The plants from the fast, heavy, compact side of the cannabis family tree are named after India, and it’s true that these strains are commonly grown for charas in the mountainous north of the country. However, the most perfect examples of the dark, ultra-resinous Cannabis Indica genotype are actually found hundreds of kilometres to the northwest, in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Dedicated students of Indica bloodlines often refer to these varieties as ‘Afghanica’ when speaking of their favourites and as ‘hash plants’ when talking generally of the strains found across India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Many Indica-heads prefer their ganja without a trace of Sativa or Skunk, while some purists will only consume weed or hash that they know to be 100% Cannabis Indica
In years past, the most determined Indica-lovers have journeyed all the way to Pakistan, then across the Afghan border into ‘hashish country’ — the high reaches of the Hindu Kush between Chitral, Mazar-i-Sharif, down to Kandahar in the south — in search of pure, unaltered local seeds which might be brought home to grow into the Afghanica of their dreams.
A more reliable and cost-effective option is simply to obtain a packet of Sensi‘s Afghani #1. The very best parents from our unparalleled range of Afghani cultivars have been distilled into a single seed variety.
Anyone looking for a fast, easy-growing indoor strain capable of copious yields and almost-frightening resin production need look no further, Afghani #1 has it covered.
Even first-timers find it hard not to succeed with this strain, and those who bring out the full potential of Afghani #1 rank her among the finest original Indicas to be found anywhere.
- Regular (non feminized) Cannabis Seeds
- Sunny / Mediterranean
- Average height gain
- Flowering 45 - 55 days
- Yield Heavy Yield
- 95% Indica
Strain FAQ
What does Afghan Kush taste and smell like?
Afghan Kush smells earthy and spicy with pleasant pine notes. Terpenes including myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene give the strain its rich scent and taste.
What drawbacks does IBL strains' minimal genetic diversity cause?
The genetic uniformity of IBL strains makes them predictable but limits genetic variety. Since IBL strains have less genetic variety for resistance, they may be more susceptible to pests and illnesses. Thus, legal producers may need thorough pest and disease management.
Do indica strains have more CBD?
Indica cultivars are often thought to be CBD-rich, however their cannabinoid makeup varies. Due to their terpene and cannabinoid compositions, they are said to provide a calming, tranquil body buzz.