Hindu Kush
An ancient landrace strain that can easily be grown in the comfort of your own home.
Hindu Kush is an Indica darling whose roots can be traced to the mountain region between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
An ancient landrace strain that can easily be grown in the comfort of your own home.
Hindu Kush is an Indica darling whose roots can be traced to the mountain region between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
As a landrace strain, its pure genetics shows off a distinctly exciting flavor and aroma. It has been named one of the 25 Greatest Strains of All Time by High Times magazine.
As the Grande Dame of the Kush clan, this weed has potent effects that will lead any smoker into deep relaxation. Resistance will always be futile, even for the most seasoned smoker. The 15% to 20% THC level results in a heavy body-stone and superb slumber, preparing the user for the next day’s challenges. As the buds are ignited, a complex aroma will fill the entire room. The earthy scent layered with hints of spiciness is supremely delightful. Inhaling the smoke will be a herby experience that leans more on the pine and sandalwood flavor.
Since Hindu Kush is available in both photoperiod and autoflowering versions, cultivating it will be a breeze. Beginners and expert growers will have no trouble as it can be grown in a wide range of environments. Enormous and thick buds can be expected in just a few weeks.
Feminized & Regular | Autoflower | |
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Genotype | Genotype100% Indica | Genotype100% Indica + Ruderalis |
Lineage | LineageLandrace pure Indica | LineageLandrace pure Indica x Ruderalis |
THC | THC15 to 20% | THC15% |
CBD | CBDLess than 1% | CBDLess than 1% |
Indoor Flowering / Yield | Indoor Flowering / Yield7 to 8 Weeks / 400 g/m² | Indoor Flowering / Yield7 to 8 weeks / 300 to 400 g/m² |
Outdoor Harvest Time / Yield | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldLate September to early October / 450 g/plant | Outdoor Harvest Time / YieldAll year round / 100 to 200 g/plant |
Recommended To | Recommended ToBeginner | Recommended ToBeginner |
The Hindu Kush trademarks are its tightly-packed, light-green buds and heavy resin production. The plant shows its true-blue Indica genetics by being short, bushy, and compact. However, it can also grow bigger and wider with ample space. Both the photoperiod and autoflowering versions can be cultivated successfully indoors and outdoors.
Having survived in the mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan for centuries, Hindu Kush is familiar with harsh living conditions. This strain can defend itself from pests and diseases; hence it is suitable for beginner growers and experts alike. Keep in mind that it is highly resinous and gummy, so you should wear gloves to protect your fingers when trimming and harvesting.
Due to its compact structure, an indoor setup works best for this plant. Using organic soil as the growing medium helps improve the terpene profile – the terpenes are natural compounds responsible for the aroma of the cannabis and the quality of the high it delivers. And if you wish to increase the yield, implement the Sea of Green (SOG) method. If done properly, the plant will flower in 7 to 8 weeks and generate 400 grams (14 ounces) of bud per square meter.
Despite being naturally resistant to mold and mildew, a little pruning and trimming will significantly reduce the risk of these pathogens ever proliferating. These techniques encourage better air circulation. In addition, make sure that the temperature is between 21 and 29 degrees Celsius (70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit). Don’t let the relative humidity (RH) go higher than 70% for the seedling and vegetative stages, and then lower it to 40 to 50% during the flowering period.
Outdoor cultivation is also possible with Hindu Kush. It prefers warm climates and enjoys basking in the sunshine. Although it is a relatively short strain, it can stretch its branches outward when placed in a garden. The maximum height is 100 to 150 cm (3 to 5 feet) with a 450-gram turnout per plant (16 ounces). The usual harvest time falls between late September and early October. Some experts recommend delaying the harvest for about a week for the buds to mature, giving you an extra kick of potency.
Feminized seeds will generate the highest yields. In contrast, regular seeds require more time and effort, but they are excellent for cloning. Because they have a 50/50 chance of sprouting female and male plants, you should germinate double the number of seeds. Separate the males as early as possible so that they don’t contaminate the flowers, and secure the pollen sacs for future breeding projects if that’s your plan.
Even though Hindu Kush already has straightforward growth characteristics, the autoflowering version makes it so much easier to rear this baby. By adding Ruderalis genes to the original strain, breeders guaranteed extra resilience. Additionally, you will not have to follow the strict light schedules of photoperiods. You will notice that it will automatically flower 7 to 8 weeks after it’s sown, even without changing the light cycle.
Indoors, the SOG technique is highly recommended for Auto Hindu Kush. You can remove some of the bottom growth that does not get enough light. It encourages the plants to focus more on the bud sites on top, but don’t overdo it since excessive cutting may stress them. In a very short time, a small army of these shrubs can produce 400 grams (14 ounces) of potent weed per square meter.
The auto variety of this strain can grow up to 60 to 110 cm (2 to 3 feet) outdoors, and the yield can reach 100 to 200 grams per plant (3.5 to 7 ounces). This may not seem a lot, but you can have continuous production as long as the weather is consistently warm and dry.