Purple Punch Auto: The Relaxing Dessert
Purple Punch Auto: The Relaxing Dessert
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Autoflower (80% Indica / 20% Sativa)
Breeder: Barney’s Farm
Lineage: Purple Punch x BF Auto Critical
Market Status: The "Baking Champion"; Purple Punch Auto is the autoflowering evolution of one of the most popular dessert strains of the last decade. The original Purple Punch (Larry OG x Granddaddy Purple) conquered the West Coast with its smell of baked apple pie and blueberry muffins. Barney’s Farm successfully captured that complex "gourmand" terpene profile and crossed it with their robust BF Auto Critical to create a plant that delivers those famous dessert flavors in a rapid, easy-to-grow format.
THC Content: 18% – 20% (Potent & Relaxing)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene
Key Effects: De-Stressing, Happy Euphoria, Physical Sedation, Appetite Stimulation
Purple Punch Auto is like a warm hug in plant form.
While many autoflowers sacrifice flavor for speed, this strain refuses to compromise. It retains the rich, bakery-sweet aroma of its photoperiod mother—a scent often described as "blueberry pancakes"—but packages it into a plant that is short, sturdy, and remarkably resistant to mold. It is the ultimate "comfort weed."
History and Lineage: The Dessert Meets The Tank
This cross was designed to make an "Exotic" strain accessible to beginner growers.
The Mother (Purple Punch): A legendary cross of Larry OG x Granddaddy Purple. It is famous for its stunning purple bag appeal and a flavor that tastes exactly like grape soda and baked goods. However, the original clone can be sensitive to environmental stress.
The Father (BF Auto Critical): The utility player. Based on the Critical Kush lineage, this autoflowering donor adds vigor, speed, and mold resistance. It acts as a structural reinforcement for the delicate Purple Punch genetics.
The Synthesis: The result is a plant that grows with the toughness of a Critical but smells and smokes like a pure Purple Punch.
Terpene Profile: Baked Apple and Berries
The aroma is warm and inviting, lacking the sharp "chemical" bite of many modern hybrids.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Spice): Unusually high in this strain. It gives the sweetness a baked, spicy quality, like cinnamon or clove in an apple pie.
Limonene (The Fruit): Provides the sweet citrus and berry top notes.
Pinene (The Freshness): A subtle herbal note that stops the sweetness from being too cloying.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is delicious. It smells of baked apple tart, blueberries, cloves, and caramelized sugar.
The Smoke: Very smooth. It tastes of sweet pastry, spiced fruit, and earthy berries. It is often considered one of the best-tasting autoflowers on the market.
Strain Effects: The Stress Melter
Purple Punch Auto is not a "Knockout" Indica that puts you in a coma immediately; it is a "De-stress" Indica.
The Experience
The Sigh: The high hits with an immediate sense of relief. It feels like taking a deep breath and letting go of the day's tension.
The Smile: A euphoric, happy mental state sets in. It is very mood-lifting.
The Bake: As the high progresses, a warm body stone radiates through the limbs. You feel cozy and comfortable.
The Munchies: It is notorious for stimulating the appetite. Food tastes incredible on this strain.
Best For: After-work relaxation, treating anxiety, baking/cooking, appetite loss, and mild pain relief.
Growing Purple Punch Auto: The Short Stack
This is an ideal strain for growers with limited vertical space.
Growth Structure
The Height: It grows Short and Squat. It rarely exceeds 80cm – 100cm indoors. It forms a classic Indica "Christmas Tree" shape.
The Yield: High. Despite being short, it is incredibly productive. It produces thick, heavy branches loaded with bud. Indoor yields of 400g/m² are standard.
The Speed: It finishes fast, typically in 8 to 9 weeks (50–60 days) from seed.
The Resilience: Thanks to the Critical genetics, it is tough against mold and spider mites.
The Cold: It loves cooler night temperatures. If you drop the temp in the final weeks, the buds will turn stunning shades of violet and dark purple.
Grower’s Tip: This strain responds very well to "Leaf Tucking." Because it grows so bushy, the large fan leaves can block light to the lower buds. Instead of cutting them off (which can stress an auto), simply tuck them behind the branches to expose the flowering sites.
Final Verdict: The Easy Exotic
Purple Punch Auto is a triumph of modern breeding. It allows a first-time grower to produce buds that look and taste like top-shelf California exotics. It combines the mouth-watering flavor of the bakery (apple pie/blueberry) with a growing structure that is forgiving and fast. If you want a jar full of purple, frosty nuggets that make you feel happy and hungry, this is the punch you want to take.
You should choose Purple Punch Auto if:
You love "Dessert/Pastry" flavors.
You have Limited Height (Short grower).
You want Mold Resistance.
You want a Relaxing/Happy high.
Score: 9.5/10 (The Flavor Champion)