- Afghani is a pure landrace Indica strain originating from Afghanistan.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 15-20%.
- Its lineage runs through Landrace — no known cross, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 8 documented strains descend from Afghani, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Terpinolene, Myrcene, Pinene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Afghani
Afghani is the archetypal indica landrace, originating from the mountainous regions of Afghanistan along the Hindu Kush range. These plants evolved in a harsh, dry climate with short growing seasons, resulting in a compact stature, broad dark leaves, and rapid flowering times. Afghan farmers cultivated these plants for centuries primarily for hashish production, selecting for resin content above all else. The strain made its way to the West in the 1960s and 1970s through travelers and the burgeoning international cannabis seed trade. Its genetics form the backbone of countless modern hybrids, passing on its signature earthy, pungent aroma and deeply relaxing body effects.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Afghani landrace seeds were among the first to be brought out of the Middle East and into Western breeding programs in the 1960s and 70s. Seed collectors traveling the 'Hippie Trail' from Europe through Turkey, Iran, and into Afghanistan and India brought back bags of seeds.
These genetics found their way to the US and Netherlands, where they became the foundation of the modern indica breeding movement. The Afghani gene pool is responsible for the short flowering times, resin production, and body effects that define indica hybrids today.
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View Live Menus →Where to Find Afghani in Amsterdam
Afghani is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Afghani
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Afghani
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Afghani with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Afghani selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Afghani variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
Native Afghan landrace populations
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Afghani is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Afghani is dominated by Terpinolene, Myrcene, Pinene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Afghani is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Afghani:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Afghani?
Afghani typically tests at 15-20% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As an indica-leaning strain, the THC produces a heavier body-driven effect.
Is Afghani a sativa or indica?
Afghani is an indica cannabis strain (Indica). Bred from Landrace — no known cross, its effects lean toward a relaxing, body-driven indica experience. Users report: Deeply relaxing, heavy body stone, couch-lock, sedative, euphoric.
Afghani strain review — what to expect
Afghani is known for Deeply relaxing, heavy body stone, couch-lock, sedative, euphoric. One of the most influential landrace strains in modern cannabis breeding. Afghani plants are short, bushy, and fast-flowering with extremely resinous buds. It is the primary genetic source of indica traits in virtually all modern hybrids. The aroma profile features earthy, pine, skunk, hashish, spice. Dominant terpenes: Terpinolene, Myrcene, Pinene.
What are the phenotypes of Afghani?
Afghani expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Afghani #1, Afghani Kush, Afghan Haze. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Afghani crossed from?
Afghani was bred from Landrace — no known cross. Detailed ancestry: Native Afghan landrace populations. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Afghani available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Afghani is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Afghani?
Afghani is dominated by Terpinolene, Myrcene, Pinene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Afghani yield and how long does it flower?
Afghani has a flowering time of 7-9 weeks and produces medium to high yields. Plants reach short to medium height, making it well-suited for smaller grow spaces.
What is Afghani and where does it come from?
Afghani is an indica cannabis strain that originates from Afghanistan. It belongs to the pre-1970s era of cannabis genetics. One of the most influential landrace strains in modern cannabis breeding. Afghani plants are short, bushy, and fast-flowering with extremely resinous buds. It is the primary genetic source of indica traits in virtually all modern hybrids.
What is the genetic background of Afghani?
Afghani has the following ancestry: Native Afghan landrace populations.
Is Afghani indica or sativa?
Afghani is an indica cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Afghani smell and taste like?
Afghani has a Earthy, pine, skunk, hashish, spice aroma, with flavors described as Earthy, woody, herbal, sweet undertones. Its dominant terpenes are Terpinolene, Myrcene, Pinene.
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Medical Applications
Afghani is commonly associated with: