Malana Strain

Region: Himalaya Genetics: Pure Himalayan Charas Cultivar (Malana) Latitude: 32°N Harvest: end October to mid-November Height: 3-4 meters in natural outdoor environment. Yield: 1 to 2kg of dried flowers in natural outdoor environment. Aroma: fruity mango; floral spices; sweet milk and toffee Characteristics: hardy, vigorous strain; intensely aromatic and resinous Grow Type: Greenhouse or Outdoors This famous North Indian charas producing variety grows on the high sun-drenched ridges around the village of Malana, between the the valleys of Kullu and Parvati, at heights of between 2500 - 3000m. Intensely aromatic flowering tips gleam with trichomes and virtually drip with resin in later stages of flwering. Plants reach heights of over 3 metres and are vigorous and prolifically productive. First-rub charas is produced from these plants with intense care, and is soft and easily molded by warm hands. Aromas are reminiscent of overripe fruit, mango and malt, sometimes with scents similar to sickly-sweet traditional Indian milk confectionary. Consumed in moderation this strain gives an intensely bright, cerebral buzz which is very sociable and giddy; larger quantities produce a highly min