How to Grow Forbidden Fruit Seeds (2025 Grow Diary)

Why Grow Forbidden Fruit?

Forbidden Fruit is one of the most visually stunning and aromatic strains out there, a fruity, terpene-rich hybrid that delivers both beauty and balance. With genetics from Cherry Pie × Tangie, it offers tropical citrus aromas, dense resinous buds, and a calming euphoric high that hits the body and mind in perfect sync.

Forbidden Fruit

• 70% Indica
• All-Day Smoke
• Designed for Advanced Growers
• Experience a Sense of Tranquility
• Fragrant Pine & Citrus Aroma
• Ideal for Outdoor Cultivation

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Growers love it for its manageable structure, intense terpene production, and reliable yields, both indoors and outdoors. It’s the perfect choice for flavor chasers and resin hunters alike.

Setup Checklist for Growing Forbidden Fruit Seeds

🏕️ Indoor Setup

• Tent: 2×3 ft or larger
• Lighting: Full-spectrum LED (400–600W eq.)
• Ventilation: Inline fan + carbon filter
• Airflow: Oscillating fan
• Medium: Soil or coco with perlite
• Pots: 3–5 gal fabric pots
• Water: pH 6.2–6.6
• Nutrients: Standard veg & bloom formula + Cal-Mag

🌞 Outdoor Setup

• Climate: Warm and sunny, Mediterranean-like
• Soil: Rich, airy, and well-drained
• Support: Stakes or trellis for compact, heavy colas
• Harvest: Late September – early October

Germination: Starting Your Forbidden Fruit Grow

Use the paper towel method for consistency:

1. Place seeds between two damp (not soaked) paper towels.
2. Sandwich between two plates to block light.
3. Keep in a warm area (70–75°F).
4. Once the taproot reaches ~½ inch, plant it root-down about ½ inch deep.

⚠️ Avoid sealing them in airtight containers, airflow prevents rot.

Week 1: Seedling Stage

What to Expect

• Height: 1–2 in
• Cotyledons emerge, followed by first leaves
• Color: bright, healthy green

Ideal Conditions

• Light: 18–24h low intensity
• Temp: 72–77°F
• Humidity: 65–70%
• Water: Light mist or ring watering
• Nutrients: None (unless in inert medium, then mild Cal-Mag)

🧠 Tip: Gentle airflow helps seedlings grow sturdy and prevents mold.

Week 2: Early Veg + Optional LST

What to Expect

• Height: 3–5 in
• Stems strengthen, leaves multiply
• Early branching begins

Conditions

• Light: 18h (~300 PPFD)
• Temp: 73–78°F
• Humidity: 60–65%
• Nutrients: Start ¼ strength veg feed

Optional: Begin light LST to encourage lateral growth and more bud sites.

Week 3: Veg Expansion

What to Expect

• Height: 8–12 in
• Dense foliage, rich green color
• Aroma: subtle fruity notes when leaves are touched

Conditions

• Light: 18h (~400–500 PPFD)
• Temp: 73–78°F
• Humidity: 55–60%
• Nutrients: Increase to ½ strength veg feed

🧠 Tip: Forbidden Fruit responds well to topping, it stays compact and bushy.

Week 4: Pre-Flower & Final Training

What to Expect

• Height: ~14–18 in
• Pre-flowers appear at nodes
• Aroma: fruity-sweet with citrus undertones

Conditions

• Light: 18/6 (~500–600 PPFD)
• Temp: 72–78°F
• Humidity: 50–55%
• Nutrients: Full-strength veg feed

Finish training, defoliate lower leaves for airflow, and prepare for flowering.

Forbidden Fruit

• 70% Indica
• All-Day Smoke
• Designed for Advanced Growers
• Experience a Sense of Tranquility
• Fragrant Pine & Citrus Aroma
• Ideal for Outdoor Cultivation

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Week 5: Flower Begins

What to Expect

• Height: 18–25 in
• Pistils visible, stretch begins
• Scent: sweet, tropical, slightly earthy

Conditions

• Light: 12/12 (~600 PPFD)
• Temp: 72–78°F
• Humidity: 45–50%
• Nutrients: Switch to bloom feed (higher P & K)

Week 6: Bud Sites & Trichome Development

What to Expect

• Height: 25–35 in
• Buds form at all main nodes
• Trichomes start developing
• Smell: rich mix of lemon, fruit, and pine

Conditions

• Light: 12/12 (~700 PPFD)
• Temp: 70–77°F
• Humidity: ~45%
• Nutrients: Bloom + Cal-Mag

Week 7–8: Bud Fattening & Aroma Surge

What to Expect

• Height: 35–45 in
• Buds dense, resinous, and sticky
• Trichomes: thick, milky frost
• Smell: tropical, citrus, sweet, and musky

Conditions

• Light: 12/12 (~700–800 PPFD)
• Temp: 68–75°F
• Humidity: 40–45%
• Nutrients: Maintain bloom nutrients; optional terp enhancer

Support heavy branches to prevent snapping.

Week 9: Final Flush & Ripeness Check

What to Expect

• Buds fully ripened and sticky
• Pistils: 70–90% orange-brown
• Trichomes: mostly cloudy with ~15% amber

Conditions

• Light: 12/12
• Temp: 65–70°F
• Humidity: 35–40%
• Water: Flush with clean pH-balanced water for 5–7 days

Harvest between late September and early October for best flavor.

Harvest & Curing

• Dry: 60°F / 55% RH in darkness for 10–14 days
• Cure: Place buds in airtight glass jars, burp daily for a week
• Result: Fruity, tropical, and citrus-forward buds with a relaxing yet euphoric finish

Final Thoughts on Growing Forbidden Fruit Seeds

Forbidden Fruit is a grower’s dream: fragrant, potent, and visually hypnotic. With vibrant terpenes and consistent yields, it’s perfect for both new and experienced cultivators seeking flavor-driven results.

If you’re searching for how to grow Forbidden Fruit strain, this diary guides you from seed to harvest — bringing out every drop of its tropical magic.

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FAQ: Growing Forbidden Fruit Seeds

How long does Forbidden Fruit take to flower?
About 8–9 weeks, with outdoor harvest between late September and early October.

How tall does Forbidden Fruit grow?
Compact, around 40–50 inches tall.

What yields can I expect?
Indoors: 1.4–1.5 oz/ft²; outdoors: 25–30 oz/plant.

What does Forbidden Fruit taste like?
A rich blend of tropical fruit, lemon, pine, and sweetness.

What effects does it have?
Euphoric, sensual, and deeply relaxing, a perfect end-of-day strain.