Purple Urkle is perhaps one of the most famous Indica strains around yet it’s origins are still mostly a mystery. The strain has been around since the 1980’s and was originally grown in the Emerald Triangle area of northern California also known as Humboldt County. It is regularly referred to as “Purple Urple” and occasionally “The Urkle”. Purple Urkle is assumed to be the offspring of either Mendocino Purps or Granddady Purple.
EFFECTS
Its effects, taste, and smell are fairly consistent with most purple strains of marijuana when grown properly. Purple Urkle has a sweet and skunky smell generally containing the aromas of tropical fruit, grapes, fruity pebbles and skunk. As with many heavy Indica strains its effects can be quite lethargic and relaxing making it an excellent strain for treating insomnia and anxiety. It is also used regularly for pain management and as an appetite stimulant. Due to its sedating effects it is best left for late evening or night time use. It has also been known to be a ‘two-hitter-quitter’ strain, meaning two hits is generally all you need to get the full effects. With THC percentages well into the 20’s, we would recommend lower doses to start, especially for novice users.
GROW
Purple Urkle is a very slow growing strain especially when growing outdoors. When growing outside it generally takes a full 5 months to flower while flowering time indoors can be as quick as 8 weeks. As with many Indica’s the strain remains fairly short and stocky with yields slightly lower than average. Expect 1-2 ounces per plant on an indoor grow and roughly 1/2 pound per plant on an outdoor grow.
