Hybrid
Cherry Runtz
Also known as: Cherry Runtz, Cherry Pie Runtz
THC17% - 24%
CBD0% - 1%
Flowering8 - 9 weeks
Top terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool
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Quick answer
Cherry Runtz is Elev8 Seeds' hybrid of Runtz and Cherry Pie, testing 17-24% THC. Purple buds with berry-lavender flavour and a giggly, tingly, relaxing high - a mellow evening strain for anxiety, low mood and insomnia.
Cherry Runtz is the Runtz family member for people who found regular Runtz too sugary - the Cherry Pie parent dries out the sweetness and adds this dark-berry depth. Giggly, tingly, then properly relaxed. Movie-night strain, and an unusually good choice if anxiety is what you're treating.
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Lab Sheet
Strain facts – the numbers behind the high
THC Range
17% - 24%
Individual batches vary; craft lots often test higher.
CBD Range
0% - 1%
Trace amounts only. This is a THC-driven profile.
Type
Hybrid
Ratio drives the shape of the high.
Top Terpenes
Caryophyllene · Limonene · Linalool
The terpene leaders behind the flavour and feel.
Flowering Time
8 - 9 weeks
Grower reference for cultivar finish time.
Where this sits in the hybrid laneMost hybrids test 16% to 25% THC
Cherry Runtz: 17% - 24% THC. Right in the sweet spot of the hybrid lane.
The story of Cherry Runtz
Cherry Runtz is the cherry-berry branch of the Runtz family tree - Runtz itself (Zkittlez x Gelato) crossed back toward Cherry Pie genetics by breeders including Elev8 Seeds. It keeps everything that made Runtz a phenomenon: candy sweetness, bag appeal, balanced potency - and adds a dark-cherry depth on the nose that separates it from the fruity-herbal original.
Terpene breakdown
Caryophyllene1.048%
Limonene0.899%
Linalool0.384%
Myrcene0.283%
Humulene0.158%
Pinene0.154%
Nerolidol0.148%
Terpene shares from lab-tested samples (% of total terpene weight).
- Caryophyllene (1.048%): peppery, fuel-adjacent spice underneath.
- Limonene (0.899%): bright citrus lift on top.
- Linalool (0.384%): a soft floral smoothness.
Cherry Runtz's dominant terp is Caryophyllene, and it leads the flavour on every inhale.
Growing Cherry Runtz
A 8 to 9 week flower with Runtz-family structure: chunky, colourful, resin-heavy buds with purple creeping in late. Moderate difficulty; responds well to training. The cherry expression depends heavily on the cut - good phenos are unmistakable.
How to consume Cherry Runtz
A balanced evening hybrid: giggly and relaxed at 17 to 24 percent THC with a tingly body note that deepens toward sleep at higher doses. Social for the first stretch, sedative by the end. Movie-night territory.
Cherry Runtz vs similar strains
Against the original Runtz family cuts like Gruntz, Cherry Runtz is fruitier and less purely gassy. Grandparents Zkittlez and Gelato each contribute half the profile - candy and cream respectively. Cherry Pie is the cherry source with less potency, and Grape Pie the grape sibling from the same era.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Runtz?
Cherry Runtz is a Runtz-family hybrid crossing Runtz (Zkittlez x Gelato) with Cherry Pie genetics. It tests 17-24% THC with a cherry-candy profile.
What does Cherry Runtz taste like?
Dark cherry candy over creamy Gelato gas with a floral finish.
What are Cherry Runtz's effects?
Giggly and relaxed with a tingly body note. Social early, sleepy late.
Is Cherry Runtz indica or sativa?
Balanced hybrid, indica-leaning at higher doses.
Where can I buy Cherry Runtz in Canada?
Check the in-stock list above - BMWO ships Cherry Runtz Canada-wide with live pricing.
Storing Cherry Runtz
Candy terps fade fast: airtight glass, dark cupboard, humidity pack at 58 to 62 percent. Buy fresh, finish fresh.