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Afghan Kush — Phenotype A

Phenotype A

Balanced · frosty

Same genetics · different expression

The textbook expression — typical bud structure under an even, balanced coat of trichome frost.

indica

Afghan Kush

Landrace Indica

Observations

2,200

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Researched

A pure Hindu Kush landrace — resin-heavy, earthy, and deeply sedating.

21%
THC 16–21%
1%
CBD 0–1%

Indica / Sativa

Indica 95%Sativa 5%

Dominant Terpene

Myrcene

Full Spectrum

THC

16–21%

CBD

0–1%

CBG

2%

CBN

0%

THCV

0%

Flavour

EarthyPineHash

Aroma

EarthyHashPungent

Effects

Community reported
Relaxed72%
Sleepy63%
Happy54%
Hungry45%
Euphoric36%

May Help With

Insomnia
46%
Pain
38%
Stress
30%
Appetite
24%

Community-reported, not medical advice.

Possible Negatives

Dry mouth
29%
Dry eyes
20%
Dizzy
16%
Paranoid
6%

Best Enjoyed

Night
Onset5–15 min·Duration2–4 hrs
UnwindingSleepMovies

Pairs Well With

A film & the couchComfort foodSlow evenings

Terpene Profile

Myrcene90%

Earthy & musky — relaxing, couch-leaning

Caryophyllene58%

Peppery & spicy — calming, soothing

Limonene40%

Bright citrus — elevated, stress-relieving

Genetics

crossed

Heritage

Hindu Kush region, AfghanistanAncient landrace

A pure Afghani landrace from the mountains near the Hindu Kush — cultivated for centuries for hash production, its heavy resin and fast finish made it the indica backbone of modern breeding.

Centuries

Cultivated for hashish in Afghanistan

1970s–80s

Enters Western breeding programs

Notable Descendants

A pure Afghani indica from near the Hindu Kush.

Grow Notes

Difficulty

Easy

Flowering

7–9 weeks

Yield

Medium

Height

Short–Medium

Collective Consensus

Mean from 2,200 Experiences

By consensus, Afghan Kush leans relaxed, sleepy, happy — log a session to blend in your own.

Primary Effect

SleepyRelaxed

Intensity Indicators

Community consensus

90%
Relaxed
76%
Sleepy
62%
Happy
48%
Hungry

Community Observations

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