Chitrali

A rare, pure Hindu Kush strain from Upper Chitral, sourced in one of the most renowned charas producing valleys in the high Hindu Kush. These plants can vary in height from one metre to over three metres, depending on conditions and the particular plant. Buds are typically quite dense and resinous, with strong, tangy 'Kush' aromas. Phenotypes range from 'indica' to more 'sativa' expressions. Upper Chitral was once one of the biggest charas regions in the entire Hindu Kush, including Afghanistan. This ended when a government crackdown begin in the 70s and 80s. Due to police pressure for many years there has been little commercial growing here, with most cultivation in Chitral now reduced to garden plots and small fields for personal use. There is a genuine need to preserve this strain. Genetics: Pure Chitrali Hindu Kush Charas Plant Latitude: 35°N Regional Harvest: October - early November Height: 1m - 4m in natural outdoor environment in Upper Chitral Yield: 1kg or more of dried flowers in natural outdoor environment Aroma: hashy, tangy, citrus Characteristics: warm, centred high; good resin; dense buds Traditional Purpose: charas (hashish) production (sieved/sifted) Grow Type: greenhouse or outdoors; indoors requires experience