Indica Dominant Hybrid
Hindu Kush
Also known as: Hindu Kush, Hindi Kush
THC18% - 22%
CBD0% - 1%
Flowering8 - 10 weeks
Top terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
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Quick answer
Hindu Kush is the ancient landrace indica from the Afghan-Pakistan mountains - the ancestor of every modern kush. ~20% THC, earthy sandalwood-hash flavour, deep calming sedation. The original indica experience.
Hindu Kush is where all the kush strains on our menu come from - the mountain landrace that started it all. Earthy, hashy, sandalwood-sweet, and profoundly calming. A history lesson and a nightcap in one. Every indica fan should try the original once.
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| Type | Indica Dominant Hybrid |
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| Terpenes | Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene |
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| Flowering | 8 - 10 weeks |
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The story of Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush is not a bred strain - it is a landrace, evolved over centuries in the harsh Hindu Kush mountain range along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The resinous coat protected the plant from the mountain climate, and the deep sedative effect made it the basis of traditional hash production across the region. Seeds travelled to the West in the 1970s and everything changed: Bubba Kush, Master Kush, Pink Kush - virtually every indica on our menu is a Hindu Kush descendant. This is cannabis history, growing in a jar.
Terpene breakdown
Myrcene0.72%
Caryophyllene0.38%
Limonene0.18%
Terpene shares from lab-tested samples (% of total terpene weight).
- Myrcene (0.72%): the relaxed, body-heavy base.
- Caryophyllene (0.38%): peppery, fuel-adjacent spice underneath.
- Limonene (0.18%): bright citrus lift on top.
Hindu Kush's dominant terp is Myrcene, and it leads the flavour on every inhale.
Growing Hindu Kush
An 8 to 10 week flower with the resilience landraces are famous for: compact, chunky buds coated in the resin that made the region's hash legendary. Handles temperature swings and cooler nights gracefully. Moderate yields, exceptional sturdiness - the genetics survived mountains for centuries.
How to consume Hindu Kush
The purest indica experience: one or two puffs and a warm, heavy calm builds into genuine sedation. Vaping low reveals sandalwood sweetness. Best for evenings and sleep - this is the strain that defined the term.
Hindu Kush vs similar strains
Its descendants tell the story: Bubba Kush added coffee-chocolate, Master Kush kept the landrace purity with a citrus hint, and Pink Kush turned it sweet and pink. Compared to modern hybrids, Hindu Kush is simpler, deeper and more honest - the root strain.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hindu Kush?
Hindu Kush is an ancient landrace indica from the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan - the genetic ancestor of virtually every modern kush strain. ~20% THC.
What does Hindu Kush taste like?
Earthy sandalwood and hash with subtle sweetness - an ancient, untouched profile.
What are the effects of Hindu Kush?
Deep relaxation and sedation. The original indica experience.
Is Hindu Kush an indica or sativa?
A pure landrace indica. The definition of the category.
Where can I buy Hindu Kush in Canada?
When in stock, Hindu Kush ships Canada-wide from BMWO with live pricing above.
Storing Hindu Kush
Landrace terps are stable: airtight glass, dark, 58 to 62 percent humidity. The sandalwood-hash profile endures - these genetics survived mountains, after all.
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