The Real Seed Company is a group of collectors dedicated to releasing traditional connoisseur cannabis strains in their pure, unhybridised form. Global ecology has reached crisis point, and cannabis is no exception: the biodiveristy of one of the world's most ancient crop plants is now under serious threat. Founded in 2007 in response to the damage being inflicted on top-end cannabis cultivars by prohibition, The Real Seed Company has taken an unprecedented step in the history of cannabis seed banks by offering an extensive and open catalogue of rare and authentic heirloom cannabis varities that can be owned by everyone.All of our lines are fully authentic ganja, charas and hashish cultivars from the ancient heartlands of cannabis culture. With a wide range of varieties from high CBD potential genepools for medical users and breeders, and fine representives of renowned high THC ganja and charas lines from legendary regions like Kerala, Thailand and Mazar-i-Sharif, The Real Seed Company catalogue is already unparalleled - and it's growing all the time.

Region: HimalayaGenetics: Pure Himalayan Charas Cultivar (Malana)Latitude: 32°NHarvest: end October to mid-NovemberHeight: 3-4 meters in natural outdoor environment.Yield: 1 to 2kg of dried flowers in natural outdoor environment.Aroma: fruity mango; floral spices; sweet milk and toffeeCharacteristics: hardy, vigorous strain; intensely aromatic and resinousGrow Type: Greenhouse or OutdoorsThis famous North Indian charas producing variety grows on the high sun-drenched ridges around the village of Malana, between the the valleys of Kullu and Parvati, at heights of between 2500 - 3000m. Intensely aromatic flowering tips gleam with trichomes and virtually drip with resin in later stages of flwering. Plants reach heights of over 3 metres and are vigorous and prolifically productive. First-rub charas is produced from these plants with intense care, and is soft and easily molded by warm hands. Aromas are reminiscent of overripe fruit, mango and malt, sometimes with scents similar to sickly-sweet traditional Indian milk confectionary. Consumed in moderation this strain gives an intensely bright, cerebral buzz which is very sociable and giddy; larger quantities produce a highly mind-altering psychedelic effect. This variety produces the Champagne of the cannabis resin market.