Purple Punch

Where does Purple Punch come from?

Purple Punch is a cross of Larry OG, a lemony member of the OG Kush family, and Granddaddy Purple, the classic grape-scented indica from California. Sources agree on those two parents.

The breeder most often credited is Supernova Gardens, though accounts differ on where and when, with Oregon and Hawaii both mentioned and dates around 2012 to 2013. The cut was later passed to Symbiotic Genetics in California, which worked it further and helped it spread. Some write-ups say the full origin story is murky, so treat the details beyond the parents with a little caution.

What does Purple Punch smell and taste like?

Grape is the headline. Most people describe a smell like grape candy or fruit punch, with berry and plum behind it and a sweet, sometimes vanilla, finish. A light earthy note sits underneath.

Caryophyllene usually leads its terpene results, followed by limonene and pinene. Caryophyllene adds a soft peppery edge, limonene a touch of brightness and pinene a hint of pine. The taste tends to follow the smell: sweet and fruity going in, a little earthy on the way out.

Purple Punch effects: what people report

People most often describe Purple Punch as relaxing and sleepy, with a calm body feel that builds as it goes. Many also mention feeling happy or a bit giggly early on, and hunger comes up a lot. Its reputation is firmly an evening strain.

These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention dizziness.

How strong is Purple Punch?

Purple Punch is usually a mid to high THC strain. Listings mostly put it around 18% to 22% THC, with some batches reported higher and very little CBD.

If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are printed on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.

Buying Purple Punch in Canada

Different producers grow different cuts, so two Purple Punch products can smell and test differently. Some products also carry Purple Punch in the name of a newer cross, so read the label closely.

You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls, vape cartridges or concentrates. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that grape smell.

Purple Punch vs Larry OG

Larry OG is one of Purple Punch's parents, and the two show how much Granddaddy Purple changed the mix. Larry OG smells like the OG Kush family: lemon, pine and earth, with a sharper edge. Purple Punch trades most of that for sweet grape and berry. Both get described as relaxing, but Purple Punch has the sleepier, heavier reputation. If you like citrus and pine, Larry OG is the better pick. If you want something sweet and fruity, go with Purple Punch.

Strains like Purple Punch

If you like Purple Punch, these are the closest matches:

• Granddaddy Purple: one of its parents, with the same grape smell and a heavy, relaxed reputation.
• Larry OG: the other parent, with more lemon and pine and less sweetness.
• Slurricane: a Purple Punch and Do-Si-Dos cross that keeps the grape and berry side.
• Grape Ape: another grape-forward indica for people who like that fruity smell.