Purple Kush Feminized Seeds
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Purple Kush seeds— a legendary pure indica strain known for its body-melting buzz, vivid purple hues, and sweet earthy aroma. A true classic bred from Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani, this award-winning strain delivers dreamy relaxation and potent stress relief. 💜
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Purple Kush Feminized Seeds
From $75.00
Purple Kush seeds— a legendary pure indica strain known for its body-melting buzz, vivid purple hues, and sweet earthy aroma. A true classic bred from Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani, this award-winning strain delivers dreamy relaxation and potent stress relief. 💜
Nearly every order ships with bonus seeds. One free seed per five purchased — added automatically, no catch. Contact us for bulk order pricing.
Germination Guarantee
All batches are double-tested for quality and viability using the paper towel method.
Rapid, local Ozzy delivery!
All shipments are tracked- choose express post or regular. Discreet & secure.
🌿 Purple Kush Feminised Seeds — Key Info
| 🏷️ Lineage | Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani — Oakland, California origin |
| 🧬 Genetics | Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani |
| 🍬 Also Known As | PK, Purple, Purps |
| 🌱 Type | Feminised Photoperiod 100% Indica |
| 🔥 THC / 💧 CBD | THC ~18–22% • CBD <1% |
| ⏱ Flowering Time | 8–9 weeks from 12/12 flip — plus veg time |
| 🌾 Yield (Guide) | Indoor: up to 550 g/m² • Outdoor: up to 600 g/plant |
| 📏 Height | Medium (80–120 cm) — compact, bushy indica structure |
| 🍇 Flavour & Aroma | Sweet berry, earthy kush, subtle grape, pine undertones |
| 🧪 Terpene Profile | Myrcene (dominant) • Pinene • Caryophyllene |
| 🌤 Outdoor Harvest (AU) | Late April–early May — triggered by shortening days from mid-summer |
| 🧪 Handling | Batch-tested at ~22 °C (paper towel method). Stored cold/dry prior to dispatch. Learn how we test seeds here. |
| ⚠️ Legal Notice | Sold strictly as souvenirs/collectibles in accordance with local laws. |
🌿 Purple Kush Seeds — Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani, the Classic Pure Indica
Purple Kush seeds carry the Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani genetics that made this one of the most decorated pure indica strains in cannabis — deep body sedation, sweet berry and earthy kush flavour, and the characteristic purple hue that earned it a place on High Times' Top 10 Kush Strains of All Time — in feminised photoperiod format with full veg control and up to 600 g per plant outdoor. Purple Kush originated in Oakland, California, from a cross between two of the most established landrace indica lines: Hindu Kush, from the mountain range spanning Afghanistan and Pakistan, selected for heavy resin and deep body effect; and Purple Afghani, contributing the anthocyanin pigmentation and earthy-berry character that defines the strain's appearance and flavour. The result is a 100% indica that produces the most complete body stone available from pure landrace indica genetics — progressive, thorough, and deeply sedating.
The photoperiod advantage: Full control over veg time means you determine plant size before triggering flower with a 12/12 flip. Longer veg produces larger plants, denser canopy, and the 550 g/m² indoor and 600 g per plant outdoor yield figures. The photoperiod format also gives you precise temperature control in late flower — deliberately dropping night temperature to 16–18°C from week 6 of flower maximises the purple colour expression in a way that's easier to manage than the auto's fixed timeline.
What Purple Kush seeds do well:
- Pure indica body effect: The Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani lineage produces one of the most complete body stones available — progressive, thorough, and deeply sedating at typical doses. Evening and nighttime use
- Purple colour expression: The anthocyanin pigmentation from Purple Afghani activates under cool temperatures. Dropping night temperature to 16–18°C from week 6 of flower produces deep purple across buds and leaves. The photoperiod gives you precise control over when and how long to apply this
- Sweet berry and earthy kush terpene profile: Myrcene-dominant with grape character from the Purple Afghani and pine undertones from the Hindu Kush side. Rich, layered, and complex with a proper cure
- Substantial yield for a pure indica: Up to 550 g/m² indoor and 600 g per plant outdoor — strong production from compact genetics
- Manageable structure: 80–120 cm with a dense bushy profile. No sativa height challenges. Responds well to LST and topping
🔀 Feminised Photoperiod or Auto Purple Kush?
- Purple Kush seeds (this page): 8–9 week flower plus veg, 12/12 flip required, 80–120 cm, up to 600 g per plant outdoor, full veg and colour control
- Auto Purple Kush: Fixed 70–77 day timeline, no light flip, 50–90 cm, multiple outdoor cycles per season
Maximum yield and full control over the purple colour trigger? Stay here. Fixed timeline and multiple outdoor cycles? See the autoflower version.
🌿 What We Love About Purple Kush Seeds
The body effect is the defining reason to grow Purple Kush seeds. The Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani lineage produces the most complete pure indica body stone available — a progressive warmth that starts at the neck and shoulders, builds steadily into full muscle release and deep physical comfort, and settles into thorough sedation. At typical doses this is genuine couch comfort; at higher doses sleep follows without resistance. For growers who want the authentic pure indica experience at full photoperiod scale, this is the benchmark.
The purple colour is genuinely striking in person. With cool night management from week 6 of flower — dropping to 16–18°C — the anthocyanin pigmentation develops across leaves and bud sites into deep purple and blue-green. The photoperiod format gives you precise control over when to apply the temperature differential and for how long, which produces more consistent colour development than the auto's fixed timeline allows. The colour is cosmetic — it doesn't affect potency or flavour — but it's one of the more visually impressive grows in the indica catalogue.
The sweet berry and earthy kush terpene profile is the third distinctive characteristic. Myrcene-dominant with the grape character from the Purple Afghani genetics and pine undertones from the Hindu Kush side — rich, layered, and complex with a proper cure. The myrcene dominance amplifies the body effect and contributes to the warm physical ease that starts the session. With 3–4 weeks of cure the berry character sharpens and the full kush depth is present.
🌿 Purple Kush Effects & Experience
Onset (10–20 minutes): Gentle and warm. The Hindu Kush genetics bring a calm mental ease alongside the initial physical warmth — mood lifts mildly, stress recedes, thoughts quieten. Not a sharp or energising onset. The myrcene dominance contributes from the beginning: earthy, grounding, settling.
Early phase (20–60 minutes): Body relaxation building progressively. Muscle tension releasing across the body — the Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani landrace genetics both contribute to the depth and thoroughness of this. Mentally calm and present rather than active. Good for music, passive entertainment, or quiet conversation. Physical comfort increases steadily.
Mid-phase (60–120 minutes): Full indica body effect established. Deep physical ease, appetite reliably stimulated, mental engagement quieted to comfortable background contentment. This is the characteristic kush body stone — complete, settling, couch-oriented. The caryophyllene adds anti-inflammatory depth alongside the myrcene-dominant body ease.
Late-phase (2+ hours): Sedation at typical doses. Sleep follows naturally for most users. At lower doses a comfortable, settled winding-down rather than complete sedation.
Duration: 3–4 hours at typical doses. The myrcene-dominant pure indica profile produces a sustained body effect.
Potency consideration: At ~18–22% THC in a 100% indica, Purple Kush seeds are meaningfully potent. The body effect builds progressively — easy to underestimate early and overconsume before the full effect arrives. Start with one to two hits in the early evening and allow 20 minutes. Daytime use at typical doses is not practical — this is an evening and nighttime strain.
Flavour profile: Sweet berry and earthy kush — the myrcene earthy base with the grape character of the Purple Afghani genetics. Pine undertones on the exhale from the Hindu Kush pinene component. Smooth, rich smoke. With 3–4 weeks of cure the berry and grape character sharpens and the full kush depth develops. Fresh-dried material underrepresents the genetics — assess at 4 weeks in the jar.
🌱 Growing Purple Kush Seeds — Complete Guide
(The following is provided for ACT licence holders and growers in legal jurisdictions overseas.)
Experience level required: Intermediate. Purple Kush seeds are not the most demanding photoperiod in the catalogue — the pure indica compact structure is manageable, the 8–9 week flower time is shorter than sativa-dominant genetics, and there is no significant flowering stretch to plan for. The main skill requirements are managing the 12/12 flip timing, applying the cool night temperature for purple colour expression, and understanding the dense indica bud structure's airflow requirements in late flower.
Veg phase: Grow under 18/6 until the plant is the size you want to flower. 4–6 weeks of veg produces a medium plant well-suited to most indoor setups. The compact indica structure doesn't require aggressive veg time to produce — Purple Kush seeds fill out well with moderate veg and respond to topping from week 3–4. Topping plus LST produces a flat, even multi-cola canopy that maximises light penetration.
Height and structure: Compact at 80–120 cm with minimal flowering stretch — the 100% indica genetics produce tight internodals and very little sativa-style vertical growth in flower. This is one of the more manageable photoperiods in terms of height. The dense bushy structure benefits from canopy opening via LST to improve light penetration and airflow across the inner bud sites.
Training:
Topping: Recommended from week 3–4 of veg. The compact indica structure responds well to topping at node 4–5 — produces a multi-cola structure without the recovery time concerns of sativa-dominant genetics.
LST: Effective alongside topping to open the canopy and keep the compact structure even. The pure indica genetics keep the plant low and manageable throughout.
SCROG: Works well with the compact structure. Set the screen at 30–40 cm given the indica height. The dense branching fills the screen efficiently.
Flowering: Flip to 12/12 when the plant is at the desired size. 8–9 weeks of flower. Minimal stretch in early flower. Check trichomes from week 7. Harvest at 20–30% amber for the characteristic deep body sedation — later amber target than sativa-dominant strains.
The purple trigger: Drop night temperature to 16–18°C from week 6 of flower while maintaining day temperatures at 22–26°C. The 6–10°C day/night differential activates anthocyanin expression in the Purple Afghani genetics. In the photoperiod format you can sustain this differential for the full remaining flower period — typically 3–4 weeks — which produces the most complete purple colour development. The colour is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect potency or flavour.
Airflow in late flower: The dense pure indica bud structure requires active airflow management from week 5 of flower. Humidity below 45%, oscillating fans covering the inner canopy. The tight bud development from pure indica genetics is more susceptible to humidity retention than open sativa genetics.
Common issues: Dense bud mould risk from inadequate airflow (most common problem), harvesting at predominantly cloudy trichomes (misses the full body sedation — wait for 20–30% amber), not applying the temperature differential for purple colour (the colour is genetic but requires the cool-night thermal trigger).
🏠 Indoor Growing (Australia)
- Veg time: 4–6 weeks under 18/6
- Flower time: 8–9 weeks from 12/12 flip
- Yield: Up to 550 g/m² with LST and consistent environment
- Container: 15–20 L. The Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani genetics develop a strong dense root system
- Light schedule: 18/6 veg, 12/12 to trigger flower
- Height: 80–120 cm — compact. Standard 150 cm tents are adequate. 180 cm gives comfortable working room
- Stretch: Minimal — the 100% indica genetics produce very little vertical growth in flower. No need to adjust light distance frequently through flower
- Purple trigger: Drop night temperature to 16–18°C from flower week 6. Maintain day temperature at 22–26°C. Sustain the differential for the remaining 3–4 weeks of flower for maximum colour development
- Airflow: Critical from flower week 5 — dense indica bud structure. Humidity below 45%
- Harvest target: 20–30% amber for the characteristic deep body sedation
- Aroma: Earthy-sweet kush from week 4–5 of flower. Carbon filtration from this point
🌿 Outdoor Growing (Southern Hemisphere / Australia)
- Planting: October–November for a full Australian summer veg
- Harvest: Late April–early May as days shorten and flowering triggers naturally
- Yield: Up to 600 g per plant with a full summer veg, good sun, and 20–30 L containers
- Height: 100–140 cm outdoors with a full season — manageable, stake from week 4 of flower for heavy cola support
- Site: Full sun, 6+ hours direct light
- Purple outdoors: Australian autumn nights naturally provide the cool temperatures that trigger purple colour expression. Plantings that finish in April–May often produce the most vivid colour as overnight temperatures drop naturally — the photoperiod timing aligns perfectly with the seasonal temperature differential
- Humidity management: The dense pure indica bud structure is susceptible to mould in high-humidity coastal conditions. Ensure good site airflow. Avoid positioning in still, damp spots
🧪 Purple Kush Seeds EC & Feeding Guide — Soil and Coco
Purple Kush seeds are moderate feeders — the pure landrace indica genetics are robust and forgiving compared to OG or Cookies-derived genetics. The myrcene-dominant earthy-berry terpene profile benefits from conservative nitrogen in late flower and a thorough flush before harvest. The dense compact root zone also makes overwatering a more consistent risk than overfeeding — water management is as important as feeding with these genetics.
All EC values assume quality base nutrients. Australian tap water typically runs 0.2–0.5 EC — factor this into your target. Measure after mixing.
📊 EC & pH Target Table — Soil vs Coco
| Phase | Soil EC | Coco EC | Soil pH | Coco pH | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedling Weeks 1–2 |
0.4–0.6 | 0.5–0.8 | 6.2–6.5 | 5.8–6.0 | Plain water in week 1. Dense indica root zone prone to overwatering from the start. |
| Early veg Weeks 3–5 |
0.8–1.2 | 1.0–1.4 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Nitrogen-forward. Build on plant response. Robust landrace genetics — more tolerant than OG or Cookies-derived photoperiods. Overwatering is the more common mistake than overfeeding. |
| Late veg Weeks 5–8 |
1.2–1.6 | 1.4–1.8 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Maintain nitrogen. Topping and LST in progress. Flip when plant is at desired size. |
| Early flower Flower weeks 1–3 |
1.2–1.6 | 1.4–1.8 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Reduce nitrogen, increase P and K. Minimal stretch — no frequent light distance adjustments needed. Begin K support from flower week 2. |
| Peak flower Flower weeks 3–6 |
1.4–1.8 | 1.6–2.0 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | High P and K. Back off nitrogen from flower week 4. Begin cool nights from flower week 6 for purple colour. Airflow critical from flower week 5. |
| Late flower Flower weeks 6–8 |
1.0–1.4 | 1.2–1.6 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Taper EC down. Cool nights ongoing. Check trichomes from flower week 7. Target 20–30% amber. |
| Flush Final 10–14 days |
0.0–0.4 | 0.0–0.5 | 6.2 | 5.8–6.0 | Flush until runoff EC drops below 0.5. Continue cool nights. The sweet berry kush terpene profile is noticeably cleaner after a proper flush. |
💡 Feeding Key Principles — Purple Kush Seeds
- Overwatering is the primary risk: More so than overfeeding with these genetics. Lift the pot before watering — don't water on a schedule
- Purple is temperature, not nutrition: Drop night temperature to 16–18°C from flower week 6. No nutrient product produces purple colour
- Back off nitrogen from flower week 4: The earthy-berry myrcene terpene character benefits from lower nitrogen in the second half of flower
- Airflow from flower week 5: Dense pure indica bud structure is a mould risk — humidity below 45%, active inner canopy airflow
- Flush and cure: 10–14 day flush until runoff drops below 0.5, then 3–4 weeks in sealed jars
🧪 Purple Kush Seeds EC & Feeding Guide — Soil and Coco
Purple Kush seeds are moderate feeders — the pure landrace indica genetics are robust compared to OG or Cookies-derived genetics. Build EC conservatively through each phase and adjust based on plant response. The myrcene-dominant earthy-berry terpene profile benefits from conservative nitrogen in late flower and a thorough flush. The dense compact root zone makes overwatering a more consistent risk than overfeeding — water management matters as much as feeding with these genetics.
All EC values assume quality base nutrients. Australian tap water typically runs 0.2–0.5 EC — factor this into your target. Measure after mixing.
📊 EC & pH Target Table — Soil vs Coco
| Phase | Soil EC | Coco EC | Soil pH | Coco pH | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedling Weeks 1–2 |
0.4–0.6 | 0.5–0.8 | 6.2–6.5 | 5.8–6.0 | Plain water in week 1. Dense indica root zone prone to overwatering. |
| Early veg Weeks 3–5 |
0.8–1.2 | 1.0–1.4 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Nitrogen-forward. Build on plant response. Robust landrace genetics — more tolerant than OG or Cookies-derived photoperiods. Overwatering is the more common mistake than overfeeding. |
| Late veg Weeks 5–8 |
1.2–1.6 | 1.4–1.8 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Maintain nitrogen. Topping and LST in progress. Flip when plant is at desired size. |
| Early flower Flower weeks 1–3 |
1.2–1.6 | 1.4–1.8 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Reduce nitrogen, increase P and K. Minimal stretch with pure indica genetics. Begin K support from flower week 2. |
| Peak flower Flower weeks 3–6 |
1.4–1.8 | 1.6–2.0 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | High P and K. Back off nitrogen from flower week 4. Begin cool nights (16–18°C) from flower week 6 for purple colour. Airflow critical from flower week 5. |
| Late flower Flower weeks 6–8 |
1.0–1.4 | 1.2–1.6 | 6.0–6.5 | 5.8–6.2 | Taper EC down. Cool nights ongoing. Check trichomes from flower week 7. Target 20–30% amber. |
| Flush Final 10–14 days |
0.0–0.4 | 0.0–0.5 | 6.2 | 5.8–6.0 | Flush until runoff EC drops below 0.5. Continue cool nights. The sweet berry kush terpene profile is noticeably cleaner after a proper flush. |
💡 Feeding Key Principles — Purple Kush Seeds
- Overwatering is the primary risk: More so than overfeeding. Lift the pot before watering
- Purple is temperature, not nutrition: Drop night temperature to 16–18°C from flower week 6
- Back off nitrogen from flower week 4: The earthy-berry myrcene terpene character benefits from lower nitrogen in the second half of flower
- Airflow from flower week 5: Dense pure indica bud structure — humidity below 45%, active inner canopy airflow
- Flush and cure: 10–14 days flush, then 3–4 weeks in sealed jars
🗓️ Purple Kush Seeds — Grow Timeline Overview
| Phase | What's Happening | Key Actions | Watch Out For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early veg Weeks 1–4 |
Dense compact vegetative growth. Multiple lateral branches from tight indica internodals. Responds well to early training. | Top at node 4–5. Begin LST. 18/6. EC 0.8–1.2 (soil). Water carefully — dense root zone. | Overwatering — the primary risk with compact indica root zones. Lift the pot before watering. |
| Late veg Weeks 4–8 |
Bushy canopy filling. Multi-cola structure from topping. Final shaping before flip. SCROG filling if used. | Continue LST. EC 1.2–1.6 (soil). Flip to 12/12 when at target size. | Flipping too early — allow plant to fill out through training before triggering flower. The compact indica doesn't need long veg but benefits from being properly shaped first. |
| Early flower Flower weeks 1–3 |
Minimal stretch — the 100% indica genetics produce very little height increase. Dense bud sites establishing rapidly across the compact canopy. | Transition to bloom nutrients. Begin K support. EC 1.2–1.6. Drop RH to 50%. Carbon filter from flower week 3. | Airflow complacency — begin managing inner canopy airflow early. The bud sites close up quickly with pure indica genetics. |
| Peak flower Flower weeks 3–6 |
Dense indica buds fattening rapidly. Earthy-sweet kush aroma building. Resin production increasing. Drop night temperature from week 6 for purple colour. | Peak bloom EC 1.4–1.8. Back off N from flower week 4. Drop RH to 45%. Begin cool nights (16–18°C) from flower week 6. Maintain strong inner canopy airflow. | Mould in dense bud sites — the most common late-flower problem with pure indica genetics. Keep airflow active and humidity below 45% from flower week 5. |
| Late flower Flower weeks 6–8 |
Purple colour developing across leaves and bud sites with cool nights. Trichomes transitioning to cloudy. Sweet berry aroma at peak intensity. | Check trichomes from flower week 7. Drop RH to 40–45%. Begin flush when 15–20% amber. Continue cool nights. Target 20–30% amber for harvest. | Early harvest — the deep body sedation and the full berry terpene peak both require 20–30% amber. Don't harvest at cloudy-only trichomes. |
| Flush & harvest | Dense, purple-tinged buds at peak. Sweet berry kush aroma at full intensity. 20–30% amber. The genuine harvest window. | Plain pH water 10–14 days. Continue cool nights. Harvest at 20–30% amber. Slow dry at 15–18°C, 55–60% RH. | Rushing the dry — myrcene earthy-berry terpenes are volatile. Cool and slow is essential for the kush flavour profile. |
| Cure | The full sweet berry and earthy kush complexity develops in the jar. At 4 weeks it tastes like Purple Kush. | Jar at 60–65% RH. Burp daily 2 weeks. Seal and wait. 3 weeks minimum. 4 weeks for full berry-kush depth. | Assessing at 1 week. The berry and grape character develops during cure — assess at 4 weeks. |
🔍 Purple Kush Seeds — Common Myths vs Reality
| The Myth | The Reality |
|---|---|
| "Purple means more potent." | The purple colour comes from anthocyanins — pigments activated by cool temperatures, not by THC content. A green Purple Kush plant grown at constant room temperature is no less potent than a purple one. The colour is a cosmetic expression of the Purple Afghani genetics under the right thermal conditions. It's striking and desirable, but it has no relationship to potency. |
| "The plant turns purple automatically." | Purple Kush seeds contain the genetic potential for purple colour, but the thermal trigger is required to activate it. Without dropping night temperature to 16–18°C from flower week 6, the plant will grow green regardless of genetics. The differential — 6–10°C cooler at night than during the day — is what activates the anthocyanin expression. Sustained across 3–4 weeks of late flower, this produces the deep purple that makes the strain visually distinctive. |
| "Pure indica means compact, easy management." | The compact 100% indica structure is genuinely easier to manage in terms of height — no sativa stretch, no light distance adjustments through flower. However, the dense bushy structure creates an inner canopy that traps humidity and requires active airflow management from flower week 5. Growers who ease off environmental management when the plant looks close to done consistently encounter late-flower mould issues with pure indica genetics. |
| "8–9 weeks flower means harvest around week 8." | The 8–9 week figure is from 12/12 flip to the harvest window opening, not to the optimal harvest point. For the characteristic deep body sedation of Purple Kush seeds, harvest at 20–30% amber — which typically falls at the end of week 8 or into week 9. Harvesting at predominantly cloudy trichomes produces a lighter, more cerebral effect that doesn't represent the Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani genetics properly. |
| "Outdoor yield of 600 g per plant is typical." | 600 g per plant requires an October–November planting for a full Australian summer veg, 20–30 L containers, full sun (6+ hours), and attentive management throughout. Growers planting late or using small containers consistently produce in the 250–400 g range. The upper figure is achievable with the full outdoor setup — it's not representative of a typical grow. |
🧠 Jason's Tip — Growing Purple Kush Seeds
The purple is what everyone wants from this strain and it's completely achievable — but only with the temperature management. From flower week 6 I drop my tent nights to around 17°C while keeping days at 23–24°C. That differential is what switches on the anthocyanin expression in the Purple Afghani genetics. Give it a week and you'll see the leaves start shifting. By week 8 the bud sites are following. Without the temperature drop you get a perfectly good Purple Kush grow, but you miss the visual payoff that makes this strain worth the name.
The other thing I watch closely is airflow in late flower. The pure indica structure closes up densely by flower week 5–6 and the inner bud sites trap humidity in still air. Oscillating fans covering the inner canopy, humidity below 45%, and active monitoring for any signs of moisture. It's more important with pure indica genetics than with anything sativa-leaning in the catalogue.
On the cure — the sweet berry and grape character of the Purple Afghani genetics develops in the jar, not on the plant. Fresh Purple Kush tastes like earthy kush. After 4 weeks of cure it tastes like Purple Kush — the berry and grape notes come forward, the kush depth fills out, and the profile is noticeably richer. Assess the genetics at 4 weeks in the jar, not at 1 week.
🌿 Feminised vs Auto Purple Kush — Which One?
| Feature | Purple Kush Feminised | Auto Purple Kush |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Photoperiod | Autoflower |
| Timeline | 8–9 weeks flower + veg | 70–77 days fixed |
| Indoor yield | Up to 550 g/m² | Up to 450 g/m² |
| Outdoor yield | Up to 600 g/plant | 80–120 g/plant |
| THC | ~18–22% | ~18–22% |
| Height | 80–120 cm | 50–90 cm |
| Light schedule | 18/6 veg, 12/12 flower | Any — no flip required |
| Purple control | Precise — sustain cool nights across full late flower | Autumn outdoor runs trigger naturally |
| Best for | Maximum yield, full veg control, best colour development | Fixed timeline, multiple outdoor cycles |
Choose Purple Kush seeds for maximum yield, full control over veg time and plant size, and the ability to precisely manage the temperature differential for the deepest purple colour expression. Choose the Auto Purple Kush for a fixed 70–77 day timeline, multiple outdoor cycles, and compact height without a light flip.
🌿 Is Purple Kush Right for Your Grow?
✅ Purple Kush seeds are the right choice if:
- You want the deepest pure indica body effect in the catalogue — the Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani complete body stone at photoperiod yield scale
- Evening and nighttime use is the goal — this is a thoroughgoing sedating indica, not a balanced hybrid
- Maximum yield per cycle matters — up to 600 g per plant outdoor significantly outproduces the auto version
- You want to produce the purple colour at full intensity with precise temperature control across the late flower period
- You can manage a 12/12 flip, dense indica airflow requirements, and a proper cure
❌ Consider alternatives if:
- A fixed timeline with no light flip suits your situation — the Auto Purple Kush gives you the same genetics on a fixed 70–77 day schedule
- Daytime or functional use is what you're after — Purple Kush is an evening strain. Auto Jack Herer or Auto Blue Dream are better fits for daytime sativa-leaning effect
- You want the most potent indica in the catalogue — Auto Fat Bastard at 25–34% THC is the choice for maximum potency
- Multiple short outdoor cycles suit your grow better than a single large annual harvest
🌿 Real User Experiences
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One bowl and every muscle released. Body went to jelly, mind went calm. No stress, no tension — just complete stillness. Exactly what a pure indica should do." — Indoor grower, Australia
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best body highs I've had — mellowed me out completely, had me giggling at everything. Now I understand why Purple Kush has been a classic for three decades. The purple colour after dropping my nights was genuinely impressive." — Indoor grower, Australia
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Purple Kush Seeds
🌿 What are Purple Kush seeds?
Purple Kush seeds are a 100% indica feminised photoperiod strain — a Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani cross developed in Oakland, California. The Hindu Kush landrace contributes deep body sedation and heavy resin; the Purple Afghani contributes the anthocyanin pigmentation (purple colour under cool temperatures) and earthy-berry terpene character. Purple Kush has appeared on High Times' Top 10 Kush Strains of All Time and remains one of the most sought-after pure indicas in the catalogue for its complete body stone and characteristic purple appearance.
💜 How do I get the purple colour?
Drop night temperature to 16–18°C from week 6 of flower while maintaining day temperatures at 22–26°C. The 6–10°C differential activates the anthocyanin pigmentation in the Purple Afghani genetics. Without the temperature drop, the plant grows green regardless of genetics — the colour is genetic potential that requires a thermal trigger. Sustain the cool nights across the remaining 3–4 weeks of flower for the deepest colour development. The purple is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect potency or flavour.
⏱ How long does Purple Kush take from seed to harvest?
4–6 weeks of veg plus 8–9 weeks of flower, for a total of 12–15 weeks from seed depending on veg length. The 100% indica genetics produce minimal flowering stretch — no significant height increase in flower and no need to adjust light distance frequently. Harvest at 20–30% amber trichomes for the characteristic deep body sedation — later than sativa-dominant strains and worth waiting for.
🌾 What yields can I expect from Purple Kush seeds?
Up to 550 g/m² indoors with LST, topping, and consistent environment. Outdoor yields reach up to 600 g per plant with an October–November planting, 20–30 L containers, and full sun. Both figures require the full setup to achieve — late planting, small containers, or partial shade consistently produce 40–60% of the upper range. The compact indica structure is more manageable than taller sativa-dominant genetics but produces less per plant than vigorous hybrid photoperiods.
🌙 Is Purple Kush suitable for daytime use?
No — this is a thoroughgoing evening and nighttime strain. The 100% Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani body stone is progressive and fully sedating at typical doses. At moderate doses it produces deep couch comfort; at higher doses sleep follows naturally. For daytime-functional sativa-leaning effect, Auto Jack Herer or Auto Blue Dream are the right choices. Purple Kush seeds are for growers who specifically want the complete pure indica experience in the evening.
🌿 How does the photoperiod version compare to Auto Purple Kush?
The same Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani genetics — the same body effect and terpene profile — with the differences being yield, timeline, and control. The photoperiod produces up to 600 g per plant outdoor versus 80–120 g for the auto; allows full veg control to determine plant size before triggering flower; and gives precise control over the temperature differential for purple colour development across the full late flower period. The Auto Purple Kush runs on a fixed 70–77 day timeline with no light flip and suits multiple outdoor cycles per season.
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The purple glam kush/purple kush is a no fuss plant that is stacking nicely at day 47.
I'd definitely recommend this girl for sure on the basis of my growing experience so far.
I think this is my new favourite strain to grow. 100% couldn't recommend more than
Thanks Jess
Cheers Jess!
One of the best out there
35yrs Ive waited to get a purple seed strain.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bought some Purple Glam Kush seeds, put 2 in, both germinated and doing well so far, thanks.