Granddaddy Purple reviews

For some reason, this strain makes me laugh like nothing else....

I generally prefer sativa strains over hybrid or indica strains, but there are some indica strains that I really like and this is one of them. This is my "go to" strain for chronic pain and insomnia. GDP never causes anxiety or paranoia for me like some of the other hybrid or indica strains do.

I wanted to find a different strain to relax with and use as a nightcap before bed. I normally use UW and Blackberry Kush flowers for this purpose. I did some research here on Leafly and found out that a nearby dispensary had GDP for $65/ 7 g. I decided to check it out... Normally I don't smoke Indica in the morning, but I was curious to see the effects of GDP. I vaped about 1/10th of a gram while I took my dog on a walk. :-) The effects were noticeable a few minutes after the first hit. After 15 minutes or so I could feel a very relaxing body buzz, but I also felt very happy and content. So far, so good. I am eager to try this as a nightcap and see how I sleep.

This is a strain that is so widespread with so many phenotypes that I will review the most common type I’ve had even if that may not be the strongest or the best phenotype I’ve had. They grow a lot of this in Texas as it is a strain that is quite acclimated to the climate and conditions both indoor and outdoor in the region south and southwest of Houston. Many Pakistani and Afghani strains fare extremely well out here including in outdoor environments. The result is a plethora of phenotypes of this strain with certain variations being more common and occurring more frequently than others. Appearance: variable; can range from dark purple to light purple to completely green (no purple). There are orange stigmas present with regularity along with a dusting of white trichomes with a small percentage being yellowish. This is definitely some dense flower bud that has full rounded floret clusters that provide for a, ‘chunky’ appearance. In terms of tactile sensation, this can vary as well: I’ve had phenotypes that were sticky, that were trichome-laden, that were both and that were neither (yet that flower bud was still at least up to the standard, average GDP). Note: the best GDP I ever had was completely green (no purple). Smell: definitely linalool and myrcene present. There is a mild skunkiness that is put out occasionally by these flower buds which may spread an aroma into an area, but this may not necessarily occur. The traditional smell of, ‘purple’ shines through, and I would consider this strain as one of the more, ‘baseline’ strains secondary to its widespread and persistent availability over the course of the years. Hence, this smell is more of a, ‘characteristic’ or, ‘signature’ sort of template upon which other later strains have their aromatic profiles based on. There is definitely the smell of honey present as well, and some varieties have a clear aroma of CBD present whereas others do not seem to possess this trait so much or at all. Taste: the first word that comes to mind on the initial intake – purple. There may be a harshness and slight kick to the throat on inhalation as well as exhalation. Personally, I cannot vouch so much for the taste of this flower upon inhalation or exhalation of the combusted fumes. It comes off as an earthy, nutty and savory umami taste, with the purple flavor, that just gives one a sense of having had bitten into a chicken breast or a tender, light steak. I think… I prefer something else for the profile of my combusted Cannabis fumes… (not a fan of the taste of meat mixed with purple-variety Cannabis when partaking in a flower meant to highlight aromatic floral high-quality vegetation). Note again: that best GDP I ever had that was all green? Tasted like linalool with a light skunkiness as opposed to the harsher, more earthy and umami GDPs that are commonly available. Effect: the immediate effect is calming. There may be a little bit of raciness initially while intaking, but this can be transient and may be attributable to the THC content (or activating variations thereof). Further intake segués into clear body relaxation with onset of numbing effects and potentially mental clearing. Heavier doses can endow one with a sense of even deeper relaxation, more marked numbness in the body and possibly head, alterations in time perception (which some people have attributed to INCREASED work efficiency – hm, is this why Texas grows so much of this?) and the ability to fall asleep faster and easier. I avoid other terminology as this is, honestly, not necessarily the strongest strain I’ve ever had. Overall: tired of this strain. Yes, it has many beneficial and therapeutic effects, but I’ve just had too much, and the average GDP is, well, not really that strong unless it is a specific phenotype or cared for as Craft Cannabis. I’m not against this strain, but whenever this is the only option as per the procurers’ availability of stock I’ve had access to in the recent years, I’m typically disappointed. Would I buy this strain again? You’ve gotta’ have one hell of a phenotype to catch my attention… Recommend to Connoisseurs and Sommeliers? For a specific condition or purpose. Otherwise, no. Recommend to first-timers and/or inexperienced consumers? Absolutely. Go ham with this one. You could plough through an eighth of this with one or two other people, even if novice, and still be in complete control even if relaxed, calm and amenable towards initiating sleep (I don’t know about maintaining sleep as certain times I myself, and maybe others, may have woken up earlier in the morning than expected; effects on stage 3 and stage 4 vs. R.E.M. sleep?).

In my experience kens original granddaddy purple is a beautiful strain. The veg period of the strain is a hardy strain. I put it through its paces through different types of grow techniques. However I have found that it will resort to a "hermie" state if the plant believes it has to reproduce to protect itself. However once the males have been removed from the original seed growth, the flower stage is magical. The buds produce beautiful colours. Deep purples flowers and ruby red pistils. Perfectly complementing the fruitful aroma. The buds are dense which makes it a joy to harvest. If the fruit is harvest and cured correctly the smoke is a smooth sensation of sweets and sugars. As its a royal indica, it's best to smoke at night, this is so you can enjoy the powerful body high, which sets you up for a perfect nights sleep

fur me, I have chronic pain add severe anxiety. so this stain is one of the best that I have sampled that sight helps with my anxiety... which is very terrible for me as I'm very sensitive to the Sativa and even hybrids aren't as helpful as 'ole grandaddy is. I give it 4 stars

I first smoked this strain when I recently separated from the USAF. My dealer was Jamaican, and loved the GDP. He called it "That Granddaddy" or "The PURPLE". I was absolutely in heaven when I tried it. Super chill buzz with uplifting euphoria. Love the GDP.

I consider this to be my standard indica strain, next to Blue Dream being my standard hybrid, and whenever I choose to buy it, I know I'm getting a good deal more or less. Turn on some Hendrix and just sit in the backyard, blessing the air with some sweet smoke, shieeeet......