom third before flip. Two defoliation passes (day 21 and day 35–42) but never after week 6. Dense cola structure makes botrytis the primary risk — part colas in late flower looking for browning pistils. UVB supplementation in last 2–3 weeks increases trichome production. Cherry Cookies F3 parent contributes exceptional terpene retention — properly stored flower maintains terps for up to a year.
History & Origin
Developed by Relentless Genetics from rigorous multi-generational breeding. The Cherry Cookies F3 stud represents three generations of selection from hundreds of plants each round. The #8 phenotype won the 2022 Michigan Cannabis Cup and has 51+ tracked descendants.
Awards & Recognition
- ●1st Place Hybrid Flower — 2022 High Times Michigan Cannabis Cup
- ●Winner Indoor Flower — 2023 Oregon Leaf Bowl
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using Tropicana Cherries as a parent:
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