Afghanica by the Flying Dutchmen

Flying Dutchmen, Holland

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Afghani x Skunk

Potency: THC 18%

www.flyingdutchmen.com

The award for Best Company Name has to go to Holland’s The Flying Dutchmen, as they’ve managed to reference nautical folklore and find not only a nod to their home country but also a neat reference to ‘flying’ high. Such a great name is perfect for this great company that has been in business since 1998 in Amsterdam. The quality of the ‘true breeding’ strains that it took as its genetic foundation means that the Flying Dutchmen are very highly thought of in the scene, and rightly so. With their original strain Afghanica, the company has taken the famously hardy Afghan indica and introduced it to Skunk, one of the most famous cannabis strains of all time. Considering that ‘The Pure’ strain, also from the Flying Dutchmen, is said to actually be Skunk #1, the plant could very well be cannabis royalty!

The typical rugged, sturdy constitution of the Afghani plant is not lost in this mix, which should be among the easiest available strains to grow. If your budget and space is low, this is a great single plant to have in a small soil-based closet grow, but she is also a fantastic choice for both SOG and ScOG set ups. If you are looking to move into organic or veganics (plant-based) growing, perhaps choosing this strain for your first chemical-free crop would be a good move; it’s hardy enough to act as a test subject while still producing and not wasting your time. Though you should not let the plant’s apparent invincibility lead to complacency, it will be resistant to some of the usual problems, especially stress and a few of the less intense diseases. Whatever your set up, pests could still be a major issue, so be sure to check all over your short, dense plants whenever you can. The Skunk genes come through in the form of increased growing speed and a greater yield than you would get from the Afghani alone, and the buds will be tightly packed and very solid. Remember, this plant is very problem-free, but you still need a well-ventilated grow room because mold is every grower’s worst nightmare.

The classic Afghani heritage is clearly evident in this strain. You will recognize and love the thick, greasy but sweet taste almost instantly. For a heavy smoke, though, it’s relatively smooth, and tends towards a taste of hash if used with a vaporizer. The high won’t hit you instantly, but when it does, you’ll know about it. The Skunk influence in this hybrid gives a strong, mellow high that you will feel throughout your whole body, and might leave you feeling a lot heavier than you usually do!