ILGM – Editor’s Choice (2026)
ILGM is the US‑focused seed bank with a germination guarantee and fast shipping. Trusted by thousands of growers nationwide.
- ✅ Auto-flowering & feminized seeds
- ✅ High germination rate
- ✅ Fast US shipping
- ✅ Excellent customer support
Herbies Seeds
Herbies Seeds offers a huge selection with worldwide shipping. A solid choice for international growers.
- ✅ Wide variety of strains
- ✅ Reliable shipping
- ✅ Good customer service
- ✅ Payment options available
Crop King Seeds
Crop King Seeds offers a variety of Canadian strains. Slightly lower ratings but still a good option for many growers.
- ✅ Canadian strains
- ✅ Reliable shipping
- ✅ Decent customer support
- ✅ Payment options
Ever cracked open a jar of Purple Bud and just stared? That color—deep, bruised violet with threads of electric orange—looks like it shouldn’t exist in nature. But it does. And it smokes like a damn dream.
These seeds? They’re not for the faint of heart or the lazy grower. You’ve gotta want it. Purple Bud isn’t your average backyard strain. It’s got Afghan in its bones—heavy, resinous, old-school knockout genetics. But there’s a whisper of Jamaican sativa in there too, like a ghost in the machine. Makes the high weirdly uplifting for something that looks like it should glue you to the couch and melt your brain.
I’ve grown it. Twice. First time was a disaster—overwatered, underlit, got cocky. Second time? Nailed it. Dense nugs, smelled like sweet diesel and overripe berries. The kind of scent that makes your nose twitch and your mouth water. Not subtle. Not polite. Just loud and sticky and proud.
People talk about “bag appeal” like it’s some marketing gimmick. But Purple Bud? You open that bag and people shut up. They just stare. It’s that kind of pretty. And when you light it? Smooth, thick smoke. Hits the chest like a velvet hammer. First you’re giggling. Then you’re thinking about your childhood. Then you’re asleep. Or maybe crying. It’s unpredictable like that.
Indoor or outdoor, it’ll grow—but indoor’s where it shines. Controlled temps bring out the purple. Cold nights help, too. Not freezing, just cool enough to shock the pigments into showing off. Like a stress response, but sexy.
Yields? Decent. Not massive. But quality over quantity, right? You don’t grow Purple Bud to fill jars. You grow it to impress your friends and scare off the casuals. It’s a statement plant. A flex. A little bit of a diva, honestly.
And yeah, it’s feminized. So you’re not playing roulette with your grow space. No wasted time on males. Just straight-up, ready-to-bloom ladies. Makes life easier. Still gotta watch for mold, though—those dense buds trap moisture like secrets.
Would I recommend it? Depends. You looking for something easy, fast, forgiving? Look elsewhere. You want flavor, color, and a high that feels like a rollercoaster in slow motion? Go for it. Just don’t half-ass it. Purple Bud knows when you’re phoning it in. And she’ll punish you for it.
Anyway. That’s my take. Take it or leave it. But if you see those seeds? Grab ’em. Even if you don’t grow them right away. Just knowing you’ve got them—like a little purple promise in your drawer—feels good.