Granddaddy Purple strain is the most popular strain presenting an average of 22% THC level and wonderful cherish flavors. It is the hybrid of the Big Bud and Purple Urkle strains. Its effect occur quite quickly and leave you the feeling of relaxation and you will feel incredibly good. Beside the strong effects of Granddaddy purple, this strain gives you the tastes of grapes, berries, and candy, so it’s an actual treat for the sanities too. Granddaddy Purple is also known as granddaddy purp, or GDP.

It comprises the ratio of 70% indica and 30% sativa in its properties. Beside this it gives the combination of:
- Around 20 to 27% of THC
- 1% CBD composites.
If you are a patient or person who is searching for the answer to find relief from insomnia, lack of appetite, stress, depression, anxiety or pain, then I must say that Granddaddy Purple is the right cannabis strain for you. Because it gives you the mixture of heavy sedative effects gained by the largely used indica plus the boosting cerebral effects offered by the typical sativa giving you a perfect combination, and this strain will surely resolve all these symptoms all at once. That’s why Granddaddy purple is “The Perfect High”.
Growth Information of Granddaddy Purple
Granddaddy Purple strain can be grow in both outdoor and indoor environments can, and gives the best results of flowering plants in 8-11 weeks or in the mid October if we use the outdoor environment. As it is an indica-dominant cannabis strain, Granddaddy Purple gets its name from its paternities which is inherently raised from renowned indica Big Bud and Purple Urkle.
Obviously, the best composite in Granddaddy Purple’s properties is THC content, laboratory results shown the average THC percentage of 17-24% for this potent and enchanted cannabis beast. If you’re finding for some weed that’ll relax you, give you spark, and leave you the feeling of pleasure all at the same time, then this strain is a for sure a vital crop that will give you all these feelings all at once.
Mainly, the core task with GDP growth is being always aware of the humidity levels, which must be around 50%. Other than this, Granddaddy Purple is indeed quite resistant to mold, pests, powdery fungus, and diseases. So at least this side of the growing process will be moderately low upkeep.
- Climate: Humid
- Flowering (weeks): 7-9
- Harvest time: October
- Height (inches): 20-30
- Yield (indoors) oz/SQF: 1.5
- Yield (outdoors) oz/plant: 9.9
Taste & Smell
- Fruity
- Sweet
Effects of Granddaddy Purple Strain
As we know that this strain gives the long lasting feeling of pleasure and effects of Granddaddy Purple on the mind and body are possibly devastating, but amazingly not in an adverse way. In the beginning, you get full relaxation of your body, you might feel to sink into your chair or bed, and you’ll surely get the feeling that you can finally feel the weight of your own self if that makes sense.
By Granddaddy Purple, you might be going to experience some of the typical “stoner” behaviors that are so broadly discussed, such as munchies and couch-lock might begin to happen, which is incredible if you are consuming this cannabis for the certain purpose to increase hunger or to resolve sleep issues. Ultimately, the deep relaxation period will make you feel tired and dizzy because of its incredible effects. It’s normal because Granddaddy Purple is generally effective in producing sedative effects. So it’s my advice to consume this strain in the evening or late hours otherwise in the day period it will make you feel tired and sleepy, because in the morning freshness it will do the opposite actions.
- Relaxation
- Sleepy pattern
- Happy
- Euphoric
Medicinal Effects
Helps in relieving:
- Arthritis
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Loss of Appetite
- Migraines
- Muscle Contractures
- PTSD
- Stress
Adverse Effects of Granddaddy Purple
As if you take this strain in the morning or in the high dose than it will make you feel the opposite to freshness, you might suffer from:
- Dry Mouth
- Dryness of Eyes
- Dizziness
- Paranoia
How can you manage these Adverse Effects?
Most of the people reported dry mouth (cotton mouth) and dry eyes after taking some of this cannabis strain, but the good thing is that these two symptoms can be easily controllable by just a little extra planning and training. You can manage these symptoms by hydrating your body finely, and also can use eye drops prior to consumption.
If you are already a patient of Paranoia or feeling of fear then must be stay away from this cannabis strain and you should use any other strain with low THC and CBD ratio, Harlequin is also the example of this.
If we talk about pain, sleep, and stress, it’s the best option. But we looking for getting things done, recalling what you’ve said in the middle of saying, and driving or operating heavy machinery, then I must say that it is not the right choice. I hope this article will help you to find out the best strain for yourself.