Median THC
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Flowering
55–70 days
Breeder releases
2
Avg rating
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Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide
Indica 100%
Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.
Genetics & Lineage
Parents
No lineage recorded.
Descendants
No lineage recorded.
Breeder releases (2)
| Breeder | THC | Flowering | Seeds | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Landrace Team | — | 55d | regular | — |
| The Real Seed Company | — | 70d | regular | — |
About Helmand
Genetics: landrace from Helmand province, south Afghanistan
Latitude: 31 N
Height: 150 – 180 cm
Veg:: 7 – 8 weeks
Flower: 50 – 60 days
Elevation: 1500-2200 m.a.s.l. （5000-7000 feet）
Aromas: soursop,champagne,mandarin,old varnish,cheese,rubber,ripe banana,sweer cheese
Taste: fruity
Yield: medium – high
Phenotypes: 8
Effects: narcotic
Characteristics: purle phenos, sandy resin, intense soursop and champagne aromas. The plants from Helmand, Afghanistan, are fast and vigorous cannabis plants with wide serrated leaves that become a little thinner as they reach the apical buds. The most beautiful and unique thing that characterizes this strong Cannabis indica is a purple phenotype with a unique and intense soursop aroma （Annona muricata）. The plants from Helmand are very resinous with large and abundant resin glands. The internodal spaces are short. There are also other phenotypes that smell intensely like champagne, old varnish and cheese. When rubbed, the stems in the vegetative stage are sticky and with an intense fruity aroma. Generally speaking these plants in general are a work of art of nature. They produce resin in great abundance and the resin is of the sand-type, with large gla
Frequently asked questions
Is Helmand indica or sativa?
Helmand is classified as pure indica.
How long does Helmand take to flower?
Helmand flowers in about 55–70 days.
Is Helmand available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Helmand is offered as: regular.