9 Best Purple Strains to Grow From Seed
Purple cannabis stands out because anthocyanin pigments can turn leaves and buds violet when nights cool down. Growers also chase grape and berry leaning aromas. This guide keeps the nine cultivars from the original roundup and focuses on color, aroma and grow habits rather than effect claims.
Purple color is not a fertilizer trick. Genetics set the potential, and a modest night temperature drop in late flower often brings more violet tones. Read more on plant color in the secrets behind cannabis vibrant colors and stem color cues in cannabis purple stems.
1. Purple Urkle
Purple Urkle is an indica leaning classic with sweet, fruity aroma. Plants usually stay manageable and put on dense flowers. Cooler late flower nights help the purple show. Seeds are covered on the Purple Urkle photo fem page.
2. Grand Daddy Purple
Also called GDP, this indica is famous for deep purple color and grape berry aroma. Keep climate steady and avoid soaking dense colas late. See Grandaddy Purple photo fem.
3. Purple Haze
Purple Haze is a sativa leaning hybrid with sweet earthy notes and a hint of berry. Expect more stretch after the flip than pure indicas, so top or train early. Product notes: Purple Haze photo fem.
4. Purple Kush
Purple Kush is a pure indica line with compact structure. Watch humidity in late flower so tight buds stay clean. Details: Purple Kush photo fem.
5. Purple Diesel
Purple Diesel mixes fuel forward diesel notes with sweeter grape from Purple Kush leaning parents. As a sativa leaning hybrid it can stretch, so plan canopy space and support.
6. Purple Trainwreck
Purple Trainwreck brings pine, citrus and tropical spice over a grape undertone. Growers often select it for resin covered flowers. Give it strong light and steady potassium in mid flower.
7. Purple Afghan Kush
This indica from Afghan and Pakistan mountain lines makes large, resin covered buds with pine, floral and earthy aroma. Avoid ongoing heat in flower so resin and color can develop.
8. Purple Punch
Purple Punch (Larry OG x Granddaddy Purple) is known for grape and baked fruit aroma. Plants stay manageable indoors. A night drop helps color. See Purple Punch photo fem.
9. Purple Alien OG
Purple Alien OG (Alien Kush x Tahoe OG) shows deep purple buds with sweet earthy aroma. Finish under careful trichome checks and keep late flower humidity modest so dense tops stay healthy.
Other purple leaning options on the shelf include lines such as Purple Runtz and Purple Gelato when you want more variety beyond the original nine. With seeds from Kind Seed Co and cooler finish nights, you give purple genetics a fair chance to show their color.
FAQ
What makes cannabis turn purple?
Anthocyanin pigments, often expressed more when nights cool in late flower.
Are all purple strains short?
No. Indica leaning purples stay shorter. Sativa leaning ones such as Purple Haze can stretch.
Do purple nutrients create the color?
No. Genetics and environment matter more than a specialty color bottle.
Where can I find Purple Urkle or GDP seeds?
Product pages for Purple Urkle photo fem and Grandaddy Purple photo fem list current packs when packs are available.
