Heralding originally from the Mendocino Valley, in Mendocino County, California, this strong medical strain is tailored towards the relief of mood disorders and body pain without being overly sedative. Mendocino Purps produces a relaxing body high that is accompanied with uplifting euphoric effects and mental clarity. Medical cannabis patients report using Mendocino Purps to help treat depression, chronic pain, inflammation, insomnia, nausea and lack of appetite.
While the exact genetic history of this legendary cannabis strain has been lost to time, Mendocino Purps is the parent of no less than 40 other cannabis strains that exist today!
Urban legend claims that Mendocino Purps was first cultivated in the Mendocino Valley of California. Some say it was a landrace strain, while others say that it was a strain developed by passionate local growers in the Mendocino County area who named it for both the region in which it was grown and the deep purple hues that the strain is famous for when exposed to cooler temperatures during flowering.
The average range of THC is between 13-22%, while the CBD content is usually between 0.2-0.5%.
Medical patients report that Mendocino Purps works effectively to help treat the symptoms of inflammation, arthritis, muscle spasms, chronic pain, back pain and insomnia.
While Mendocino Purps has a sedative effect, many medical patients say that it is a great strain for managing pain during the daytime, as they are able to find relief without submerging themselves into a total sedation.
Mendocino Purps begins with a strong cerebral stone that is euphoric and uplifting. It quickly launches into a full body feeling of relaxation that eases tense and cramped muscles and alleviates aches and pains. Despite the potent relaxation, the experience tends to be more focused, allowing users to be functional and clear headed.
Common side effects include dry eyes and dry mouth, while overconsumption can lead to feelings of dizziness, headaches and paranoia.
Mendocino Purps has a classic Indica aroma profile that is “kushy” and earthy, with a sweetness that manifests in a scent that is like smooth caramel with notes of coffee.
The flavour profile expands on the aroma of Mendocino Purps; the sweet caramel and coffee notes take on a nutty taste, while the earthen scent blooms into fruity grape and berry flavours. There are undercurrents of pine to the smoke as well that make themselves apparent on the exhale.
Mendocino Purps will usually be ready to harvest after 8-9 weeks of flowering when grown indoors and will yield 12-16 oz/㎡. When grown outdoors, harvests will be ready by mid to late October and can produce anywhere from 3-20 oz/plant. Mendo is not a strain that amateur growers should try their hand at, with the finicky nature of this hybrid it is best left to growers with experience.
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