Purple Kush

Purple Kush strain is a 100% pure Indica strain created as a potent cross between the insanely popular Hindu Kush X Purple Afghani strains. This strain has a THC content of 17-22% and a CBD content of 0.07-0.1%

Purple   is considered a classic Indica strain. Its popularity is likely due to its powerful and relaxing potential effects. This quintessential Indica has its roots in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan and has quickly evolved into a worldwide favorite due to its vibrant purple color and earthy aroma.

This strain is a not-so-distant relative to the Kush cannabis family. This gives the Purple stain strong genetic roots that are responsible for making the strain one of the most potent Indica available. If you want to simply zone out or are looking for a perfect elixir for pain or sleep problems, Purple Kush should be at the pinnacle of your choice.

This article breaks down the allure of Purple Kush. It covers its roots, constitution, benefits, and a few growing tips.

Pashtun Roots

Breeders from Oakland, California, initially came up with Purple strain by crossing the Hindu Kush with the Afghani Purple. As the two parent strains are indica, the Purple strain is Indica to the core. This is the reason that the Purple Kush has the potential to create a sense of euphoria that translates to users experiencing a calming effect for the mind and relaxation of the entire body.

Seeing as the Purple  shares part of its genetics with the Hindu Kush, it has its roots in South Asia. As highlighted, the strain can be traced to the Hindu Kush Mountains that extend 500 miles from Afghanistan to Pakistan. This ancestry qualifies the Purple Kush as a fortified descendent of the Kush landrace strain.

Notably, its vibrant purple color can be traced to breeds from Purple Afghani. This color appears to be triggered when the strain feels a temperature drop. Research shows that Anthocyanin is responsible for the plant’s purple pigmentation.

As proof of its Afghani descent, Purple  produces average-sized flowers with buds that are tightly packed. These produce a lot of sticky resin, characteristic of hashish that is of Afghan varieties.

Despite the Purple  having earthy undertones, it is slightly stronger upfront on the tastebuds than in the nostrils. It carries sweet flavors of berries and grapes. It is not too far-fetched to point out that you are likely going to encounter some strains that have a combination of bubble-gum hash notes and rich grapes.