Violet Kush
Violet Kush is an indica dominant hybrid with Purple Afghani × Hindu Kush genetics. Its flavor notes include grape, flowery and spicy.
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Strain at a glance
- Reported type
- Indica dominant hybrid
- Reported THC
- 21%–23%
- Reported CBD
- 1%
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Classification is conventional. Cannabinoid measurements vary by batch.
- Reported lineage
- Purple Afghani × Hindu Kush
- Reported flavors
- Berry, Flowery, Fruity, Grape, Spicy, Sweet
- Reported effects
- Body High, Calming, Happy, Relaxing, Sleepy, Uplifting
Violet Kush genetics
The documented cross pairs Purple Afghani with Hindu Kush.
The conventional classification is 35% sativa and 65% indica.
Purple Afghani is classified as an indica dominant hybrid. Its flavor notes include grape, woody and spicy. Its separate profile lists THC at 25%.
Hindu Kush is classified as an indica. Its flavor notes include pine, lemon and woody. Its separate profile lists THC at 22–32%.
Flavor and aroma
Violet Kush combines grape, flowery, spicy and sweet in its flavor profile. Additional notes include berry and fruity.
The aroma adds earthy, herbal, kush and skunky.
Violet Kush effects
Reported Violet Kush effects include body sensations, calm, a happier mood, relaxation, sleepiness and uplift.
Violet Kush THC level and CBD
The published Violet Kush THC level is 21–23%.
CBD is listed at 1%.
For a specific product, use its batch laboratory results rather than treating these figures as universal strain specifications.
Flower appearance
Recorded appearance descriptors: fluffy, airy, emerald, purple, orange, frosty, resin and trichomes.
Related strains
Florida Sundae is another documented cross involving Purple Afghani. Its parent pair is Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani. Its flavor description includes sweet, sour and citrus. The separate Florida Sundae profile lists THC at 29–32%. That differs from the 21–23% range documented for Violet Kush.
40 Winks is another documented cross involving Hindu Kush. Its parent pair is Skunk #1 × Hindu Kush. Its flavor description includes pine, woody and spicy. The separate 40 Winks profile lists THC at 24–26%. That differs from the 21–23% range documented for Violet Kush.
Questions about Violet Kush
Is Violet Kush indica or sativa? It is classified as an indica dominant hybrid. The listed split is 35% sativa and 65% indica.
What does Violet Kush taste like? The available description includes grape, flowery and spicy.
Who bred Violet Kush? An original breeder has not been established in the available evidence.
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