Blue Dream vs Purple Kush: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Blue Dream and Purple Kush? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Blue Dream: Sativa dominant (60% Sativa / 40% Indica) – THC: 17-24% – Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative
- Purple Kush: Pure Indica (Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani) – THC: 17-22% – Sedating, euphoric, relaxing, blissful
Effects Comparison
Blue Dream is known for its Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative effects, making it popular among users looking for Pain, depression, nausea, anxiety. Purple Kush on the other hand delivers Sedating, euphoric, relaxing, blissful effects, commonly used for Insomnia, pain, anxiety, nausea.
Flavor & Aroma
Blue Dream offers Blueberry, sweet, vanilla, earth, while Purple Kush is characterized by Grape, sweet, earthy, hash.
Growing Guide
Blue Dream flowers in 9-10 weeks, reaching 100-170 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m². Purple Kush flowers in 8 weeks, growing to 60-90 cm (indoor) / up to 120 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 350-400 g/m².
Awards
- Blue Dream: High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple nominations
- Purple Kush: High Times' Top 25 Strains of All Time
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Blue DreamHybrid THC
17-24% CBD
0.1-0.2% |
Purple KushIndica THC
17-22% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (60% Sativa / 40% Indica) | Pure Indica (Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani) |
| 🌍 Origin | USA – California (Blueberry × Haze) | USA – Oakland, California |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 9-10 weeks | 8 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 100-170 cm (indoor) / up to 200 cm (outdoor) | 60-90 cm (indoor) / up to 120 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 350-400 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 400-450 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-season (October) | Early (September) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Relaxing, euphoric, uplifting, creative | Sedating, euphoric, relaxing, blissful |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Blueberry, sweet, vanilla, earth | Grape, sweet, earthy, hash |
| 🏆 Awards | High Times Cannabis Cup – multiple nominations | High Times’ Top 25 Strains of All Time |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Pain, depression, nausea, anxiety | Insomnia, pain, anxiety, nausea |