Purple Apricot
Also known as: Apricot Kush
What is the Purple Apricot strain?
Purple Apricot is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 26.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and berry and citrus flavor profile.
Purple Apricot is a hybrid cannabis strain created by crossing Purple Punch and Orange Apricot (also known as Legend Orange Apricot) and bred by Compound Genetics. This strain is indica-dominant with a genetic composition of approximately 90% indica and 10% sativa. Purple Apricot emerged during a period when breeders were experimenting with exotic colorations and distinctive flavor profiles, attracting both medical users and recreational enthusiasts alike. The strain is known for its stunning visual appearance, featuring oversized conical buds with deep purple hues, bright green undertones, vivid orange pistils, and crystal trichomes that create a sparkling appearance. Purple Apricot offers a super sweet and fruity flavor profile with notes of fresh apricots, sugary berries, hints of mint, and subtle spicy undertones, accompanied by a similarly aromatic bouquet. The strain has gained recognition for its balanced effects and visual appeal, making it popular among both connoisseurs and medical patients seeking therapeutic benefits.
What are the effects of Purple Apricot?
What are the medical benefits of Purple Apricot?
- Users report relief from chronic stress and anxiety
- May help with depression and mood swings
- Often used for chronic pain management
- Users report it helps with insomnia and sleep issues
- May help stimulate appetite
- Users report relief from migraine headaches
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Purple Apricot?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 💫 Dizziness
- 🤕 Headache
- 😰 Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Possible anxiety in high doses
How do you grow Purple Apricot?
Purple Apricot is relatively easy to cultivate both indoors and outdoors, making it suitable for beginners and advanced growers. The flowering time is approximately 8-10 weeks (56-70 days), with most sources citing around 9 weeks as standard. Indoor yields range from 300-550 grams per square meter, while outdoor plants can produce 301-900 grams per plant. The plants grow to medium-tall height with moderate to large yields. For optimal results, maintain warm temperatures with 40-50% humidity during vegetative growth, reducing to 30-40% humidity during flowering to prevent issues. Purple Apricot is known for its vigorous growth, disease resistance, and sturdy structure with long internodal spacing that allows excellent airflow and light penetration. Outdoor growers can expect to harvest in September to early October.
How should you use Purple Apricot?
Purple Apricot is a hybrid strain with 26.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 26.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Purple Apricot?
What are Purple Apricot's parent strains?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Purple Apricot make you feel?
Purple Apricot is a hybrid strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by happy. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 26.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Purple Apricot good for medical use?
Purple Apricot has been reported by users for users report relief from chronic stress and anxiety, may help with depression and mood swings, often used for chronic pain management, users report it helps with insomnia and sleep issues, may help stimulate appetite, users report relief from migraine headaches. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Purple Apricot?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, headache, anxiety, dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, headache, possible anxiety in high doses when using Purple Apricot. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Purple Apricot taste and smell like?
Purple Apricot features a flavor profile of berry, citrus, earthy, fruity, mint, peach, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Linalool and Terpinolene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Purple Apricot?
Purple Apricot is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 26.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Linalool and Terpinolene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
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