21% THCa
Purple Kush
The legendary Purple Kush strain is a combination of classic Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. These feminized Purple Kush seeds are for one of the most sought after and beautiful strains in the world. The sweet and grapey taste of Purple Kush is a favorite among cannabis enthusiasts. It’s recognized by its deep purple color, and almost fluorescent purple leaves and buds. Its parent strains originate in the Hindu Kush mountain range which gives it its resiliency when growing. Also named a “Top 10 Kush Strain” by the High Times magazine in 2016.
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THC levels up to 22%
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100% Indica
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Happy, Relaxed, Sleepy Effects
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Total Time from Flowering Stage to Harvest 65 days
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Growing Experience Level: Intermediate
THC levels up to 22%
Purple Kush: A Top Tier Kush
Purple Kush seeds help create one of the most aesthetically pleasing flowers in the world. The flowering stage creates a plant that is the most brilliant combination of purple, green, orange and even white.The effects of Purple Kush match its sweet and earthy aroma. You’ll find yourself calm and relaxed while partaking in this genre changing cannabis strain. The euphoric buzz is ideal for nighttime tokes as it will chill your entire body into a comfy cozy deep sleep. Perfect for folks that have trouble getting to sleep after a long day.
Growing Tips for Our Feminized Purple Kush Seeds
Purple Kush seeds aren’t notortiously difficult to grow but they can be tricky to figure out if you have minimal experience growing your own bud. Once you get the hang of this bud you’ll produce shorter than average plants that are wider at the bottom making them easy to manage. They grow well both indoors and outdoors as long as they receive adequate light. Keep an eye on your plants as this strain has been known to be susceptible to pests. Nutrient rich soil can be the make or break between harvesting high yields and healthy plants. Experienced growers have maintained that this plant grows far better indoors because of the controlled setting an indoor grow creates. Artificial light is easier to handle then betting on the ideal weather required to grow this strain to completion outdoors.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Growing Purple Kush plants can be a fun experience if you know what you are doing. When fully grown they are the most beautiful shade of purple with green accents and white hairs forming at the top of the plant. The desired temperature for Purple Kush is relatively cool, between 65 and 75 degrees farenheit. The cooler temperatures is what helps to give it its purple coloring. Purple Kush requires 18 hours of light during the vegetative state and 12 hours of light during the flowering stage.Outdoor grows should provide long hours of direct sunlight to be successful.
- Moisture control: Purple Kush is a relatively dense plant with thicker than average leaves. The strain needs moist soil to thrive and desires humidity around 30-40%. Purple Kush can be vulnerable to high humidity and overwatered soil.
- Training Techniques: Purple Kush benefits greatly from low-stress training as more light gets to the bottom buds and produces an evenly grown plant. Mainlining is also successful with this plant, which focuses on the development of several large uniform colas a.k.a. the flowering tops female cannabis plants.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Purple Kush female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest
- Flowering Time: When grown indoors, this strain is typically ready for harvest after completing its flowering stage which takes between 7-9 weeks. For outdoor growers, you will see a similar grow time, typically ending in mid-October. Recognizing when these plants are ready to harvest is super easy as the tricombs will become milky white with amber hues.
- Yields: Indoor yields are 300-400 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows typically produce 200-300 grams per plant. While the yield is lower than other strains the higher than average THC content more than makes up for it. If you can successfully harvest this plant you will be one happy grower.
Dominant Terpenes in Purple Kush: Vibrantly Beautiful
Purple Kush’s grape notes and sweet taste and aroma are created in part by its dominant terpenes. The euphoric and happy feeling you get from Purple Kush is due to its chemical makeup. Knowing the science behind the bud you are using helps not only the grow, but how you use your cannabis.
- Myrcene: Grape Flavor and Aroma – Myrcene gives the buds their distinct aroma when they are broken apart and taste when smoked or ingested.
- Beta-Caryophyllene: Happy and Chill– Beta-Caryophyllene gives Purple Kush its relaxing effects on the body. It is also, in part, responsible for its stress relief.
- Pinene: Sleepytime – Pinene has been linked to increasing non-REM sleep and reduce sleep latency.
Dominant Cannabinoids in Purple Kush
Cannabinoids although in the background, play an important role in Purple Kush and can be attributed to the positive effects that the strain can offer the user. The giddy, giggly and happy feeling has to do with the high THC content in this bud. The Cannabinoids in this strain are linked to a calming nighttime high. Purple Kush was designed to have high THC levels, which make it favorite for routine cannabis fans.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of Purple Kush. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 22%, the THC in the completely Indica strain is responsible for the relaxed feeling you get when you use it. The high THC levels in Purple Kush will melt your body and mind in the best way possible. Cannabis connoisseurs have loved this strain for decades.
- CBG: Ultra-low Doses – The CBG in Purple Kush is minimal but does have some small effects on the user. The non-psychoactive found in this strain is responsible for anxiety and stress reduction and appetite stimulation.
Characteristics
Genetics |
Hindu Kush x Purple Afghani |
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Blend |
100% Indica |
Plant Sex |
Feminized |
Strain Type |
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CBD Level |
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THC Content |
22% |
Flowering Time |
65 Days |
Flowering Type |
Photoperiod |
Outdoor |
200-300g per plant |
Effects |
Depression, Happy, Relaxed, Sleepy, Euphoric |
Flavor |
Earthy, Grape, Sweet |
Growing Difficulty |
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Indoor/Green House |
300-400g per m2 |
Where to Grow |
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Plant Height |
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Seed Type |
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Yield Levels |
Moderate Yield |
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jimmy_99 Verified Buyer
Purple Kush is officially a nearly pure indica, though I’ve since read that of the four phenotypes commonly grown under this name, three actually lean a bit more energetic than the classic sleepy reputation suggests, with only one showing the fully indica-dominant character. My plant grew genuinely wide rather than tall, and I made sure not to confine the roots to a small pot, since this strain apparently does best with room to spread out. I used low-stress training instead of topping, bending the main stem horizontally early on, and removed some larger fan leaves shading the lower sites once flower got underway. Humidity needed real attention given how dense these buds got, strong airflow kept things safe from rot. I dropped nighttime temperatures gradually in the final weeks to bring out the purple coloring while keeping daytime temps warm enough to avoid stalling growth. The buds finished small, furry, and bright neon green, with both purple and fiery orange hairs woven through, dark purple undertones, and a fine white frost. Aroma settled into earthy, sweet grape. Flavor genuinely reminded me of red wine. First smoke opened with an uplifting, slightly introspective head high before settling into a warming, body-dominant relaxation.
Samantha B.03 Verified Buyer
This plant’s whole identity crisis is apparently shared by three quarters of its own phenotypes. Officially pure indica, but I read three out of four common cuts secretly want to be sativas. Mine, thankfully, was the classic type. Grew wide, not tall, gave the roots room instead of a cramped pot. Low-stress bending instead of topping. Humidity needed real attention given how dense things got. Buds came out small, furry, neon green, purple and orange hairs mixed in, fine white frost. Smell’s earthy grape. Taste’s weirdly like red wine. First smoke uplifting, then genuinely heavy. Ten out of ten, would trust my own indica luck over the phenotype odds again.
Kai.G Verified Buyer
This strain’s whole vibe is ‘technically indica, allegedly, three-quarters of the time not really.’ Grew wide, not tall, roots given real room. Low-stress bending. Humidity managed. Buds small, furry, neon green, purple and orange hairs, white frost. Smell’s earthy grape. Taste’s red wine. First smoke uplifting then heavy. Ten out of ten, would grow again just to enjoy the phenotype gamble one more time.
urbanMountain23 Verified Buyer
This plant’s structure stayed genuinely manageable throughout, low-stress training suiting its naturally wide, squat growth habit well.
JLewis Verified Buyer
Trichome coverage was substantial by harvest, producing a visibly frosted appearance consistent with documented resin characteristics for this cultivar.
cookingolga24 Verified Buyer
Honestly I loved learning this strain is officially a pure indica, though not every phenotype behaves the same, three of the four common cuts apparently lean more energetic than expected. My plant grew wide rather than tall, and I gave it plenty of room instead of cramming the roots into a small pot. Low-stress training worked great instead of topping, bending the main stem early on, and pulled some bigger leaves off the lower sites once flower began. Humidity needed real attention given how dense the buds got, strong airflow kept rot away. Dropped nighttime temps gradually in the final weeks for the purple coloring, keeping daytime temps warm enough to avoid stalling growth. Buds came out small, furry, bright neon green, with both purple and orange hairs, dark purple undertones, fine white frost. Smell settled into earthy, sweet grape. Taste genuinely reminded me of red wine. First smoke opened uplifting and introspective before settling into warming, body-dominant relaxation.
russell85 Verified Buyer
Buds came out with both purple and orange hairs threading through bright neon green, genuinely one of the more visually distinctive harvests I’ve had.
m0053lucky Verified Buyer
Effects onset variance and the body-dominant relaxation profile were consistently reported across sessions, reinforcing this cultivar’s suitability for evening consumption timing.
SwiftWolf21 Verified Buyer
Genuinely surprised by how differently this strain hit depending on the session, one batch built slowly while another came on notably fast.
craftyMatcha90 Verified Buyer
This plant treated my decision to give it a bigger pot like exactly what it wanted, rewarding the extra root room with real vigor.