Choosing the Right Cannabis Genetics for Hash Production
We wrote this blog as a basic intro to help growers find the best cannabis seeds for growing out marijuana plants that contain the highest hash yields. This is an exhaustive subject and we do talk a little bit more about it on our Aroma Families blog, but we wanted to provide an intro where we could make some specific variety recommendations. We hope you enjoy!
What cannabis varieties yield the most hash?
Knowing which cannabis genetics yield the most hash per plant is often about taking the time to grow things out and do the nitty gritty R & D yourself. This can be an overwhelming task for most, but luckily there is enough experience in cannabis culture now that we know foundationally which varieties tend to produce the most hash. These varieties are first and foremost a part of the OG, Chem, and Kush Families.
Understanding the Kush Lineage
Cannabis plants cultivated all over the world have the potential to be hash producers. But India and Afghanistan have by far the longest standing history of cannabis cultivated for hash production. Therefore the Kush lineage genetics tend to be the best indicator of whether or not a variety will really dump. So trace back the lineage, and odds are if it has solid Kush, OG, and Chem lineage that it’s a great choice for hash production.
Choosing the Best Hash Varieties from the OG, Chem, and Kush Lineage
At Atlas Seed we’ve bred and selected a variety of lines that we’ve tested for hash production and they are solid go to’s when growing for solventless extraction, or dry hash production alike. We’ve put them to the test in the US and Morocco, and they’ve made ice water production teams and traditional dry hash production families very happy. So we can say with confidence that you will be happy too.
You will notice our top 3 recs have the word laundry in them, by design. This is a reference to the “washability” of these varieties, but by no means means that they are the only varieties we recommend for hash. Here are our top 5 photoperiod and top 5 autoflower varieties we recommend for hash.