Nordle; that’s a funny name. In the 1960’s and early 1970’s; the best hashish in the world was purchased in tea-houses in Afghanistan. The resin was sticky, its color and texture were pure, the tangy taste was as sweet as honey from heaven, and its high was a dreamer’s paradise. Things changed quickly in Afghanistan, the ruler was King Saber Shah who loved it but was ousted in 1973.
In 1979, the Russians invaded, and the country’s troubles deteriorated and so did the hashish. It soon became a clumsy mixture of a variety of resins from different plants, idly and slovenly screened, held together by animal fat. “I first smuggled Afghan hashish in 1970. For reasons I never fully understood, we referred to it over the phone as ‘Nordle’” says Howard Marks. Nordle will bring those forgotten wonders of the 1960’s into your grow rooms and into your consciousness.
Heritage: Afghan Skunk
Category: The Naturals – Old school genetics
Family Breed: 50% Afghan, 50 % Skunk#1
Breeder: Nevil and Shantibaba
Preferred Medium: Bio and Hydro, Indoors and outdoors/greenhouse
Expected Yield: Due to its Afghan origins and the particular parent plants one would expect to yield between 500-750 grams per square meter.
Flowering Period: Indoor flowering we found certain plants finishing in 6 weeks but this was extreme; what would be normal would be 7-9 weeks. Grown outside in the Northern Hemisphere early to mid October but watch out for rains and mould. In the Southern Hemisphere, you should expect a March or early April harvest.
Recommendations: Nordle is for beginner and advanced growers. Especially for greenhouse growers worldwide or short outdoor seasons.
Special Notes: This hybrid is probably one of the most consistently good all-rounders that has diverse uses. It was named by Howard as a tribute to the good old days… well what more is there to add?
