Purple Citral

Purple Citral is a common alias for Pakistani Chitral Kush, a landrace indica that has been a staple in breeder catalogs since the 1990s. The genetics originate from the Chitral region of northern Pakistan, an area historically recognized for the production of hash plants.

Several breeders have been instrumental in preserving and distributing this line. Cannabiogen (Spain) is credited with popularizing PCK in the West, offering stabilized seed stock that expresses both a green, earthy phenotype and a purple, berry-sweet phenotype. Their work with this strain served as a foundation for other projects, such as the Hindu Kush cross known as Sandstorm. ACE Seeds (Spain) also included PCK in their preservation line, highlighting its stability and ornamental traits in contrast to their Himalayan heirloom projects like Nepal Jam. Additionally, Bodhi Seeds has utilized 'Purple Pakistan Chitral' in various hybrids to explore color, structure, and resin density, often pairing it with strains like Snow Lotus. Other outfits, including Tropical Seeds, have also maintained the strain within the global gene pool.

The terpene profile is typically dominated by myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene, resulting in aromas that range from earthy hash and wood to sweet berry-citrus with notes of incense. Users report a classic indica experience characterized by heavy-lidded relaxation, warm body relief, and a slow, steady pace reminiscent of traditional hashish rather than modern dessert strains.