IndicaIntermediate to grow
Granddaddy Purple
The famous purple indica — grape-candy aroma, dense colas, and a deeply relaxing nighttime effect.
- Type
- Indica
- Lineage
- Purple Urkle × Big Bud
- THC
- 17–23%
- CBD
- <1%
- Flower time
- 8–9 wks
- Yield
- High
- Height
- Medium
- Grow difficulty
- Intermediate
- Climate
- Both
Effects
relaxedsleepyhappyhungry
Flavors & aroma
GrapeBerrySweet
Dominant terpenes
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, ripe fruitThe most common cannabis terpene; associated with relaxing, heavy 'couch' character.
Linalool
Floral, lavender, soft spiceAssociated with calming, soothing character.
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, spice, woodThe only terpene that also binds cannabinoid receptors; peppery and warming.
Grower's notes
Develops vivid purple in cooler late-flower nights. Big, heavy buds need support (stakes/yoyos) and good airflow to avoid rot. Rewards a proper cure.
Grow guides for Granddaddy Purple
Matched to this strain's intermediate difficulty, both climate, and medium structure.
Setting Up the Space: Ventilation, Odor & Electrical Safety
8 min read
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing How You'll Grow
8 min read
Low-Stress Training: Double Your Canopy Without Cutting
10 min read · members
Temperature, Humidity & VPD: Dialing In Your Climate
7 min read
When to Harvest: Reading Trichomes Like a Grower
6 min read
Drying & Curing: Where Good Grows Become Great
9 min read · members
Educational profile · data varies by phenotype & grow · not medical advice · all strains