Las Vegas Purple Kush by Clone Only Strains
Man, if you're talking about real-deal Kush legends, you can't skip over the original Las Vegas Purple Kush. This old-school cut is strictly clone-only and has been floating around inner circles since the late 90s. Most old heads agree she’s a cross between a classic Purple Afghani and Hindu Kush. But unlike a lot of the heavy, coffee-leaning Bubba cuts out there, LVPK leans hard into a sweet, lavender and vanilla profile that coats your mouth on the exhale. It’s got that unmistakable golf-ball bud structure that tells you she's pure indica, drying down into dense, resin-caked nuggets that smell like a spicy skunk rolled in crushed flowers.
Growing the LVPK is a labor of love, and anyone who’s had the actual cut will tell you she can be a bit of a diva. She throws out these brittle, long branches that absolutely demand support by week four of flower, or they'll snap under the weight of her own buds. But once you dial her in, she rewards you with some of the most consistent purple hues you'll ever see, even without dropping your night temps. The yield isn't going to break any commercial records, but the bag appeal and potency are completely off the charts.
Because the original mother is so tightly held, a lot of folks only know her through backcrosses, like the one Alphakronik put out years back using Sin City Kush. But if you ever manage to snag the real, unadulterated clone, hold onto it. The high comes on with a quick rush to the head before melting into that heavy-lidded, full-body narcotic stone that the real old-school Kush cuts are famous for. It's the kind of smoke that forces you to cancel your afternoon plans and just sink into the couch.
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| Breeder | Clone Only Strains |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±67 days |
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | Northern Lights × Hindu Kush Indica |
| Descendants | Sin City Seeds - PowerPurps, Purple Congo Kush, Las Vegas Purple Kush BX, Alien Kush, Alien Kush, Purple Heart, Orange Grove, Sin City Kush, Clark County Purple Kush, Cheshire Kush, Amber Dragon |
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Growing Las Vegas Purple Kush: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Northern Lights or Hindu Kush Indica will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Las Vegas Purple Kush FAQ
How long does Las Vegas Purple Kush take to flower?
Las Vegas Purple Kush typically flowers in around 67 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Las Vegas Purple Kush an indica or a sativa?
Las Vegas Purple Kush is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Las Vegas Purple Kush?
Las Vegas Purple Kush was bred from Northern Lights × Hindu Kush Indica by Clone Only Strains.
What environment does Las Vegas Purple Kush like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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