Synonyms: N/A
Genetics: Western Himalayan Landrace
Type: Point of origin, open pollinated
Style: Charas, Hashplant
Farmer: Various
Sourcing: Éloïse (2022)
Village(s): Tosh, Tosh-Kutla
District: Sosan
Province: Himachal Pradesh
Area: Parvati Valley
Region: Western Himalayas
Appellation: Rasol
Country: India

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Cultivation Details:

Regional Planting: Spring
Regional Harvest: October-November
Height: 1-4m
Classification: NLD type landrace population

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Description:

Tosh is a high-altitude charas-producing landrace, cultivated in the upper reaches of Parvati Valley. This population thrives in the remote mountain fields surrounding Tosh and Kutla, where it has adapted to the harsh Himalayan conditions over generations.

Plants exhibit tall, slender structures, with elongated internodes and thin, resin-coated leaflets. The aromatic profile spans spicy, herbal, and fruity notes, with hints of incense, citrus, and pine. Many selections display deep purple and black pigmentation, particularly in the higher-altitude fields.

The psychoactive effects are potent, uplifting, and long-lasting, typical of traditional Himalayan landraces. The hashish produced from Tosh landraces is highly valued for its euphoric yet grounding effects, making it a staple among local charas artisans.

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Context:

Tosh is among the most famous charas-producing villages in Parvati Valley, sitting at the end of a newly constructed road from Barshaini. While its fields once flourished around the village, the expansion of Tosh into a major tourism hub has pushed cannabis cultivation higher into the surrounding mountains.

The Kutla fields, once among the most productive, have been largely abandoned due to law enforcement raids, forcing growers to relocate to even more secluded, high-altitude locations. These days, the prime charas-producing zones are found in the upper slopes and valleys above Tosh-Kutla, including Goi, Chorang, and Sharam Thatch—some of the highest cannabis fields in the region.

The impact of tourism, law enforcement pressure, and environmental changes continues to affect landrace preservation in the area. Despite this, Tosh remains a crucial center of Himalayan charas culture, producing some of the most sought-after hashish in India.

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Accession Details:

Tosh General Population (2022)
Notes: General population seeds collected from plants throughout Tosh by locals making charas.
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2400-3000m

Tosh Village Selection (2022)
Notes: Selected seeds by Éloïse from plants in and around Tosh Village.
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2400-3000m

Tosh ‘Upper’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Collected from the upper fields above Tosh Village by Éloïse
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3000-3500m

Tosh Feral Selection (2022)
Notes: Seeds collected from feral plants in and around Tosh by Éloïse
Type: Open Pollinated Feral Landrace
Altitude: 2400-3000m

Tosh-Kutla Village General Population (2022)
Notes: General population seeds from the Kutla growing region collected by locals making charas
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2400-3000m

Tosh-Kutla Village Selection (2022)
Notes: Selected by Éloïse seeds from plants in and around the Kutla fields.
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 2400-3000m

Tosh-Kutla ‘Goi’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Selected from the Goi fields by Éloïse.
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3000-3200m

Tosh-Kutla ‘Goi Black’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Collected by Éloïse from deeply pigmented black phenotypes found in Goi.
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3000-3200m

Tosh-Kutla ‘Chorang’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Selected by Éloïse from Chorang, an area with large, vigorous plants producing exceptionally fragrant resin.
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3000-3200m

Tosh-Kutla ‘Chorang Black’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Deep purple and black phenotypes selected from the Chorang fields by Éloïse.
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3000-3200m

Tosh-Kutla ‘Sharam Thatch’ Selection (2022)
Notes: Collected from Sharam Thatch, one of the highest-elevation cannabis fields in the region by Éloïse
Type: Open Pollinated Domesticate Landrace
Altitude: 3500m

Tosh-Kutla ‘Sharam Thatch’ Feral Selection (2022)
Notes: Selected from wild-growing feral plants in the Sharam Thatch area by Éloïse
Type: Open Pollinated Feral Landrace
Altitude: 3500m

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Current Status:

The Tosh landrace population remains under pressure due to rapid tourism development, law enforcement crackdowns, and changing cultivation practices. While still widely cultivated, many of the oldest, most isolated growing areas have been abandoned in favor of higher-yielding fields in the upper valleys.

The introduction of hybridized commercial cannabis is also an emerging concern, though many traditional farmers continue to rely on pure Tosh landrace genetics for charas production.

Limited seed stock available from the 2022 accessions. A return expedition is needed to document the current status, collect new accessions, and support conservation efforts in the region.

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