Malawi
Malawi
Also known as: Malawi Gold
Malawi Strain Overview
Malawi is a legendary African landrace sativa cannabis strain from the Salima region of southeast Africa, sometimes known as Malawi Gold. The strain has strong landrace genetics, fine-tuned over generations of deliberate breeding in Malawi's high elevations and tropical climate, where farmers historically produced distinctive "cobs" by curing dried flowers wrapped in banana leaves and bound with string, a method that partially ferments the flowers. This pristine heirloom is descended from cannabis landrace collected decades ago and has never been outcrossed, making it increasingly rare.
Malawi flowers display the characteristic wispy, elongated bud structure typical of indigenous sativas, with mossy green leaves that are long and tapered, clinging together in a ragged, fluffy-looking structure. The plants grow tall with long, resin-caked buds that express a low calyx-to-leaf ratio and distinctive golden pistils. ACE Seeds confirms this is the most powerful and psychedelic landrace sativa known, with dense flowers of enormous trichomes competing with the most powerful indica/sativa hybrids in cannabinoid concentration.
Malawi Strain Effects
Malawi Strain Positive Effects
- Users report energizing, clear-headed effects that may help with mood elevation and fatigue reduction
- May help with depressive symptoms during daytime, with sativa-leaning chemotypes ranking high for depression and stress relief
- May help with attention deficit disorders by providing sustained focus for single tasks
- Potential anti-inflammatory properties from pinene and caryophyllene combination
- Users report relief from back pain and help with sleep
- May suppress appetite due to THCV content - no munchies reported
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Malawi Strain Possible Negative Effects
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dizzy
- Paranoid
- Cottonmouth comes on strong
- Dry eyes
- Balance will be affected - don't try riding a bicycle
- May prove overwhelming for smokers with low THC tolerance or those prone to panic or anxiety
- Dizziness may occur initially for a few minutes
- Visual and auditory distortions commonly reported
Malawi Strain Growing Information
Flowering time: 11-14 weeks indoors, ready for harvest in early November outdoors. Recommended for expert growers only due to long flowering time and difficulty. Plants grow very tall and may require pruning to fit indoor spaces. Good resistance to spider mites (medium), mildew (medium-high), botrytis (very high), and cold (medium). Indoor yield: approximately 18 ounces per square meter; outdoor yield: around 21 ounces per plant. Naturally resistant to mold, mildew, and temperature variations. Highly recommended for SCROG or network growing due to excellent lateral branch production and vigorous reaction to pruning. Can be grown up to 43°N latitude in northern hemisphere.
Malawi Strain Genetics
Malawi Strain Child Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malawi make you feel?
Malawi is known to produce the following effects:
- Psychedelic: 95%
- Long Lasting: 95%
- Energetic: 90%
- Euphoric: 85%
- Uplifted: 85%
- Creative: 80%
- Focused: 75%
What are the positive effects of Malawi?
Malawi has these reported positive effects:
- Users report energizing, clear-headed effects that may help with mood elevation and fatigue reduction
- May help with depressive symptoms during daytime, with sativa-leaning chemotypes ranking high for depression and stress relief
- May help with attention deficit disorders by providing sustained focus for single tasks
- Potential anti-inflammatory properties from pinene and caryophyllene combination
- Users report relief from back pain and help with sleep
- May suppress appetite due to THCV content - no munchies reported
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Malawi?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dizzy
- Paranoid
- Cottonmouth comes on strong
- Dry eyes
- Balance will be affected - don't try riding a bicycle
- May prove overwhelming for smokers with low THC tolerance or those prone to panic or anxiety
- Dizziness may occur initially for a few minutes
- Visual and auditory distortions commonly reported
What does Malawi taste like?
Malawi has the following flavor profile:
- Banana
- Citrus
- Coffee
- Earthy
- Floral
- Herbal
- Lemon
- Woody