Strain Hunters (2011)
Strain Hunters is a captivating series of documentaries aimed at informing the general public about the quest for the preservation of the cannabis plant. These documentaries focus on particularly vulnerable landraces (distinct regional varieties) originating in some of the poorest areas of the planet. Let’s explore more about this fascinating project:
- Mission and Purpose:
- The purpose of Strain Hunters is to identify, locate, and retrieve previously unstudied cannabis landraces.
- By doing so, they provide scientists and doctors with the raw materials needed to further develop and enhance their knowledge of medicinal cannabis.
- The Team and Their Travels:
- The Strain Hunters team consists of passionate individuals from Green House Seeds who travel the world in search of these rare landraces.
- Their goal is to preserve these unique genetic strains and share them with growers and breeders globally.
- Documentary Series:
- The Strain Hunters documentaries take viewers on expeditions to various regions where these landraces thrive.
- Notable expeditions include:
- Swaziland: Exploring cannabis cultivation in this African nation.
- India: Trekking through the mountains and valleys of Himachal Pradesh, meeting growers, and sampling charras (a type of hashish).
- South Africa: Continuing Franco’s legacy after his passing from malaria. Arjan and the team embark on new expeditions to honor their mission.
- Legacy and Impact:
- The late Franco Loja, an icon in the cannabis world, played a significant role in changing people’s perception of the plant.
- His legacy lives on through the Strain Hunters’ continued efforts to explore, document, and preserve cannabis landraces.
- Stay Tuned:
- The Strain Hunters’ journey continues, driven by passion, curiosity, and a commitment to understanding the diverse world of cannabis.
