Welcome to Landrace Cannabis Wiki

The definitive reference for landrace cannabis genetics, cultivation and conservation.

Theory

Everything from the basics to high level thinking for all the Cannabis nerds.

Cannabis Botany - Plant structure, morphology, and biological systems
Genetics & Breeding - Population genetics, heredity, and landrace characteristics
Biochemistry - Cannabinoids, terpenes, and chemical profiles
Taxonomy - Classification systems and nomenclature
Research Methods - Field collection, analysis, and documentation techniques

Geography

Here you can find all of the information related to the geography of landrace cannabis.

Regional Overviews

Incomplete list of Landrace Cannabis growing regions of the world:

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Phillipines & Indonesia
South Asia - India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan & Afghanistan
Central Asia - Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan & Russia
East Asia - China, North Korea, South Korea, Russia Japan & Taiwan
Middle East - Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon & Egypt
Caucasus - Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey & Lebanon
Maghreb - Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia
Central Africa - North Sudan, South Sudan
East Africa - Ethiopia, Kenya
Southern Africa - Malawi, Congo, Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola & South Africa
West Africa - Ghana, Mali, Nigeria
North America - Mexico
Central America - Panama
Caribbean - Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua, Grenada & Antigua
South America - Colombia, Brazil, Peru & Uruguay
Indian Ocean - Madagascar & Reunion
Oceania - Papua New Guinea

Environmental Factors

Terroir & Climate - How environment shapes genetics
Altitude Effects - Highland vs lowland adaptations
Soil & Geology - Regional growing conditions

Growing

Traditional Methods - Regional cultivation practices
Seasonal Cycles - Planting, harvesting, processing
Preservation Techniques - Seed storage and genetic conservation
Modern Considerations - Adapting traditional methods

History

Cultural Use - Traditional applications and rituals
Trade Routes - Historical spread and exchange
Ethnobotany - Human-plant relationships by culture
Modern Impact - Prohibition, hybridization, genetic loss

Current Research

Field Expeditions - Ongoing collection and documentation
Conservation Status - Threatened populations and preservation efforts
Publications - Scientific literature and reports

Community

Grow Reports - Share your landrace grow reports here
Smoke Reports - Share your landrace smoke reports here

About This Wiki

This wiki documents landrace cannabis varieties from across Asia and their traditional cultivation practices. Our goal is to preserve knowledge of these genetically unique populations and the cultures that have stewarded them.