Hey, bro! Today, we’re talking about Purple Punch. Purple Punch — with a play on “punch” as both a drink and a blow — is an indica-dominant hybrid strain known for its sweet flavor.
One of Purple Punch’s main features is its appealing appearance. Its buds are typically covered in a thick layer of purple coloration, giving them aesthetic appeal. It also usually has a strong fruity aroma with notes of berries and grapefruit.
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Granddaddy Purple, also known as GDP, is a legendary strain that originated in California. GDP is famous for its beautiful purple and purple-green shades.
Hawaii → worldwide recognition
Purple Punch was created in the Supernova Gardens laboratory. Supernova Gardens is a group of cannabis breeders from the Hawaiian Islands.
In 2012, the Supernova team traveled to Washington, where they came across a male Granddaddy Purple plant from breeder Ken Estes. That was the birth of PP’s first, original version.
And yes, I have a cool story about what happened next to PP and Supernova Gardens.
He had already heard about this plant’s reputation, though he didn’t yet realize its full potential. But everything he’d received from Budologist before had been amazing, so The V. simply got to work.
And you know what? Purple Punch’s popularity skyrocketed! Many credited Purple Punch’s success to The Village’s genius.
“Punch Hurricane” simply blew minds, and every influential cannabis publication named it the best strain of 2017.
That same year, Budologist and The Village collaborated with Symbiotic Genetics and released a new batch of Purple Punch seeds. A new wave of Purple Punch began, simply stunning everyone.
Incredible how this story keeps developing, right?
Following Purple Punch’s trail
So it’s no surprise that Purple Punch genetics appear in several other strains. Some of the best known include:
- Mimosa.
- Blue Sunset Sherbert: an intense aroma.
- Slurricane: an indica-dominant hybrid.
- Purple Punch Auto: an A plant that starts flowering independently of the length of the day. autoflowering ↗︎ derivative of the classic Purple Punch strain.
This one’s special
PP leaves have a dark green shade, sometimes with visible purple veins or edges. They are purple-lilac or deep purple, sometimes with striking orange or pink hairs that give them a dramatic appearance. You can see numerous resinous trichome crystals on Purple Punch’s flowers and leaves.
Inside buildings, Punch delivers excellent results, particularly with the SOG method. Its resistance to fungi and pests makes high planting density achievable.
It should be noted that in the open, the plants also have high resistance to fungal diseases, insect pests, and other problems.
This strain is striking for its high terpene content and sticky resin.
Oh, what tasty treats!
Purple Punch is a real find for fans of flavorful strains. Purple Punch is known for its sweet, fruity flavor, which makes it very appealing. Its aromatic profile is often described as sweet, with notes of berries, grapefruit, and grapes.
But beyond the sweetness, it can also have mild spicy or earthy notes that add a special depth to its flavor.
And, of course, each of us perceives flavor differently, so everyone may find their own particular nuances in Purple Punch. But I can say for sure: this strain is special!
Sources: Alchimia, CannabisNow, SacBee, MissionDispensaries.
