Auto Purple Wreck by DNA Genetics Seeds
Purple Urkle × Trainwreck × Cannabis Ruderalis
Auto Purple Wreck by DNA Genetics Seeds is an autoflowering, indica-leaning cultivar that combines traits from Purple Urkle and Trainwreck, stabilized with Cannabis ruderalis. It is recognized for its rapid growth cycle and visually striking coloration.
Appearance
This strain typically develops into a compact plant, usually between 60-100 cm indoors. Its buds are often rounded with dense trichome coverage, giving them a frosted appearance. Under cooler nighttime temperatures, the bracts and sugar leaves can display shades of lavender to deep purple.
The leaves are broad and serrated, characteristic of indica-dominant varieties. Resin production is notable on the bracts and upper sugar leaves. When dried and cured, the flowers often exhibit a grape-skin sheen with hints of green beneath the trichomes.
Aroma & Flavor Profile
The aroma of Auto Purple Wreck is characterized by notes of ripe grape and dark berry, layered with herbal pine and a hint of spice reminiscent of Trainwreck. Early in flowering, a sweet and floral scent may be present, evolving into more resinous and balsamic tones as terpenes concentrate. Late-flower plants can exhibit a candied grape aroma with undertones of wood and eucalyptus.
On the palate, users often experience a sweet purple-berry flavor upfront, followed by a pine-menthol coolness. The smoke is medium-bodied, leaving a lingering taste of grape peel and faint clove. Vaporization can enhance the fruit and floral notes while diminishing the spicy elements.
Effects
Auto Purple Wreck is known to deliver calming body effects, promoting a sense of relaxation. It is also associated with a nuanced mood elevation, contributing to a cerebral uplift. The overall experience is generally described as relaxing and conducive to a state of calm.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
This cultivar commonly tests between 18-22% THC, though potency can vary based on growing conditions and phenotype. CBD levels are typically low, generally below 1%. Minor cannabinoids such as CBG and CBC may also be present in small percentages.
The terpene profile is often influenced by its parentage, with myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, and pinene being commonly reported. These contribute to the strain's distinct aroma and flavor characteristics.
Growing Characteristics
As an autoflowering strain, Auto Purple Wreck does not require specific light cycle changes to initiate flowering, making it operationally simple. It is known for its accelerated life cycle and forgiving growth habit, suitable for small spaces and novice cultivators. The plant's ruderalis/indica heritage results in a compact stature and relatively quick maturation time.
Flowering typically occurs rapidly, with initiation often starting between 18-28 days from germination. The overall growth is manageable, and growers can expect dense, resinous buds. Achieving optimal coloration may benefit from cooler nighttime temperatures during the late flowering stage.
Origins and Lineage
Auto Purple Wreck was developed by DNA Genetics Seeds as an autoflowering version of the original Purple Wreck. Its lineage traces back to a cross between Purple Urkle, known for its deep coloration and grape-berry aroma, and Trainwreck, which contributes vigor and a spicy, cerebral profile. A Cannabis ruderalis donor was introduced to impart the autoflowering trait.
The breeding process aimed to retain the sensory and visual characteristics of Purple Wreck while embedding day-neutral flowering. This involved multiple generations of backcrossing to stabilize the desired traits, resulting in a cultivar that combines the sedative qualities of Purple Urkle with the uplifting aspects of Trainwreck, adapted for faster, easier cultivation.