Hindu Kush
Indica
Various (landrace strain)
Hindu Kush mountain range, Afghanistan-Pakistan border
5 reviews
Hindu Kush is a pure indica landrace cultivated for centuries in the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan and Pakistan. One of the foundational strains in modern cannabis breeding, contributing genetics to countless popular hybrids.
💊 Cannabinoids
THC18.5%
CBD0.3%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor
Aroma: Earthy, pungent, spicy with sweet and floral undertones
SweetEarthySpicyPepper
⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
Insomnia
Chronic pain
Stress
Anxiety
PTSD
Depression
Muscle tension
Possible side effects
Dry mouth
Dry eyes
Dizziness
Anxiety
Couchlock
🧬 Genetics
BreederVarious (landrace strain)
OriginHindu Kush mountain range, Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Parent strains
Hindu Kush mountain region landrace
💡 Fun Facts
- One of the few true landrace strains still widely available
- The Hindu Kush region is one of the oldest cannabis cultivation areas on Earth
- Used traditionally along the ancient Silk Road
- Parent genetics to Girl Scout Cookies
🏆 Awards
2010
High Times Cannabis Cup
Indica — Top 5
🌱 Growing Info
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Flowering | 7-8 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | Late September to early October |
| Indoor yield | 400-500 g/m² |
| Outdoor yield | 500-600 g/plant |
| Height | 90-130 cm indoors |
| Climate | Cool to Mediterranean, dry climate preferred |
| Seed price | ±€18 / 5 seeds (€€) |
| Price note | Pure landrace genetics |
Dense buds with bright green coloration, orange pistils, and generous trichome coating
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