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Kerala Strain

Kerala is a pure sativa strain. 2 breeder releases; effects: creative, energetic, focused.

Median THC
Flowering
Breeder releases
2
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Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Sativa 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

This strainKerala
Descendants (2)

Effects

CreativeEnergeticFocusedUpliftedHappyEuphoric

Breeder releases (2)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Seedsmanregular
The Real Seed Companyregular

About Kerala

Region: Tropical India Genetics: Pure South Indian Ganja Cultivar Latitude: 9°N Harvest: late December to mid February Height: 2m Yield: 1 - 2kg of dried flowers in natural environment Characteristics: minty flavoured golden buds with a euphoric, energising high; small dark seeds Grow Type: Greenhouse or Outdoors This is a classic Keralan strain from the highland growing regions of the Western Ghats, reputed to produce the finest ganja in South India. Cultivated at altitudes of around 1700m-2100m this Keralan line is a fine represntative of one of the world's oldest and deepest ganja cultures. Keralan strains are also reputed to have played a key role in the creation of the famous Californian Haze lines. Kerala is a classic sativa strain with distinctive bamboo-like narrow leaves, heavy side branching and multiple bud sites. Plants typically reach heights of around 2 metres and not much more. Buds are harvested as late as mid February, by which time they cure to a golden brown colour and have a tangy minty aroma. The aroma when smoked is heavy, sweet and pungent. The effect from this Keralan strain is up and creative, racy and energizing, but without an edge of panic or paranoia. I

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerala indica or sativa?
Kerala is classified as pure sativa.
Is Kerala available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Kerala is offered as: regular.