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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Jack

a.k.a. Purple Jack Herer
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 82% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Terpinolene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
67%
Uplifted
64%
Focused
45%
Creative
45%
Euphoric
40%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
25%
Dry Eyes
19%
Dizzy
6%
Headache
3%
The Scaries
3%

Purple Jack has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 17 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. Purple Jack won an award in categories like in places like the Netherlands. The genetic blend of this strain is 82% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Best Sativa International Culture Convention Cups
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Focused, Creative and Euphoric effects of Purple Jack produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Purple Jack has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Arthritis Pain, Stress, Pain and Fatigue.

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 Jack's primary terpenes are Terpinolene 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 Jack that includes: Fruity, Piney, Sour and Spicy, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yes, SIR! Purple Jack has an aroma profile of Earthy, Skunky 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
10 - 17%
CBD
0.25 - 1.1%
CBN
0.08 - 0.17%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Jack presents Terpinolene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 10 - 17%.

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 Jack 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 Jack should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The apple notes from Apple Crisp will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Terpinolene, from Purple Jack. The smoky, apple and nutmeg flavors found in Terpinolene will expand and heighten the already savory, rich and sweet aspects of this glorious Apple Crisp Recipe. Since we suggest you try Purple Jack before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain