A strain of disputed parentage, Purple Urkle is an indica-dominant hybrid composed of 80% Cannabis indica and 20% Cannabis sativa. It has THC levels of around 20% but has been measured as high as 26%. This strain has relaxing, sedative effects, putting many people to sleep. Purple Urkle could therefore help manage chronic pain and insomnia.
The origins of Purple Urkle — sometimes called Purple Urple — are a mystery. It is thought that this strain is a phenotype of either Mendocino Purps or Granddaddy Purple that emerged from the Emerald Triangle in Northern California in the ‘80s. Either way, Purple Urkle has many similarities to other cultivars in the Purple Family, including an indica-dominant genotype, relaxing effects, fruity grape flavors, and velvety undertones.
Purple Urkle is named after Steve Urkle, the main character of the television show “Family Matters.” Jaleel White, the actor who plays the legendary Steve Urkle on the show, announced in 2021 that he was joining the cannabis industry. In partnership with 710 Labs, Jaleel is launching a line of Purple Urkle variants called “ItsPurpl.”
Purple Urkle weed is popular among cannabis users for its sweet, fruity taste. This strain has strong grape notes — often described as tasting like grape soda — with some earthy undertones. Some people also pick up notes of berries and plums. The grape theme is continued in Purple Urkle’s appearance. The calyxes of the flowers are a velvety purple color.
Purple Urkle produces an indica-dominant full-body high that relaxes you from head to toe. This calming blend is used to calm the mind, help you sleep, relieve aches and pains, or just sit back and relax when you want to. Because of this, Purple Urkle is a nighttime strain.
The following adverse effects have also been reported:
