The Real Seed Company
The Real Seed Company: Collectors of Landraces
The Real Seed Company is all about landraces. Not modern mixes or hybrids, but the kind of cannabis that comes straight from the regions where it has been growing for centuries. They are basically a group of collectors who travel around looking for seeds in their pure form, the way nature left them.
Quick Facts
Location: Seeds collected worldwide
Focus: Pure, unhybridised landrace cannabis
Types Available: Regular seeds, untreated
Well Known For: Collections from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Nepal, Turkey, Lebanon, and Africa
Works Well For: Growers and collectors who want authentic, traditional lines
The seeds they find are not changed or altered. Many are unusual, some are rare, and they are often the kind that collectors and old-school growers look for. Places like Afghanistan, Nepal, Morocco, or the mountains of India still have plants with long histories, and that is where these genetics come from.
What makes The Real Seed Company stand out is that they keep their catalogue open. Anyone can access these old varieties, which is a big deal since most seed banks do not share this kind of material so freely. If you want cannabis that is as close as possible to the source, this is where you might look.
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Talking about The Real Seed Company at Cannapot
If you have been around cannabis seeds for a while, you probably know that most strains today are hybrids. Cross after cross. Gelato this, OG that. They are everywhere. But if you are curious about the original stuff, the kind of plants that grew in the mountains or valleys long before all the modern mixing, you might want to check out The Real Seed Company.
Why bother with landraces at all
Modern strains are fun. Nobody is saying they are not. But they all trace back to original genetics somewhere. Afghanistan. India. Lebanon. Places like that. The Real Seed Company has spent years collecting those seeds and keeping them going. That is their whole thing. The difference is simple. Modern hybrids are tuned for flavor, yield, and all the stuff growers look for now. Landraces are rougher around the edges, but they carry unique traits. Some flower longer. Some stay short and stocky. Some taste like nothing you find in today’s trendy strains. Cannapot has been around long enough that they only list real stuff. They have been running since 2004, which means they have seen all the hype cycles come and go.
Seeds you will see at Cannapot
Chitrali Hindu Kush: From Pakistan’s Chitral region. People there have been known for making colorful hash. These plants often turn purple or red when it gets cool at night. Collectors like them because they are squat, resin-heavy, and bring earthy and fruity smells. Some growers mention they are good indoors too since they do not get too tall. And for breeders, there is always the appeal of that purple coloring.
Manipuri: Northeast India is sativa country. Manipuri is exactly what you would expect. Tall, slim plants. Long flowering. A bit wild compared to modern hybrids. The smell is herbal, spicy, sometimes a little floral. What stands out is the history. This is where people have been making hand-rubbed charas for ages. So you are not just collecting seeds. You are holding a small piece of that culture.
Lebanese: Lebanon has one of the most famous cannabis traditions in the world. Red and blonde hash from the Bekaa Valley is legendary. The Lebanese seeds that Cannapot lists connect right back to that. The plants are different from tropical sativas. They finish faster, deal with dry climates, and give off spicy, woody aromas. The bud structure is usually looser, which makes sense given the hot and dry conditions they come from.
Sinai: Egypt’s Sinai region has its own cannabis history. These plants are tough, adapted to dry conditions. Reports say they are medium height, resinous, and have earthy, herbal notes. Compared to heavy Afghan indicas, the Sinai effect has been described as lighter, more uplifting. That probably comes from the difference in environment. Harsh desert versus cool mountains.
Why people care about these
If you are collecting hybrids, you usually want flavor, strength, or yield. With landraces like these, it is different. It is more about diversity and history. When you pick up Chitrali Hindu Kush, you are tapping into a hash tradition from Pakistan. With Manipuri, it is the sativa plants from northeast India. Lebanese and Sinai are tied to Middle Eastern cannabis that has been around forever. Breeders use these seeds to bring unique traits into new lines. Collectors see them as part of the larger cannabis story. Both reasons make sense.
Why order through Cannapot
There are plenty of seed shops online. But when it comes to landraces, authenticity matters more than anything. Cannapot has been doing this for more than twenty years. That counts for a lot. They do not hide the fact that stock is sometimes gone. You will still see the strain pages, even when it is sold out. That honesty is helpful because at least you know the genetics exist and you can read about them. And because Cannapot has long-term connections with breeders like The Real Seed Company, the seeds that come through are real. Not mislabeled or random. With landraces, that kind of trust is everything.
FAQs
Q: Are these regular or feminized strains?
A: The strains are regular. That means you get male and female plants. It is the standard for preservation and breeding.
Q: Do they grow like the strains you see everywhere now?
A: Not usually. Manipuri for example is tall and takes time to finish. Lebanese is faster and more suited for dry summers. Sinai has its own style. They do not grow like Gelato or Cookies, and that is kind of the point.
Q: Why is stock often gone?
A: Supply is limited. Landraces are not mass produced the way commercial hybrids are. Cannapot keeps the pages active anyway, so people can still learn about them.
Q: What makes landraces worth collecting?
A: They are the foundation. Modern strains are built from these genetics. Having them means you are closer to the source.
It is not about hype or chasing the newest cross. It is about keeping the roots of cannabis alive. Some people care about that. Some people do not. If you are one who does, Cannapot is a steady place to explore.