Purple Hindu Kush

Purple Hindu Kush is a indica cross combining Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Known for earthy, woody, grape aromatics.

In grower catalogs and dispensary menus, Purple Hindu Kush (also circulated as Purple Hindu, PHK) is documented as a indica cross combining Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–9 weeks (~56–63 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Purple Hindu Kush are most often described as showing earthy, soil-like depth, dry cedar and wood, candied dark grape and ripe mixed berry. Chemotype data points to bright, citrus-forward limonene, peppery beta-caryophyllene and crisp, forest-like pinene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report heavier evening drowsiness, physical relaxation and a noticeable appetite boost, making Purple Hindu Kush a frequent pick for evening unwinding or unhurried downtime. The most commonly noted downsides are unease or racing thoughts at higher doses and dry mouth.