Let’s face it, when one starts in the venture of growing marijuana, one of the first things they will want to do is grow some colourful weed, to get the variety that makes Marijuana so special. One of the most beautiful hues/ colours on some certain Marijuana strains would be purple. There is just something mesmerizing about purple weed and any stoner will tell you that when they see the slightest hint of purple on some properly grown weed they can tell straight away it will be delicious.
Purple strains do tend to be more indica with some exceptions. Strains such as Grandaddy Purple and Purple Kush have dominated the marijuana markets for years now, and customers simply do not seem to get enough!
Which parts of Cannabis can turn purple?
Pistils- These are the fine hairs which are found on each and every marijuana bud, these pistils are normally red or orange however they do tend to grow purple in the absence of Chlorophyll.
Calyxes-Calyxes are the small pods that make up your cannabis buds.
As the plants mature these calyxes are designed to open and reveal their pistils which are designed to catch pollen from male cannabis plants.
Leaves- Even though this would have no effect whatsoever on your buds, cannabis leaves may also turn purple, you will likely trim away all the leaves in your post-harvest work however it is simply unforgettable to look at a cannabis plant with purple leaves.
Trichomes- Trichomes are the tiny crystals found on top of cannabis buds. They normally start off clear, then turn opaque and finally amber, however, they may also turn purple in the process.
Follow the below steps in order to make sure you get some juicy delicious purple buds.
Step 1: Choose The Right Strains
When picking out your Marijuana Strains, make sure that you are picking a strain which fits your objectives. Let’s just say if you are trying to drive around a family of 4 you would not buy a 2 seater. The same goes for Marijuana, make sure that if your objective is to grow some beautiful violet magical buds you choose a strain which is renowned for its purple colours/hues.
Having said that, it does not mean that by simply choosing a strain that tends to produce purple buds, you will get some purple buds, this will all depend on various conditions such as growing environment, temperature, climate etc.
Step 2:Bring The Heat Down
There is a science behind being able to produce purple buds. To explain it briefly cannabis plants form buds using chlorophyll. Thanks to Chlorophyll, marijuana plants can absorb the energy from the sun and transform absorbed water into glucose. Chlorophyll needs a certain heat level in order to be produced.
When trying to produce purple buds, chlorophyll is not what you need. Another compound which will basically operate in the same way as Chlorophyll producing deep purple buds or colours will undoubtedly be Anthocyanin. Anthocyanin is produced when the temperature drops so you may need to drop the temperature around your growing environment. Generally, a good rule of thumb to go for would be to keep the area around your growing environment under 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Wrong Ways To Turn Your Weed Purple
There are also some wrong ways to turn your weed purple, such as depriving them of certain nutrients, which of course we will never recommend doing. Even though you may be able to achieve some purple coloration using these methods it will definitely be to the detriment of quality,yield etc which is not even worth it.
Some people like to use food colouring to dye their buds, but hey, do you really want to do that to your lovely plant? I mean you have worked so hard to produce such beautiful buds, such beautiful flavours and now that it’s ready you wanna ruin it with food colouring? Nah dude again not even worth it.
Finally, also keep in mind , that screaming or singing to your plants the lyrics of ” Purple Rain ” will definitely not assist you in producing your desired purple buds.
Genetics are the main reason why weed turns purple
As expressed above, genetics will always be the number one reason why weed turns purple. There are tricks to produce even more vibrant colors, however, if a plant has been originally designed to produce green buds, it will unlikely produce anything different. Here at Growsmokefly, we are ready to guide you on which strains to choose from in order to grow some killer monster purple buds whether you are in the US or in the EU.
Europe-Feminized-Dutch Passion
Shaman
Why should I buy Shaman feminised/regular cannabis seeds?
• Shaman is a robust Sativa-dominant outdoor plant with a fast flowering time of 8 weeks on average. She is easy to grow and suitable for the beginner
• She is an ideal strain for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation, very tough/resistant with long flowers and a high yield
• Shaman gets beautiful pink and purple colours in the buds in about 50% of the plants, this can vary from light pink to dark purple
• She has a fresh, fruity and spicy aroma and an energetic up-high. Shaman has a relaxing and uplifting Sativa high
Shaman has a complex terpene profile with a mainly fresh, sweet and spicy aroma, her taste is also sweet and spicy with a more sour touch
Shaman is a Sativa dominant outdoor plant. In addition to a very unique look, this robust and tough outdoor variety also has an attractive terpene profile. In general, she has a fresh, sweet and spicy aroma.
The aroma can best be described as sweet, fruity, floral and spicy, with sometimes sour and pine notes. Her taste is mainly sweet and spicy, some phenotypes also have a slightly more acidic touch and others a bit more of a piney, woody character.
Due to the different phenotypes found in this strain, there is something for everyone. The green phenotypes usually taste slightly sweeter than the purple phenotype.
Frisian Dew
Why I should buy Frisian Dew seeds ?
- A strong robust outdoor plant suitable for all climates
- It produces extremely high yields
- Prize winning hybrid with beautiful purple colours and great mold resistance
- For many years the favourite strain for outdoor growers worldwide
Frisian Dew, a cup winner that guarantees the highest quality
Frisian Dew won 1st place in 2008 at the Highlife Cup in the Netherlands. More recently, in the 2018 Homegrown Cup, Frisian Dew took 3rd place in the ‘Dutch Hash’ category. She has been an important part of the outdoor feminised seed collection for many years and still knows how to beat other new varieties with ease.
The buds of Frisian Dew are fruity and fresh
Frisian Dew is a perfect hybrid cannabis plant with a fresh, fruity, floral taste and aroma. It can vary from fruity (forest fruits) and slightly lemon-like to more pine-like and lavender. Some phenotypes smell a bit more like earth, ammonia and herbs – a characteristic from her Skunk parents. Her terpene profile is unique and provides a pleasant smoking experience. A beautiful outdoor feminised variety that also tastes great!
The buds of Frisian Dew are large and colourful
Frisian Dew is widely known for its great yields. It goes without saying that the buds can become very large and fat. It’s that perfect blend of Indica and Sativa genes which take care of development, producing abundant growth and and heavy blooms. Most phenotypes also have a very favourable flower to leaf ratio.
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Banana Purple Punch
The majestic Banana Punch Auto joins the “most potent autoflower” club. This marvelous variety contains up to 26% THC and offers one of the best terpene profiles out there in 56 days. You can expect a candy-like terpene profile with an overwhelming ripe banana taste, deliciously complemented by a fruity background that leaves your mouth tasting as if you’ve just eaten a bag of delicious gummy bears. This Indica-dominant strain grows around 120cm and yields up to 550gr/m2, making it the perfect choice for beginners and those looking for the highest-yielding strains that can deliver strong sedative effects that can be felt from head-to-toe.
Bud description
Perfection in bud form. Banana Purple Punch buds boast bright-orange hairs and a beautiful mix of purple, pink, and magenta hues that get completely covered in trichomes by harvest time. The medium-sized buds grow extremely dense and stacked on top of each other, making the main cola and side branches look like the tallest purple skyscraper you’ve ever seen. The mouth-watering tropical fruit smell will mesmerize your nostrils before you can even break them open, a truly exceptional strain for those looking to make the tastiest hash and extracts.
Smoke report
This strain is not for the faint of heart. At first, you’ll experience a joyful high that allows you to focus and clears your mind, but don’t rush. Banana Purple Punch Auto is a creeper strain and the full-on effect may creep up on you all at once when you least expect it.
After a couple of hits, the pleasant head high slowly turns into a powerful long-lasting sedative effect that feels like it’s melting your whole body, relieving pain, stress, and symptoms associated with appetite loss while leaving you happy and relaxed. This nightcap strain definitely puts you to sleep, so take it easy.
Plant appearance
This variety is very easy to grow and without much effort will reveal its Indica lineage and show you what it’s capable of. Banana Purple Punch Auto can reach up to 120cm but grows thick and stout, developing a thick main cola with multiple short side branches that grow as thick as the main stem and can support the large-sized buds with ease.
Due to the Indica heritage, this plant has short internodal spacing which gives the impression that each individual branch is growing one massive bud. The beautiful dark lilac flowers contrast perfectly with the wide fan leaves that fade into a beautiful light green hue by the end of flowering.
Purple Lemonade Auto
Thanks to our continuous hard work in selecting and breeding the best genetics, one of our most popular strains of all time has reached a new milestone. In 2023 expect an improved, more refined version of our Purple Lemonade Auto, with even better yields and boasting up to 25.5% THC. Needless to say, our staple purple strain is now better than ever. Purple Lemonade Auto arises from a meticulous cross between purple and citrus Cali varieties with our own autoflowering genetics, making this Indica-leaning hybrid one of our best purple genetics. This is the ideal autoflowering strain for those seeking special strains as this strain not only yields up to 550g/m2 in 9 – 10 weeks but also produces the most mouth-watering resin. Expect a delicious blend of sweet, sour, and citrus terps that come hand-in-hand with a two-part high that starts with more Sativa-like effects that gradually fade out, leaving you in a peaceful state of mind while its Indica side hits you with a refreshing wave of bodily relaxation.
Bud Description
This variety grows beautiful purple flowers with light green sugar leaves and rich orange pistils scattered all over, on top of that, this variety tends to develop rose pink trichomes which give the flowers a gorgeous pinkish hue by harvest time. Purple Lemonade Auto buds smell exactly how you would expect; As soon as you break the buds open the whole room will be filled with a sweet citrusy aroma with sour notes that get sourer and sourer as the scent works its way through your nostrils. Definitely a unique variety fit for the most demanding growers.
Smoke Report
Our Purple Lemonade is an Indica-leaning hybrid like no other. Users will experience a primary uplifting kick, that, in the best-case scenario will leave you with a giggling fit, but that otherwise will keep you uplifted and content. That kick then progressively turns into a wave of bodily relaxation, that won’t leave the smoker couch-locked, not drowsy. With approximately 25.5% THC this strain is great for daytime smoke or a relaxed evening buzz, making it a great all-day strain for everyday consumers.
Plant Appearance
Expect Purple Lemonade Auto plants to grow up to 80 – 130 cm in height (about 3ft) while yielding up to 550 gr/m2 indoors and 300 g/plant outdoors. This strain develops multiple thick side branches with lots of bud sites and long fan leaves, making a great contrast between the bright green stem, the dark purple bud development, and the darker green and purple sugar leaves growing around the buds. A beautiful strain with great internodal spacing and an excellent option for growers seeking colorful autoflowering varieties.
USA
Grow Granddaddy Purple seeds into a bud that gives an easy high and long-lasting relaxation! This strain is a classic West Coast indica favored by marijuana enthusiasts the world over. If you want a smoke you can come back to every day? A smoke that lets you enjoy relaxation, that calms you down without locking you on the couch, this is for you!
If you are looking for a deeply relaxing high that doesn’t cement you to the couch that you can smoke all day, this is for you! The pure indica touch will calm your anxiety, produce a mild but satisfying buzz, and tackle even the worst cases of insomnia.
Along with the relaxation you’ll experience a calm elation, some euphoric giggles, and possibly even the munchies (so keep some snacks handy!). Because of GDP’s high THC count (up to 23%), its impact is long reaching and deeply felt by even the heaviest users!
Purple Kush
If you want a marijuana strain that helps you relax and get some much-needed rest, Purple Kush is a fantastic choice. After smoking this cannabis, you’ll simply drift off to sleep, and stay asleep all night long. This strain is 100% indica and contains up to 22% THC contents and a low CBD of 0.10%.
This is a pure indica strain with a sweet flavor. Its heritage can be traced back to Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. According to cannabis talk, it originated in the sunny, Northern California city of Oakland, located in the state’s Bay area. There, this strain is one amazing superstar in the medical marijuana world.
Purple Kush has royal indica roots, giving it some complex characteristics. It delivers a full-body high that leaves you feeling completely relaxed. Gorgeous purple and orange bits appear throughout the flowers, defining this strain’s recognizable look.
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