Hindu Kush

Description

Used for centuries to produce quality hashish, it embodies the very essence of landraces—pure, unhybridized strains that serve as the basis for many modern crossbreeds.

Origin and History

The Hindu Kush is a mountain range located between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In these remote valleys, cannabis has grown wild for millennia. Selected and cultivated by local populations, these robust plants gave rise to the strain we know today.

Introduced to the West in the 1960s and 1970s by travelers on the Hippie Trail, Hindu Kush quickly established itself as a benchmark. It has served as the foundation for many famous hybrid strains, particularly in the Kush family.

Genetic Profile

Type: Pure Indica (100%)

THC Level: Generally between 15% and 20%

CBD Level: Low to moderate (0.1–0.5%)

Flowering Time: 7–9 weeks

Its stable genetics make it ideal for growers and breeders seeking consistency.

Aromas and Flavors

Hindu Kush seduces with a typically indica bouquet:

Aromas: earthy, sandalwood, resinous

Secondary Notes: incense, pine, and sometimes a subtle sweetness close to caramel

Dominant Terpenes:

Myrcene → deep relaxation

Caryophyllene → spice and anti-inflammatory properties

Pinene → woody freshness, mental clarity

Effects and Sensations

Hindu Kush is renowned for its powerfully relaxing effects:

Body: intense muscle relaxation, ideal for tension and pain

Mind: calming, tranquility, mild, serene euphoria

Common Medical Uses: fights insomnia, manages stress and anxiety, relieves chronic pain

This is a perfect strain for the evening or before bed, but too sedative to remain productive during the day.

Cultivation

Hindu Kush is a strain appreciated by growers, even beginners:

Resistance: Adapted to dry and harsh mountain climates → Resilient in difficult conditions

Fast flowering: 7 to 9 weeks indoors

Height: Relatively compact, ideal for discreet grows

Yield: Average, but compensated by exceptional resin quality

The buds are dense, covered in sticky trichomes, perfect for producing artisanal hash.