Mediterranean Climate

Mediterranean climate refers to cultivation conditions—warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters—rather than a specific terpene compound. This environmental classification influences terpene expression in cannabis plants, as growing conditions significantly shape volatile compound profiles. Strains historically developed in or adapted to Mediterranean regions (Spain, Morocco, Lebanon) often express particular terpene combinations shaped by these selective pressures. Breeders studying regional landrace genetics frequently document how temperature fluctuations, humidity cycles, and seasonal light patterns correlate with terpene concentration and diversity. Understanding this climate-phenotype relationship helps researchers contextualize why certain lineages display characteristic aromatic signatures.

Breeders working with Mediterranean-origin germplasm or attempting climate-adaptive breeding programs study how these environmental conditions selected for specific terpene profiles and drought-tolerance traits. Growers replicating Mediterranean conditions often report observing terpene expression patterns consistent with historical landrace records.