Purple OG Kush strain guide
Purple OG Kush is an indica-leaning cross of OG Kush and Purple Kush. People know it for a thick, earthy smell with grape, berry and pine, and a heavy, relaxed feel that many save for the evening. Several seed companies sell their own take on it, so plants under this name can vary.
Where does Purple OG Kush come from?
Most sources agree on the parents: OG Kush and Purple Kush. No single breeder is credited with the original, and the name works more like a description than one protected cultivar.
The Dutch seed company DutchFem sells a feminized Purple O.G. Kush listed as Purple Kush and OG Kush, though its own description also mentions Bubba Kush influence, so its version may not match others exactly. One strain database lists Purple Milk among its offspring. Purple OG Kush is not the same strain as Purple OG 18, which comes from a different OG line.
What does Purple OG Kush smell and taste like?
The smell is usually described as thick and musty, with berry and pine coming through. On the palate people pick up earth, grape and pine, and some reviewers mention sour grape, diesel or coffee. One seed company says its version tastes strongly of sweet bubble gum, which shows how much cuts can differ.
Published results list myrcene first, then limonene and caryophyllene. Myrcene fits the earthy, musky base, limonene adds a little citrus and caryophyllene brings the peppery bite.
Purple OG Kush effects: what people report
Reports lean heavily toward relaxed, sleepy and hungry. People describe a slow onset that builds into a heavy body feel, with a happy, mellow mood on top. Couch-lock comes up often.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention dizziness, headaches or feeling anxious or paranoid.
How strong is Purple OG Kush?
Purple OG Kush is a mid-to-high THC strain. Listings usually put it around 16% to 20% THC, and a few reviewers report batches well above that. CBD is usually well under 1%.
Start with a small amount, especially at night, and give it time before having more. The numbers on your product's label are the ones that count. Our guide to indica vs sativa explains why the type on the label only tells part of the story.
Buying Purple OG Kush in Canada
Names like Purple OG, Purple Kush and Purple OG Kush are easy to mix up, and they are not all the same plant. Check that the label says Purple OG Kush, and look for OG Kush and Purple Kush in the lineage if the producer lists it.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its berry and pine smell.
Purple OG Kush vs Purple Kush
Purple Kush is the parent that gives Purple OG Kush its grape and berry side. Both are heavy, relaxing indicas that people describe as sleepy and hungry, and their THC listings overlap. The difference is the OG Kush half: Purple OG Kush adds pine, a musty depth and sometimes a hint of diesel, while Purple Kush stays sweeter and earthier. If you want straight grape and earth, go with Purple Kush. If you like a little pine and fuel in the mix, try Purple OG Kush.
Strains like Purple OG Kush
If you like Purple OG Kush, these are the closest matches:
- Purple Kush: one parent, sweet grape and earth with a sleepy reputation.
- OG Kush: the other parent, with pine, lemon and fuel.
- Granddaddy Purple: a classic purple indica with sweet grape and berry.
- Bubba Kush: another heavy Kush, with coffee and cocoa notes.
