More About the Afghani Kush Strain
Afghani Kush comes from landrace genetics in the Hindu Kush mountain range, and it shows. This cultivar is classic indica through and through – short, stocky plants, broad fan leaves, and chunky buds that look like they are dipped in sugar.
Most Afghani Kush cultivars lean very indica dominant. You are looking at a heavy, relaxing experience that settles you into the couch, with a stoney, hazy head and deep body melt. It is the kind of smoke people reach for when they want quiet, low-key nights, not a party starter.
For growers, Afghani Kush checks a lot of boxes. It is usually forgiving, handles cooler nights pretty well, and does not stretch wildly in flower, which makes it perfect for smaller tents and closets.
Afghani Kush is often associated with appetite stimulation, so be prepared for the munchies if you decide to grow it at home.
Growing Tips for Our Seeds
The Afghani Kush grows best in cool, drier climates, due to its mountain origins. Luckily for home growers, cool, dry climates are typically easy to replicate. The strain does equally well indoors as it does outdoors and produces a high-yield and high THC content that most cannabis users go wild for. When grown outdoors this strain does well in gardens, greenhouses and enclosed spaces. Indoors, you can dial in the perfect conditions and lighting requirements almost guaranteeing that this plant will flourish. Its ease of growth and healthy harvests make this a foundational strain in grow rooms all over the world.
Dial in Your Growing Conditions
- Indoor or Outdoor: Afghani Kush plants are incredibly versatile and durable but ideal growing conditions for this strain requires a temperature range from 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. You will need 18-20 hours of light during the vegetative stage and then turn it down to a 12/12 during flowering. Outdoor lighting is a bit different, needing 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Moisture control: The Afghani Kush strain prefers low-humidity climates to grow. 40-50% humidity throughout the grow will produce the kind of buds desired by the grower.
- Training Techniques: Afghani Kush performs really well with the Sea of Green training technique. You will want to train the stems with stakes and ties as well as pinch off the tops of the plants to help them grow fuller and bushier.
The Germination Game Plan
Before you even plant your Afghani Kush female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.
Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest
- Flowering Time: With an indoor grow you can expect the Afghani Kush strain to harvest after its flowering stage of 8-9 weeks. By growing these marijuana plants outdoors, you should be able to harvest in about 8-9 weeks. These cycles tend to be a pinch longer than average, but the wait is totally worth it with this strain.
- Yields: Indoor yields are around 450 grams per square meter, while outdoor grows typically produce over 600 grams per plant. The long grow time mixed with the high yield and THC content make this strain fun to grow and if you can get to harvest successfully, you will want this bud in your rotation forever.
Dominant Terpenes in Afghani Kush: The Original Kush
The Afghani Kush terpene profile is directly responsible for how this plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is Terpinolene while myrcene and caryophyllene are in the background contributing to the taste and how it affects the user.
- Myrcene: Most Dominant- Sweet scent and taste that also produces a calming feeling.
- Beta-Caryophyllene: Peppery Aroma – The Beta-Caryophyllene in Afghani Kush produces a relaxing effect that can help the user maintain a healthy sleep-cycle.
- Pinene: Piney Aroma – Found in pine needles,
Dominant Cannabinoids in Afghani Kush:
Cannabinoids, although in the background, play an important role in Afghani Kush and are generally a huge part in the makeup of cannabis. That happy and even euphoric feeling you get when using Afghani Kush is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something a little different.
- THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a higher than average 22%, the THC in the 100% Indica strain is responsible for how relaxing this bud is.
- CBD: Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Afghani Kush are around 1% it still plays a role in what the strain does to the user.
