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Indica/Sativa hybrid retail shopping label — not genetics

Purple Diesel Strain

Purple Diesel is an indica/sativa hybrid strain (Afghan Ghost × Bear Sauce). ~15% THC; 67-day flowering; 3 breeder releases; effects: sleepy, narcotic, uplifting.

Median THC
15%
Flowering
60–75 days
Breeder releases
3
Avg rating
10.0 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
15%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrceneLimoneneCaryophyllenePineneHumuleneLinaloolTerpinoleneOcimene

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 50%Sativa 50%

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 Diesel
Descendants (33)

Effects

SleepyNarcoticUplifting

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

EarthHashishMusky

Taste

EarthMuskyHashish

Breeder releases (3)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Unknown or Legendaryregular10.0/10
Greenpoint Seeds75dfeminized
The Cali Connection60dreg. and fem.

About Purple Diesel

Purple Diesel is an equally balanced hybrid strain. 50% indica 50% sativa, this is the spawn of Purple Kush and Sour Diesel. The yield is strong and the scent is a combination of fruity and dank. Recommended for medical marijuana patients with migraines, depression, anxiety and chronic pain. Looks: dark green light colored hairs hints of purple Smell: diesel fuel very strong Taste: sour grapes Effects: sativa head buzz deep thought, slight body high Potency: 8/10 Reviewed by: bababaked Good Strain For: headaches, depression, anxiety, before bed

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Purple Diesel?
Purple Diesel comes from Afghan Ghost × Bear Sauce.
Is Purple Diesel indica or sativa?
Purple Diesel is classified as indica/sativa hybrid.
How much THC does Purple Diesel have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Diesel tests around 15% THC.
How long does Purple Diesel take to flower?
Purple Diesel flowers in about 60–75 days.
Is Purple Diesel available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Diesel is offered as: feminized, reg. and fem., regular.