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American Purple by Positronics is a Sativa-leaning cannabis strain created from the cross Grand Daddy Purple x Purple Haze. These genetics bring together two well-known Purple lines, giving American Purple both its distinctive character and its pronounced sweet and fruity aroma profile.

When it comes to cultivation, American Purple is a comparatively straightforward and manageable Sativa. The strain is particularly interesting for indoor cultivation, where its development can be well controlled under stable conditions. Less experienced growers can also handle these genetics successfully, provided that enough space is allowed for its Sativa-influenced growth structure.

Outdoors, American Purple has somewhat higher requirements when it comes to climatic conditions. For outdoor cultivation, warm regions with a sufficiently long and preferably dry growing season are particularly suitable. Alternatively, the strain can be cultivated in a well-ventilated greenhouse, where conditions during the later stages of development can be controlled more effectively.

One of the most distinctive characteristics of American Purple is its complex aroma. Sweet berries meet a delicate note reminiscent of forest honey, creating a fruity and sweet aromatic profile that perfectly complements the strain's Purple background. Those looking at Positronics Seeds for Sativa-leaning Purple genetics will find American Purple an interesting combination of Grand Daddy Purple and Purple Haze with a distinctive berry-and-honey aroma.

• Lineage: Grand Daddy Purple x Purple Haze
• Genetics: mostly Sativa
• Flowering Time: 9 - 10 weeks
• Smell: very fruity, berries, forest honey
• THC: 23%

• Positronics Seeds: Keeping Old Favorites Alive

Positronics started out as the very first cannabis grow shop in Amsterdam. It was run by Wernard Bruining, who a lot of people call the Potfather of Cannabis. Back then, strains like Skunk #1, Purple Haze, Tropical Mango, and Northern Light were passed on to home growers through his shop. Over the years, many of these became classics. Purple Haze especially built a big following. People loved it for a long time, and it was not easy to find.

Quick Facts

Location: From Amsterdam, now in Malaga, Spain

Focus: Feminised seeds from well known old genetics

Types Available: Feminised and autoflowering

Well Known For: Purple Haze, Black Widow, Afghan Express

Works Well For: Anyone who wants stable, older strains in seed form

The original shop closed after running into financial trouble. A grow shop owner in Malaga, Sebastian, who was a big fan of the original strains, brought the brand back. Wernard agreed to share the genetics, and now those seeds are being bred again and sold under the Positronics name. They still offer classics like Purple Haze and Blue Rhino, along with newer options such as the Afghan Express, which flowers automatically and has a strong THC content.