Forbidden Fruit

Forbidden Fruit Feminized Cannabis Seeds

Forbidden Fruit is a feminized indica-dominant cannabis seed strain that crosses Cherry Pie with Tangie to produce dense, resinous buds dripping with tropical citrus flavour and deep physical relaxation. With a 70/30 indica-to-sativa ratio, this photoperiod hybrid finishes flowering in up to 10 weeks and yields up to 500g/m² indoors or 700g per plant outdoors. If you want a strain that smells like a fruit bowl left in the sun and hits like a weighted blanket, this is the one.

Flavour and Aroma of Forbidden Fruit Seeds

Forbidden Fruit produces one of the most recognisable terpene profiles you'll find in an indica-dominant strain. The dominant terpene is myrcene at roughly 40%, which drives that deep, earthy sweetness underneath everything else. Limonene sits at around 20%, responsible for the sharp citrus punch — think fresh tangerine peel cracked open right under your nose. Caryophyllene rounds things out at 15%, adding a peppery, slightly spicy edge that keeps the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional.

In practice, the inhale is sweet cherry and tropical citrus — passionfruit candy is the comparison we keep coming back to. The exhale brings pine and a hint of mango, with just enough diesel funk to remind you this isn't actually a smoothie. The aroma fills a room fast. If you're growing indoors without a carbon filter, your neighbours will know exactly what you're up to within the first week of flower.

Growing Forbidden Fruit: What to Expect

Forbidden Fruit feminized seeds produce photoperiod plants that need a 12/12 light switch to trigger flowering. Expect the flowering phase to run up to 10 weeks — some phenotypes finish a touch earlier around week 8, but don't rush the chop. Those final days pack on resin and deepen the terpene profile noticeably.

Indoors, you're looking at yields up to 500g/m² with proper lighting and training. She responds well to LST and SCRoG setups — the indica-dominant structure means shorter internodal spacing, so spreading the canopy out early pays off in more even light distribution and bigger colas. Outdoors in a warm, Mediterranean-style climate, individual plants can push up to 700g each. She likes sun, and she likes it a lot.

One honest note: the Cherry Pie genetics can make this strain a bit fussy about humidity during late flower. Those dense buds hold moisture, and mould doesn't care how good your genetics are. Keep relative humidity below 50% in the last three weeks and make sure you've got decent airflow between the colas. A small oscillating fan aimed at the canopy does the job.

Why Forbidden Fruit Deserves a Spot in Your Garden

We've carried a lot of indica-dominant strains over the years, and Forbidden Fruit consistently stands out for one reason: the flavour is genuinely exceptional. Plenty of strains claim "fruity" on the label and deliver something vaguely sweet with a hay finish. This one actually tastes like tropical fruit. The Cherry Pie parent brings the sweet cherry base, and Tangie layers on that unmistakable citrus tang that lingers on the palate. It's the best dessert strain we carry for growers who prioritise flavour over raw potency numbers.

The growth pattern suits intermediate growers well. She's not as forgiving as a Northern Lights — the humidity sensitivity in late flower means you need to pay attention — but she's nowhere near as demanding as a pure sativa landrace. If you've got one or two successful grows under your belt and you want something that'll genuinely impress on flavour, Forbidden Fruit is a solid next step. Compared to something like Gelato, which leans heavier on the gassy, cookie-dough side, Forbidden Fruit is brighter, fruitier, and a bit more approachable in terms of aroma.

The 70/30 indica-sativa split means the plant stays compact enough for tents while still producing respectable yields. We'd pick the 5-seed pack if you're running a 1m x 1m space — that gives you enough plants to fill a SCRoG net and select the best performer for future runs.

How to Grow Forbidden Fruit Feminized Seeds

1. Germinate your Forbidden Fruit seeds using the paper towel method: place seeds between two damp (not soaking) paper towels on a plate, cover with a second plate, and keep at 22-25°C. Taproots should appear within 24-72 hours.
2. Transplant sprouted seeds taproot-down into small pots (0.5L) filled with a light, airy growing medium. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged — seedlings drown faster than they dry out.
3. Maintain an 18/6 light cycle during vegetative growth. Forbidden Fruit's indica-dominant structure means she'll stay relatively squat, so start LST early to open up the canopy and encourage lateral branching.
4. Switch to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering. You'll notice pre-flowers within the first week. The stretch is moderate — expect roughly 50% height increase during the first two weeks of flower.
5. During weeks 3-7 of flower, feed with a bloom-specific nutrient regime. Forbidden Fruit responds well to moderate phosphorus and potassium levels. Don't overdo nitrogen — it dulls the terpene expression.
6. In the final 2-3 weeks, drop relative humidity below 50% and increase airflow. Those dense, resinous buds are mould magnets if conditions get damp. A dehumidifier is worth the investment.
7. Flush with plain water for the last 7-10 days before harvest. This cleans out residual nutrients and lets the natural terpene profile shine through in the final product.
8. Harvest when 70-80% of trichomes are milky with 10-20% amber — this window gives you the full body effect the strain is known for. Dry slowly at 18-20°C and 55-60% humidity for 10-14 days, then cure in glass jars for at least 2 weeks.

Forbidden Fruit Compared to Similar Strains

Choosing between fruity indica-dominant strains? Here's how Forbidden Fruit stacks up against two popular alternatives in our catalogue.

If you want the brightest, most citrus-forward flavour of the three, Forbidden Fruit wins. Gelato leans more dessert-gas, and Runtz splits the difference with candy sweetness but can be pickier to grow. Forbidden Fruit's heavier indica lean also means a more pronounced body effect — it's the best pick of the three if deep physical relaxation is your priority.