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sativa-dominant strain

Purple #1

Purple #1 is a sativa-dominant strain with a Purple Afghani lineage. The profile focuses on spicy, berry-like and more classic notes, with a direction that feels more old-school than modern and sweet.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • spicy
  • berry-like

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 11–15 %

The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Lineage and family tree

Purple #1 is at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 2nd generation.

Editorial profile

Purple #1 in detail

Origin & classification

Purple #1 is a sativa-dominant strain from Purple Afghani. Its THC levels range from 11–15 %, placing it in a moderate range.

Aroma & flavour

Purple #1 is primarily spicy and berry-like in aroma. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Purple #1 is therefore particularly appealing to anyone looking for precisely this combination of genetics, aroma and effects.

Effect tendency

Purple #1 remains particularly interesting because of its genetics and clear underlying character. Those who appreciate classic, direct strain profiles that are not overly polished may find this direction more appealing than purely trend-driven strains.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

For precisely this reason, the strain often feels neither generic nor arbitrary, but clearly recognisable and cohesive in itself.

Further classification

Aromatically, it presents a sweet, fruity direction: spicy and berry-like. With 11–15 % THC, Purple #1 is not focused on maximum potency, but on a more controlled profile. In Purple #1, the aromatic character is not merely an addition, but a central part of the strain’s identity. Its moderate potency range does not automatically make the strain lightweight, but it does place greater emphasis on aroma and effect direction. Purple #1 is also associated visually with darker, more distinctive expressions. Within the strain spectrum, it leans towards the lively, head-focused side. Overall, Purple #1 appears clearly defined without being characterised by a single value alone. Its classification as a sativa-dominant strain is consistent with a brighter, more active strain profile.

Further classification

This makes the strain particularly interesting for people seeking a sweeter profile while still expecting structure and recognisability. With Purple #1 in particular, it is important that the sweetness does not suggest genericness, but remains clearly connected to its origin and overall character. The result is not an arbitrary dessert profile, but a strain with a clear direction and a distinctive signature.

Further classification

Anyone wanting to compare Purple #1 with similar strains should focus primarily on its aroma profile of spicy and berry-like notes and its active compound range of 11–15 % THC. This combination makes the profile more tangible than mere buzzwords or isolated THC figures.

Further classification

Overall, Purple #1 sits somewhere between clearly separated poles. That is precisely what makes the strain interesting for anyone not looking for a one-dimensional classification, but for a profile that brings together several directions while remaining easy to understand.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Purple #1

What type of strain is Purple #1?

We list Purple #1 as a sativa-dominant strain with the Purple Afghani parent line.

What genetics are behind Purple #1?

The parent line of Purple #1 is Purple Afghani.

What does Purple #1 smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Purple #1 is primarily spicy and berry-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

How high is the THC content of Purple #1?

Purple #1 is listed with a THC range of 11–15 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.