Afghani Kush

Description

An original “landrace” strain native to the mountains of Afghanistan, Afghani Kush is a pure indica prized for its potency and sturdy genetics. Perfected and balanced over centuries by both natural selection and human cultivation, this vintage variety was likely brought to the west before Afghanistan banned cannabis production in 1973 under pressure from the Nixon administration. Afghani Kush has been used to breed popular child strains like Northern Lights & Blueberry, both Cannabis Cup winners. In the frenzied market for new crossbred strains, this building block strain – also known as Afghani #1 – can be harder to come by. THC content is high at 17 to 26% and the CBD level is 0.6%.

Cured Afghani Kush buds are pale to medium green with a preponderance of orange hairs and a thick coating of trichomes. They should be very resinous and tacky to the touch. This is a famously pungent strain: Afghani nugs have a skunky, diesel-like odour with notes of citrus. The earthy notes are intensified when buds are ground or broken open. As with many indica, smoke is harsh and thick and can hang in the back of the throat, inducing coughing.