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Purple Diesel cannabis strain
hybrid

Purple Diesel

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Seeds by Cali Connection Seeds

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THC

9.7–13.6%

Middle half of 38 lab tests · median 11.72%

CBD

0.2%

Middle half of 34 lab tests · median 0.18%

Genetics Split

45% Indica
55% Sativa

Purple Diesel is a potent hybrid with a signature diesel flavor, known for inducing happy, creative, and relaxed states.

Lineage

Purple Kush x Sour Diesel

Purple Kush × Sour Diesel

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Lab-Tested Profile

Measured in 38 flower lab tests of samples sold as Purple Diesel by Analytical360, PSI Labs, SC Labs, 2012–2017. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.

THC11.7% median · 9.7–13.6%
CBD0.18% median · 0.05–0.20%
CBG 0.23% · found in 97%CBN 0.09% · found in 71%THCV 0.01% · found in 33%CBC 0.05% · found in 92%

Terpenes by weight · total 3.5% median

Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.

Effects

As reported by our data sources, most-cited first.

Flavors & Aromas

As reported by our data sources.

Terpene Fingerprint

Relative terpene levels from lab and source data

Caryophyllene
medium
Myrcene
medium
Bisabolol
low
Camphene
low
Eucalyptol
low
Humulene
low
Limonene
low
Linalool
low

THC in this profile

13.6% THC

0%35%

Growing Information

Flowering Time

8–9 weeks

Difficulty

moderate

Height (Indoor)

80-140cm

Yield (Indoor)

400-500 g/m²

About Purple Diesel

Purple Diesel is a versatile hybrid that delivers a strong 26% THC content. The version offered by Cali Connection Seeds features a signature diesel flavor and a terpene profile dominated by myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, and linalool. Growers can expect a moderate difficulty level, with plants reaching 80-140cm indoors and producing yields of 400-500 g/m² within 8-9 weeks of flowering. This strain is highly regarded for its ability to induce happy, euphoric, relaxed, and creative sensations. Whether you are looking to spark creativity or simply unwind after a long day, this hybrid offers a potent and flavorful experience that stands out in any collection.

Bred from Purple Diesel

2 crosses in our database list Purple Diesel as a parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Diesel

Is Purple Diesel an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?

Purple Diesel is classified as a hybrid cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of Purple Kush × Sour Diesel.

What cannabinoid content is reported for Purple Diesel?

Purple Diesel: 11.7% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.

What are the common effects of Purple Diesel?

Our data sources report these effects for Purple Diesel: happy, euphoric, relaxed, creative. Individual experiences vary.

What does Purple Diesel taste and smell like?

Our data sources list flavors of diesel and terpenes such as Bisabolol, Camphene, Caryophyllene for Purple Diesel.

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Data from 10 sources: cannabis-intelligence-db, kushy-api, kaggle-leafly, lab-terpenes, cannlytics, seedfinder, wikileaf, analytical360, psilabs, sclabs