Purple Diesel: Vibrantly Purple, Enjoyably Diesel
Purple Diesel seeds ultimately grow into one of the most recognizable plants in the marijuana marketplace. The plants are splashed with bright pinks and purples atop deep, dark green leaves covered in white crystals that make each and every bud super sticky. In fact, to some, the pink hairs that protrude out of the top buds look like pickled red onions. When harvested the nuggets are a dark, almost black, purple coated in white resin and amber hairs. These buds stand out in a crowd of the dankest buds known to man. Purple Diesel won third place for Best Hybrid at the 2015 High Times Cannabis Cup San Francisco as well as second place at the same awards show the following year in 2016. Purple Diesel has a great resume that only makes it more popular among both growers and cannabis users.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
Folks with limited to no growing experience should tread lightly with the Purple Diesel strain. It is designed to be an easy grow for experienced growers. Luckily we have all the tips and trick to bring this strain to fruition without any issues. For instance, Purp D thrives in both soil and hydroponic setups. In soil, Purple Diesel benefits from the natural nutrients and microorganisms, which enhance its flavor profile. Hydroponics, on the other hand, offers control over nutrients and faster growth, making it a choice for those seeking efficiency.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Growing Purple Diesel plants indoors and outdoors can be difficult with little to no prior experienceand performs well in sunny climates with a difference in daytime and night time temperatures. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 65-78 degrees fahrenheit. Typically you should be changing the light cycle from 18-20 hours of light and 4-6 hours of darkness to a 12/12 schedule from vegetative to flowering stages.
- Moisture control: Relative humidity levels should be approximately 40-50% during the vegetative stage and lowered to 40% during the flowering stage.
- Training Techniques: Strategies like topping and low-stress training (LST) will help this plant grow to harvest by controlling the canopy and allowing light to reach every level of the plant.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Purple Diesel female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest
- Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect the Purple Diesel strain to harvest after a flowering period of 65-75 days. Outdoor cultivators should expect to harvest Purple Diesel around late October in the Northern Hemisphere. The key is to monitor the climate and the plant’s trichomes. Outdoor plants may have a slightly longer flowering period due to varying light and temperature conditions.
- Yields: While Indoor yields are around 450 grams per square meter and outdoor grows typically produce up to 1000 grams per plant. Purple Diesel is a very generous plant providing you with massive yields once the grow is finished.
Dominant Terpenes in Purple Diesel: The Making of a Legend
The Purple Diesel terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene are the secondary terpenes.
- Myrcene: Most Dominant– Anti-inflammatory and stress reducing effects on the user.
- Caryophyllene: Secondary Terpene – Peppery and spicy, found in cannabis as well as black pepper and cloves.
- Limonene: Citrussy Goodness – Found in citrus fruits known to elevate mood in users.
Dominant Cannabinoids in Purple Diesel:
Cannabinoids play an important role in Purple Diesel seeds and are generally a huge part of most cannabis strains. That creative, energetic and focused feeling you get when enjoying the Purple Diesel strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out around 19%, the THC in the Sativa-dominant strain is responsible for the happy and relaxed feeling you get when using Purple Diesel.
- CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Purple Diesel are around 1% the cannabinoid is still present and the effects are noticeable in this strain. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user.
