Bhangawa takes its name from a traditional edible preparation in Afghanistan, known for its powerful and spiritual effects. This strain is built from a mother line of giant Afghani hashplant from Kandahar, famous for its intense aroma — think rotten meat, garlic, earthy, woody, fruity, floral, spicy, with a sharp astringency. This is a highly productive plant with gigantic yields, delivering a potent, sleepy, narcotic effect.
The father line is my highly coveted Ethiopian, bursting with heavy floral notes of jasmine, nectar, and a sharp woodiness. Its effects are deeply centering, uplifting, and bring a sense of contentment, gratitude, and joy.
Bhangawa blends these qualities seamlessly, producing large, vigorous, and extremely hardy plants with long, thick colas coated in creamy resin. The dense structure of the Kandahar combined with the foxtailed floral clusters of the Ethiopian creates something truly spectacular — each plant looks like a living work of art. Some expressions produce long, Ethiopian sativa-like flowers, but carry a more Afghani-style narcotic stone — a unique contrast that, when combined with the potent psychedelic African effect, is sheer bliss.
In the fall, the buds develop a rich reddish-purple hue that only adds to their beauty. The effects hit strong and inspiring — a spiritual lift and euphoria at first, gradually settling into deep relaxation, couch-lock, and finally, restful sleep. This one is best saved for evenings.
Easy to grow, Bhangawa handles drought and heat well and is ready for harvest around November. A classic hybrid that’s sure to please lovers of old-school herb.
Shipping is + $10 and each pack contains 12 seeds. Every order includes exclusive bonus seeds.
Genetics: Giant Maruf Kandahar x Ethiopia Sativa
Pack Size: 12 seeds
Height: Tall
Flowering Time: 10-12 Weeks
Outdoor Harvest: October - November
Environment: Outdoor, Greenhouse
Aroma: Herbal, Floral, Meat, Dead Animal, Nutty, Sweet, Woody
Effect: Relaxing, Heavy, Psychedelic, Happy, Meditative, Sleepy, Warm, Electric, Comfortable, Soaring, Contemplative
Uses: Sitting Meditation, Chanting, Breath-work, Hatha Yoga, Study/Reading, Sleep Aid
Medical Benefits: Nausea, Depression, Appetite Stimulation, Pain, Insomnia
Note: This description is based on my experience. Hemp, like any other crop, exhibits variability in yield and expression based on a combination of factors, including its cultivar, growing environment, farm management strategies, and climatic conditions. All hemp seeds shared are strictly intended for souvenir and novelty purposes only, legal under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. All descriptions and images have come from growers who operate in a legal climate. I encourage all customers to follow the laws set forth by their country, state, province and local municipalities.
