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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Cotton Candy

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 68% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
97%
Happy
80%
Uplifted
73%
Euphoric
56%
Sleepy
36%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
36%
Dry Mouth
32%
Headache
9%
Dizzy
5%
The Scaries
4%

Purple Cotton Candy 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 68% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Uplifted, Euphoric and Sleepy effects of Purple Cotton Candy produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Purple Cotton Candy has been reported by users as being used for Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Migraines, Pain, and Menstrual 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 Cotton Candy's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Ocimene, Limonene, Linalool and Humulene. 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 Cotton Candy that includes: Sweet, Grape, Blueberry, Floral and Skunky, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Purple Cotton Candy has an aroma profile of Grape, Fruity, Lemon, Lavender and Skunk.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 19%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Cotton Candy presents Caryophyllene, Ocimene, Limonene, Linalool and Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 19%.

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
Late September to mid-October Average 12 oz or more per plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7 to 9 weeks Average 10 to 12 oz per square meter

The difficulty to grow Purple Cotton Candy is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of 10 to 12 oz per square meter in about 7 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Purple Cotton Candy should harvest around Late September to mid-October you can expect average height and 12 oz or more per plant yield.

Purple Cotton Candy shares genetics with Granddaddy Purple and Cotton Candy Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Purple Cotton Candy. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Purple Cotton Candyat 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