Auto Purple by Pyramid Seeds
Ruderalis × Indica × Sativa
Auto Purple by Pyramid Seeds is an autoflowering hybrid celebrated for its striking violet coloration and user-friendly effects. It combines ruderalis, indica, and sativa genetics, offering a fast, reliable harvest cycle that appeals to both novice and experienced growers.
Appearance
Mature Auto Purple plants typically reach heights of 60-100 cm indoors, featuring a dominant central cola and symmetrical side branches with tight internodal spacing. The plant's broad leaves and thick petioles contribute to a dense canopy. Its most notable feature is its coloration, with bracts and sugar leaves developing from olive to deep mauve or merlot hues in the final weeks of flowering, often contrasting with lime-green pistils. Generous trichome coverage gives the dense, golf-ball to egg-shaped colas a frosted appearance.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Auto Purple is predominantly sweet, earthy, and subtly fruity, often characterized by notes of grape or berry, complemented by undertones of hashish, incense, and damp soil. Upon drying and curing, the fruit notes can deepen into a jam-like sweetness, while the hash aroma gains warmth and spice. Some phenotypes also exhibit hints of citrus zest and mint. The flavor profile typically follows the aroma, presenting as sweet grape peel, blackberry jam, and woody hash on the inhale. The exhale may carry a peppery note, with underlying flavors of cocoa, cedar, and resinous incense. A faint herbal or floral echo can also be present.
Effects
Auto Purple is described as offering balanced, user-friendly effects. While the indica genetics contribute to a sense of calm and relaxation that may promote sleepiness, the sativa influence provides a subtle mental uplift or sociability. This combination results in a mood-brightening experience layered over a generally calming physical sensation, avoiding overly sedative outcomes.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
While specific lab results are not provided, the aroma profile suggests the presence of terpenes such as Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene, and Ocimene. These contribute to the strain's sweet, fruity, earthy, and sometimes citrusy aromatic and flavor notes. Regarding cannabinoids, Auto Purple typically exhibits a THC content around 20%, with CBD levels below 1%.
Growing
Auto Purple is an autoflowering variety, meaning it transitions to flowering automatically, independent of light cycles, making it suitable for growers seeking a faster, predictable harvest. It is generally considered approachable for newer growers due to its manageable size and automatic flowering. The expected seed-to-harvest window is approximately 9-11 weeks. Yields are reported as respectable relative to its compact size.
Origins & Lineage
Bred by Pyramid Seeds, Auto Purple is a hybrid strain created by crossing ruderalis, indica, and sativa genetics. The indica influence, potentially from Afghani purple landraces, contributes to its morphology, coloration, and relaxing effects. Ruderalis genetics provide the autoflowering trait and a compact stature, while a minority sativa component is thought to balance the effect profile, adding a touch of mental uplift.