(samples pictured above are from Green Dream Health Services, RiNO Supply Company, and Platte Valley Dispensary — see filename for info)

PURPLE KUSH STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Purple Afghani x Hindu Kush (one version — see description for more info)

Geographic Origin:  Afghanistan/Pakistan mountains, bred and popularized in California, USA

Seed Company/Clone: Clone-only, the most famous and sought-after version is Kyle Kushman’s Las Vegas Purple Kush, but there are also the “Garberville Purple Kush”  and the “SR71 Purple Kush”, all of which are different but have kept the Purple Kush name.

Flople Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From: Karmaceuticals

Grade: B+

Type: Hybrid with Sativa-dominant effects,  DJ Short’s Flo x Purple Kush

Price: $43/8th

Purple Kush Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From: Biocare

Grade: A-

Type: Indica-dominant hybrid, Hindu Kush x Purple Afghani

Price: $50/8th non-member, $40 member

QUAIL STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  Kyle Kushman’s Strawberry Cough x Purple Kush

Geographic Origin:  USA

Seed Company/Clone: Clone only

Description: A colorful and smooth-smoking combination of Kyle Kushman’s two most popular strains, the Quail was nearly extinct until a group of Colorado growers opted to revive her despite the weak yield.

History

Story: A low-yielding plant, it was about to disappear forever when some enterprising growers in Colorado endeavored to save the strain as a “headstash” variety.

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Patient Expectations

Scent: Sweet and fruity, with an incense-like backdrop

Flavor: Smooth and creamy, it has a sweet flavor that matches the smell

Effects: Relaxing but clear-headed, it’s a good anytime strain that eases tensions without inhibiting mental function.  It helped with appetite and the comedown was particularly relaxing, making it a good prelude to sleep.

KindReviews:

Quail – Herbal Wellness – March 2010

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Purple Kush Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From:  Karmaceuticals

Grade:  B+

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid, Hindu Kush x Purple Afghani

Price: $50/8th

Appearance:  (8/10) Deep and nearly solid purple with occasional dark green patches.  We liked the color and the almost foxtail look of the bud — the trich heads were average, with maybe 15% ambers.

Aroma:  (8/10) Very interesting blend of earthy/hashy smells, that dark fruity purple, and a nice bit of sharpness on the finish.

Taste:  (7/10) Very purple, especially on the initial attack, with some perfume/incense-like qualities at the finish and aftertaste.

Effects:  Nice body high, warm and buzzy yet relaxed-feeling (not a speedy buzz), felt it behind the eyes a little bit, on the tired eyes side of the spectrum.  Kind of a creeper, making me want to just close the eyes and chill out.  Definitely an Indica dominant experience, good body relaxation but the overt body high has calmed down an hour in.  It was worrisome that the eyes being all red/slanty, but they just felt that way…  Definitely on the slow/relaxed side, just kinda want to sit and listen to music.  Could weirdly still feel some of the eyes high a full 3.5 hours after smoking finally went away around 4 hours.

Duration:  Long, 2.5 – 3 hours.

Medicinal Traits: (We are NOT doctors – personal opinion ONLY)  Relaxation, sleep aid, positivity, appetite stimulation.

Overall:  We’re not sure what the deal with the super-long eyes high duration is, but it’s definitely present.  I liked the high from this one overall, though it was a bit of a one-trick pony in that it was a very standard Indica type of buzz, with a warm pleasant body high, low/tired-feeling eyes, and the urge to sit quietly with those eyes closed or go to sleep.