Quick answer: Granddaddy Purple is an indica strain from Purple Urkle x Big Bud. It is known for grape, berry and sweet earth flavors, and people report deep body relaxation and a calm, sleepy mood. Our Granddaddy Purple is lab tested, and its current THCA % is on the live product cards below.
Granddaddy Purple, or GDP, is one of the most famous purple strains ever. It made the Bay Area famous for grape-flavored indicas in the early 2000s.
Granddaddy Purple strain at a glance
| Type | Indica |
| Lineage | Purple Urkle x Big Bud |
| Flavor and aroma | Grape, berry and sweet earth |
| Terpenes | Myrcene, caryophyllene and pinene |
| Best time | Night |
| THCA % | Live from the lab report on each product below |
| We carry it as | THCA crumble |
What is Granddaddy Purple?
GDP crosses Purple Urkle with Big Bud. Purple Urkle brings the color and grape flavor, and Big Bud brings big, dense buds.
We carry Granddaddy Purple as THCA crumble, a concentrate. Learn how to use it in How to Smoke THCA Crumble.
Granddaddy Purple flavor and aroma
Sweet grape and berry lead, with an earthy, slightly sweet finish.
Granddaddy Purple effects: what people report
People describe GDP as heavy, calm and relaxing, often with a bigger appetite. It is a classic nighttime strain.
Everyone reacts differently. Start with a small amount, especially with snowcaps, moonrocks or concentrates, and wait before having more.
Granddaddy Purple terpenes
Granddaddy Purple is usually described as myrcene-forward with caryophyllene and pinene. Check the batch COA for a terpene panel when it’s included. Learn what each terpene smells like in our cannabis terpenes chart.
Shop Granddaddy Purple THCA
We carry Granddaddy Purple as THCA crumble. Every card below shows the live THCA %, price and stock, and each product page links its COA.
Strains similar to Granddaddy Purple
- Grape Ape: another grape-flavored indica
- Modified Grapes: sweet grape and gas
- Northern Lights: a classic relaxing indica
Granddaddy Purple strain FAQ
Is Granddaddy Purple indica or sativa?
Granddaddy Purple is an indica.
What is the Granddaddy Purple lineage?
Granddaddy Purple comes from Purple Urkle x Big Bud.
What does Granddaddy Purple taste like?
Expect grape, berry and sweet earth notes.
What is the THCA % of Granddaddy Purple?
It changes from batch to batch. The current lab-tested THCA % is shown on each product card above and in the COA linked on the product page.
What does GDP stand for?
GDP is short for Granddaddy Purple.
