Purple Satellite — Classic Sativa Reproduction - Anonymous Overgrow Donation
((1979 Oaxacan Gold Purple IBL × Nepalese Sativa))
A true classic in northern sativa genetics, Purple Satellite is an early-finishing sativa originally developed from legendary landrace lines and reproduced outdoors by anon on Overgrow, preserving its tradition rather than reinventing it.
Purple Satellite is a pure sativa derived from two old school inbred selections — Oaxacan Gold Purple IBL, a historic Mexican sativa known for potency and color, and a high-altitude Nepalese Sativa, bringing vigor and outdoor resilience. This pairing produces a strain that finishes early for pure sativas and delivers expressive terpene character and reliable structure when grown outdoors.
Flavor & Aroma:
Expect classic sativa terpene complexity — strong cherry fragrance in mid-to-late bloom, backed by pine and cedar notes with touches of berry and incense as flowers mature. The smoke is smooth with a rich, fruity undertone that carries through the experience.
Effects:
Purple Satellite carries a clear, uplifting, social sativa high with a fast onset and warm comfort that keeps moods bright without the anxiety or racing headspace some pure sativas can bring. It’s motivating, laughter-inducing, and pleasantly uplifting — a classic daytime sativa experience.
Grower Notes:
Originally bred for northern outdoor climates, Purple Satellite finishes outdoors around September in cool or temperate zones and benefits from full sun and moderate nutrients. Plants are consistent from seed, often looking very similar across a pack, and tend to exhibit pink to fuchsia pistils and purple tinged calyxes even without cold nighttime temperatures. Resin production and mold resistance are strong, making it a good choice for unpredictable outdoor seasons.
Why It’s Valued:
Purple Satellite is prized for being one of the earliest reliable pure sativas available to northern growers, finishing before many others and handling cold, rain, and fungal pressures with dignity. Its lineage speaks to old-school sativa roots, and its expressive aroma and classic effects continue to draw fans.
Quick Specs:
Type: Sativa (Regular)
Genetics: 1979 Oaxacan Gold Purple IBL × Nepalese Sativa
Flowering Time: ~9–10 weeks (outdoor harvest in September)
Height: Medium-tall, classic sativa structure
Yield: Moderate to high outdoors
Terpenes / Aroma: Cherry, pine, cedar, incense, berry syrup
Effects: Clear, uplifting, social, happy
Staying true to the original landrace roots — Purple Satellite is an honest sativa with classic terpene layers and reliable outdoor finish. Not reinvented, just respected and grown the way it was meant to be.


