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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Purple Afghani Strain

Purple Afghani is an indica dominant strain (Banana Clips × Bubblegum). ~19% THC; 52-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: sleepy, relaxed, tingly.

Median THC
19%
Flowering
45–60 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

LimoneneMyrceneCaryophylleneLinaloolHumulenePineneTerpinolene

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
ParentBanana ClipsParentBubblegumParentCritical AutomaticParentGorilla PrincessParentNarcotic Kush
This strainPurple Afghani
Descendants (30)
ChildAuto Purple AffieChildBananas FosterChildBazooka BumbleChildBC PurpsChildBubbleghanChildDriving RainChildGrizzly Purple AutoChildHindu GlueChildNarco PurpsChildPurple ArrowChildHindu KushChildPurple Pain Killer

Effects

SleepyRelaxedTinglyHungryCreativeHappy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

WoodySageEarthyRoseLavenderPungent

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
B.C. Bud Depot—60dregular—
TreeTown Seeds—45dregular—

About Purple Afghani

Genetics: 25% Sativa - 75% Indica Flowering Time Indoor: 8-9 weeks Outdoor: Late-September A strong plant that is easy to grow. The Afghani is a mostly Indica inbred to produce thick and heavy buds. This variety has dark green leaves and calyxes that turn purple at flowering. Medium-high leaf to flower ratio with a subtle aroma and a very good high

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Purple Afghani?
Purple Afghani comes from Banana Clips × Bubblegum.
Is Purple Afghani indica or sativa?
Purple Afghani is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Purple Afghani have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Afghani tests around 19% THC.
How long does Purple Afghani take to flower?
Purple Afghani flowers in about 45–60 days.
Is Purple Afghani available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Afghani is offered as: regular.