Description

(Last Updated On: May 28, 2020)

The pure indica cannabis strain Purple Kush is known to be one of the 10 most powerful strains in the world. It exudes a sweet, earthy and sometimes woody smell and taste reminiscent of grapes. When ready to reap, its buds are dense and dark green with vibrant hues of purple laced within the leaves.

Its parents are both potent indicas: Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Purple Kush first blossomed in Oakland, California.

Its THC levels average at around 15-16% with some reaching as high as 28%. The high lasts about two hours and provides a powerful sedating effect that relieves pain and spasms throughout the body.

 

APPEARANCE

This strain has medium measured, popcorn-like blossoms when restored, with a thick, overwhelming bud structure. Contingent upon the phenotype, leaves can be equivalent amounts of green and purple. The inclination towards purple, specifically reared from the Purple Afghani parent strain, comes about when the plant’s anthocyanins – colors like chlorophyll – are actuated in cool developing conditions. This procedure is like the breakdown of chlorophyll and the incitement of red and yellow shades that makes foliage change hues in pre-winter.

 

Growing Tips

This long-lasting California Kush can be grown both indoors and outdoors and can achieve a relatively short height when fully grown. It can thrive in many different settings, but is best kept somewhere dry when outdoors. Purple Kush is quite resilient against common threats, and it is naturally mold-resistant. Pests and parasites don’t generally choose this plant to attack, because of the bitter taste they get from its leaves.

 

Flowering Time

Indoors

This strain grows most generously when kept indoors. Purple flowers within 8 weeks indoors and can yield an average of approximately 14 ounces of bud per square meter.

Outdoors

When grown outdoors, make sure you keep Purple away from humidity and rain. This strain is ready for harvest in mid to late September and can yield an estimated 8 ounces per plant.

Our free little Harvest Guide will help you determine the best moment to cut your plants.

 

FAQ About Purple Kush Strain