In episode 20 of Sweeez, Jonas and Tobi focus on one of the biggest visual trends in the cannabis world: Purple Strains. It quickly becomes clear that purple colors cannot simply be "elicited," but are firmly anchored in the genetics of the plant.
The focus is on anthocyanins, plant pigments that serve as a protective mechanism and become more visible, among other things, in cold conditions. These substances are found not only in cannabis but also in blueberries, blackberries, or lavender. However, the crucial point is: Not every cannabis strain has this genetic trait.
The hosts dispel the myth that ice water or extreme cold automatically produce purple buds. While cold can enhance existing traits, without the appropriate genetics the plant remains green. Historically, many purple traits trace back to high mountain regions like the Hindu Kush, where cold nights were selected over generations.
Jonas and Domi also classify Purple Strains in terms of flavor. Floral, lavender-like notes often appear, which are related to terpenes like linalool. Nevertheless, purple remains primarily a visual characteristic that hardly affects effect and potency.
In conclusion, the discussion covers well-known purple classics like Granddaddy Purple, Mendocino Purps, Purple Punch, and the question of whether new color spectrums can be created through breeding in the future. The takeaway: Purple is exciting – but genetics is and remains the key.
