A gorgeous purple hybrid that will make you forget your mental stress and body aches.
Amnesia Purple is a rare but beautiful hybrid that used to be available as a clone only. Its exact origins are unclear, but through meticulous breeding and selection, feminized seeds were created to make it more accessible to home growers.
As a cross between Purple Kush and Amnesia Lemon, it leans heavily towards the former’s side of the family. Not only did it inherit the mauve coloration, but its effects are also more on the Indica end of the spectrum.
Indeed, this purple pot is ideal for decompressing at the end of a long workday or during a lazy weekend. The body-melting sensation it provides is unlikely to let users do anything physically strenuous. In fact, it often leads to total couch-lock, coupled with an attack of the munchies. The hint of Sativa influence boosts the appetite, as well as engender a sense of euphoria before it fades out to make way for drowsiness.
With a THC level that ranges from 18 to 21%, this lemon-flavored herb is also a pharmaceutical favorite. Its cannabinoid content gives it painkilling properties that can soothe chronic and acute conditions like arthritis, cramps, and migraines. However, its benefits are not limited to the body. As a profoundly tranquilizing strain, it can also reduce stress, tension, and anxiety. And after an hour or two of physical and mental calm, it is easier to fall into and deep and reinvigorating sleep.
These feminized seeds will sprout medium to tall plants that can take up to 10 weeks to complete their flowering stage. There is no need to worry about accidental pollination to lower the yields because male and hermaphrodite plants have already been pre-eliminated, leaving only the females. In addition, this strain is very forgiving of growers’ mistakes due to its resilience and resistance to pests and adverse weather. As a matter of fact, it is cold temperatures that bring out its lovely purple hues.
| Feminized & Regular | |
|---|---|
| Genotype | GenotypeMostly Indica |
| Lineage | LineagePurple Kush x Amnesia Lemon |
| THC | THC18% to 21% |
| CBD | CBDLess than 1% |
| Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield8 to 10 weeks / 500 g/m² |
| Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldMid to late October / 500 g/plant |
| Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginner |
Amnesia Purple can get somewhat tall for an Indica-heavy strain. When grown indoors, it usually tops out at about 100 cm (40 inches), but outside, it can stretch up to 180 cm (6 feet). In either setting, the plant exhibits a quintessential hybrid structure. It has a dominant cola at its peak and thick lateral branches, giving it a stout Indica-like appearance. The foliage is not especially dense, though, given its thin, Sativa-ish fan leaves and mid-sized internodal gaps. The bud clusters, on the other hand, are close-packed and heavy with pebbly, dark green blooms.
This strain does very well outdoors in all sorts of environments. It has strong resistance to common pests and pathogens, and it could even thrive in less-than-perfect weather. Still, it is more productive in a balmy, Mediterranean climate, where one plant can generate an impressive yield of 500 grams (18 ounces) in mid to late October. Cold nighttime temperatures will trigger the anthocyanins (pigments) in the leaves and buds, resulting in vibrant splashes of purple and blue. The bright hues serve as an enchanting contrast to the muted orange pistils and silvery trichome coating all over the plant.
The lovely coloration can also be achieved indoors by manipulating the grow room temperature, but that is best left to the experts. Excessive cold might stunt the plant’s growth, making it more challenging to reach the optimal harvest of 500 grams (18 ounces) per square meter. Ideally, the temperature should be maintained between 21 to 27 degrees Celsius (70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). At the same time, the RH (relative humidity) level must not exceed 40 to 50%, especially during the 8 to 10-week flowering period.
It is also advised to grow this strain using the Sea of Green (SoG) method to boost the yield. Cramming 7 to 9 plants in a one square meter area maximizes the use of the available space. In addition, it saves water, electricity, and nutrient costs by making the growing operation more efficient. Utilizing 600-watt HID lights (either LED or HPS) will encourage the plants to grow more vigorously and transition to the budding stage sooner. These types of grow lights may be more expensive at the outset, but only one or two lamps are required for an SoG setup.