UKRAINE
Description
Genetics: Ukrainian landrace
Local name: “Kozak”
Altitude: 2700 m.a.s.l.
Plant Height: 150-250 cm (up to 4 m. in Ukraine)
Veg: 11-12 weeks
Sowing month: April/May in Ukraine
Flowering: 8-10 weeks
Harvest month: September/October in Ukraine
Aroma: Cat urine, earthy, and very subtle solvent
Flavour: Woody
Effects: Balanced
Yield: Medium
Phenotypes: 4 observed
Growing Altitude: 2700 m above sea level
Characteristics: Vigorous growth and resistance.
This variety is characterized by high vegetative vigor, achieving considerable longitudinal development in short periods. It exhibits a symmetrical and conical architecture, with an intermediate internodal spacing. Its leaf morphology exhibits a clear dominance of sativa phenotypes, with long, thin leaflets and distinctly serrated edges.
The vegetative cycle is dynamic, with an optimal duration of 11 to 12 weeks, followed by a flowering stage of 8 to 10 weeks. In most specimens, the flower formation manifests as scattered calyxes with a low density of trichomes. It stands out for its high ornamental value due to the recurring presence of stigmas in shades of red and pink.
The organoleptic and chemical profile is complex, with predominant notes of earthy terpenes, solvent nuances, and volatile sulfur compounds (characteristic of the “animal” note) and cat urine. The flavor is persistently woody/oily. It has a minimal/negligible concentration of THC, resulting in an imperceptible and mild psychoactive effect, without inducing physical heaviness.
Although productivity is moderate, four main phenotypes have been identified within the population. Due to its sexual stability, rapid growth, and low cannabinoid profile, this variety represents a valuable genetic resource for selection and breeding programs for industrial hemp and non-psychoactive varieties, aimed at obtaining resistant, low-THC lineages with high resistance and adaptability. It is the ideal choice for breeders seeking to stabilize resistance and rapid growth traits in low-THC lineages.
