California Bean Bank
In the Purple Voodoo strain, voodoo is used to describe the
magical transformation this plant undergoes during flowering.
The actual word “voodoo” comes from the word for spirit in the
language of the West African country once called Dahomey and
now known as the Republic of Benin. The voodoo religion
acknowledges only one God, but does not think that God
intervenes in human affairs. Instead, intercession in daily life is
left to the spirits, who preside over minor matters and smooth
the way for their followers. In this light, Purple Voodoo might
be thought of as a manifestation of the purple spirit of
cannabis. Certainly the genetics are purple on all branches of
this California strain’s family tree. The mother is Double Purple
Doja, a cross of Apollo 13 and Black Russian that stays short
and thick, and gains dark rich burgundy tones at finish. The
father is a cross of the deep purple Urkel and Purple Diesel
strains. This dad strain was chosen because it adds excellent
node stacking and produces heavy buds.
Purple Voodoo is a great outdoor strain in California or
similar climates such as parts of Spain. Gardeners will have to
make adjustments for higher elevations or particularly humid
regions to ward off mold from the sizeable buds. They finish in
mid-to late October, reaching maximum heights of 6 feet (2
meters) when they are not topped. Even when grown indoors,
this strain fares best when allowed to flower from multiple
branches. It has amazing results when topped early and
allowed to develop massive upper buds. Growth in this variety
is very homogenous, with plants forming sturdy, orderly
branches and maintaining an even canopy. Indoor plants
double in height during flowering, finishing around 4 feet
(120cm). When a sea of green technique is used, plants can be
forced when they have 8 true leaves, and finish between 2–3
feet (80–100cm).
Purple Voodoo’s vegetative cycle proceeds in normal fashion.
The plants develop large, long branching and stack internodes
well. Then, a few weeks into flowering, the magic show begins.
Dark purples, yellows, oranges and bright vibrant greens start
to transform the plants into technicolor beauties. The Purple
Voodoo buds start as pompoms, and then spread along the
branches, consuming them in a large cola casing. By week five,
trichome production picks up and a dank yet floral fragrance
begins to permeate the garden. Then the purple genetics kick
in, transforming the buds into massive vibrant Voodoo colas
that range in tone from a dark purple-black to an electric
bright violet.
The Purple Voodoo smoke is smooth and flavorful with a
savory edge and a pungent odor. The effect is like a potent
spell that induces relaxation and a bit of trance-like stoniness
lingers. It is better suited for a lazy afternoon or evening rather
than as a workday smoke.
