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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Purple Hindu Kush Strain

Purple Hindu Kush is an indica dominant strain (Afghan 1 × Afghani #1). ~20% THC; 60-day flowering; 2 breeder releases; effects: sleepy, relaxed, hungry.

Median THC
20%
Flowering
60 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
—

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
20%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

LimoneneCaryophyllenePineneLinaloolHumuleneMyrceneOcimeneTerpinolene

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
ParentAfghan 1ParentAfghani #1ParentHawaiian HazeParentHood CandyzParentLPU
This strainPurple Hindu Kush
Descendants (26)
ChildBubba HinduChildEnchanted RuntzChildJOGChildLight of VenusChildMagic JourneysChildPHK X Vintage BlueberryChildPHKM10ChildPurple FondueChildPurple Hindu Kush × Afghani #1ChildPurple Hindu Kush BxChildPurple Hindu Kush x LPU F3ChildPurple Hindu Kush X Chemdog D

Effects

SleepyRelaxedHungryHappyEuphoricTingly

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

EarthyWoodyGrapeBerryFlowerySweet

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
CSI Humboldt—60dfeminized—
Unknown or Legendary——regular—

About Purple Hindu Kush

A cross between Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani, Purple Hindu Kush is almost pure indica and offers the kind of high one would expect from its lineage: deep relaxation along with pronounced pain relief. Featuring dense lavender flowers with bright orange pistils and a thick blanket of trichomes, as well as a pungent sour grape and citrus flavor, PHK will be sure to please indica lovers everywhere

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Purple Hindu Kush?
Purple Hindu Kush comes from Afghan 1 × Afghani #1.
Is Purple Hindu Kush indica or sativa?
Purple Hindu Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Purple Hindu Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Hindu Kush tests around 20% THC.
How long does Purple Hindu Kush take to flower?
Purple Hindu Kush flowers in about 60 days.
Is Purple Hindu Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Hindu Kush is offered as: feminized, regular.