THC
15.4–20%
Middle half of 6 lab tests · median 19.14%
CBD
0.2%
Middle half of 5 lab tests · median 0.17%
Genetics Split
Afghan Kush is an easy-to-grow 29% THC landrace indica perfect for evening relaxation and stimulating the appetite.
Lab-Tested Profile
Measured in 6 flower lab tests of samples sold as Afghan Kush by Analytical360, 2014–2015. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.
Terpenes by weight · total 2.1% median
Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.
Terpene Profile
Relative levels from lab and source data.
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Relative terpene levels from lab and source data
THC in this profile
20% THC
Growing Information
Flowering Time
7–8 weeks
Difficulty
easy
Height (Indoor)
100cm
Height (Outdoor)
200cm
Yield (Indoor)
400 g/m²
Yield (Outdoor)
500 g/plant
About Afghan Kush
Afghan Kush, a pure 100% indica landrace, is a straightforward strain to cultivate, making it an excellent choice for beginners. The version offered by White Label Seeds matures in 7-8 weeks, reaching 100cm indoors or 200cm in an outdoor environment. Yields are consistent, hitting 400 g/m² indoors and 500 g/plant outdoors. At 29% THC, it delivers intense effects, including hunger, relaxation, and sleepiness. The terpene profile features caryophyllene, humulene, myrcene, and linalool, which round out the sweet, fruity, earthy, and herbal flavor notes. Its hardy growth and heavy-hitting nature define this classic Afghan lineage.
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Bred from Afghan Kush
6 crosses in our database list Afghan Kush as a parent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Afghan Kush
Is Afghan Kush an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Afghan Kush is classified as a indica cannabis strain.
What cannabinoid content is reported for Afghan Kush?
Afghan Kush: 19.1% THC and 0.2% CBD reported in our data. The THC figure is a lab-test median. Potency can vary across harvests, phenotypes, and growing conditions.
What are the common effects of Afghan Kush?
Our data sources report these effects for Afghan Kush: hungry, relaxed, sleepy. Individual experiences vary.
What does Afghan Kush taste and smell like?
Our data sources list flavors of earthy, fruity, herbal and terpenes such as Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene Oxide, Humulene for Afghan Kush.
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Shared reported terpene or flavor notes; effects may differ
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