Spice Trade F2 (Pakistan x Afghanistan x Afghanistan)
Spice Trade (Pakistan x Afghanistan x Afghanistan) is a bold F2 hybrid crafted for outdoor growers who crave resilience, distinctive genetics, and standout blooms. Developed from the Khyber Pass lineage and Afghan strains, this cultivar blends regional character with vigorous performance.
- Genetic lineage: Crossed from Khyber Pass (Pakistan) with Jalalabad and Kunduz (Afghanistan) lines, selected for mold resistance and resin density.
- Breeding and origin: Bred on the Humboldt Coast in California’s redwood environment, selecting for resilience to environmental stress and consistent performance.
- Environmental resilience: Highly tolerant to powdery mildew, botrytis, septoria and alternaria, with improved resistance to slug and mite pressure and variable coastal weather.
- Flowering and yield: Was the heaviest producer in the garden in 2025, with dense calyxes and substantial bud weight for an outdoor cultivar.
- Appearance and resin: Deeply stony effect with leaves and sugar leaves heavily coated in resin, contributing to a visually striking, crystal-dense appearance. Helps a lot with sleep, as the deep stony feeling shuts down the mind and activates the body.
- Ideal growing conditions: Suited to outdoor cultivation, particularly in cooler coastal climates; benefits from good airflow, regular pruning, and sturdy support to accommodate large blooms.
Spice Trade is designed to bring the quick flowering and heavy resin coating traits of the Khyber Pass to the Nice Purple Spice genome. The Kunduz presence is strong in the progeny, with a hard to ignore deep sedation brought by the Khyber Pass, which makes this such a useful variety for those who’s body feelings keep them up at night. Its large, resin-rich flowers offer dramatic visual impact and substantial yields, and even though the flowering time was reduced, the strain maintains the interesting and layered high from the Jalalabad lineage. The cultivar’s robust profile supports reliable harvests across seasons, while the intense resin and stony effect provide a heavy hitting experience for enthusiasts and collectors, and those just trying to feel better in their bodies.