Indica

Purple Kush Strain

Also known as: Purple Kush Cannabis, PK, BC Purple Kush

THC18% - 24%

CBD0% - 1%

Flowering8 weeks

Top terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene

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Quick answer

Purple Kush is a pure indica classic from the Hindu Kush family with Purple Afghani roots, typically testing 18% - 24% THC. Effects: Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy, Euphoric.

Our TakeGord - senior buyer since 2016

Purple Kush is one of the oldest purple names in cannabis: an Oakland-era pure indica, Hindu Kush family with Purple Afghani roots, no sativa anywhere in the tree. Deep purple colour, a sweet grape-and-earth smell, and an effect that is exactly what the label says: heavy, warm, full-body calm that ends in sleep. No creative window, no social phase, just the couch and the best sleep of the week. I hand it to insomniacs, pain patients and purists who want old-school indica done properly. I do not hand it to daytime anything. The honest downside: newer purple hybrids have more flavour complexity; this one is comfort food, not fine dining.

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Reported effects

Relaxed0%

Sleepy0%

Happy0%

Euphoric0%

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Lab Sheet

Strain facts – the numbers behind the high

THC Range

18% - 24%

Individual batches vary; craft lots often test higher.

CBD Range

0% - 1%

Trace amounts only. This is a THC-driven profile.

Type

Indica

Ratio drives the shape of the high.

Top Terpenes

Myrcene · Caryophyllene · Pinene

The terpene leaders behind the flavour and feel.

Flowering Time

8 weeks

Grower reference for cultivar finish time.

Where this sits in the indica laneMost indicas test 15% to 22% THC

Lower

Typical

Upper

Purple Kush Strain: 18% - 24% THC. Right in the sweet spot of the indica lane.

The takeaway: Published ranges describe typical batches. Check the in-stock list above for the exact lot on the shelf today.

The story of Purple Kush

Purple Kush is an Oakland classic that spread through BC and became a Canadian menu institution: a pure indica from the Hindu Kush family with Purple Afghani roots, grown for decades precisely because it does one thing perfectly. The purple presentation comes from cool-finish anthocyanins, not a marketing trick, and the effect never changed: heavy, warm, honest sedation. It is the reference point every modern purple indica gets compared against.

Terpene breakdown

Myrcene leads with the heavy body sedation, caryophyllene adds the kush spice depth, and pinene keeps a pine thread in the finish. The grape sweetness sits on top. The profile is old-school: earth, pine, grape, spice.

Growing Purple Kush

An 8 week finish with compact, hardy kush structure and dark purple flowers under cool finishes. It is forgiving to grow and resistant to most common problems. The smell is moderate compared to Tuna-family strains, which growers appreciate.

How to consume Purple Kush

Evenings and before bed. The high arrives as warmth and weight without a head phase to speak of, so plan nothing after the first bowl. Pain and insomnia users report dependable relief. Social smokers should budget for a quiet night.

Purple Kush vs similar strains

Against Pink Kush, the other BC indica giant, Purple Kush is purer indica and less gassy. Against Granddaddy Purple, the famous purple benchmark, it is heavier and simpler. Indica dominant hybrids cover the wider lane.