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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Granddaddy Purple Strain

Granddaddy Purple is an indica dominant strain (Platinum OG × Apollo 11 Genius Pheno F3). ~23.0% THC; 63-day flowering; 9 breeder releases; effects: sleepy, relaxed, hungry.

Median THC
20.0–23.0%
Flowering
60–80 days
Breeder releases
9
Avg rating
8.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20.0–23.0%
CBD
0.1%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneLinaloolLimoneneHumuleneOcimeneTerpinolene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainGranddaddy Purple
Descendants (104)

Effects

SleepyRelaxedHungryTinglyEuphoricHappy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

GrapeBerryVioletSweetPlumFlowery

Breeder releases (9)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Blim Burn Seeds63dfeminized8.0/10
Barneys Farm63dfeminized
Homegrown Cannabis Co.23.0%60dfeminized
ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana)23.0%77dfeminized
Kingsmen Genetics Seed Co.63dfeminized
Lucky 13 Seed Company63dregular
New420Guy Seeds60dreg. and fem.
Royal Queen Seeds20.0%63dfeminized
United Cannabis Seeds80dfeminized

About Granddaddy Purple

One of the most beautifully colored, flavorful and potent indica dominant strains, Granddaddy Purple (GDP) has won numbers awards since hitting the mainstream in 2003. Originating in California, this strain is a result of crossing Purple Urkle and Big Bud. These seeds will produce big-leafed, bush plants with tight node spacing and brilliantly purple flowers. Granddaddy Purple tastes and smells like sweet wine grapes and wild berries. This is a great medical strain for killing pain, easing nausea, inducing sleep and calming moderate to severe anxiety

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Granddaddy Purple?
Granddaddy Purple comes from Platinum OG × Apollo 11 Genius Pheno F3.
Is Granddaddy Purple indica or sativa?
Granddaddy Purple is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Granddaddy Purple have?
Across breeder releases, Granddaddy Purple tests around 20.0–23.0% THC.
How long does Granddaddy Purple take to flower?
Granddaddy Purple flowers in about 60–80 days.
Is Granddaddy Purple available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Granddaddy Purple is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.