Synonyms: Squirrel Tail, Tiger Tail, Hang Krarok Phu Phan, Hang Suea, Foytong
Genetics: Lao-Isan Landrace
Type: Point of Origin, Open Pollinated
Style: Ganja, Seeded Flowers
Farmer: Various
Sourcing: Éloïse/Iza (2025)
Village(s): Ban Bua, Impang
District: Kut Bak
Province: Sakhon Nakhon
Area: Isan
Region: Northeastern Thailand
Appellation: Phu Phan Mountains
Country: Thailand
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Cultivation Details:
Regional Planting: July - September
Regional Harvest: January - March
Height: 2-3 metres
Classification: NLD type Landrace Population
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Description:
The cannabis cultivated by Khun Ta Lo and his family is a classic Lao-Isan (Mekong) landrace population, characterized by tall, elegant ‘sativa’ morphology, long internodal spacing, and high resin production. These plants reach between 2-3 meters in height, thriving in the warm, dry climate of the Phu Phan Mountains.
Two primary expressions are present in the population:
Tiger Tail (Hang Suea): Known for its bold, robust structure, this phenotype has thicker colas, strong lateral branching, and a dense trichome coating. The terpene profile leans toward earthy spice, herbal musk, and deep, woody undertones. Psychoactive effects are strong, clear-headed, and energizing, making it a highly sought-after selection for daytime use.
Squirrel Tail (Hang Krarok): A more delicate, elongated phenotype, producing cascading, foxtail-like colas and lighter, airier flowers. The aroma is sweet and floral, often displaying tropical fruit, mango, and subtle herbal notes. The high is uplifting, euphoric, and long-lasting, reflecting the classic cerebral effects of Mekong sativas.
The overall terpene spectrum within the population ranges from earthy spice to bright, sweet fruit, with notable mango and herbal overtones. The psychoactive effects remain clean, stimulating, and paranoia-free, making this accession a quintessential representation of Isan’s historic cannabis heritage.
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Context:
The Phu Phan Mountains of Sakhon Nakhon have long been a center for traditional cannabis cultivation, where local farmers have preserved this landrace for generations using open pollination methods. Cannabis from this region was historically part of the Thai Stick trade, supplying some of the most potent and flavorful exports of the 20th century.
Today, Ban Bua remains a key cultivation area on the Kut Bak plateau, though changes in agricultural practices have begun to affect the genetic stability of the landrace. Farmers have increasingly focused on producing seedless flowers, leading to excessive culling of male plants. This shift has resulted in a genetic bottleneck, where too few males remain to pollinate the population properly, leading to a higher occurrence of hermaphroditic plants becoming the dominant source of pollen.
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Accession and Selection Details:
Ta Lo Farm General Population (2025)
Notes: Collected by Eloise and Isabella
Type: General population, domesticate landrace
Altitude: ~200m
Ta Lo Farm ‘Tiger Tail’ Selection (2025)
Notes: Selected by Eloise & Isabella for the most distinct ‘Tiger Tail’ characteristics
Type: Selected domesticate landrace
Altitude: ~200m
Ta Lo Farm ‘Squirrel Tail’ Selection (2025)
Notes: Selected by Eloise & Isabella for the most distinct ‘Squirrel Tail’ characteristics
Type: Selected domesticate landrace
Altitude: ~200m
Ta Lo Farm ‘Mae Aun’s’ Selection (2025)
Notes: Selected by Grandmother Aun
Type: Selected domesticate landrace
Altitude: ~200m
Ta Lo Farm ‘Foytong’ Selection (2025)
Notes: Collecrted by Isabella, Selected by Ta Lo
Type: Selected domesticate landrace
Altitude: ~200m
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Current Status:
Lots of seeds are currently available. However, due to the increasing pressure from modern agriculture and changing cultural attitudes, the future of Phu Phan cannabis is uncertain.
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Ta Lo Family Farm
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