Afghani

Cannabis Strain Review: Afghani

a.k.a. Afghan
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 100% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
100%
Sleepy/somnolent
90%
Euphoric
60%
Hungry
60%
Happy
50%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
28%
Hungry
60%
Dry Eyes
29%
Dry Mouth
20%
Headache
6%

Afghani has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 22 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Afghani won 2 awards in categories like in places like Canada. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 100% Indica.

Place Category Competition
1 Best Indica Flower Canadian Cannabis Awards
11 Indica The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy/somnolent, Euphoric, Hungry and Happy effects of Afghani produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Afghani has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain, and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Afghani's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Camphene and Myrcene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Afghani that includes: Sweet, Pungent, Pine, Spicy, Herbal and Herbal, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Afghani has an aroma profile of Spicy, Earthy, Fresh and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 21%
CBD
0 - 1%
CBN
0.08 - 0.17%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Afghani presents Caryophyllene, Camphene and Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 21%. You can expect CBD levels of 0 - 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm and sunny mediterranean outdoor climate Easy

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Late September to Early October Short/Medium 21oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks Short/Medium 16oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Afghani is known for being easy. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect short/medium height to be with a yield of 16oz/ m2 in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Afghani should harvest around Late September to Early October you can expect short/medium height and 21oz/ plant yield.

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Afghani shares genetics with Landrace.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Afghani. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Afghani after a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

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