Afghani
A foundational hash-plant landrace behind countless modern indicas — resinous, sturdy, and deeply relaxing.
- Type
- Indica
- Lineage
- Afghanistan landrace
- THC
- 16–21%
- CBD
- 1–4%
- Flower time
- 7–8 wks
- Yield
- High
- Height
- Short
- Grow difficulty
- Beginner
- Climate
- Both
Effects
Flavors & aroma
Dominant terpenes
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, ripe fruitThe most common cannabis terpene; associated with relaxing, heavy 'couch' character.
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, spice, woodThe only terpene that also binds cannabinoid receptors; peppery and warming.
Linalool
Floral, lavender, soft spiceAssociated with calming, soothing character.
Grower's notes
The genetic bedrock of indica breeding. Short, sturdy, fast, and heavy-resin — excellent for hash and for cool, short seasons. Very beginner-friendly.
Grow guides for Afghani
Matched to this strain's beginner difficulty, both climate, and short structure.
Setting Up the Space: Ventilation, Odor & Electrical Safety
8 min read
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Choosing How You'll Grow
8 min read
Low-Stress Training: Double Your Canopy Without Cutting
10 min read · members
SCROG: Screen of Green for Maximum Canopy
7 min read
When to Defoliate Cannabis: The Timing That Makes or Breaks It
5 min read
Your First Grow Setup: Three Budgets, Zero Regrets
9 min read
Transplanting Cannabis — When, Why, and How to Pot Up
7 min read
Companion Planting for Cannabis — Allies Your Garden Needs
7 min read · members
Living Soil & No-Till: Feed the Soil, Not the Plant
9 min read
Maximizing Bud Quality: Density, Frost, and Bag Appeal
10 min read · members
Watering in Flower: Frequency, Runoff, and the Dry-Back Cycle
7 min read
LED Grow Light Mastery: PPFD Maps, Spectrum Tuning, and DLI Optimization
11 min read · members
Late Flower and Ripening: Weeks 7–10 and the Finish Line
9 min read · members
Making Hash: Bubble Hash, Dry Sift, and Ice Water Extraction
10 min read · members
Advanced Canopy Management: Even Light, Maximum Yield
9 min read · members
Growing in Cold Climates: Western New York and the Great Lakes Season
9 min read
Micro Growing: Big Results in Tiny Spaces
8 min read
Cannabis Pest Identification: Spider Mites, Thrips, Fungus Gnats, and More
9 min read
Hermaphrodites and Nanners: How to Prevent Seeded Buds
6 min read
Bud Rot (Botrytis): Identification, Prevention, and Damage Control
7 min read
Nitrogen Toxicity: The Dark Green Claw and How to Fix It
5 min read
When to Harvest: Reading Trichomes Like a Grower
6 min read
Drying & Curing: Where Good Grows Become Great
9 min read · members
Educational profile · data varies by phenotype & grow · not medical advice · all strains