The provided source material focuses on cannabis strain development and seed distribution, particularly involving varieties described as "Purple Dream." This information originates from grower forums, seed bank product pages, and breeder discussions. Within these sources, the term "freebies" refers specifically to promotional seeds distributed at no cost by seed banks or breeders, often as part of a larger purchase or as a pre-release trial. These sources do not reference free samples, promotional offers, or mail-in programs for consumer goods such as beauty products, baby care, pet food, health supplements, food and beverage, or household items. Instead, they detail the creation, genetics, and cultivation of specific cannabis strains, with a focus on the "Purple Dream" variety and its relation to "Grand Daddy Purple" and "Blue Dream."
The Origin of Purple Dream as a Promotional Seed
Purple Dream is identified in the source material as a strain that was distributed by seed banks as a promotional item. Specifically, it was offered as a "pre-release freebie/tester" for Grand Daddy Purple (GDP) seeds by the Attitude Seedbank. According to a grower on an autoflowering forum, this freebie was used in the creation of an earlier strain called "Beyond Purple F1," which was a cross between Purple Kush and Purple Dream. The grower noted that the Purple Dream seed was acquired through this promotional distribution method, and that only one seed grew into a male plant, which was then used to pollinate a Purple Kush plant.
In a separate discussion on the ICMag forum, a user explained that Grand Daddy Purple created a cross between a Blue Dream female and a classic Purple male. This cross was briefly released as "Purple Dream" seeds, with a few hundred distributed before the project was discontinued. The user mentioned receiving two free "Purple Dream" seeds from an order placed with the Attitude seed bank. This indicates that Purple Dream was not a permanent, commercially available strain but rather a limited-run promotional cross distributed to select customers or as part of a seed bank's freebie program.
The concept of "freebies" in this context is strictly limited to the distribution of seeds for cultivation purposes. There is no mention of sample request forms, eligibility requirements, or shipping policies typical of consumer product sampling programs. The free distribution appears to be handled through seed bank orders, where customers receive bonus seeds along with their paid purchase. For example, the ICMag user received two free Purple Dream seeds when placing an order, suggesting that these were included as a value-add or testing incentive.
Genetics and Lineage of Purple Dream and Related Strains
The genetic background of Purple Dream and its parent strains is a central theme in the provided sources. Understanding these genetics is essential for growers seeking specific effects, yields, or phenotypes.
Grand Daddy Purple (GDP)
Grand Daddy Purple, created by breeder Ken Estes in California in 2003, is an indica-dominant hybrid. It is a cross between Purple Urkle and Big Bud, combining Afghan and Asian genetics. The strain is known for its deep relaxation effects, sweet grape-and-berry aroma, and purple buds with thick resin production. GDP is described as a compact, bushy plant with high THC potency and reliable yields, making it popular among both growers and consumers.
Blue Dream
Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid (60% sativa, 40% indica) originating from Northern California in the 1990s. It is a cross between Blueberry and Haze (specifically Super Silver Haze according to some sources). Blue Dream is known for its energizing, uplifting effects and a flavor profile featuring blueberry, berry, and sweet notes. It has a THC content ranging from 16% to 19% and is considered a medium-difficulty strain to grow. Indoor yields can reach 500 to 600 grams per square meter, and outdoor plants can achieve large yields when grown in sunny conditions. The strain exhibits vigorous vegetative growth, dense resinous buds with orange pistils, and occasional blue or purple hues under cooler temperatures.
Purple Dream
Purple Dream is described as a cross between a Blue Dream female and a Purple male (likely related to GDP genetics). In one grower’s experience, the Purple Dream freebie seeds were used in a breeding project, but the resulting plant was male. In another instance, two Purple Dream freebie seeds both turned out to be female, providing a chance to select desirable phenotypes. The strain is noted for showing pre-flowers around 30 days and pistils around 40 days, allowing growers to predict sex early.
Other genetic crosses mentioned in the sources include "Beyond Purple V2," which involves Ken’s Cut Grand Daddy Purple crossed with Bodhi Seeds’ Bubblegum x 88g13hp. This indicates ongoing experimentation within the grower community using GDP and related genetics.
Cultivation Insights and Grower Experiences
The sources provide detailed grow logs and observations that offer practical information for cultivators interested in Purple Dream or similar strains.
Growing Conditions and Phenotype Variation
Growers report using soil mixtures containing components like Hyponex Soil, Black Kow compost, perlite, dolomite lime, blood meal, and bone meal. Nutrient regimens include Super Thrive in vegetative stages and alternating between MG Rose Bloom and Green Light Super Bloom during flowering, sometimes supplemented with molasses. Watering schedules are adjusted based on soil dryness and weight, typically every 3 to 4 days.
Purple Dream and related strains exhibit phenotype variation. In one case, two freebie Purple Dream seeds both produced female plants, which is favorable for breeding. Growers use methods to sex plants early, such as observing calyx formation: a pointed calyx suggests a female, while a blunt one suggests a male. This avoids more complicated techniques like branch darkness or cloning for sexing.
Yields and Flowering
Blue Dream, a parent of Purple Dream, is known for high yields under optimal conditions. Indoor growers can expect 500 to 600 grams per square meter, while outdoor plants in sunny environments may produce even more. Flowering time for Blue Dream is 8 to 10 weeks, with outdoor harvests in early October. The buds are dense, resinous, and visually appealing with pale green colors, orange pistils, and frosty trichomes.
Grand Daddy Purple is also a high-yielding strain with reliable production, making it a popular choice for commercial and hobby growers alike. Its indica-dominant nature contributes to compact growth and heavy flowers.
Breeding Projects
Growers actively create new crosses using Purple Dream and GDP genetics. For example, Beyond Purple F1 was created by crossing Purple Kush with a male Purple Dream. The recreation of Beyond Purple V2 involves Ken’s Cut GDP crossed with Bubblegum x 88g13hp. These projects highlight the use of freebie seeds for breeding and pheno-hunting.
Limitations of the Source Material Regarding Consumer Freebies
The provided sources exclusively discuss cannabis seeds and cultivation. There is no information about free samples or promotional offers for non-cannabis consumer products. Specifically, the following categories are not addressed:
- Beauty products
- Baby care items
- Pet food or pet products
- Health supplements
- Food and beverage samples
- Household goods
The term "freebies" in these sources refers only to seeds distributed by seed banks or breeders. There are no details on how consumers can request samples, eligibility rules, shipping policies, or participation in mail-in sample programs. The sources do not include official brand sample program pages, terms of service, or verified sign-up forms for consumer goods. Therefore, the article cannot provide information on accessing free samples outside of the cannabis seed context.
Summary of Key Points
- Purple Dream was a limited promotional cross distributed by Attitude Seedbank as freebie seeds, primarily to customers ordering GDP seeds.
- It is a genetic cross between Blue Dream (female) and a Purple male, likely related to Grand Daddy Purple.
- Grand Daddy Purple is a well-known indica-dominant strain created by Ken Estes in 2003, combining Purple Urkle and Big Bud, known for its relaxing effects and grape-berry aroma.
- Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid with Blueberry and Haze genetics, prized for its energizing effects, high yields, and resilient growth.
- Growers report using freebie Purple Dream seeds in breeding projects, with some success in obtaining female plants and creating new hybrids like Beyond Purple F1.
- Cultivation practices involve specific soil mixes, nutrient schedules, and observation techniques for sexing plants.
- The sources lack any information on non-cannabis consumer free samples, trials, or promotional offers.
Conclusion
The provided source material offers detailed insight into the distribution and genetics of Purple Dream cannabis seeds as promotional freebies within the seed banking and cultivation community. It highlights how seed banks like Attitude Seedbank use free seeds to promote new strains or breeding projects, and how growers utilize these freebies for pheno-hunting and creating new hybrids. The genetic lineage involving Grand Daddy Purple and Blue Dream underscores the popularity and utility of these parent strains in producing high-yielding, resinous, and flavorful cannabis varieties. However, the sources do not extend to general consumer free sample programs for beauty, baby, pet, health, food, or household products. All information presented is based strictly on the provided grower forums, seed bank product descriptions, and breeder discussions.