Mendocino Purps

Mendocino Purps: A Home-Grown Hit

Mendocino Purps seeds produces a bright and cheery looking plant that is almost completely orange at first glance. In direct light it is in fact green, but there are so many amber hairs and white resiny crystals covering the plant that it looks to be different colors. When harvested the buds turn a deep purple color that gives this amazing strain its name. M-Purps has won two Cannaib Cup titles in 2007 and 2009 slating its reputation as one of the dankest buds on the planet. If its resume doesn’t speak for it enough, users have said it is one of the best buds you can both smoke and grow. With an intermediate level of growing skill recommended for this strain, it takes a little work to cultivate Mendocino Purps.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

Mendocino Purps seeds are tricky to grow and require a little bit of elbow grease to bring them to fruition. The strain grows really well in both indoor and outdoor settings, needing moderate temperatures to really thrive. If you plan your grow at the right time you should be able to grow it outside using only natural sunlight, rain water and crisp clean oxygen. While the plants are medium height they are rather bushy so take that into consideration when planning your planting. The plants have been known to grow as high as 8 feet outdoors, but should stay in the 5 foot range in most situations, especially if they are trimmed properly.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Mendocino Purps grows well indoors and outdoors performing well with natural and unnatural light. The ideal temperature for these plants is a between 70-80 degrees fahrenheit. Being photoperiod it requires 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness to reach flowering.
•  Moisture control: The Mendocino Purps strain requires moderate humidity levels between 40-60% during the vegetative stage. Lowering the humidity to between 30-40% while in the flowering stage.
• Training Techniques: Sea of Green and low-stress training are key to the success of this plant’s harvest. Improve canopy development which allows light to reach every level of the plant and ultimately increases the yield.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Mendocino Purps female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect the Mendocino Purps strain to harvest after a flowering stage of 60-70 days. Outdoor growers should anticipate harvesting anytime between the middle to end of October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 450 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 600 grams per plant. These yields are heavy with dense beautiful buds that will leave you wanting more.

Dominant Terpenes in Mendocino Purps: Cali’s Finest

The Mendocino Purps terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is terpinolene, while myrcene and limonene are the secondary terpenes.

• Terpinolene: Most Dominant – A monoterpene that has antifungal and antibacterial properties which ultimately protect the plant.
• Myrcene: Secondary Terpene – Subtly uplifting. Known for a strong citrus aroma.
• Limonene: Citrussy and Tart – Gives this strain a bright flavor profile. Earthy and berry-like.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Mendocino Purps:

Cannabinoids play an important role in Mendocino Purps seeds and are generally a huge part of most cannabis strains. That happy, relaxed and euphoric feeling you get when using the M-Purps strain is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something different to the user.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at 18%, the THC in the Indica strain is responsible for the happy and relaxed feeling you get with Mendocino Purps.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Mendocino Purps are less than 1% the cannabinoid is still present. CBD plays a smaller role in what the strain does to the user. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, sleep and even stress. The CBD in the Mendocino Purps strain, even in its low amounts definitely has a positive effect on the user.