Purple Kush Strain Feminized SeedsOakland's pure indica: Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani
5.00 out of 5 · 1 reviewThe Purple Kush strain is a 100% indica that first turned up around Oakland, California, made by pairing Hindu Kush with Purple Afghani, and it is known for grape-scented, often violet buds and a heavy, sleepy body high. These feminized photoperiod seeds grow female plants that stay short and wide, flower in about 8 to 9 weeks indoors, and are usually ready outdoors in late September.
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What is the Purple Kush strain?
Purple Kush is a 100% indica strain that came out of the Oakland, California area from a cross of Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Its original breeder was never recorded. Reported potency runs from roughly 19% THC (Leafly) up to 22–24% (AllBud and seed listings), smells of grape and earthy kush, and is known for a heavy, relaxing, sleepy effect. Feminized plants grow wide rather than tall and flower in about 8 to 9 weeks.
Leafly, AllBud and MSNL all list Purple Kush as a pure indica.
Many Purple Kush plants turn violet late in flower, a trait carried by its Purple Afghani parent and helped by cool nights.
Purple Kush strain specs
Purple Kush numbers here come from Leafly, AllBud and Weedmaps for the strain itself, and from MSNL's feminized Purple Kush listing for height and yield. THC differs by source, so we give the spread.
| Type | Pure indica (100%) |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani |
| Bred by | Unknown breeder, Oakland area of California (Weedmaps links it to the Oaksterdam scene) |
| THC | About 19% (Leafly) to 22% (AllBud); MSNL lists up to 24% |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Main terpenes | Myrcene, pinene, caryophyllene |
| Aroma & flavor | Grape, sweet berry, earthy kush, spice, a floral lavender note |
| Reported effects | Relaxed, sleepy, happy, euphoric, hungry |
| Seed type | Feminized photoperiod (female plants) |
|---|---|
| Flowering indoors | About 8–9 weeks (Leafly, Weedmaps); MSNL allows up to 10 |
| Outdoor harvest | Late September (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | Short and bushy indoors; MSNL lists 100–180 cm (3.3–6 ft) as its overall range |
| Yield | About 400–500 g/m² (1.3–1.6 oz/ft²) indoors on seller figures |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best methods | Topping, SCROG, defoliation for airflow |
| Climate | Indoors, or temperate to warm outdoor gardens with a dry September |
Where does the Purple Kush strain come from?
Purple Kush comes from Hindu Kush crossed with Purple Afghani, and it first circulated in the Oakland area of Northern California. Both parents are indicas from the mountains around Afghanistan and Pakistan, which is why Purple Kush is listed as a pure indica with a short, wide build and resin-heavy buds. Leafly and AllBud agree on this parentage, but nobody has documented who made the cross; Weedmaps ties the classic cut to Oakland's Oaksterdam scene.
Purple Kush spread as a clone before seed companies began selling it, so today's feminized Purple Kush seeds are seed-bank versions of that Oakland plant. Feminized seeds are produced so that each plant grows female, which lets you fill a tent with Purple Kush and skip sexing.
Are there different strains called Purple Kush?
Yes, a few unrelated strains share the Purple Kush name, so it is worth knowing which one you are growing. The classic Purple Kush is the Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani indica from Oakland, and that is the strain this page describes. Weedmaps also lists a Tastebudz Genetics Purple Kush made from Blackberry Kush × Granddaddy Purple, and Sensi Seeds sells Sensi Purple Kush, a separate Kush line that some retailers describe as Hindu Kush, Skunk Kush and Maple Leaf Indica.
Color is not a test of authenticity. Weedmaps notes Purple Kush's violet shade varies with genetics and conditions, so a greener plant is not necessarily the wrong strain.
What does Purple Kush taste like, and what effects do users report?
Aroma and flavor
The flavor of Purple Kush is grape candy and ripe berry layered on earthy, hashy kush, with a spicy finish and, on some plants, a floral, lavender-like note.
- Grape
- Berry
- Earthy kush
- Spice
- Hash
- Lavender
Terpenes
- Myrcene
- Musky, earthy-fruity base
- Pinene
- A light pine and woody lift
- Caryophyllene
- Peppery, spicy finish
Purple Kush terpene numbers vary by lab and by plant; myrcene is the one most sources agree on.
Reported effects
Purple Kush is reported as a strongly relaxing indica whose effect starts in the head, then spreads into a heavy body calm that often leads to sleep. AllBud reviewers say the effects build slowly, and the most common Weedmaps tags are happy, relaxed and sleepy.
- Relaxed
- Sleepy
- Happy
- Euphoric
- Hungry
Purple Kush users mention dry mouth, dry eyes, strong munchies and heavy couch-lock if they take too much.
Purple Kush effects listed here are drawn from user reviews on AllBud, Leafly and Weedmaps. Individual experiences differ, and nothing here is medical advice.
How do you grow Purple Kush seeds?
Purple Kush feminized seeds grow into short, bushy indica plants that are fairly simple to handle: veg them for a few weeks, top once to widen the canopy, give them about 8 to 9 weeks of 12/12, and keep humidity low because the buds are tight.
- GerminateAbout 1 week
Purple Kush seeds sprout into stocky seedlings with broad, dark indica leaves.
- Vegetate3–5 weeks indoors
Top Purple Kush once and spread it wide; it grows outward more than up, so it fills a tent sideways.
- Flower8–9 weeks
After the move to 12/12, Purple Kush stretches only a little. Thin inner leaves so air reaches the packed buds.
- HarvestAround day 56–63 · late September outdoors
A slightly cooler room in the final week can deepen the purple; harvest when most trichomes are cloudy.
Grow tips for Purple Kush
- Cool nights bring out the color. Dropping night temperatures about 5–8 °C (10–15 °F) below day levels late in flower helps Purple Kush show violet tones.
- Watch for bud rot. Purple Kush makes dense, compact colas, so keep humidity near 40–45% in late bloom and avoid wet, rainy finishes outdoors.
- Train wide, not tall. Its low, broad shape suits topping and a SCROG net, which give each Purple Kush branch a top spot under the light.
- Control the smell. The grape and hash aroma gets strong late in flower; a carbon filter keeps it inside the grow room.
- Plan an outdoor finish by late September. Outdoors, Purple Kush ripens around the end of September in the Northern Hemisphere, before most autumn rains in temperate regions.
Is Purple Kush the right strain for you?
Great pick if you
- Want a short, manageable indica for a small tent
- Like grape, berry and hashy kush flavors
- Want a heavy, relaxing strain for late evenings
- Enjoy growing colorful, purple-tinted buds
Think twice if you
- Want an energetic, creative daytime high
- Need a big, tall outdoor plant with heavy single-plant yields
- Grow in a humid climate with frequent autumn rain
- Want guaranteed purple color on every plant
Purple Kush strain FAQ
Is Purple Kush indica or sativa?
Purple Kush is a pure indica, listed at 100% indica by Leafly, AllBud and MSNL. Both of its parents, Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani, are indicas from the mountains around Afghanistan and Pakistan, so it grows short and wide and feels relaxing.
What are the parents of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush has two indica parents: Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. The strain first appeared in the Oakland area of California, but its original breeder was never recorded. A few other strains also use the Purple Kush name with different parents.
How long does Purple Kush take to flower?
Purple Kush flowers in about 8 to 9 weeks indoors once you set the lights to 12/12, according to Leafly and Weedmaps; MSNL lists up to 10 weeks. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere it is usually ready in late September.
How much THC does Purple Kush have?
Leafly puts Purple Kush near 19% THC, AllBud near 22%, and MSNL claims up to 24% for its feminized seeds. CBD is under 1%. Real potency depends on the plant, growing conditions and harvest timing.
Does Purple Kush always turn purple?
No. Many Purple Kush plants turn violet late in flower, especially with cool night temperatures, but color depends on the individual plant and the grow room. A green Purple Kush plant can still be the right strain and have the same flavor.
How tall does Purple Kush grow?
Purple Kush grows wide rather than tall, as Leafly notes, and indoor plants usually stay short and bushy. MSNL gives an overall range of 100–180 cm (3.3–6 ft), with the taller end coming from untrained outdoor plants.
What is the yield of Purple Kush?
MSNL lists feminized Purple Kush at about 400–500 g/m² (1.3–1.6 oz/ft²) indoors. That is a seller figure under good conditions; the dense buds weigh well for a compact plant, but outdoor single-plant yields are modest compared with tall hybrids.
What does Purple Kush taste like?
Expect sweet grape and berry up front, then an earthy, hashy kush base and a spicy finish. Some Purple Kush plants show a floral or lavender note. Myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene are the terpenes most often listed.
Is Sensi Purple Kush the same as Purple Kush?
No. Sensi Purple Kush is a separate Sensi Seeds strain, while classic Purple Kush is the Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani indica from Oakland. They share a name and a kush character, but their genetics and growth differ.
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