Purple Urkle

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About Purple Urkle

History & Genetics

Purple Urkle is perhaps one of the most famous indica strains around yet its origins are still mostly a mystery. What we do know is that the strain has been around since the 1980s and was originally grown in the Emerald Triangle area of northern California (Humboldt County). It is regularly referred to as "Purple Urple" and occasionally "The Urkle".

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While most veteran cannabis growers in the Emerald Triangle region are generally tight-lipped about their strain hybrids and genetics, most growers assume Purple Urkle was a phenotype of either Mendocino Purps or Granddaddy Purple.

Typical Effects

Euphoric
Euphoric
Sedated
Sedated
Sleepy
Sleepy

Common Usage

Pain
Pain
Depressed
Depressed
Anxiety
Anxiety

Appearance, Aroma & Flavor

Its effects, taste, and smell are fairly consistent with most purple strains of marijuana when grown properly. Purple Urkle has a sweet and skunky smell generally containing the aromas of tropical fruit, grapes, fruity pebbles, and skunk.

THC Content

HIGHEST TEST

26%

STRAIN AVERAGE

21%

INDICA AVERAGE

12%

WIKILEAF AVERAGE

18%

WIKILEAF HIGHEST

35%

Nugs of Purple Urkle are dense, thick, and typically covered in lots of frosty trichomes

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Effects

As with many heavy indica strains, its effects can be quite lethargic and relaxing making it an excellent strain for insomnia and anxiety. It is also used regularly for pain management and as an appetite stimulant.

Due to its sedating effects, it is best left for late evening or nighttime use. It has also been known to be a 'two-hitter-quitter' strain - meaning two hits is generally enough to get the full effects. With THC percentages well into the '20s, we would recommend lower doses to start, especially for novice users.

Growing

Purple Urkle is a very slow growing strain especially when growing outdoors. When growing outside it generally takes a full 5 months to flower while flowering time indoors can be as quick as 8 weeks. As with many indica's the strain remains fairly short and stocky with yields slightly lower than average. Expect 1-2 ounces per plant on an indoor grow and roughly 1/2 pound per plant on an outdoor grow.


Reviews

October 13, 2023

Brandie

Great taste smell and high. I highly recommend, very chill and that first hit makes you want more.

July 2, 2022

Kai

Such a sweet but peppery taste with best relaxing high

February 9, 2022

chelsea c

Absolutely amazing! i work at a dispensary so im always buying prerolls to try a variety of strains and let me tell you, this one made its way right to FIRST PLACE on my pre-roll list! If your ever lucky enough to come across this strain, DONT pass it up!!

November 23, 2021

Jim Lahey

One of the best strains created. Most recently got some from Curaleaf Hudson Valley. The taste, smell, and effects are phenomenal, and the purple-hued buds are a sight to behold.

July 3, 2020

Cheryl Mullin

Absolutely love the purple urkle such an amazing flavor very smooth smoke. It was my first time trying it this evening and I couldn't be more happier. I love flower that has different fruit flavors and this is absolutely one of my favs now.