Purple Kush

When a strain comes from parent plants that are already legendary in their own right, growers and users alike know they’re in for a treat. That’s the story that Purple Kush carries. Today it is one of the most popular strains for those that are just looking for a great indica high. Or those that just want to get lost in its pretty purple flowers.

The History of Purple Kush

The Purple Kush strain was first developed in the area of Oakland, California in an area affectionately known as Oaksterdam.  It is one of the oldest marijuana areas in the United States.

It was in this area that the indica parent plants, Hindu Kush from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and Purple Afghani were crossed to form the now-classic, Purple Kush. Not long after, it quickly became one of the most popular strains in dispensaries found around California. Today, Purple Kush is one of the most sought-after strains by users all around the world, with High Times magazine even naming it a Top 10 Kush Strain in 2016.

Purple Kush Effects and Characteristics

The first thing one might notice about Purple Kush is its beautiful color. Unlike other purple varieties, where only the buds turn purple at the end of grow time, this strain is almost entirely purple, particularly the leaves. The buds will change into that deep hue as the plant grows but that color will be combined with small orange pistons that really gives them a remarkable contrast.

That purple color also comes through in the smell, with aromas coming off the plant that are a mixture of earthiness and sweet grape. Berry notes have also been detected by some.  All of those scents come through in the taste too, as users will first notice the grape flavor before hints of pine and earth start showing up.

Once one is done marveling at the sheer beauty and intoxicating aromas of this plant, they will notice instantly just how much power those buds pack. With a THC content that starts at 20 percent and only climbs from there, Purple Kush brings a powerful body stone that will bring users all the relief they need.

While the strain can make users feel sleepy, it’s not this feeling that comes on right away, as with so many other indicas. Instead, Purple Kush starts out by simply relaxing the entire body, starting with the mind and then trickling all the way down to the toes for a full-on body buzz. Happiness and euphoria will take over, making all of one’s cares simply dissipate for the time-being. Then, after a little more time or a few more tokes, the sleepiness will come in, allowing users to get the shut-eye they may be looking for.

Those who turn to Purple Kush for pain relief and other reasons will find the strain melts away any type of stress, insomnia, depression. Pain is also no match for the effects of this plant. As Purple Kush is also known for bringing on some serious munchies, this is also a great strain for those suffering from a lack of appetite.