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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Purple Sunset Strain

Purple Sunset is an indica dominant strain (Purple Punch × Sunset Sherbert). ~18% THC; 66-day flowering; 4 breeder releases; effects: relaxed, hungry, sleepy.

Median THC
18%
Flowering
56–70 days
Breeder releases
4
Avg rating

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
18%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneLimoneneMyrceneHumuleneLinaloolPineneTerpinoleneOcimene

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 Sunset
Descendants (14)

Effects

RelaxedHungrySleepyHappyUpliftedEuphoric

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

GrapeBerryCitrusSweetLavenderHoney

Breeder releases (4)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Dank Genetics67dfeminized
Ethos Genetics56dfeminized
Growers Choice70dfeminized
Jungle Boys65dregular

About Purple Sunset

Purple Sunset is a cross between Purple Punch and Sunset Sherbert. It is an easy to grow Indica dominant hybrid that will delight the grower with a high quality harvest, regardless of the experience level. Purple Sunset, Indica variety with gourmet aroma Purple Sunset produces well branched plants that adapt well to any cultivation type. It matures in 9 to 10 weeks of flowering, a stage where buds will be increasingly denser and will be covered with resin. At the same time the whole plant will acquire purple colour tones. Purple Sunset produces a generous harvest of fleshy, resin coated flowers with a powerful and exotic aroma, a terpene profile that combines floral and fruity notes on a sweet background. It has a relaxing and calming effect without being devastating, favouring good humour and a great laugh with friends. Dank Genetics Purple Sunset info: Type: Feminised seeds Genetics: Purple Punch x Cannabis Sunset Sherbert Indica-dominant hybrid Indoor flowering: 9-10 weeks Indoor yield: medium to high. THC: High

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Purple Sunset?
Purple Sunset comes from Purple Punch × Sunset Sherbert.
Is Purple Sunset indica or sativa?
Purple Sunset is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Purple Sunset have?
Across breeder releases, Purple Sunset tests around 18% THC.
How long does Purple Sunset take to flower?
Purple Sunset flowers in about 56–70 days.
Is Purple Sunset available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Purple Sunset is offered as: feminized, regular.