Early Purple Kush seeds – winner 1st prize for the Medical Marijuana Cup at the Treating Yourself Medical Marijuana Expo in Toronto July, 2010.
Reeferman Seeds have bred Early Purple Kush to be heavier yielding than the original Purple Kush by crossing it with their Early Island Indica. The result is a cannabis strain which is not only a heavier cropper but which really piles on the resin and is more mould resistant in damper climes when grown outdoors. A great demonstration of genetic synergy as the result is definitely greater than the sum of its parts.
Purple Kush is a renowned strain all over the world. That's because it consistently delivers hard frosty nuggets with lots of flavor and aroma for growers and provides fast, effective and very calming relief for tokers that results in a long lasting buzz that stimulates appetite and rest.
Until now, Purple Kush strains are notoriously slow to grow in the vegetative growth phase and do not stack a lot of flowering sites on the stem after the budding cycle has started. The bud cycle for Purple Kush (EPK's predecessor) offers modest yields relative to the time required to crop (9 weeks in bloom phase) hence PK's higher price tag at dispensaries and coffee shops.
MMSS's take on PK was that it needed to have a larger yield and a faster finish in budding, with a faster and more dynamic rate of growth during the veg phase. A little more “alert” shaken into the effects was welcome too, so relief could be experienced through the day, cutting down on nap time required.
The result is the perfect plant for commercial producer and medical grower alike. Beautiful, potent, frosty and rock hard purple kush nuggets with the soft sweet scent everyone loves on a plant that produces larger than average yields (especially in Sea Of Green methods, where up to 24 plants per square meter are recommended) in less time. Most growers choose the 7 week finishing phenotype and never look back. Some growers report they are gaining an extra cycle per year. We've even had some feedback on a pheno that with the right management, has been harvested fully mature at 5 weeks!
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Yield: Good
- Flowering Time: 6-7 Weeks, Mid/Late September
- Height: Increase during flowering: 50%
- Appearance: Hard, dark purple to light green medium sized buds; very “purple kush”
- Aroma: Pleasant, soft, floral, sweet with a hint of spice; trademark “purple kush” aroma
- Effects: Very relaxing, euphoric, excellent relief of physical pains, may provide relief for anxiety
Strain FAQ
Why do some cannabis strains smell and taste spicy?
Specific terpenes give spicy cannabis strains their distinct scents and flavours. These chemical components create various characteristics that range from peppery to clove, cinnamon, and cumin, resembling culinary spices.
What distinguishes Kush strains' scent and flavour?
Kush strains are cannabis' aromatic wonders and are known for their diverse terpene profiles. Myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene combine earthy, citrusy, and spicy notes that dance on the palate and tickle the nose.
What makes most short-flowering strains Indica or Indica-dominant?
Shorter flowering times than Sativas make Indica strains or their hybrid progeny reportedly ideal for fast harvests. Indica strains have this trait due to the cold northern climates they evolved in.
What's the deal with spectral sensitivity in 12/12 photoperiod strains?
It's fascinating to know that 12/12 photoperiod strains may have a favourite colour! Changing the light spectrum during blooming can apparently boost cannabinoid and terpene production, increasing both quality and yield.
Why are normal strength strains with 10%–19% THC commonly recommended for legal medical use?
For their balance, legal medical cannabis patients reportedly choose strains in this THC range. They are said to help relieve pain, anxiety, and insomnia without the psychoactivity of higher THC levels. This is said to make them a good choice for people seeking mild relief.
Janne
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