Purple Chem
Purple Chem
Also known as: Purple Chemdawg, Purple Chemdog, P Dawg
Overview
Purple Chem is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that results from crossing the legendary Chemdawg 91 (specifically the Chem 91 Skunk VA clone) with Pre-98 Bubba Kush genetics, typically in a 75% indica to 25% sativa ratio. Developed by The Cali Connection, this strain achieved significant recognition in the cannabis community, winning first place for Best Indica at the 2016 Los Angeles Cannabis Cup and second place at the 2016 Michigan Cannabis Cup. The strain is renowned for its striking visual appeal, featuring dense, fluffy buds with bright neon green coloration, purple undertones, and thick orange and blue hairs, all covered in a fine layer of trichomes and sweet resin. Purple Chem exhibits a complex aromatic profile that combines the diesel and chemical characteristics of its Chemdawg heritage with sweet grape notes from the Bubba lineage, creating a pungent aroma with sour grape, diesel, and spicy herbal undertones. From a cultivation standpoint, Purple Chem demonstrates vigorous growth with a flowering time of 58-65 days and can produce substantial yields, especially when grown hydroponically, with indoor yields reaching up to 700g per square meter and outdoor harvests of 600-850g per plant.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with stress and anxiety
- Often used for insomnia and sleep disorders
- Users report benefits for depression
- May help with muscle spasms
- Often used for PTSD symptoms
- Users report appetite stimulation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Purple Chem has a relatively short flowering time of 8-9 weeks (58-65 days) and produces large yields, with indoor cultivation yielding 500-700g per square meter and outdoor grows producing 600-850g per plant when harvested in early October. The strain has moderate growing difficulty and thrives both indoors and outdoors under proper conditions, making it suitable for intermediate growers. To enhance the purple coloration, plants should be exposed to cooler temperatures (60-68°F or 16-20°C) during the later stages of flowering. Purple Chem grows to a short to medium height and exhibits typical indica-dominant plant structure with dense, resinous buds. Due to its extremely pungent aroma, growers should use high-quality carbon filters to contain the intense smell during cultivation.