About Swazi
Swazi cannabis grows across the hills of Eswatini, the small landlocked kingdom in Southern Africa. The plants are classic equatorial sativas: tall, lanky, with long, spear-shaped buds. Swazi is renowned for its sweet floral and earthy aroma with hints of tropical fruit. The high is clear, energetic, and long-lasting — typical of the best African sativas. Swazi cannabis was traditionally exported throughout Southern Africa and gained an international reputation through the global cannabis seed trade.
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History
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) has a long tradition of cannabis cultivation. The plant is known locally as 'insangu' and has been used traditionally for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. Swazi cannabis gained international awareness through the work of South African seed collectors in the 1990s.
Notable breeders: African Seeds, The Real Seed Company
Genetic Background
Southern African sativa landrace
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Swazi is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Swazi 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
Swazi is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Swazi:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swazi indica or sativa?
Swazi is a sativa cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Swazi?
Swazi has a genetic lineage of Landrace — no known cross. Southern African sativa landrace
What is the lineage of Swazi?
Swazi descends from Landrace — no known cross. Southern African sativa landrace It belongs to the Landrace Sativa genetic family.
What is the THC content of Swazi?
Swazi typically tests at 14-19% THC.
What does Swazi smell and taste like?
Swazi has a Sweet floral, earth, tropical fruit, spice aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet, floral, earth, tropical.
What are the effects of Swazi?
Users report Uplifting, cerebral, energetic, creative, clear-headed. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
What are the phenotypes of Swazi?
Swazi is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Swazi Gold, Swazi Skunk. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
Where can I buy Swazi seeds?
Swazi 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 African Seeds, The Real Seed Company.
What is the history of Swazi?
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) has a long tradition of cannabis cultivation. The plant is known locally as 'insangu' and has been used traditionally for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. Swazi cannabis gained international awareness through the work of South African seed collectors in the 1990s.
How long does Swazi take to flower?
Swazi has a flowering time of approximately 11-15 weeks. Plants grow to a very tall height.
Further Reading
Learn more about Swazi's genetic family and history:
Medical Applications
Swazi is commonly associated with: