Afghanistan 4/6

[popper504]

that is truly awsome my man.... WHat made you wanna travel there? And how did you get around so safely? ifyou could send me a message,that would be great

[mdphd2050]

What time of year (month) do they plant the poppies? Additionally, what time of year do they harvest the opium and what is the daily average temperature? I have read that poppies are generally a cool weather crop, but I'm sure June in this part of the world is quite hot.

[ontariobuds]

@mdphd2050 poppies need cold weather to sprout. In Canada we sow in early spring and harvest in mid summer.

I THINK they sow in december and havrest in april-may

[WhtMgc]

yeah, hold the fuckin paper in the way when you try to show us the flower....

[23naturefreak66]

the flower does not develop from the "crown". the petals of the flower grow from the "ring" under the latter pod. the flower blooms 24-48hrs then the small pod inside grows for about two weeks. after two weeks of maturing the pod is ready for opium-harvest. for seed-harvest the plant and pod has to be dry, which takes another month.

[electrophonic]

great series! how were you able to travel here so freely?

[gleventhal]

who are you that you were allowed safely to travel here, what are your ties to these people? are you arab? where did u learn to speak arabic? you look jewish, do they hate jews there?

[SMG6771]

Generally, anti-semitism is not as prevalent as found in Arab countries. Afghans don't speak Arabic, they speak a variety of languages, but mostly Dari and Pashtu. Nothern Afghanistan is generally safe for travelers.

[gleventhal]

sorry for my ignorance, thanks for the answer.

[bensons999]

In your opionion, is Northern Afghanistan still safe for westerners to travel around now?

[SMG6771]

I've sent a reply to your question via your YouTube account.

Steven

[boerboel313]

Ya, please come over here and see just how safe it is. It's nothing like Iraq, but I still wouldn't bring my wife over here for a visit. Things are only getting worse. So where would you stay if you visited? one of the only 5 star hotels just got hit 4-5 days ago.

[galayew]

zert

[zubi420]

btw afghanistan is completely safe for americans(at least tourists or visitors)

[420check420]

jesus.. no wonder they can't find bin laden.. half the people ive seen on this street look just like the guy

[euphoricdreams]

Bin Laden Is dead. youve just been fuckin lied to since 2003 by your own government

[hukeeaboo]

what does heroin do to you? does it make you have hallucinations?

[zubi420]

heroin doesnt make u hallucinate. It is a painkiller. It also provides a felling of intense euphoria, a rush,makes u relaxed, and sedates you.. Thats it in extremely basic terms.

[bigballs31scratchin]

i think i want to move to afganistan! and Ill be bringing 2000 dollars with me

[pitubaby76]

I would love to go over there and puchase it a 2000 a kilo, ....BUT I would most likely get killed once I speak a single word of English and show some cash!

[think88twice]

why ? i visit afghanistan every few months, i speak english and i have cash..... lol

there very friendly and humble people.

[tpvalley]

Is it totally unsafe for an American?

What did u did with the opium in part 5?

Brave man.