Purple Punch is an indica-dominant hybrid from a cross of Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple. Lab tests put THC at 18% to 23%, with some samples near 25%. Plants flower in 8 to 9 weeks indoors and finish outdoors in late September to early October. Effects move from a short head lift to body calm and sleepiness at high doses. Caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene drive the grape, blueberry, and vanilla notes.

Purple Punch at a glance

Lineage and history

Purple Punch was bred by Supernova Gardens and released through Symbiotic Genetics. The cross pairs Larry OG, an OG Kush line, with Granddaddy Purple, the California indica from Ken Estes. Larry OG adds resin and pine. Granddaddy Purple adds purple calyxes and grape aroma. The strain spread through California between 2015 and 2017 and became a parent for many later crosses.

THC content and terpenes

Flower tests run 18% THC to 23% THC. Top batches reach 25%. Caryophyllene and limonene lead the profile, with myrcene and pinene behind them. Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene that binds CB2 receptors, a property covered in receptor research. Limonene and myrcene each test at about 0.3% to 0.8% in published COAs.

Effects

The high starts in the head with a short euphoric lift, then shifts to the body. User reports on strain databases list stress, pain, and insomnia as common reasons for use. Higher doses bring heavy limbs and couch lock. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the main side effects. Dizziness and headache can follow at doses above 25 mg THC.

Flavor and aroma

Grape candy and blueberry on the inhale. Vanilla and herbal notes on the exhale. Clove and pepper notes come from caryophyllene. The smell is strong in the jar, so store flower in a sealed container.

Growing Purple Punch

Purple Punch grows in soil or hydro. Indoor plants stay at 1 to 1.5 meters and yield 350 to 500 grams per square meter. Outdoor plants yield 450 to 600 grams per plant with full sun. Calyxes and leaves turn purple when night temperatures drop 10 to 15 degrees F below daytime temps late in flower. The strain resists mold in dry climates. Humid rooms need airflow and defoliation.

Descendants and crosses

Buying Purple Punch online

Check the certificate of analysis before you buy. A COA lists THC percentage, total terpenes, and results for pesticides and mold. Purple Punch flower should show dense buds, purple calyxes, and orange pistils. The THC on the label should match the batch number on the COA. Hemp-derived Purple Punch sold online must test at or below 0.3% total THC on a dry-weight basis under federal law. State-licensed cannabis sites follow state rules instead, and orders ship only inside that state. Ask for the harvest date if the listing does not show one.