Afghani 1 by S.S.S.C.
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You can't talk about the roots of modern cannabis without pouring one out for Afghani #1 from the Super Sativa Seed Club (SSSC). Back in the 1980s, Karel Schelfhout and the SSSC crew were shaping the original Dutch scene using elite breeding stock gifted by legends like Sam the Skunkman and Nevil Schoenmakers. Afghani #1 was a pure, unadulterated broad-leaf Afghan landrace that became the absolute backbone for countless hybrids we still smoke today.
In the grow room, this plant is the definition of a classic hashplant. It stays short, squats down, and bushes out with massive, dark green, leathery leaves. Unlike the stretchy sativas of the time, Afghani #1 barely stretches at all when you flip the lights, making it the perfect candidate for early indoor closet grows. She finishes lightning fast and pumps out a ridiculous amount of sticky resin. It’s a very forgiving plant that can take the cold and handle a heavy feeding, which made it a go-to for early growers learning the ropes.
The terpene profile is straight old-world funk. It doesn't have the fruity dessert terps of today; instead, it stinks of deep, raw earth, spicy hash, and a subtle, sweet floral undertone. The smoke is thick and expansive, delivering a true narcotic body stone. You take a few rips of Afghani #1, and your legs turn to lead. It’s that heavy, medicinal, end-of-the-day relaxation that only pure vintage landrace indica can provide.
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| Breeder | S.S.S.C. |
|---|---|
| Type | indica |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Afghanistan Indica |
| Descendants | Cruz Cake, TK M10, Creeper-Afghani 1 Hybrid, TKM10, Ten Four, Super Sativa Seed Club - Skunk 1-Afghani 1 Hybrid, OGTKM10, Bubbleghan |
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Growing Afghani 1: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Afghanistan Indica will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Afghani 1 FAQ
Is Afghani 1 an indica or a sativa?
Afghani 1 is listed as indica.
What are the parents of Afghani 1?
Afghani 1 was bred from Afghanistan Indica by S.S.S.C..
What environment does Afghani 1 like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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