Purple Kush

Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Kush

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before sex
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 86% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
70%
Happy
62%
Sleepy
53%
Euphoric
53%
Hungry
48%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
36%
Dry Eyes
26%
The Scaries
10%
Dizzy
9%
Headache
4%

Purple Kush has an ASHI score of 5 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 30 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 Kush won 4 awards in categories like in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 86% Indica.

Place Category Competition
2 Best Indica Dominant Flower Recreational Dope Cup Oregon
1 Best Indica Greenhouse Flower Jack Herer Cup
8 Indica The Karma Cup
3 Indica The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

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The Flavor Story

Purple Kush's primary terpenes are Humulene, Pinene, Caryophyllene and Myrcene. 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 Kush that includes: Earthy, Sweet, Grape, Berry, Alwood and Alwood, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Purple Kush has an aroma profile of Grape, Hashish, Earthy, 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
17 - 27%
CBD
0 - 0.46%
CBN
0.24%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Kush presents Humulene, Pinene, Caryophyllene and Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 27%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 0.46%. CBN levels should be around 0.24%. CBG in this strain should be about 0.3%.

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

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October 180-200cm 800g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium 500g/m

The difficulty to grow Purple Kush is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 500g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Purple Kush should harvest around October you can expect 180-200cm height and 800g/plant yield.

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Purple Kush shares genetics with Hindu Kush and a Purple Afghani.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Purple Kush. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Purple Kush before sex, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacups. Indulge in the peanut butter, chocolaty goodness before you indulge. This strain is designed to take you where you both want to go.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

cannabis Garlic-Ginger Chicken Wings recipe