Erdpurt by Ace Seeds is a classic Afghan genetics developed from the cross between Erdbeer —a clone of the Original Swiss Strawberry of Afghan lineage— and the Purpurea Ticinensis, a purple indica/sativa line stabilized for 8 generations in the Swiss mountains at 1,330 meters above sea level. With a 80% Indica dominance, Erdpurt was designed specifically for outdoor growing in northern latitudes and cold climates, where most Afghani varieties do not ripen properly. It stands out for its unusual cannabinoid profile in the Ace Seeds catalogue: natural CBD content balanced with THC, which makes it one of the few genetics from the house with high medicinal value. Its aroma of roasted coffee, berries and Pakistani hashish completely distinguishes it from the rest of the bank's sativa catalog.

Plant morphology. Erdpurt grows with the robust and compact structure characteristic of Afghani hash Indica: a columnar habit with few lateral branches, a thick central stem and a short internodal distance. Its leaves are large and wide, and the plant acquires a multitude of colors in the leaves, stems and flowers at the end of flowering, with shades ranging from dark purple to light lilac, making it very ornamental. Indoors it reaches between 60-90cm; Outdoors it can reach 120-150 cm depending on conditions. Mature alone 7-9 weeks, with harvest in September in the northern hemisphere. It withstands several days of frost without damage.

Appearance of the flower. The buds of Erdpurt are hard, compact and very resinous, with the density and appearance characteristic of the best Afghan hashish plants. The flowers are covered in a shiny resin that makes them perfect for the production of artisanal hashish by friction. The aroma is deep and very characteristic: fresh roasted coffee and blackberry and raspberry tart with an organic and earthy background. Good curing considerably enhances the complexity and persistence of this very particular aromatic profile.

Cultivation tips

• What is the ideal climate to grow Erdpurt ? It is the most Ace Seeds variety cold resistant from the catalogue. It has been successfully cultivated in Holland, Switzerland, Denmark and northern Spain. It withstands frosts lasting several days and extremely humid and windy conditions where other afghans rot. In the south of Spain it can show semi-autoflowering characteristics.
• What training techniques work best with Erdpurt ? Due to its naturally columnar structure, a long growth period (at least 2 months) before flowering to obtain the best yields. If more branched plants are desired, apical pruning or LST are very effective to multiply flowering points.
• What type of fertilization does Erdpurt need? Responds well to moderate nutrient levels throughout the cycle. Excessive fertilizers can negatively affect the natural balance of cannabinoids that distinguishes it. Quality organic fertilizers enhance its aromatic profile of coffee and forest fruits.
• What should the irrigation and humidity be like for Erdpurt ? Thanks to its Swiss genetics, it has a very high resistance to humidity, botrytis and powdery mildew. It can be grown in very humid conditions where other afghans would fail. Irrigation should be moderate indoors so as not to overload the roots.
• Is it necessary to prune the Erdpurt plant? A early apical pruning It is recommended to obtain more branched and productive plants. Without intervention, it grows in a columnar shape with a predominant central bud. Cleaning the basal shoots also improves the ventilation of their dense structure.