Bhutanese Thimphu
Bhutanese Thimphu
Also known as: Thimphu cannabis, Bhutan Thimphu, Bhutanese
Overview
Bhutanese Thimphu is a pure sativa landrace strain originating from the mountains of Bhutan, where farmers have been cultivating it for over a thousand years. It is a landrace strain that has been preserved in its natural form, making it a landmark strain in the sativas and a must have for the connoisseur. The strain is described as tasting both sweet and sour, with a hint of earthiness and can grow up to three metres in height. Bhutan's cannabis strains are narrow-leaf varieties and are often quite potent, though botanists state that they're actually a subtype of C. sativa Sp. Indica, which provides a mellow, cerebral high. Historically, cannabis grows wild in Bhutan and was mostly used to feed pigs, as according to locals, it tends to make users very hungry; which is why farmers often feed it to their pigs to fatten them up. The strain has become commercially available through seed companies like Holy Smoke Seeds, though growers report mixed experiences with indoor cultivation due to its extremely long flowering requirements.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with appetite stimulation
- Traditionally used for medicinal properties for centuries
- Often used for stress management
- May help with mood enhancement
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Growing difficulty is moderate with slightly acidic preparation required. Can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors, reaching heights of 1.2-3 meters. Flowering time is expected within 10 to 12 weeks for indoor cultivation, with outdoor crops ready for harvest in late September. However, growers report significantly longer flowering times, with some plants flowering for 14+ weeks and potentially going up to 18+ weeks to finish. Expected yield is 750-1000 g/m². Requires good lighting and normal to average humidity for large yield, with watering needed at least three times per week. Landrace strains often perform better outdoors than indoors when grown in artificial environments. The strain forms a multi-branch tree with branches covered in buds and requires patience due to its extended flowering period.