Purple Pearl by Pilchards
Purple Pearl, from breeder Pilchards, is an indica-leaning strain descended from Purple Urkel × Big Bud. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 60 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Purple Pearl grows against.
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| Breeder | Pilchards |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Purple Urkel × Big Bud |
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Growing Purple Pearl: 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 Purple Urkel or Big Bud 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.
Purple Pearl FAQ
How long does Purple Pearl take to flower?
Purple Pearl typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Purple Pearl an indica or a sativa?
Purple Pearl is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Purple Pearl?
Purple Pearl was bred from Purple Urkel × Big Bud by Pilchards.
What environment does Purple Pearl 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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