Genetics: Landrace from Parwan
Location: Parwan, E. Afghanistan
Latitude: 35 N
Altitude: 1900 m.a.s.l. (6200 feet)
Height: 60-140 cm (2-4.5 ft)
Vegetative Stage: 7 weeks
Flowering Stage: 7-8 weeks
Aromas: Woody, cat urine, vinegar, rotten oranges
Taste: Sweet, fragrant citrus
Effects: psychoactive,euphoria, relaxing, calm
THC: Medium-high
Yield: Medium
Phenotypes: 6 observed phenotypes
Growing Altitude: 1,600 to 2,800 m.a.s.l. (5200-9100 ft)
Characteristics: High resistance to humidity, diseases, and pests
Grow type: outdoor, greenhouse, indoors
This Cannabis Indica genetic line originates from the Parwan Mountains, located in eastern Afghanistan. This area has a dry continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, as well as regions of high humidity. The region experiences frigid winters, with minimum temperatures plunging to -29°C (-20°F) in January, while summers bring significant warmth, with average highs reaching up to 39°C (102°F) in July. The annual average temperature hovers around 10°C (49°F), highlighting the dramatic shifts between the cold and hot seasons, which play a crucial role in shaping the local ecosystem and agricultural practices.
This traditional Cannabis Indica strain has evolved in a demanding environment with large temperature variations, poor soils, and areas of high humidity. Its development in these conditions has fostered exceptionally resilient and adaptable genetics. This Indica strain displays a compact and robust appearance, with short internodes and wide, dark green leaves during the germination and vegetative stages, which then turn yellowish during flowering. The root system is dense and deep, which contributes to its vigor and adaptation to rocky and poor soils. Average height: Between 60 cm and 140 cm in outdoor cultivation.
The vegetative stage lasts 7 to 9 weeks, and flowering takes 7 to 8 weeks. It is highly resistant to common insects such as mites, aphids, and caterpillars, thanks to a high secretion of trichomes that act as a natural defense. In terms of disease, it presents remarkable tolerance to fungi such as powdery mildew and botrytis, even under prolonged humidity. This is because it has grown in an environment adapted to humid microclimates within mountain valleys, with good leaf ventilation that reduces the risk of rot.
Regarding the flowering cycle, it is fast—between 7 and 8 weeks—which allows for early harvests and prevents damage from autumn frosts in its environment of origin. Flowers have swollen calyxes, are light-coloUred, and show good resin production. The aroma and terpinic profile is earthy and intense—cat urine, vinegar, ferment—with spicy notes and a slight sweet background. It is rich in myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene, which contribute to both its medicinal profile and pest-repellent capacity.
Regarding the effect: it is potent and long-lasting. It begins with an intense, euphoric psychoactive high, inducing an elevated, energetic, and creative state of mind. As the effect progresses, it gradually transforms into a feeling of tranquility, harmony, and physical well-being, without becoming sedative or incapacitating. Ideal for those seeking a complete experience: first stimulating and then deeply relaxing, but without falling into the classic “couch lock.” It’s a balanced effect.
