South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani Strain Overview
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani is a historically significant sativa-indica hybrid developed by The Seed Bank and released in 1985 through Nevil Schoenmakers' seed catalog. This strain represents a cross between pure South Indian genetics from the Kerala region and traditional Afghani indica stock, creating what was described as 'a typical Sativa/Indica hybrid' and 'a very marketable product.' The strain combines the energizing, psychedelic effects characteristic of South Indian sativas with the resinous, fast-flowering traits of Afghani indicas. Kerala genetics are renowned for their intensely positive and stimulating effects, often described as euphoric and energizing, derived from equatorial sativas that have been cultivated in the Western Ghats mountains for centuries. The Afghani component contributes stability, resin production, and manageable flowering times to what would otherwise be an extremely long-flowering tropical sativa. This genetic combination was part of the early wave of commercial cannabis breeding that brought exotic landrace genetics to Western markets in the 1980s.
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani Strain Effects
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with chronic fatigue
- Often used for stress management
- Potentially helpful for ADHD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani Strain Possible Negative Effects
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani Strain Growing Information
This strain can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors. As a hybrid combining equatorial sativa and indica genetics, it likely requires moderate to advanced growing skills. Kerala genetics typically need longer flowering periods (traditionally 16-20 weeks for pure strains), but the Afghani influence would significantly reduce this time. The Afghani component contributes to resin production, structural stability, and faster maturation. Indoor cultivation would benefit from adequate vertical space to accommodate sativa stretch, while outdoor growing requires warm, stable conditions. The strain was never available as feminized seeds and represents vintage genetics from the 1980s breeding era.
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani Strain Genetics
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani Strain Parent Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani make you feel?
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani is known to produce the following effects:
- Uplifted: 80%
- Euphoric: 75%
- Energetic: 70%
- Creative: 65%
- Focused: 60%
- Relaxed: 50%
What are the positive effects of South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani?
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with chronic fatigue
- Often used for stress management
- Potentially helpful for ADHD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in sensitive individuals
What does South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani taste like?
South Indian (Kerala) / Afghani has the following flavor profile:
- Earthy
- Hash-like
- Herbal
- Spicy
- Sweet