Mazar I Sharif by Seedsman
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Let's get something straight right off the bat, if you're popping Seedsman's Mazar-i-Sharif—usually branded as Mazari—you aren't getting the raw, pure Afghan landrace that the old heads trekked through the Balkh province to find. What you're actually dealing with is an F1 hybrid that crosses that legendary hash-producing giant with a classic Skunk #1. And honestly? That's not a bad thing. The original Mazar is a massive, unruly beast that evolved to survive scorching summers and freezing winters, making it an absolute resin factory but tough to tame indoors. By bringing Skunk #1 into the mix, Seedsman managed to lock down a sturdy, Christmas-tree structure that finishes much faster and yields heavy, dense colas without taking over your entire grow tent.
Growing this hybrid is mostly a breeze, though it does demand some respect in late flower. You're looking at about an 8 to 9 week finish time. The vegetative stage shows off those broad, dark green indica fan leaves, but once she flips, she packs on weight fast. A lot of guys on the forums swear by this strain for its ridiculous resin production, making it a no-brainer if you're running ice water hash or pressing rosin. But because those nugs get so stupidly dense, you absolutely have to keep your airflow dialed in. More than one grower has lost a massive main cola to bud rot just days before harvest because they didn't have enough fans pushing air through the canopy.
When you finally chop and cure her, the bag appeal and smoke are pure old-school heavy hitter. We're talking a deeply earthy, incense-like aroma with a spicy, hash-forward bite and just a touch of skunky sweetness on the back end. It’s the kind of smoke that coats your mouth and immediately drops an anvil on your eyelids. The high is physical, narcotic, and unapologetically sedative. If you've been busting your ass in the garden all day and just want to melt into the couch with a heavy, classic indica stone, this is exactly what you load into the bowl.
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Similar strains
| Breeder | Seedsman |
|---|---|
| Type | indica |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | Afghanistan Indica |
| Descendants | TootBerry, Delirium, Kundoz Village x Mazar I Sharif, Space, Mama Mia, Orange Sunshine F2 x Mazar I Sharif, Mazari, Strawberry Smiggles |
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Growing Mazar I Sharif: 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.
Mazar I Sharif FAQ
Is Mazar I Sharif an indica or a sativa?
Mazar I Sharif is listed as indica.
What are the parents of Mazar I Sharif?
Mazar I Sharif was bred from Afghanistan Indica by Seedsman.
What environment does Mazar I Sharif 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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