Hindu Kush: Legacy or Landrace?

What you can expect when you try the Hindu Kush strain

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Hindu Kush is a strain with an extremely long lineage. You may recognize the name “Hindu Kush” as a mountain range in India. This region has bestowed this dank, flavorful, and naturally occurring cannabis cultivar (AKA strain) unto humanity.

Hindu Kush has been selectively bred and cultivated by indigenous communities for hundreds, if not thousands, of years for medicinal, spiritual, and recreational use. Through the 20th century, pheno hunters from the Western world traveled around collecting samples of this and other legendary cultivars and started breeding them. This legacy market science effectively paved the way for a good fraction of the modern cannabis genetic pool we enjoy today.

Should I try Hindu Kush before bed?

Hindu Kush is a great strain for sleepytime routines. Travelers note a sort of “meditative” head high from inhaling Hindu Kush that could make it an excellent accessory for a great night’s sleep. If you enjoy consuming cannabis products before you sleep, which many travelers do, you should take note of which strains you enjoy more than others. This will help you understand the characteristics you like most in your late-night toke.

What is a landrace strain? Is Hind Kush a landrace strain?

Not really, but kind of. Hindu Kush as we know it today was bred over many years from the naturally-evolved Hindu Kush landrace cannabis strain. A landrace strain is one that comes to be on its own in the wild, without any human intervention.

That said, literal generations of cannabis growers and breeders in the West continued to harvest Hindu Kush while keeping this strain’s gene pool intact. This is not a very common occurrence. For this reason, it’s worth trying.

Hindu Kush strain essentials: What you need to know before you try

How much THC is in Hindu Kush?

Anticipate Hindu Kush to range anywhere from 18% – 22% THC depending on the particular plant’s genetics, its growing conditions, and more. Since it’s been around for so long and has landrace roots, Hindu Kush will likely also have trace amounts of cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), or both. In this instance, trace amounts equal about 1% of the varietal’s total active cannabinoid content.

Find the potency of any legal cannabis product in New York by reading its COA, or certificate of analysis. These are legally required and must be accessible to shoppers. You can find a COA by scanning the QR code on a product’s packaging or looking it up on a brand’s website.

What does Hindu Kush smell like?

The Hindu Kush strain can smell like sandalwood, citrus, and pine needles, with an herbaceous resin scent that seems true to form. From reports of a very zen-like high, it’s no wonder this strain’s smell is aligned with what you might smell in a meditation space. The woodiness of the Hindu Kush cultivar’s aroma is one reason aficionados seek it out.

What terpenes are in Hindu Kush?

Expect terpenes limonene, caryophyllene, and pinene in your Hindu Kush. While these terpenes are some of the most common in dispensaries today, it’s important to remember that Hindu Kush’s legacy goes much farther back. This varietal evolved alongside humans way before licensed dispensaries were even thought of as a possibility. In other words, Hindu Kush was here first with this common terpene trio.

What Hindu Kush products can you buy in New York City?

Hindu Kush may not be super common on dispensary menus, but its influence touches several products with “Kush” in the name. One example, Master Kush, descends from Hindu Kush and an unknown, pure skunk strain. Try it as a vape from Heavy Hitters.

How to shop for Hindu Kush at The Travel Agency

Get your cannabis fix by shopping in person, placing a pickup order online, or getting your goods delivered. We offer all of these experiences from our three fantastic destinations:

Downtown Brooklyn: Brooklynites, jump off at Barclays and shop with us at 122 Flatbush Ave.

Union Square: Right off the N/R/Q/W or 4/5/6 is our flagship Union Square dispensary at 835 Broadway.

Fifth Avenue: We’re planted in one of the most iconic shopping destinations in the world, on Fifth Avenue, between E 48th and E 49th.

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Hindu Kush shopping tips

Although cannabis has been legal for a while now, it’s still smart to stay alert when shopping to avoid buying fake or illegal products. Here are our tips for buying Hindu Kush in the city:

Verify where you shop: Ensure your dispensary showcases the NYS dispensary verification tool at or near the door.

Check the test: All legal cannabis products in New York have a link or QR code leading to their lab test results.

Don’t be shy: Our staff is here to help you make purchase decisions that you feel great about. Bring your questions.