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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Arrow

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 61% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Focused
65%
Euphoric
48%
Deeply Relaxing
44%
Happy
43%
Uplifted
38%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
38%
Headache
25%
Dry Eyes
15%
Dizzy
8%
The Scaries
1%

Purple Arrow has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 10 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 61% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Focused, Euphoric, Deeply Relaxing, Happy and Uplifted effects of Purple Arrow produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Purple Arrow has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain, and Nausea.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Purple Arrow's primary terpenes are Humulene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Purple Arrow that includes: Plum, Bluecheese, Citrus, Coffee and Coffee, ending with a blast of Plum on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Purple Arrow has an aroma profile of Earthy, Fragrant, Herbal, Spicy and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
19 - 24%
CBD
0.47 - 4%
CBN
0.06 - 0.28%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Arrow presents Humulene, Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 24%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Purple Arrow is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Purple Arrow should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Purple Arrow. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Purple Arrowafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain