Grand Daddy Purple first arrived on the cannabis scene around 2003, and like the vast majority of contemporary strains, it originates from California. Regarding lineage, GDP came from a cross of Mendo Purps, Skunk, and Afghan from well-known grower Ken Estes. In other words, two hybrids and an indica.
Since its debut, Grand Daddy Purple has gone on to win the fondness of cannabis connoisseurs, winning the "
Best U.S. Indica Flower" category for
High Time's 2015 Cannabis Cup in Denver, and rumor has it that it's
one of Snoop Dogg's favorite strains.
As marijuana, it has high THC with a flowering time of roughly 8-10 weeks.
Is Granddaddy Purple Indica or Sativa?
Here's the thing about
indica versus sativa: whether these categorizations are still relevant is largely debatable.
This is partially due to the excessive crossbreeding within the cannabis industry, and the fact that U.S. law defines hemp as "Cannabis sativa L." even though hemp renditions of "indica" strains exist. Even among scientists, the jury is out on whether these two are different species or the same (in 2021 scientists
studied over 100 cannabis samples and found them to be genetically indistinct and found them to be genetically indistinct).
Now, technicalities aside, the average layperson who partakes in cannabis will consider GDP an indica, primarily due to the phenotype (the scientific word for "look") of the plant and associated effects, which we'll cover next.
Granddaddy Purple Strain Effects
When discussing the specific effects or "side effects" of any strain, it's best to take it with a grain of salt because everyone will have their own experiences with different plant profiles. However, many cannabis enthusiasts will describe the primary effects of Grand Daddy Purple as:
These qualities make Grand Daddy Purple the perfect companion for going out to a live show that's more on the chill/mellow side or lowkey physical relaxation curled up with a good book, snacks, and music.
Granddaddy Purple Terpenes
You're probably familiar with how different plants have distinct scents, but you may not know that these scents come from
naturally occurring plant compounds called "terpenes" or just "terps" for short. Terpenes appear in various fruits, vegetables, and even trees. Most notably, these compounds appear in cannabis and may modulate the way THC behaves, which plays a role in the distinct aroma and effects of a strain.
Below is a list of the dominant terpenes in our Grand Daddy Purple products, as well as the associated flavor of each:
- Myrcene - "herbal"
- Caryophyllene - "peppery"
- Humulene - "spicy"
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