24 Best Landrace Cannabis Strains to Grow from Seed

Bangi Haze

Bangi Haze is one of the fastest flowering sativa strains in the Ace Seeds catalog. This F8 stabilized hybrid was developed using Congolese and Nepalese landrace genetics. It has adapted to the cold and rainy regions of Europe, thereby gaining exceptional resistance to adverse weather and fungal infections. Bangi Haze is highly recommended for breeders due to its stability, resilience, resin content, and potency. The plants reach manageable sizes and are easily grown in almost any location. They produce long colas with dense buds covered in trichomes. Outdoors, Bangi Haze is ready for harvest in early October. The final product boasts a complex terpene profile with notes of lemon and anise seed. Bangi Haze cannabis delivers strong, energetic sativa effects with a 19% THC content.

Flowering Time	9–10 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	Medium, High

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Carma CBD

Carma CBD is considered the mother of many European high-CBD strains. This variety originates from industrial hemp grown outside the Italian city of Carmagnola, utilized for centuries to produce feeding seed and biomass. Hemp is known for its resilient nature, and Carma CBD is no exception. These sturdy plants are straightforward to grow but can get rather tall. They are highly resistant to molds, diseases, and pests that commonly affect cannabis. Carma CBD is fully mature outdoors at the beginning of October. The buds have a pleasant fruity fragrance and flavor profile. CBD content is measured at 6–9%, while THC is low at 0.3% (slight deviations may occur). Carma CBD cannabis has slightly noticeable therapeutic effects.

Flowering Time	7 weeks
Brand	ILGM
Pack Size	5/10/20 seeds
Yield	14–17 oz/plant

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Congo

Congo is a flavorful sativa landrace hybrid created by crossing two Congolese sativas with Pakistani Chitral Kush. The Bangi Congo parent, a rare and almost extinct variety, blooms quickly. In contrast, Congo #3 is renowned for its energetic, uplifting effects. The Chitral indica genetics help to reduce the height and flowering time of the final hybrid. Congo seeds develop into vigorous sativa plants with robust lateral branching. They exhibit outstanding adaptability to indoor cultivation and can also thrive outdoors up to a 45º latitude, in both wet and dry climates, maturing in the first half of October. The buds emit aromas and flavors reminiscent of flower petals, grapes, and wild berries. Congo marijuana offers clear-headed, clean highs that complement an active lifestyle.

Flowering Time	9–10 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	High

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Dasht Desert

Dasht Desert, hailing from Balochistan, Pakistan, is an easy-to-grow heirloom landrace strain that thrives in cold, dry climates. These seeds were sourced by ethnobotanical researcher Landrace Warden. An indica-dominant cannabis plant, Dasht Desert adapts well to various environments, featuring sativa-like leaves and large internodal spacing. With a straightforward cultivation process, it reaches heights of 4 to 5 feet and produces good yields of 300–650 grams per plant in a 9–11 week flowering period. The buds emit a complex aroma of rotten onions, diesel, pepper, and cloves, with a fruity, basil-flavored smoke that hints at fuel. Dasht Desert delivers a cerebral, uplifting high, making it a favored choice for both hash production and cannabis enthusiasts.

Flowering Time	9–11 weeks
Brand	Landrace Warden
Pack Size	5/10 seeds
Yield	300–650 g/plant

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Diet Durban THCV

Diet Durban THCV is an example of a new trend to breed cannabis towards lesser-known cannabinoids. In this case, the cannabinoid is THCV, which appears in higher concentrations within tropical sativa populations. This landrace descendant combines the genetics of two Thai sativa strains. The resulting plants produce flowers containing equal amounts of THC and THCV (approximately 7% of each cannabinoid). Diet Durban THCV feminized seeds grow into mostly female plants with the occasional hermaphrodite. Testing has shown that male traits are less likely to manifest when grown under the sun. Diet Durban THCV finishes outdoors by the end of October. The buds have piney, floral, and spicy fragrances and taste profiles. The effect is highly lucid, stimulating, and without the munchies, hence the name.

Flowering Time	9–10 weeks
Brand	Seedsman
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	High

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Durban Poison

Durban Poison is an esteemed landrace sativa brought over to Europe from South Africa in the seventies. This strain has been selectively bred over many generations, becoming better suited to the windy and rainy conditions of northern Europe each time. As a parent of the renowned GSC hybrid, Durban Poison stands as a foundational element of modern cookies strains. Moreover, it is an exceptional variety on its own. The plants are tough and vigorous, suitable for all growing conditions. They have great size and yield potential, responding well to manipulation. The SCROG technique is employed indoors to bolster yield. Durban Poison is ready to harvest outdoors from late September to early October. The buds are quite dense for a sativa with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio. It has an old-school terpene profile reminiscent of anise, cloves, and licorice. The high of Durban Poison provides a burst of energy.

Flowering Time	8–9 weeks
Brand	Dutch Passion
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	450–650 g/m2

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Gilgit

Gilgit is a robust landrace indica from Gilgit, Baltistan, notable for its resilience and striking purple foliage. Selected by ethnobotanical researcher Landrace Warden, this exotic cannabis strain showcases unique, spiked flower formations and broad-leaved indica traits. It’s ideal for outdoor growth, tolerating extreme climates with ease and flowering in a swift 8 to 9 weeks. It carries a rich scent of fuel and tropical fruits, paired with a melon, fuel, and pine flavor. Gilgit induces an uplifting, cerebral high, enhancing sociability and creativity. This effort by Landrace Warden helps conserve vital genetics, supporting biodiversity and indigenous agriculture.

Flowering Time	8–9 weeks
Brand	Landrace Warden
Pack Size	5/10 seeds
Yield	Unknown

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Golden Tiger

Golden Tiger is the result of combining extremely potent and resinous landrace sativas from Malawi and Thailand. This pure sativa hybrid is distinguished by its incredible vigor, noted for its overwhelming potency and exceptional floral characteristics. Golden Tiger seeds develop into branchy sativa plants with medium to long internodes and slender leaves. They can thrive indoors under LED grow lights, provided they have ample space to grow. This strain is ideal for SOG, SCROG, and horizontal growing methods, thanks to its heavy-yielding lateral branches. Golden Tiger can be harvested outdoors from late October to November. The flowers are profuse, forming dense buds with small leaves and a rich covering of trichomes. Golden Tiger cannabis features a lemony, organic aroma and flavor profile. As a high-THC strain, its effect is intensely psychoactive and may be too strong for some. 25–30% THC.

Flowering Time	11–14 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	High

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Hindu Kush

Hindu Kush is an old-school landrace hash plant originating from the Hindu Kush mountain range in Central Asia, along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has been extensively utilized in cannabis breeding programs since the 1970s. This pure indica strain is characterized by its earthy sandalwood aroma, thick layer of trichomes, and tranquilizing narcotic high. Hindu Kush seeds become stout indica plants with broad leaves that grow quickly and finish fast. They are uncomplicated for novices to grow. With great vigor and resistance to pests, these plants thrive indoors and out, but yield best in dry climates with adequate airflow. Outdoors, Hindu Kush is harvestable from late September to early October. The buds are incredibly dense and sticky, highly rewarding for hash production and rosin making, among other processes. 18% THC.

Flowering Time	7–8 weeks
Brand	ILGM
Pack Size	5/10/20 seeds
Yield	14–17 oz/plant

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Honduras

Honduras by Ace Seeds is a 100% pure sativa second-generation landrace cannabis strain hailing from Central America, exclusively sold as regular seeds. The plants grow quickly during the early stages of growth and appear in structure and life cycle similar to old-time lowland Colombian strainThe plants grow quickly in the early stages and resemble the structure and life cycle of traditional lowland Colombian strains. At the same time, the terpene profiles and effects are more akin to old Mexican sativa strains or African sativas. Outdoors, Honduras produces high yields in climates that permit late November harvests. Indoors, powerful lighting is needed to mimic the subtropical sun. In order to control stretch, growers can flower Malawi under a light cycle of 11 hours on/13 hours off, starting at fifteen days from seed or seven days from clone. The buds are floral, citrusy and give energetic, euphoric effects.

Flowering Time	13–14 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	5 seeds
Yield	High

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Kalat

Kalat is a broad-leaf, indica-dominant landrace strain from Balochistan, Pakistan, that’s resilient and adaptable to both cold, high-altitude deserts and subtropical highlands. This strain is easy to grow, thriving in tough conditions with minimal water and nutrients, thanks to its deep roots. Kalat plants grow to a large size, ranging from 5 to 6 feet, adorned with a lush canopy of colas that exhibit a rich resin production and a mix of green and purple hues. Yields are impressive at 300 to 750 grams per plant, ready for harvest in October or November after a flowering period of 9 to 11 weeks. The strain’s aroma and flavor profile is uniquely complex, combining meaty, sulphurous notes with a creamy, rich coffee bean essence, leading to a long-lasting, euphoric, and sociable effect.

Flowering Time	9–11 weeks
Brand	Landrace Warden
Pack Size	5/10 seeds
Yield	300–750 g/plant

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Kandahar Arghandab

Kandahar Arghandab #1 represents an authentic Afghan indica landrace, curated by Landrace Warden from the finest phenotypes in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province. These seeds make the ideal outdoor strain, exhibiting remarkable resilience against heat, cold, drought, and wind. With a flowering period of 10 to 12 weeks, they are suited for climates that avoid early autumn rains. The plants offer a distinctive aroma blend of earthy, nutty, and spicy notes with a subtle sweetness, characteristic of Kandahar’s renowned hashish. Flavors of garlic and black pepper dominate, leading to a thick, rich smoke that delivers a medicinal, calming, and relaxing effect. This strain’s selection serves not only to provide a unique smoking experience but also to preserve vital landrace and heirloom genetics, contributing to the conservation of cannabis biodiversity.

Flowering Time	10–12 weeks
Brand	Landrace Warden
Pack Size	5/10 seeds
Yield	Unknown

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Malawi

Malawi Gold is an equatorial landrace sativa most famously known in conjunction with “Malawi Cobs”, a traditional curing method where the buds are wrapped and stored in corn husks. After years of intensive breeding within Malawi populations, Ace Seeds has confirmed that this is their most potent and psychedelic landrace sativa. Malawi seeds grow into sativa plants with medium node length and strong branching. While they show maximum potential outdoors in tropical and subtropical climates, Malawi plants have been grown up to 43º in latitude with splendid results. Harvest outdoors is from the end of October to early November. Indoor growers are advised to start Malawi on a 12/12 light cycle from seed. Its dense flowers, bearing oversized trichomes, weigh out heavy on weed scales and compete with the best buds on the market. The terpenes bring out a woody and lemon bouquet. The high of Malawi is extraordinarily strong. As such, it’s only recommended for experienced cannabis users.

Flowering Time	10–13 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	High

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Mama Thai

Mama Thai is the outcome of a meticulous breeding project aimed at shortening the notoriously prolonged bloom period of Thai sativa phenotypes. While it’s not the biggest yielding plant, the buds produced by Mama Thai retain all the exceptional qualities of its landrace ancestors, including their praised hallucinogenic effects. However, Mama Thai finishes in just eleven weeks of flowering indoors. The plants grow tall and slender, developing airy, fluffy buds that connoisseurs will recognize. Mama Thai is best suited to indoor cultivation in all but the warmest climates due to its late harvest in November. Cheap weed seeds in bulk. 22% THC.

Flowering Time	11 weeks
Brand	Seedsman
Pack Size	10/100 seeds
Yield	Medium

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Mazar

Mazar by Dutch Passion, originating in the eighties as an Afghan/Skunk hybrid, stands as one of the most potent and best-selling varieties in their collection. Pure indica genetics from Afghanistan are known for their ease of cultivation and robustness. Crossing them to Skunk significantly increased the yield. Mazar seeds become squat plants with a Christmas tree shape that grow plenty of side branches. They are hardy and vigorous, thus an excellent indoor strain for beginners because it’s hard to mess up. The only major requirement is low humidity, as Mazar does best in dry climates. Its thick, heavy flowers may need to be supported as they mature. The buds are ultra-sticky and highly aromatic with earthy and pine notes complimented by sweet hashish flavors. Mazar marijuana delivers fast-acting, physical sensations.

Flowering Time	8 weeks
Brand	Dutch Passion
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	High

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Nepal Jam

Nepal Jam is a highland sativa crossbreed of three landraces—two Nepalese and one Jamaican. This F7/F8 stabilized hybrid has acquired improved resilience against cold, rain, and fungal infections. Nepal Jam displays all sativa characteristics except for its height. Easily managed indoors, the plants typically stay below four feet tall. Nepal Jam has a wide range of cultivability outdoors, finishing from the end of September to Early October. Moderate levels of bud nutrients are recommended for best results. Its flowers are dense and resinous with a high bud-to-leaf ratio, producing first-class hash. They have a creamy and caramelized bouquet. Nepal Jam cannabis gives off clean, expansive effects.

Flowering Time	8–9 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	Medium

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Orient Express

Orient Express is a potent cross of Ace’s China Yunnan landrace and Vietnamese Black, a legendary sativa strain known for its psychedelic effects. The result is a short plant with good branching that’s fast to flower. Orient Express performs well indoors and out. It reacts positively to pruning, forming heavy buds on the main colas and lateral branches. Outdoors, this adaptable plant copes with any climate, maturing by early October. A deep and organic terpene profile that brings to mind a rainforest characterizes its buds. Orient Express weed delivers a cerebral, trippy high.

Flowering Time	8–10 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5 seeds
Yield	High

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Original Afghani #1

Orignal Afghani #1 is an old-school cannabis strain originally sold by Sacred Seeds in the 1970s. This heritage landrace strain is a true-breeding indica that has since been used to create many hybrids of today, the Sensi Seeds catalog being one prime example of its influence. Seedsman, among the best seed banks, sells Original Afghani #1 regular seeds that work great for breeding or growing on their own. The plants are vigorous in vegetative growth, but remain squat in stature with strong central stems that protect against wind. Over the past four decades, it has become acclimatized to growing outdoors in the USA and Europe, while selected for resin production and early flowering. Original Afghani #1 has a rich, unmistakable aroma. Its buds are dense and covered in resin, with a high is heavily sedative.

Flowering Time	6–7 weeks
Brand	Seedsman
Pack Size	10/100 seeds
Yield	350–500 g/m2

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Pakistani Chitral Kush

Pakistani Chitral Kush, aka PCK for short, is a pure indica landrace strain originating from Chitral in the Pakistani Hindu Kush region. This outstanding example is highly regarded in the cannabis world for its amazing hash. PCK has two major phenotypes. The first one is green with slightly higher potency, while the second displays an explosion of colors with purple buds. Both phenotypes show extensive production of resin, rapid maturation, and superb adaptability to various indoor and outdoor settings, encompassing warm, cold, dry, and wet climates. It’s a mold resistant strain, among the few indicas that can mature in high humidity areas. Outdoors, the crop of PCK is ready by the end of September. The buds are hashy with sweet yet diverse scents and flavors, providing pleasant and soothing effects.

Flowering Time	8–9 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	Medium

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Panama

Panama is a riff on the mythical Panama Red that has adapted to modern indoor growing and temperate outdoor climates. This uniform hybrid combines the genetics of three Panamanian landraces. It’s considered the best pure sativa American strain in the Ace Seeds collection. Panama seeds become tall and branched plants of great strength and yield potential. Its flowers often show red or pink pistils, a trait associated with Panama Red. When grown outside, Panama matures by the third week of October. The buds have penetrating terpenes with organic aromas. Panama marijuana delivers long-lasting sativa highs. Over 20% THC.

Flowering Time	9–12 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	High

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Power Plant

Power Plant is a strain of cannabis that descends from South African sativas. It’s a stable, consistent plant that has only been inbred and never hybridized. This high yielding strain offers ease of growth, rapid blooms, and bumper crops of potent marijuana to indoor and outdoor growers alike. Its buds grow big and long, developing plenty of sticky resin. Outside, Power Plant gets large, ready to chop in the first half of October. The matured flowers have a pungent bouquet. The high of Power Plant is energizing and motivational.

Flowering Time	8 weeks
Brand	Dutch Passion
Pack Size	1/3/5/10 seeds
Yield	500–600 g/m2

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Quetta City

Quetta City comes from the rugged Quetta region of Balochistan, Pakistan, offering a strong indica that excels in arid and cold climates, as well as sub-tropical and dry temperate zones. This hardy landrace strain is resistant to pests, diseases, and drought, ideal for beginner and experienced growers alike. Quetta City plants reach a stature of 5–6 feet, showcasing a mix of purple and green hues with both broad and narrow leaves, requiring minimal feeding. They flower within 7–9 weeks, yielding 300–500 grams of large, dense buds per plant, perfect for hash and extract production due to their high resin content. The strain’s potent aroma blends acrid, phenolic scents with fuel, sour grapes, and sandalwood, leading to a woody, smooth, and nutty taste. Its effects strike a balance, calming the mind while inducing a profound physical relaxation.

Flowering Time	7–9 weeks
Brand	Landrace Warden
Pack Size	5/10 seeds
Yield	300–500 g/plant

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Thai

Thai is a pure landrace sativa obtained near Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand, recently reproduced to express the best floral qualities and most emblematic psychoactive effects of traditional Thai strains. This authentic tropical sativa has gained phenomenal resistance to Botrytis mold and powdery mildew. Its bracts and trichomes swell to enormous sizes during late bloom. These stretchy plants can be challenging to cultivate indoors, but they naturally flourish outdoors in warm year-round growing areas, where it’s finished from the end of November to December. The high is racy and cerebral with no tolerance ceiling.

Flowering Time	12–16 weeks
Brand	Ace Seeds
Pack Size	5/10 seeds
Yield	Medium

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