Indica THC 21.0%

Purple Urkle

A classic California purple indica of uncertain but celebrated lineage, known for its deep berry aroma, striking colouration, and heavy sedative properties.

About Purple Urkle

Purple Urkle is a California indica that first appeared in Humboldt County in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Its precise lineage is disputed — it is widely believed to be a select phenotype of Mendocino Purps, the celebrated northern California purple strain — but no definitive genetic record exists. What is known is that Purple Urkle became a cornerstone of California's medical cannabis culture, celebrated for its reliable potency, consistent purple expression, and distinctively berry-forward aroma.

The name is a play on Steve Urkel, the fictional character from the US sitcom Family Matters — a reference to the strain's somewhat nerdy, uncool-looking but highly effective qualities. The buds are heavily pigmented with deep purple-to-lavender tones, vivid orange pistils, and a trichome coating so dense it makes the flowers feel like velvet. The aroma is intensely berry-forward — a blend of grape, blueberry, and skunk with a deep, damp earthiness underneath.

Effects are strongly sedating. Purple Urkle is a classic heavy indica: initial euphoria quickly gives way to a profound physical stone that targets muscle tension, physical discomfort, and restlessness with remarkable effectiveness. It is a highly regarded medical strain for pain management, insomnia, and appetite stimulation. The cerebral component is pleasant — a warm, hazy happiness — but cognitive function is impaired at moderate and higher doses. This is firmly an evening strain.

Growing is relatively uncomplicated. Plants are compact and manageable, with the characteristic bushy structure of indica-dominant genetics. The purple colouring develops more intensely when night temperatures drop below 15°C during the final flowering weeks. Flowering completes in eight weeks.

Effects

Relaxed Sleepy Euphoric Happy Hungry

Flavour Profile

Berry Grape Earthy Skunk Sweet

Aroma

Berry Grape Earth Skunk

Quick Stats

Type
Indica
THC Content
18.0–21.0%
CBD Content
0.2–0.4%
Genetics
Mendocino Purps Phenotype (California Landrace-derived)
Breeder
Unknown / California
Grow Difficulty
Easy
Flowering Time
7–8 weeks
Yield Indoor
350–450 g/m²
Yield Outdoor
500 g per plant
Height Indoor
60–90 cm
Height Outdoor
100–130 cm

Cannabinoid Profile

THC 21%
CBD 0.4%

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