Description
More About Purple Urkle Seeds and How to Grow Them
Purple Urkle hit the cannabis scene in the 1980s, where it quickly gained recognition among indica fans. As a phenotype of fellow Cali-born strain Mendocino Purps, it exhibits the same relaxing effects and vivid, grape-like scent as its famous parent. With THC levels of up to 21%, Purple Urkle delivers a balanced high that blends euphoria with relaxation. The effects spark a clear sense of optimism before settling into a calmer, more physically relaxed state.
While the high leans heavily indica, fans typically detect its 30% sativa influence; you can anticipate bright, cerebral effects alongside its physically relaxing qualities. As such, Purple Urkle is a good choice when you’re looking for something grounding, yet mood-boosting. It also maintains a sense of creative inspiration, making Purple Urkle seeds a prime choice for growers who like happy, inspiring strains. Its berry-forward terpene profile further adds to the overall smoking experience and provides sweet, fresh fruit notes alongside heavier, earthy ones.
Dominant Terpenes in Purple Urkle
Purple Urkle’s aroma and flavor are created by dominant terpenes myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene. Myrcene drives the deep fruit and grape-heavy base, anchoring the strain’s more classic indica character. Pinene adds a lighter, fresher edge that lifts the profile and matches this strain’s alert, upbeat qualities. Caryophyllene brings a subtle peppery grounding note that rounds out the sweetness with depth and structure.
Potency & Yields
Growers can expect indoor yields of up to 300 grams per square meter and outdoor plants producing up to 400 grams per plant under favorable conditions. Its taller growth pattern, reaching over 70 inches, makes vertical space an important consideration in planning a grow setup.
Ideal Conditions For Growing Purple Urkle Seeds
Take your time in the vegetative stage
Many hybrids stretch significantly once they hit the flowering stage. However, Purple Urkle tends to remain on the squattier side with short internodal spacing. For this reason, it’s important that your plants have plenty of time to grow before flipping to the bloom phase. As a good rule of thumb, wait until it has established a thick, wide foundation during the vegetative stage. Too short, and you’ll wind up with a tiny, low-yielding plant.
Growers who are able to extend the 18:6 light cycle for a few weeks before switching to 12:12 tend to produce much better results.
Manage foliage
Because Purple Urkle has a dense, hedge-like structure, it can produce a heavy, self-shading canopy if left unchecked. This can lead to trapped moisture within the plant, resulting in tiny microclimates that can encourage powdery mildew or bud rot.
Selective defoliation during weeks 1-3 of the flowering stage can help you avoid challenges like this. Safely snip away the large, wide fan leaves blocking the center of the plant and clear out the lowest 20% of the plant’s growth. Also known as lolipopping, this technique encourages your plant to redirect its energy upward while improving horizontal airflow at the same time. Keeping humidity levels below 50% during this period can also make a significant difference in your final results.
Encourage vivid purple tones
Purple Urkle has Mendocino Purps to thank for its trademark shade. Your plants are naturally equipped to produce lovely, purple tones, but this process needs to be triggered by the right environmental conditions.
During the last 2 to 3 weeks of the flowering stage, intentionally drop your nighttime temperatures to 60°F–65°F when the grow lights are off, while keeping your daytime temperatures at around 72°F–75°F. This daytime/nighttime routine mimics the autumn chill of Northern California and will help break down chlorophyll, allowing a deep grape shade to bleed into the flowers and sugar leaves.
Cannabinoid Levels
Strain Overview
Genetic Makeup
Flavors & Notes
Berry
Earthy
Additional information
| Strain Type | Indica-Dominant Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Seed Type | Photoperiod |
| % Sativa | 30% |
| % Indica | 70% |
| THC | 21% |
| CBD | Low |
| Harvest Indoor | 10 – 12 oz/ft2 (270 – 330 gr/m2) |
| Harvest Outdoor | 13 – 15 oz/ft2 (360 – 440 gr/m2) |
| Yield Category | Moderate |
| Flowering Time | Long (70-90 Days) |
| Height (in) | 20-50 inches |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifting |
| Flavor | Berry, Earthy |
| Best Time of Use | Anytime |
Strain Details
| Strain Type | Indica-Dominant Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Seed Type | Photoperiod |
| % Sativa | 30% |
| % Indica | 70% |
| THC | 21% |
| CBD | Low |
| Harvest Indoor | 10 – 12 oz/ft2 (270 – 330 gr/m2) |
| Harvest Outdoor | 13 – 15 oz/ft2 (360 – 440 gr/m2) |
| Yield Category | Moderate |
| Flowering Time | Long (70-90 Days) |
| Height (in) | 20-50 inches |
| Effects | Creative, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifting |
| Flavor | Berry, Earthy |
| Best Time of Use | Anytime |
Customer Reviews
4.6
100% Recommended (80 of 80)
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TRoux (verified owner)
Growth rate remained notably slower relative to typical comparison strains, consistent with documented characteristics for this genetic line and correlating with modest yield potential.
cruz80 (verified owner)
Comparing this specimen’s structural development against documented characteristics for this cultivar, the primary finding was notably slower growth and modest yield potential, consistent with published low-yield classification. Pigmentation development followed a delayed timeline, remaining subdued through most of flower before intensifying in late-stage development. Bud morphology developed a small, dense, grape-shaped structure with elongated orange pistil development. Plant matter texture presented as notably softer than typical comparison strains. Aroma profile exhibited distance-dependent variance, skunky at range transitioning to sweet characteristics upon closer examination. Reported effects were consistent with a light, floating onset transitioning into pronounced euphoria and full-body relaxation approaching sedative intensity.
deborahthebaker (verified owner)
Bud density at harvest was notably solid despite smaller overall size, consistent with documented characteristics for well-managed specimens of this genetic line.
realAshley23 (verified owner)
Structural data suggested minimal training requirements overall, with this cultivar’s naturally compact, squat growth habit requiring negligible intervention.
FischerO (verified owner)
Purple Urkle genuinely tested my patience in a good way, growing noticeably slower than most strains I’ve worked with and settling into a short, squat structure rather than anything tall or fast-filling. The yield stayed modest too, nothing close to the heavy harvests some other strains promise, but there’s a real quality-over-quantity feel to this particular plant. The purple didn’t show up early either, staying mostly green through most of flower before that deep color finally developed late in the cycle, which taught me to be patient about judging the plant’s progress by color alone. Buds finished small, dense, and genuinely grape-shaped, with long orange hairs threading through. What surprised me most was the texture, the plant matter felt noticeably softer than I expected, less crunchy and more pliable, which apparently translates into a genuinely silky smoke. Aroma stayed skunky from a distance but turned sweet up close, layered with grape, berry, faint floral notes, and something almost like incense underneath. First smoke opened with a light, floaty feeling that gradually melted into deep euphoria, then settled into a full-body relaxation that bordered on sedative by the end of the evening.
SQuinn (verified owner)
Yield potential remained modest throughout, correlating with documented low-yield classification, though observed bud quality suggested favorable concentration relative to reduced quantity.
Andres_Williams (verified owner)
Overall, this cultivar’s combination of slow growth, modest yield, and genuinely distinctive texture and pigmentation timing supports its reputation among quality-focused, patience-rewarding genetics.
Yasmin_85 (verified owner)
Buds finished small, dense, and genuinely grape-shaped, with long orange hairs threading through, a distinctive look compared to most strains I’ve grown.
Nell C. (verified owner)
Structural demands remained minimal given this cultivar’s naturally short, squat growth habit, requiring negligible training intervention throughout the cycle.
nell-j (verified owner)
Genuinely appreciated how this plant tolerated some inconsistency in my own attention, staying healthy despite a few gaps in my care routine.