Agha Black (Maruf Black) Preservation
Agha Black (Maruf Black) Preservation
Also known as: Maruf Black
Overview
Agha Black (Maruf Black) Preservation is an indica cannabis strain developed by Red Scare Seed Company as a preservation project of traditional Afghan landrace genetics from the Maruf district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The strain represents a landrace preservation run designed to maintain the genetic integrity of the original Maruf Black variety cultivated by local farmers including Haji Agha Khan, who has been selecting premium hashish-producing plants for over 15 years in the region. The original landrace was collected from farms located at coordinates 31°39'N, 65°11'E, at an elevation of 1000-1200 meters in the harsh, arid climate of southern Afghanistan.
The Maruf Black selection is distinguished by its completely black embodiment, featuring dark foliage that appears almost black and dense, resin-coated flowers. This phenotype exhibits an excellent calyx-to-leaf ratio and demonstrates remarkable resilience to extreme weather conditions, including cold snaps and the harsh outdoor environment of southern Afghanistan. The plants grow in a calcareous alluvial soil mixture of clay, sand, and silt with a higher sand percentage than typical Himalayan foothill soils. The strain's genetics represent centuries of natural selection and farmer cultivation in one of the world's premier hashish-producing regions.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for pain management
- Potentially beneficial for muscle spasms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Agha Black (Maruf Black) Preservation can be cultivated indoors, outdoors, and in greenhouse environments with a flowering time of approximately 55 days. The strain is well-suited for outdoor growing, particularly in hot and dry climates due to its excellent adaptability to heat and drought from its place of origin. It tolerates low temperatures and strong temperature variations throughout development. Indoor cultivation typically finishes within 65+ days, and moderate nutrients are recommended throughout the cycle with slightly higher NPK in the first two-thirds of flowering. The plants exhibit columnar growth of medium size with robust, upright structure and girthy stems. Never available as feminized seeds, maintaining the genetic diversity of the landrace.