How to grow Purple Moby Dick
Taste
Seb's take
Jack Herer and PAK genetics come together in a plant that hits considerably harder than the whimsical name suggests. Pinecone and sweet fruit on the nose, with outstanding yields for the effort - though the effort is real, this one is not forgiving of enthusiasm, and novices should look elsewhere.
Where it comes from
Dinafem's cross of a female Jack Herer with a male PAK, 'Hembra' and 'Macho' being simply the Spanish for the two, a breeder's shorthand for which parent played which role. Jack Herer needs no introduction; the PAK side lends the size and the vigour. The result is an exotic-looking, sativa-leaning plant of considerable stature, and considerably more demanding than the whimsical name might suggest.
Nose & flavour
No formal flavour list is recorded, but the description is clear: pinecone and sweet fruit, a fresh, resinous nose with an orchard sweetness beneath the pine. A bright, appetising profile that leans to the sativa side of the family, and reads cleaner than most.
The high
The record names no specific effects, so I'll not invent them. What it does record is that the flowers hit powerfully, at around 21% THC. Expect the heady, forward character the sixty-percent Sativa implies rather than a sedative one, but I'll leave the finer detail to the record, which is silent on it.
Growing it
Here is the catch: she reaches 350cm given her head, a genuine tree, and no plant for a modest tent. Sixty to seventy days in flower, returning a heavy 650 g/m² for the space she takes. Around 21% THC. Dinafem are plain that this is a demanding strain, not one for the novice grower; the size alone requires planning, and the sativa stretch rewards a steady hand. Give her the headroom, and plenty of it.
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Common questions about Purple Moby Dick
How long does Purple Moby Dick take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Purple Moby Dick an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Purple Moby Dick grow?
Around 350 cm. Plan your headroom before she plans it for you.
How strong is Purple Moby Dick?
The breeder lists THC around 21%. Firmly in the strong band.