Chemotype genetics-true
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant
Terpene profile most dominant first
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, 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 strainPurple Bud
Descendants (16)
Effects
Aroma & Taste
Aroma
Breeder releases (2)
About Purple Bud
This is a high-potency, heavy-yielding feminized Afghani with a hint of Sativa and a strong purple tendency. Purple Bud Feminized is easy to cultivate indoors, even for beginners, and will flourish outdoors in the spring and summer of a temperate climate. Purple Bud feminized is bred from some of the most important cannabis gene-pools in the world. Her parents and ancestors can be traced directly to the legendary Indica cultivars of Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, to the California medicinal marijuana scene and, naturally, to Europe’s weed-breeding epicentre, the Netherlands Two pure Afghanica cultivars are the main influence behind Purple Bud Feminized, and are the source of this hybrid’s high potency, swift flowering, dense buds and sturdy frame. The more distant Sativa ancestor is a sought-after Jamaican variety which gives Purple Bud a little extra height and a lot of extra high to complement her body-centred Indica stone. The final stage in the breeding of our all-female Purple Bud seed-strain was to cross this 75% Afghani with a stunning Kush hybrid made from Dutch-bred Hindu Kush and a US purple Kush. Purple Bud’s purple colours are most commonly seen in her flowers, not ju
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Purple Bud?
Purple Bud comes from AK-48 × Heavy Duty Fruity.
Is Purple Bud indica or sativa?
Purple Bud is classified as sativa dominant.
How much THC does Purple Bud have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Bud tests around 12% THC.
How long does Purple Bud take to flower?
Purple Bud flowers in about 58–63 days.
Is Purple Bud available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Bud is offered as: feminized, regular.