Is it difficult to grow African landrace strains outside of their native environments? No, because one of their strongest characteristics is their adaptation to various unfamiliar climates. In this post, you’ll learn about short flowering African sativa strains that finish within 16 weeks when cultivated indoors.
Easy-Grow African Sativas for New Indoor Cultivators
1.Kilimanjaro Sativa
When you do a dry pull of a joint full of Kilimanjaro, you’ll taste a combination of lemon and pine flavors. It is cultivated in rural villages on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, located at high altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 1,800 meters. Despite the exposure to cold temperatures and high humidity, this landrace sativa is resistant to powdery mildew.
You can expect to see bud spots developing after approximately eight weeks of vegetative growth. As flowering kicks in, it’s essential to know that the Kilimanjaro sativa doesn’t require blooming nutrients. All you have to do is create a nutrient-rich medium before germination, and your plant will take off successfully.
This landrace sativa thrives when cultivated within a temperature range of 18-22℃.
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2. Moshi Sativa
Moshi sativa grows in a similar environment to the Kilimanjaro however, there are a few differences between these strains. A joint of the Kilimanjaro will give you an upbeat mental and body high. The Moshi will make your mind feel refreshed and alert however, there’s no body high.
When you compare the terpenes, the Kilimanjaro has stronger lemon terpenes while the Moshi is more earthy. This variety also thrives in warm environments that range between 18 to 22℃. You won’t need to feed your plants with blooming nutrients when the flowering stage kicks in.
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3. Ethiopian Shashamane
This particular strain from the highlands of central Ethiopia is ideal for smokers who enjoy highly energetic cerebral highs. It’s the reason why I consider it my favorite sativa strain. The main flavors are a combination of lemon and a spicy smell similar to tea masala. There’s also a phenotype that smells and tastes like freshly harvested green mangoes.
It’s important to maintain a neutral pH in your soil or growing medium when nurturing African landrace sativas. You’ll need to set your indoor temperature around 18-22℃ to enable the plants to develop healthy leaves and strong branches.
The main challenge of growing Shashamane sativa is its rapid growth rate since it turns into a huge bush during the fifth to sixth week of veg. You’ll have to frequently defoliate the plant to ensure sufficient light penetration.
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4. Malawi Gold
Malawi Gold takes up less space indoors when compared to landrace sativas from East Africa. This strain is easy to grow because it doesn’t have special nutrient requirements. The farmers in central Malawi simply use a combination of goat manure and cow dung to nourish their small farms.
It takes about eight weeks for the Malawi Gold to form visible bud sites. You won’t need to feed your plants during flowering, making it easier to flush when the buds are a couple of weeks away from harvest. As long as you keep your space clean, you won’t worry about pest attacks. The best yield can be achieved by maintaining an indoor temperature of 21–23°C.
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Conclusion
These quick-flowering African sativas are absolute powerhouses — pure energy, pure potency, and zero drama in the grow room. They’re built by nature to perform, meaning you don’t need expensive boosters or extra equipment to get incredible results.
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