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Malawi cannabis strain
sativa

Malawi

Legendary

Seeds by ACE Seeds

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THC

10.9–19.7%

Middle half of 6 lab tests · median 14.12%

CBD

0.2%

Middle half of 6 lab tests · median 0.19%

Genetics Split

0% Indica
100% Sativa

Malawi is a pure sativa landrace from ACE Seeds that delivers a spicy flavor and relaxing effects, testing between 14% and 24% THC.

Lineage

Malawi landrace

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Lab-Tested Profile

Measured in 6 flower lab tests of samples sold as Malawi by Analytical360, PSI Labs, 2014–2017. Bar = middle half of results, tick = median.

THC14.1% median · 10.9–19.6%
CBD0.19% median · 0.11–0.21%
CBG 0.69% · found in 100%CBC 0.07% · found in 83%

Terpenes by weight · total 1.3% median

Lab results reflect the samples submitted under this name; batches, growers and phenotypes vary.

Effects

As reported by our data sources, most-cited first.

Flavors & Aromas

As reported by our data sources.

May Help With

Uses reported by our data sources — not medical advice.

Terpene Fingerprint

Relative terpene levels from lab and source data

Linalool
high
Myrcene
high
Humulene
medium
Pinene
medium
Bisabolol
low
Caryophyllene
low
Eucalyptol
low
Geraniol
low

THC in this profile

19.7% THC

0%35%

Growing Information

Flowering Time

10–12 weeks

Difficulty

difficult

Height (Indoor)

200-300cm

Height (Outdoor)

300-400cm

Yield (Indoor)

400-600 g/m²

Yield (Outdoor)

800-1000 g/plant

About Malawi

For those seeking a pure sativa experience, this 100% sativa landrace originates directly from Malawi. The version offered by ACE Seeds presents a challenging cultivation journey, best suited for experienced growers due to its difficult rating. Indoor plants require ten to twelve weeks of flowering and can tower between 200 and 300 centimeters, yielding 400 to 600 grams per square meter. Outdoors, they stretch to heights of 300 to 400 centimeters, generating substantial yields of 800 to 1000 grams per plant. The chemical profile of this strain shows a wide THC range of 14% to 24%, accompanied by a terpene blend of myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. Its spicy flavor profile leads into deeply relaxed and relaxing effects. Medical users frequently turn to it to alleviate symptoms of depression, nausea, and stress.

Bred from Malawi

11 crosses in our database list Malawi as a parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malawi

Is Malawi an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?

Malawi is classified as a sativa cannabis strain.

What cannabinoid content is reported for Malawi?

Malawi: 14.1% 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 Malawi?

Our data sources report these effects for Malawi: relaxed. Individual experiences vary.

What does Malawi taste and smell like?

Our data sources list flavors of spicy and terpenes such as Bisabolol, Caryophyllene, Eucalyptol for Malawi.

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Data from 11 sources: cannabis-intelligence-db, kushy-api, kaggle-leafly, lab-terpenes, cannlytics, seedfinder, cannaconnection, wikileaf, analytical360, psilabs, sclabs