One of the most beautifully colored, flavorful and potent indica dominant strains, Granddaddy Purple (GDP) has won numbers awards since hitting the mainstream in 2003. Originating in California, this strain is a result of crossing Purple Urkle and Big Bud. These seeds will produce big-leafed, bush plants with tight node spacing and brilliantly purple flowers. Granddaddy Purple tastes and smells like sweet wine grapes and wild berries. This is a great medical strain for killing pain, easing nausea, inducing sleep and calming moderate to severe anxiety.
Strain FAQ
Does any purple strain plant turn purple?
Purple tints vary per strain due to genetic diversity. Some plants have purple phenotypes, while others are green. Selective breeding over generations can stabilise this feature, but each plant's colours are said to be unpredictable.
Are North American and Canadian breeders responsible for auto-flowering strains?
North American and Canadian breeders pioneered the use of Russian and Central Asian Cannabis ruderalis genetics in photoperiod strains. This crossbreeding has developed auto-flowering cultivars that flower depending on age rather than light exposure, a major development for shorter growing seasons.
Why do Indica plants produce more resin?
To survive their severe climates, indica plants produce more resin to protect themselves from their harsh environment. This makes them durable and is said to make them perfect for making hash and other concentrates with strong flavour and effect.
How do early-finishing strains handle cooler temperatures and less light?
Due to genetics, these strains are said to be resistant to chilly air and less sunlight. They reportedly thrive and yield well even in poor growing conditions because of their resilience.
What attracts legal cultivators to mid-range THC strains?
It has been commonly reported that these strains are more adaptive to many temperatures and legal growing circumstances than high-THC strains. They are therefore popular with legal growers seeking hardy and adaptable plants due to their flexibility and potential medicinal and recreational effects.