Bekaa Valley Landraces

Bekaa Valley Landraces represent a collection of cannabis genetics originating from the Bekaa Valley region of Lebanon, an area with a long documented history of cannabis cultivation. These landraces developed through generations of open-pollination and selection within a specific geographic and climatic zone, resulting in plants adapted to Mediterranean-continental conditions. Bekaa Valley genetics are often characterized by moderate to tall plant structure and flowering patterns suited to seasonal variation. Lineage records frequently report these landraces as having contributed to various modern hybrids, particularly those seeking robust growth vigor and climate resilience. Breeders working with these genetics often value their genetic stability and regional adaptation traits as foundations for backcrossing or stabilization projects.

Bekaa Valley Landraces serve as important donor genetics for breeders developing climate-adaptive cultivars and for stabilizing hybrid lines where regional environmental tolerance is a priority. Their long cultivation history in specific conditions makes them valuable references for understanding photoperiod sensitivity and growth architecture in Mediterranean-adapted genetics.