Synonyms:
Genetics: Western Himalayan Landrace
Type: Point of Origin, Open Pollinated
Style: Charas
Farmer: Various, Feral Plants
Sourcing:
District: Various
Province: Uttarakhand
Area: Kumaon
Region: Western Himalayas
Appellation: Various
Country: India
 
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Cultivation Details:
 
Regional Planting: February - April
Regional Harvest: September - November
Height: 1.5-5m
Classification: NLD type landrace population
 
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Description:
 
The Kumaoni landrace is one of the oldest and most resilient charas-producing cannabis varieties in the Western Himalayas. Cultivated for centuries across the remote valleys of Uttarakhand, these plants exhibit extreme adaptability to high-altitude conditions, thriving in elevations ranging from 1500m to over 3000m.
 
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Context:
 
The Kumaon region has a deep cultural and historical connection to cannabis cultivation, with generations of local farmers and shepherd communities integrating it into their agricultural and spiritual traditions.
 
Unlike more commercialized charas-producing areas such as Parvati or Malana, Kumaoni cannabis has remained largely untouched by modern breeding influences, preserving ancestral traits that have adapted to the harsh Himalayan climate over centuries.
 
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Accession Details:
 
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Current Status:
 
With the global interest in authentic Himalayan cannabis increasing, there is an opportunity to document, preserve, and reintroduce these landraces in sustainable ways. Future exploration is necessary to assess the current state of cultivation and secure accessions for conservation efforts.
 
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