Purple Punch
A legendary indica-dominant powerhouse crossing Larry OG with Granddaddy Purple—celebrated for its sweet grape candy terpenes and deeply relaxing effects.
What is Purple Punch?
Purple Punch is a renowned creation from Supernova Gardens, a breeder collective celebrated for producing some of the most flavorful and potent indica-dominant strains in the modern cannabis era. This strain is a powerful cross of Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple, combining elite West Coast genetics into one knockout package.
Purple Punch is widely regarded as a premier "flower strain"—meaning it's bred specifically for exceptional smokeable quality rather than hash extraction. It delivers incredible bag appeal, with dense purple-hued buds covered in frosty trichomes, and a terpene profile that explodes with sweet grape candy, blueberry muffin, and vanilla cream notes. The high is deeply relaxing and sedative, making Purple Punch a go-to evening strain for stress relief and sleep support. Sourcing a verified breeder cut from Supernova Gardens ensures you're getting the authentic genetics that have made Purple Punch a staple in dispensaries worldwide.
Terpene Profile
The Purple Punch strain terpenes deliver one of the sweetest, most dessert-forward aromatic experiences in cannabis. The nose is dominated by rich grape candy, sweet blueberry, and vanilla cream, with subtle earthy undertones from its OG and GDP lineage. It's an intoxicatingly sweet aroma that fills the room and lingers on your fingers long after handling the buds.
Growing Purple Punch
Purple Punch is an easy-to-moderate grow that rewards growers with stunning visual appeal and exceptional flower quality. With a flowering time of just 7-8 weeks, it's faster than many indicas while still delivering dense, resinous buds. The plants grow with a compact, bushy structure typical of indica-dominant strains and respond beautifully to topping, LST, and SCRoG techniques to maximize yield and light penetration.
Key Growing Tips
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TrainingResponds well to "topping" to create a flat, even canopy of main colas
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TemperatureDrop nighttime temps in late flower to bring out deep purple hues
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Harvest TimingDon't rush the harvest; the terpene profile peaks in the final 7-10 days
Purple Punch delivers exceptional bag appeal when grown properly. Lower nighttime temperatures to 60-65°F during the final two weeks to intensify the purple coloration. The trichome-covered buds are incredibly sticky, so handle with care during trimming to preserve the sweet grape candy terpenes.
Flower Quality & Curing
Purple Punch is celebrated as a **premium flower strain**, bred specifically for exceptional smokeable quality rather than hash extraction. The flowers are incredibly dense and frosty, with trichomes that produce sticky, resinous buds that are a pleasure to smoke. When properly cured, Purple Punch develops an even more pronounced grape candy aroma and delivers an exceptionally smooth, flavorful smoke that burns clean with white ash.
Effects & Experience
The **Purple Punch strain effects** are powerfully sedating and deeply relaxing—this is quintessential "couch-lock" cannabis. The high begins with a gentle euphoric lift that melts into full-body relaxation within minutes. Purple Punch is highly sought after by medical patients and recreational users alike for its potent stress-relieving and sleep-inducing properties, making it an ideal evening or nighttime strain.
Best Clone Pairings
Looking to diversify your garden while maintaining a similar grow style? These clones pair perfectly with the growth habits and environmental needs of Purple Punch:
Frequently Asked Questions
Purple Punch is a cross of Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple, created by Supernova Gardens. This combination of elite indica genetics creates a powerfully relaxing strain with exceptional flavor and bag appeal.
Purple Punch is primarily a flower strain rather than a washer. While it can be used for extracts, it's bred specifically for exceptional smokeable flower quality. The dense, frosty buds deliver incredible flavor and potency when smoked or vaped.
Purple Punch has a relatively quick flowering time of 7-8 weeks (49-56 days). The buds develop beautiful purple coloration in the final weeks, especially when nighttime temperatures are lowered to 60-65°F.
Yes! Purple Punch is an excellent choice for beginner growers. It has a compact, manageable structure with minimal stretch, is forgiving with nutrients, and produces impressive results even with basic growing skills. The short flowering time is also a plus for new growers.
