Colombia

Only hardened cannabis enthusiasts that have tasted some dank Colombian Gold will understand the importance of its genetics. Unfortunately, the original Colombian Gold is now very hard to find, but the legend lives on forever. Colombia cannabis seeds are derived from northern Colombia, where the plants grow carefree and wild in the mountainous territory. Colombian Gold entered the US in the 70s, and breeders have tried their best to preserve the genetics of this incredible strain. Thankfully, Colombian Gold was used to breed Skunk varieties, so all is not lost, and you can still grow these rare strains in the comfort of your home. Strains introduced in the early 70s had lower levels but the Colombian strains introduced now boast of extreme levels ranging from 15 to 21 percent. What makes Colombian genetics so rare is that they are landrace sativas displaying 100 percent sativa characteristics. The plants grow tall and lanky, and although the buds are small they are absolutely saturated in thick resin. In fact, the strain gets its name because of the trichomes resembling gold as they sparkle in all their glory. The leaf structure is typically long and serrated like a pure sativa, and the effects are indeed cerebral. This strain brings out the creativity in full force, and dried buds can be used at any point during the day. She also makes you energetic and you’ll have no trouble focusing on even the toughest of tasks. She won’t hinder your functionality in any way even with high concentrations of . Her fragrance including hints of hash and earthy tones are delectable, to say the least. The smoke can be a tad harsh due to its pungent after-taste but the herbal taste reduces the harshness. Grown primarily in the Santa Marta region in the depths of Colombia, strains derived from the Colombian genetics are hardy and withstand rough weather.