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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Bud

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 84% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Euphoric
82%
Happy
74%
Deeply Relaxing
68%
Sleepy
47%
Hungry
29%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
51%
Dry Eyes
28%
Headache
11%
Dizzy
9%
The Scaries
5%

Purple Bud has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 18 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 84% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

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 Bud's primary terpenes are 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 Bud that includes: Blueberry, Sweet, Berry, Pine, Alwood and Alwood, ending with a blast of Blueberry on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Purple Bud has an aroma profile of Pine, Sweet, Pepper, Herbal and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
14 - 20%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Bud presents Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 20%.

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

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Late September / Early October Unknown 600-800 g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7 to 9 weeks Unknown Medium

The difficulty to grow Purple Bud is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect unknown height to be with a yield of medium in about 7 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Purple Bud should harvest around Late September / Early October you can expect unknown height and 600-800 g/plant yield.

Purple Bud shares genetics with Afghani, Jamaican and Hindu Skunk.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Purple Bud. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Purple Budat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain