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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Purple Skunk Strain

Purple Skunk is an indica dominant strain (Dutch Treat × God). ~19% THC; effects: tingly, aroused, focused.

Median THC
19%
Flowering
Breeder releases
1
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
19%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

MyrcenePineneCaryophylleneLinaloolHumuleneOcimeneLimoneneTerpinolene

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 Skunk
Descendants (13)

Effects

TinglyArousedFocusedRelaxedEnergeticHappy

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

SkunkLavenderEarthyGrapePungentFlowery

Breeder releases (1)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
The Seed Bankregular

About Purple Skunk

Released 1985 via Nevilles seed catalog A potent variety with a high more like a Sativa than an Indica. The seeds were originally imported from Afghanistan. A typical Hindu-Kush type. Inbred for 8 years. Approximately 25% of the plants have yellow leaves. This is compensated for by the addition of 4 extra seeds to each packet. Purple flowers and leaves. - Flowers in September

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Purple Skunk?
Purple Skunk comes from Dutch Treat × God.
Is Purple Skunk indica or sativa?
Purple Skunk is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Purple Skunk have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Skunk tests around 19% THC.
Is Purple Skunk available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Skunk is offered as: regular.