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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Purple Kush Strain

Purple Kush is an indica dominant strain (Grand Daddy Purple × Apollo13). ~19% THC; 53-day flowering; 7 breeder releases; effects: calming, relaxing, sleepy.

Median THC
19%
Flowering
50–63 days
Breeder releases
7
Avg rating
6.42 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19%
CBD
0.3%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneOcimeneLinaloolHumuleneLimoneneTerpinolene

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 strainPurple Kush
Descendants (128)

Effects

CalmingRelaxingSleepy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

GrapeVioletEarthyFlowerySweetPungent

Taste

SandalwoodHashishMarshmallow

Breeder releases (7)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Crop King Seeds63dfeminized4.33/10
Clone Only Strains53dClone only8.5/10
Bohemiaseedsregular
Huba Seed Bank54dregular
Jordan of the Islands50dregular
Kannabia Seeds58dfeminized
United Cannabis Seeds53dfeminized

About Purple Kush

Purple Kush is world renowned for its purple leaves and strong smoky taste combined with a very high THC level. The plant is short in stature with dense buds riddled with thin white and orange hairs. Purple Kush is a durable and versatile plant with frosty buds and an earthy pungent aroma that will take you on a ride outside of your body. It flowers within 8 - 10 weeks and it can provide you with high yield of frosty buds. The THC level is extremely high and the effect is a known pure indica feeling that will make you come back for more. Growing: Easy to Moderate Flowering Time: 8 to 10 Weeks Indica/Sativa: 75% Indica Effect: Pure Indica High THC: Extreme Indica (18-21%) CBD: 0.30% CBN: 0.20% Yield: Up to 400gr indoor/250gr out Genetics: Cali Purple Kush - Original Kush

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush comes from Grand Daddy Purple × Apollo13.
Is Purple Kush indica or sativa?
Purple Kush is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Purple Kush have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Kush tests around 19% THC.
How long does Purple Kush take to flower?
Purple Kush flowers in about 50–63 days.
Is Purple Kush available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Kush is offered as: Clone only, feminized, regular.