TARAH MAIDEN HASHPLANT

Tarah Maiden Pakistani (F) × Nepalese (M)

Flowering: 55–62 Days
Stretch: Low to Moderate (increases with high temperatures)
Plant Size: Medium, compact indica-dominant structure with adaptive vigor
Yield: Medium–High (excellent resin output and density)
Difficulty: Easy–Intermediate
Aroma: Black Hash • Earthy Spice • Sandalwood • Resinous Sweetness
THC / Cannabinoids: 12–19% THC | 3–7% CBD

Summary / Suitability
Tarah Maiden is a Type 2 2:1 THC/CBD mountain hash cultivar refined for stability, resin density, and tropical adaptability. Its structure, resin production, and scent profile represent the essence of the Khyber Pass hashish tradition. In field cultivation, this plant thrives in both highland and equatorial environments, producing dense, oily buds with unmistakable old-world character. The Colombian-grown Lost Pheno selection revealed stronger lateral branching, thicker resin heads, and enhanced stretch in warm conditions—traits that make it both an efficient flower producer and an exceptional source for hashish extraction.

Genetic Background
Originally bred by Charles “Reeferman” Scott in British Columbia (early 2000s), Tarah Maiden was derived from a pure Pakistani landrace sourced from the Tarah Maiden mountains near the Khyber Pass, a historical center for hashish craftsmanship. Reeferman described it as “the highest quality of all the Pakistani hash plants I have had the time to grow out.” The mother line was crossed with a Nepalese highland male, integrating Himalayan vigor, resin thickness, and a subtle floral sweetness.
The Lost Pheno Reserve selection (2024) refined this base through Colombian acclimatization. Plants were selected from over 80 specimens for their stability, resin production, and balance between the Pakistani’s dense, compact form and the Nepalese’s taller, adaptive frame. The line performs with more vertical stretch under heat and tropical light, a beneficial adaptation for airflow and flower size, while maintaining its hash-plant density and strong branch structure.

Plant Characteristics
Tarah Maiden grows with a classic indica-dominant form—compact stems, wide leaves, and a thick, self-supporting frame—but shows hybrid vigor in tropical settings. The photos reveal deep green foliage with sharp serration and dense internodes that gradually open under strong sunlight. Plants develop early trichome formation, coating buds and upper leaves in thick, glassy resin. In warmer environments, the internodes elongate moderately, forming uniform, spearlike colas that remain solid through late flower. The strain’s natural resin output and dense bud structure make it ideal for both hashish extraction and flower curing.

Flower & Aroma Profile
The flowers are compact, rounded, and heavily resinous, developing visible oil content and amber trichome heads by day 50. The color ranges from olive to dark green, occasionally showing purplish tints in cooler conditions. Aromas combine black hash and sandalwood with underlying notes of earth, incense, and sweet resin. On breaking, buds release a sharp spice with faint tones of cedar and dry pine, echoing the classic Khyber hash profile. When smoked or pressed, the flavor is rich, oily, and long-lasting—smooth on the inhale with a warm resinous finish reminiscent of aged charas.

Growing Tips (Indoor & Outdoor)
Indoor: Performs best in organic soil or coco with consistent humidity and minimal training. Moderate feeding is sufficient, as the plant naturally produces heavy resin and dense colas. Finishes between 8–9 weeks.
Outdoor / Greenhouse: Excellent in both highland and tropical regions. Stretch increases with heat, resulting in better airflow and improved bud development. Mold resistance is high, and plants tolerate heavy rains and direct sun well. For extraction, optimal harvest occurs when resin turns amber-gold.

Effects & Potency
Tarah Maiden delivers a deeply relaxing, meditative body effect paired with a soft, euphoric onset. Its balanced cannabinoid ratio (THC–CBD) provides a clean, grounded calm suitable for reflection, rest, or evening use. The smoke is smooth and expansive, offering a slow-building body melt that retains mental clarity.

Cultural Significance
The Khyber Pass and Tarah Maiden mountain region have long stood as symbols of the world’s most revered hashish culture. These mountain valleys cultivated cannabis for resin rather than flower, refining black hashish known for its earthy, oily aroma and heavy body effects. The cross with Nepalese highland genetics, renowned for hand-rubbed charas, unites two legendary traditions of hash-making—the dry-sieved resins of Pakistan and the aromatic charas of the Himalayas.
Tarah Maiden endures as a living link between those traditions: a cultivar bred for resilience, purity, and the unmistakable essence of true mountain hash, now adapted and preserved through Lost Pheno’s Colombian field selections.