One quick update on Tirah Amalgamated after a cure…Holy!! Miss Big leaves is really potent. Heart pounding at first, then fully baked. I love it. Relaxing once the buzz settles in, but not by any means sleepy. It’s my go to night smoke.
I smoked most of Miss Late to dinner before the cure. Hope there’s a couple buds left to try now. She’s mixed in with Miss Big leaves. I’ll look hard this weekend. The buds look similar, but I’ll know when I taste it. Tastes like AK47
Come to think of it, @LandraceWarden, isn’t the AK47 the most popular gun out your way? ( i bet some of the oldtimers still like the old Enfields) Maybe the name AK47 was a subtle clue as to where it hails from? Taste is identical.
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Historical Tribal region of Khyber Agency the trade route which give passage from central Asia to South Asia perfect spot for Tribes to provide safety to caravans in exchange of money, AK47 does the job pretty nicely. Well, I am glad to see such smoke report of those genetics you have grown.
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@LandraceWarden I’m not sure how I missed your reply, sorry about that.
The Ilaqai Nasal were transplanted over the weekend into two gallon pots. They are due for another topping. May even take off 4 inches on some of them to force more branch growth. Typically my own strain grew tall and slender until mid August, when side branches really fill in. I’m thinking this could be very similar in that regard. Pictures coming. These are some tough plants. When I was sick I did the bare minimum for everything I have, And for this wonderful strain that meant nothing at all. I didn’t even have to water them in little one gallon containers. They rooted into the ground And took care of their own needs. Their growth stayed ahead of the slugs and snails, and their prickly stalks made it uncomfortable for them to move about. Damage was limited to a couple fan leaves per plant. They just made it through nearly two weeks of almost constant rain, Thousands and thousands of slugs and snails all around them. They had no protection but their own defense mechanisms. I’m putting them through a tough test this year, and they are passing with flying colors so far. No fungus of any sort on the leaves or stems.
Stem rubs are awesome on this one. Definitely straight up orange on some of them, and once @LandraceWarden told me what to look for , I also smelled indian spices. I mean I smelled it before but I couldn’t place the smell. Very unique smells with this one. I’m getting excited! Soon I will have some plants harvested and I’ll be able to let these get bigger. Plan is still to begin flowering july twenty first. These are going to stretch for the sky!
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yup, the rains will not bother these Tirah Valley genetics as these have evolved their whole like to be in skirmish with it.
Good thing is that the success is always determined by the efforts to be put in by the tribal Farmers of Tirah Valley, and your statement describes it all.
Really Glad to see positive remarks on the genetics Capability to withstand East coast outdoors.
Looking forwards to see more !
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fantastic !!!
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Check out the leaves on Tirah/Peshawar😁they are just massive! Last photo is my leg up against a leaf bottom.
AND 13 leaf blades. Super cool! 18 inches, total length.
These popped up in my soil pile. They jumped in height this month from less than a foot to 4 or 5 feet. Really sturdy plants(2). They are In a terrible spot and stand no chance of finishing. I’m going to dig them up and try to save them. I have to.
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are those from the Tirah illaqai which you acquired
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@LandraceWarden From the Tirahx Peshawar I made last winter. Your Tirah( Amalgamated)valley females.
I promise I’ll get Ilaqai Nasal photos this weekend at the start of flowering.
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the description you made in the post of Tirah/Peshawar seems like they are getting along and showing hybrid vigor of Ancestral origin. 
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For sure, hybrid vigor. A super backcross basically.
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I hadn’t planned on growing any of these to the finish, But my plans have changed lol. They’re too nice.
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Tirah Valley has a rich history in the Hindu Kush, and an important event took place during the Afghanistan war when the militia entered the region. Unfortunately, during this time, the area fell under the control of a person who brought terror to the Tirah and Tribal region of North-West Frontier, leading to the seizure of Cannabis from the local communities starting in 2014. The consequences were severe, with many villagers forced to leave their homes for 3 years or so, resulting in the once vibrant place turning barren, and Cannabis cultivation came to a halt.
Since then, the Cannabis from this region has undergone noticeable changes. It now carries its own unique characteristics, which partly resemble the past but have also evolved due to a combination of factors. This amalgamation was necessary to adapt to the challenging circumstances. Interestingly, the Afridi Tribe, known for preserving the illaqai nasal, has managed to retain some elements of the original expressions before the invasion of Mangal Bagh.
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So sad to hear that. I pray your region experiences peace and prosperity.
Tell me how the Amalgamated version has changed…
And how Ilaqai Nasal remained essentially intact. I’m not seeing any Indica in my Illaqai Nasal plants. One male is shorter than the others, but the leaves and structure are the same as the others. It’s also purple in the flowers and stem. Really only the height is different…and that means very little.
Which villages In Tirah were most effected? Any that were not effected?
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Ilaqai is one L or 2…I see you used 2…
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whole belt of FATA(Federal administrative Tribal Area) was effected, none of the villages were safe from the invasion. You can search deeper by searching of Mangal Bagh.
The Tirah Valley was the main reason of success of Panjshir, as the seeds were carried away to the place due to the humidity factor. Amalgamation happened after the invasion ended.
The plant was carried in towards FATA from the province of Afghanistan named Logar.
somehow Afridis were resilient enough to save the essence of True Tirah valley genetics. which still show case the difference between the many of the villages, like Bar qamber khel and Malik din Khel still have those classical regional hash plant reflection. Whilst Moosa khel (Amalgamated AFG dominant) Kamar khel (Amalgamation AFG dominant).
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علاقائی نسل, both are fine Illaqa (region) ilaqa, Ilaqai (regional) Nasal (Breed)
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I don’t think i’m going to like this guy…
So you are saying the original ( Amalgamated) Tirah was not amalgamated? it was purely local, yet still very different from Ilaqai Nasal? Or was there only Ilaqai Nasal then?
There is so much to learn! Even when I feel I finally have a good grasp on an areas genetics, I learn something new that completely upends my understanding of what I thought I new.
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There was everything very much alike back then, now you can get 3 different kind a product of grade 1st from the same village.
i think this would explain
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Look at the cross made by one of the follower from the Tirah accession And Quetta City. A double hindu kush f1.
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Very nice! Looks Quetta dominant…what are your thoughts?
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