Purple Runtz
Purple Runtz
Also known as: Purple Runts
Overview
Purple Runtz is an evenly balanced hybrid cannabis strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through crossing the iconic Zkittlez and Gelato #33 strains. Originally developed in 2017 by The Runtz Crew, which comprises rapper Yung LB, his manager Ray Bama, and a mysterious breeder known only as Nick, this strain represents a modern California cannabis classic. The strain inherits the best qualities from both parent strains: Zkittlez contributes its signature candy-like sweetness and fruity aroma profile, while Gelato #33 adds creamy notes and potent euphoric effects.
Purple Runtz is renowned for its striking visual appeal, featuring dense, grape-shaped bright neon green buds with thick orange hairs and vibrant purple undertones. The buds are generously coated with frosty, purple-tinted white crystal trichomes that give the strain its distinctive appearance and high potency. The strain's aromatic profile is complex and enticing, combining sweet grape candy and berry notes with sour citrus undertones and subtle hints of earthiness and fuel. This balanced hybrid delivers a sophisticated experience that begins with an uplifting cerebral euphoria and transitions into deep physical relaxation, making it popular among both recreational users and medical patients seeking comprehensive therapeutic benefits.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with depression and anxiety
- Often used for stress management
- Users report assistance with insomnia
- May help with muscle cramps and spasms
- Often used for inflammation relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Purple Runtz is considered moderately difficult to grow, making it suitable for growers with some experience. The strain thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments, with indoor plants reaching around 180cm in height while outdoor plants can exceed 180cm. It has a relatively short flowering period of 8-9 weeks, with outdoor harvest typically occurring in mid-October. Indoor cultivation can yield approximately 600 grams per square meter (1.5-2 oz/ft²), while outdoor plants can produce up to 800 grams per plant (17-21 oz/plant). The strain prefers temperatures of 70-80°F during vegetation and 65-75°F during flowering, with humidity levels of 50-60% in vegetative stage and 40-50% during flowering. Training techniques like Screen of Green (ScrOG) or Sea of Green (SOG) can help maximize yields.