The Purps by Virgin Seeds
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There's a lot of folklore out there about The Purps, and it gets messy because half the market immediately thinks of the B.C. Bud Depot version. But real heads know about the underground release from Virgin Seeds. We aren't talking about some watered-down Dutch cross here. The Virgin Seeds line was put out strictly as regular seeds, and it traces its roots deep back to an inbred line (IBL) of the legendary Mendo Purps. It was a true passion project aimed at preserving that classic, unmistakable Northern California purple funk without hybridizing the soul out of it.
Running these regular beans is like stepping into a time machine. You've got to sex them out the old-fashioned way, but finding a keeper female is worth its weight in gold. She doesn't need freezing temps to show her colors either; a good pheno will naturally fade into these beautiful, vibrant violet hues as she finishes up. And the smell? It's out of this world. You get this heavy, earthy sweetness backed by a deep, dark grape aroma that completely takes over the grow tent. It’s that rare, one-of-a-kind scent that you instantly recognize the second you crack a jar.
When you roll it up, the experience is exactly what you want from a proper purple hybrid. It doesn't instantly knock you out or leave you feeling couch-locked. Instead, it creeps up with a perfectly balanced high—a clear, mild head buzz paired with a deeply relaxing, warm body stone. It's the kind of smoke that makes your aches melt away while you're still alert enough to sit on the porch and talk shop. Just remember, when you're digging through forums for grow diaries, make sure they're talking about the Virgin Seeds regulars, because the knockoffs just don't capture this kind of magic.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Virgin Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | The Purps × Mendo Purps |
| Descendants | The Dutch Purps, Space Grass, Blackwater, The Purps, Quebec Purple bud, San Fernando Valley x Purps, Ultimate Purple, LolliPCK, B.C. Bud Depot - Purple Buddha, The Purps, Blue Buddha |
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Growing The Purps: 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 The Purps or Mendo Purps 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.
The Purps FAQ
Is The Purps an indica or a sativa?
The Purps is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of The Purps?
The Purps was bred from The Purps × Mendo Purps by Virgin Seeds.
What environment does The Purps 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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