A landrace strain is a pure indica or pure sativa cannabis plant that is native to the area in which it was found. Originally cannabis was a wild plant that was cultivated thousands of years ago.

These strains are typically well-suited to the local climate, soil, and other conditions, which can influence their characteristics such as flavor, potency, and growth patterns. Landrace strains are often sought after by breeders for their unique genetic traits and potential for hybridization with other strains to create new varieties. Examples of landrace strains include Afghani, Hindu Kush, Panama Red, and Durban Poison.

You may have purchased cannabis labeled as indica or sativa in the past, but those likely weren't landrace strains. When you visit a licensed dispensary, you're likely to find indica, sativa, or hybrid strains. However, most of these are hybrids, with either indica or sativa dominance, meaning they inherit more genetic traits from one parent strain than the other. Landrace strains, on the other hand, are typically the only ones available that are purely indica or sativa, with no hybridization.

Talk and Toke with us about Landrace strains. Is Nevada full of hybrids? Who grows landrace strains? Which landrace do you favor?