About Purple Kush
Purple Kush was created by crossing two indica landrace lines — Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani — to produce what many consider the quintessential modern indica. The strain grows short and bushy with broad dark leaves and produces extremely resinous buds that turn deep purple as they mature. Its aroma is a complex blend of earth, grape, sandalwood, and fuel with a pungent kush backend. The effects are pure indica: heavy body relaxation, couchlock, and sleep — perfect for pain, insomnia, and stress relief.
Flavor Profile
History
Purple Kush was developed in Oakland, California in the early 2000s by crossing a classic Hindu Kush with a purple-tinted Afghani phenotype from Northern California. It became a staple of West Coast dispensaries and remains one of the most popular pure-type indicas on the market.
Notable breeders: Oakland/Cali breeders
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Hindu Kush (landrace indica) × Purple Afghani (Afghani landrace phenotype)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Purple Kush is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Purple Kush is dominated by Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Purple Kush is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Purple Kush:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purple Kush indica or sativa?
Purple Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush has a genetic lineage of Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani. Hindu Kush (landrace indica) × Purple Afghani (Afghani landrace phenotype)
What is the lineage of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush descends from Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani. Hindu Kush (landrace indica) × Purple Afghani (Afghani landrace phenotype) It belongs to the Kush Family genetic family.
What is the THC content of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush typically tests at 18-23% THC.
What does Purple Kush smell and taste like?
Purple Kush has a Earthy, grape, sandalwood, fuel, pine, floral aroma profile, with flavors described as Earthy, grape, floral, fuel, wood.
What are the effects of Purple Kush?
Users report Deeply relaxing, sedative, sleepy, euphoric, body-stone. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
What are the phenotypes of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Purple Kush, PK. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush was developed in Oakland, California in the early 2000s by crossing a classic Hindu Kush with a purple-tinted Afghani phenotype from Northern California. It became a staple of West Coast dispensaries and remains one of the most popular pure-type indicas on the market.
How long does Purple Kush take to flower?
Purple Kush has a flowering time of approximately 8-9 weeks. Plants grow to a short to medium height.
What is the yield of Purple Kush?
Purple Kush produces a Moderate to high yield. Flowering takes approximately 8-9 weeks.
Further Reading
Learn more about Purple Kush's genetic family and history:
Medical Applications
Purple Kush is commonly associated with: