Pakistan Chitral Kush by Ace Seeds is one of the most beloved indica genetics from the Spanish bank. Originating from Chitral, on the Pakistani Hindu Kush —an area known worldwide for producing one of the best hashish in the world—, this line was worked since the mid-90s by the Cannabiogen bank and inherited by Ace Seeds. With a 100% pure Indica genetics, has been selected and reproduced for more than 5 generations seeking the best expressions of the hashish plant, maintaining a wide genetic diversity. The result is a variety that presents two main phenotypes: one green and the other enormously colorful, both with high resin production and a powerful relaxing effect of a classic hashish plant. One of the few pure indicas that ripens properly under rainy conditions.

Plant morphology. Pakistan Chitral Kush grows with the typical structure of a classic hashish Indica: compact, with thick, well-branched branches and short internodal distance. Indoors it reaches between 70-100cm; Outdoors it can reach up to 2-3 meters depending on the phenotype. Its flowering is only 8-9 weeks, with outdoor harvest at the end of September. The colorful phenotype is visually spectacular: at the end of flowering the leaves, stems and buds are stained with intense purple, red and violet colors which make it one of the most ornamental plants in the catalogue.

Appearance of the flower. PCK buds are dense, resinous and of high quality for hashish extraction. The trichome coverage is abundant and characteristic of the Pakistani Kush lineage. Its aromatic profile is complex and very particular: forest fruits, citrus notes and an earthy autumn background. The flavor when consumed transports you directly to the Himalayan mountains: complex, resinous and with that unique character of the best Pakistani hashishes. The effect is powerful, relaxing and pleasurable — a classic hash plant effect without the extreme heaviness of purer afghans.

Cultivation tips

• What is the ideal climate to grow Pakistan Chitral Kush ? It stands out for its high resistance to cold and rain — one of the few pure indicas that ripens well in rainy conditions. It is ideal for mountainous or northern climates where other afghans rot. Outdoors it can be grown up to very northern latitudes.
• What training techniques work best with PCK? Inside, the techniques SOG and SCROG They are very effective in maximizing production in their short flowering cycle. Its naturally branching structure responds well to LST to create a uniform and productive canopy.
• How to enhance PCK purple colorations? Purple colorations are enhanced with cool night temperatures at the end of flowering (around 15-18°C). This is the trick to obtain the spectacular colorations that distinguish the colorful phenotype of this variety.
• What type of fertilization does PCK need? Responds well to a balanced and moderate nutrition. Resin stimulators in the final flowering phase enhance its berry and hashish profile. It is sensitive to excesses of nitrogen in the flowering phase.
• Is it necessary to prune the PCK plant? A moderate defoliation mid-flowering Improving ventilation between its dense buds is recommended. Cleaning the lower buds also concentrates resin production on the main buds. Its natural resistance to fungi makes it more tolerant of humidity than other indicas.