Deep Purple
Purple Urkle × Querkle
Deep Purple is an indica-leaning hybrid celebrated for its striking purple coloration and distinct grape-berry aroma. This cultivar offers a relaxing, body-focused experience, making it a popular choice for evening use. Its stable genetics and appealing visual characteristics have cemented its status in the cannabis community.
Appearance and Bud Structure
Deep Purple is visually arresting, often displaying deep violet to nearly black calyxes, especially under cooler night temperatures. These are typically contrasted by vibrant orange pistils and a dense coating of trichomes. The buds are compact and weighty, forming dense clusters that are often described as golf ball-sized or small colas, with diameters typically ranging from 2 to 4 cm.
The plant's structure is bushy and compact, with short internodes and broad leaflets, making it manageable for indoor cultivation. Sugar leaves can also exhibit significant purple pigmentation, which can be preserved through a careful drying and curing process.
Aroma and Flavor
The aroma of Deep Purple is characterized by a prominent grape-berry bouquet, often accompanied by sweet, candy-like notes. This distinctive scent is a hallmark of the strain and carries through into its flavor profile. Upon consumption, users can expect a taste that mirrors its aroma, featuring prominent grape and berry notes, often with underlying earthy and floral undertones.
The combination of sweet, grape-candy aromatics with hashy undertones creates a complex and enjoyable sensory experience that persists after the cure and during vapor or smoke.
Effects
Deep Purple is predominantly known for its relaxing and body-forward effects. Consumers often report a tranquil experience that can help soothe the body and calm the mind. While primarily indica-leaning, it can also provide subtle mental clarity, making it suitable for unwinding during the evening.
The cultivar is often chosen for its potential to promote a sense of calm and relaxation, positioning it as a good option for those seeking to de-stress after a long day.
Terpenes and Cannabinoids
Deep Purple typically exhibits THC levels ranging from 15% to 25%, with CBD content usually below 1%. The terpene profile is anchored by myrcene and caryophyllene, contributing to its relaxing effects and distinct aroma. Limonene may also be present, adding to the complex aromatic and potential therapeutic qualities.
The combination of these cannabinoids and terpenes results in the strain's signature grape and berry notes, alongside its characteristic soothing and body-focused effects.
Cultivation
Deep Purple is considered a manageable strain for growers, with a flowering time typically between 55 to 65 days. It is known for its indica-dominant growth habit, resulting in a compact and bushy plant that responds well to training techniques like topping and SCROG. The plant's structure features short internodes and dense bud formation.
The strain's anthocyanin expression, responsible for its purple hues, is enhanced by cooler night temperatures. It is generally regarded as having moderate difficulty, with good resin production and yields that are considered respectable, especially when managed with appropriate horticultural practices.
Origins and Lineage
Deep Purple emerged from the West Coast breeding scene in the late 2000s, often associated with TGA Subcool Seeds. It was developed with the goal of intensifying the desirable traits of Purple Urkle, such as its grape aroma and purple coloration, while improving vigor and resin output.
The lineage commonly cited is a cross between Purple Urkle and Querkle (itself a cross of Purple Urkle and Space Queen). This genetic makeup results in a strain that is heavily influenced by Purple Urkle, with Space Queen contributing to a more robust structure and increased trichome coverage, creating a stable, indica-leaning hybrid.