Upper Chitral which is in KPK province of Pakistan, is home to around 120 villages, where the cultivation and consumption of cannabis are approached with caution. Historically, the local government provided electricity to these communities in the early 2000s to boost tourism, which flourished as a result. However, campaigns spearheaded by authorities and NGOs promoting slogans like “Drug-Free Youth” have since imposed stricter regulations on cannabis farming.
Despite these challenges, small-scale cultivation persists, driven by the need for privacy and personal consumption.
Mastuj, Upper Chitral, situated at an approximate altitude of 2,350 meters and located at 36°N, it is a renowned place in the world of cannabis. But recently it is garnering further attention for its promising cannabis cultivation. In a private garden of a local cannabis farmer, the plants are exhibiting dense growth. The foliage shows a palmate structure of overlapping broad leaves. Although currently subdued in color, the plants are expected to produce an impressive display during the flowering phase.
This year 2024 we are documenting a private cultivation of a farmer in Mastuj Upper Chitral. The above photo is taken in June when the plants were just 2-3 nodes above the soil.
The irrigation schedule has been once every 10 days until October and then the water supply will be cut off.
An interesting shot from above the slope in July, naturally carved by the rain/floods and there are more down the hill. This spot is really remote, and local people consider this area where this private garden exists as “Jungle
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In late July we observed this absolute unit of an expression among the diversity of Chitral’s cannabis population, this particular cannabis plant has a striking dark coloration of its stem, which persists throughout its growth.
In contrast, the plant’s leaves maintain a vibrant green hue, with a robust overall health. Notably, this plant exhibits exceptional resilience, showing no signs of pest or pathogen damage.
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? it was breathtaking
Yet, while most vegetation has turned from green to brown and now grey, these Landrace heirlooms are standing strong, handling drought and cold stress like true survivors. 
. Wow on that purple plant, perfume terps are always my favorite with kushes, just a lovely smell. 
