Historical Origin of the Kush Variety

  • Today, we'll attempt to unveil the mystery surrounding the legendary cannabis strain known as Kush

The disputed region of the Hindu Kush mountains, located north of India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, shares borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan. This area, marked by long-standing, unceasing conflict, is also known for its historical production of cannabis and hashish. The slopes and valleys of this legendary part of the Himalayan mountains have been world-class hashish producers for centuries.

Years, decades, and ultimately centuries of careful natural and human selection of the most resilient and resin-coated Indian plants are responsible for today's appearance of typical Kush strains – short, robust bushes with large flowers and enormous amounts of trichomes.

During the sixties and seventies, bands of adventurous "hippies" from the so-called "Hippie Trail" returned with supplies of quality seeds. In the USA, cultivation and breeding of serious Afghani, Skunk and Kush strains subsequently broke out.

Unfortunately, in 1973, the newly self-elected president of Afghanistan, who seized power through a bloody coup and overthrew the then (hashish-friendly) leader, bowed to US pressure and declared hashish production and sale illegal. In 1978, this president was overthrown by the Afghan Communist Party, and a year later the country was already under Soviet invasion, which ignited the spark of another 30 years of conflict and bloodshed that continues to this day.

Legend Named Kush

Old-school cannabis users swear by authentic Afghan hashish, and models created from original strains originating from the Hindu Kush area subsequently completely transformed the entire breeding scene. Strains with Indica genetic dominance shortened the total required time to maturity, which ultimately enabled successful outdoor cultivation as far as Alaska.

The term "homegrown", which was previously a target of ridicule, transformed into an expression full of pride.

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