Similar to strains in the United States, many of these cultivars have disappeared from African cannabis cultivation over the years. I’m an absolute canna-geek when it comes to landrace strains, several of which hail from Africa—specifically “the Rainbow Nation,” South Africa. By far the most well-known cultivar is Durban Poison, with ties to—you guessed it—Durban, South Africa. With fifty-four countries, or ten more countries than in all of Europe, Africa comprises a large market with exponential post-legalization potential. Currently, he is collaborating with Arbour Collective in South Africa to hybridize the Transkei strain to create a stable varietal suitable for farmers in the region.
Africa’s population is the fastest growing in the world. In 2019, the continent’s total population was estimated at 1.3 billion. With fifty-four countries, or ten more countries than in all of Europe, Africa comprises a large market with exponential post-legalization potential. And, historically, cannabis has strong genetic ties to the continent.
I’m an absolute canna-geek when it comes to landrace strains, several of which hail from Africa—specifically “the Rainbow Nation,” South Africa. By far the most well-known cultivar is Durban Poison, with ties to—you guessed it—Durban, South Africa. The sweet and fruity strain is pure sativa...
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