Median THC
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Flowering
50–53 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
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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 Lightning
Descendants (1)
ChildHybrid Map of Purple Lightning
Breeder releases (2)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Seed Company | — | 50d | regular | — |
| Next Generation Seed Company | — | 53d | regular | — |
About Purple Lightning
Purple Lightning is an F-1 hybrid that we first created back in 1995 by crossing our Northern Lights #5 male with a female Purple Indica that had been cultivated in B.C for many years prior to that. Very similar to our N.L.#5 in structure but a bit quicker to finish and much stronger smelling. If you do not mind stronger smelling plants in your growroom and want short, high yielding plants that develop beautiful purple accents, then this one is a good choice. Flowering Time: 50 days
Height at maturity: 2-3 feet
Yield: up to 125 grams
Heritage: Purple Indica x N.L.#5 (F-1 hybrid)
Frequently asked questions
What are the genetics of Purple Lightning?
Purple Lightning comes from Purple Indica × Northern Lights #5.
Is Purple Lightning indica or sativa?
Purple Lightning is classified as indica dominant.
How long does Purple Lightning take to flower?
Purple Lightning flowers in about 50–53 days.
Is Purple Lightning available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Lightning is offered as: regular.