THC
16.7–19.6%
CBD
0.5%
Genetics Split
Purple Lightning blends Northern Lights #5 with a Purple Indica for a fast, easy 7-8 week grow and 16.7-19.6% THC.
No effect, terpene, flavor or medical-use data specific to Purple Lightning has been published yet, so we don't guess. For what hybrid strains usually do, see the effects guide.
THC in this profile
19.6% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
7–8 weeks
Difficulty
easy
Height (Indoor)
80-120cm
Yield (Indoor)
400-500 g/m²
About Purple Lightning
Purple Lightning pairs Northern Lights #5 with a Purple Indica selection, landing as a 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid from Next Generation Seeds. THC runs 16.7 to 19.6 percent, and the plant backs up its lineage with a fast, easy grow: just seven to eight weeks of flowering, among the quicker finishers in the indica-leaning category, staying compact at 80 to 120cm indoors while still producing 400 to 500 grams per square meter. No flavor or effect information has been published for this cut, leaving its Northern Lights and purple genetics to speak for themselves, a fast, forgiving plant for growers who want a quick indoor turnaround.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Lightning
Is Purple Lightning an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Purple Lightning is classified as a hybrid cannabis strain bred from a genetic cross of NL#5 × Purple Indica.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Purple Lightning?
Purple Lightning: 19.6% THC and 0.5% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure, when present, is the upper end of the reported range, not a typical measured dose. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.
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