Purple Ghost Candy strain guide
Purple Ghost Candy is a sativa-leaning hybrid from the seed company Seedsman, bred from Ghost OG and Candyland Purple. People know it for a sweet, gassy smell with fruit and lemon on top, and for a strong, euphoric feel. You may also see it shortened to Purple Ghost or PGC.
Where does Purple Ghost Candy come from?
Purple Ghost Candy is a Seedsman strain. Strain databases and grow sites agree on the cross: Ghost OG, a citrus and pine member of the OG Kush family, paired with a plant called Candyland Purple. It's usually described as about 60% sativa and 40% indica.
Little is published about Candyland Purple itself, so it's not clear how closely it relates to the better-known Candyland. At least one pre-roll listing gives a different pairing, Purple Punch and Ghost OG, which may be a mistake or a different plant sold under the same name.
What does Purple Ghost Candy smell and taste like?
Most descriptions start with sweetness and gas: a sugary, cookie-like smell with the fuel note OG strains are known for. Berry, lemon and sour citrus sit on top, and some people pick up a spicy, earthy side underneath. A few reviewers compare the sweetness to fruit candy, which fits the name.
Caryophyllene is the terpene most often reported at the top, and it brings a peppery bite that matches that spicy edge. Fuller terpene results for this strain are hard to find. The flavour usually follows the smell, sweet and fruity on the inhale with a gassy finish.
Purple Ghost Candy effects: what people report
People most often describe Purple Ghost Candy as euphoric and tingly, with a happy, upbeat start. Some call it focused and energizing, while others say it settles into the body and turns calm and relaxed. That split is common for hybrids, and it may depend on the cut and the amount.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and some people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Purple Ghost Candy?
Purple Ghost Candy is a very high-THC strain. Listings put it at about 25% to 28% THC, with little or no CBD reported.
That's strong for most people, not only beginners. Start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your label are what count, so check the batch in your hand. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what each number means.
Buying Purple Ghost Candy in Canada
Because the name gets shortened, check the label closely. A product called Purple Ghost may be this strain or something else, and a different Purple Ghost listing reports myrcene as its top terpene rather than caryophyllene.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that sweet, gassy smell.
Purple Ghost Candy vs Ghost OG
Ghost OG is one of its parents, and the difference shows up in both the jar and the feel. Ghost OG smells of citrus, pine and earth, while Purple Ghost Candy adds sugary fruit and candy on top of the fuel. Ghost OG leans relaxed and sleepy, and Purple Ghost Candy is more often called euphoric and upbeat. Purple Ghost Candy also tends to be listed several points higher in THC. If you want a classic OG for the evening, Ghost OG fits. If you like sweet and gassy together, try Purple Ghost Candy.
Strains like Purple Ghost Candy
If you like Purple Ghost Candy, these are worth a look:
- Ghost OG: one of its parents, with citrus, pine and a calmer, heavier reputation.
- Ghost Train Haze: another Ghost OG offspring, known for being very strong and upbeat.
- Candyland: a sweet, sativa-leaning hybrid with a name close to its other parent.
- Purple Punch: named as a parent on one listing, with a sweet grape and berry smell.
