About Oaxacan
Oaxacan cannabis comes from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, where Indigenous Mixteca and Zapotec farmers cultivated cannabis for generations. The high altitude and rich soils of the Sierra Mixteca produced a distinctive sativa with reddish-tinged calyxes. Oaxacan was famous throughout the 1960s and 70s for its sweet, spicy, and earthy aroma and its exceptionally balanced high — euphoric and uplifting without the psychedelic intensity of Panama Red or the heaviness of Colombian.
Flavor Profile
History
Oaxacan was one of the most prized Mexican imports in the 1960s and 70s, along with Acapulco Gold. The region's Indigenous farming communities had been cultivating cannabis since its introduction to the New World in the 16th century. Oaxacan production declined in the 1980s as Mexican drug trafficking patterns shifted to large-scale Sinola production for the US market.
Notable breeders: The Real Seed Company
Genetic Background
Southern Mexican sativa landrace
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Oaxacan is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Oaxacan is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene, along with 1 other minor terpenes. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Oaxacan is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Oaxacan:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oaxacan indica or sativa?
Oaxacan is a sativa cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Oaxacan?
Oaxacan has a genetic lineage of Landrace — no known cross. Southern Mexican sativa landrace
What is the lineage of Oaxacan?
Oaxacan descends from Landrace — no known cross. Southern Mexican sativa landrace It belongs to the Landrace Sativa genetic family.
What is the THC content of Oaxacan?
Oaxacan typically tests at 12-17% THC.
What does Oaxacan smell and taste like?
Oaxacan has a Spicy, sweet, earthy, floral, red fruit aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet spice, earth, red fruit, floral.
What are the effects of Oaxacan?
Users report Euphoric, uplifting, balanced, creative, social. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
What are the phenotypes of Oaxacan?
Oaxacan is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Oaxacan, Oaxacan Gold. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
Where can I buy Oaxacan seeds?
Oaxacan seeds are offered by landrace-focused seed banks and preservation projects. Authenticity varies by source, so look for breeders who document region-sourced genetics and provenance. Notable sources include The Real Seed Company.
What is the history of Oaxacan?
Oaxacan was one of the most prized Mexican imports in the 1960s and 70s, along with Acapulco Gold. The region's Indigenous farming communities had been cultivating cannabis since its introduction to the New World in the 16th century. Oaxacan production declined in the 1980s as Mexican drug trafficking patterns shifted to large-scale Sinola production for the US market.
How long does Oaxacan take to flower?
Oaxacan has a flowering time of approximately 11-14 weeks. Plants grow to a tall height.
Further Reading
Learn more about Oaxacan's genetic family and history:
Medical Applications
Oaxacan is commonly associated with: