Colombian Gold (Santa Marta)

1. Botanical Heritage & Geographic Origin

Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) stands as one of the foundational landrace treasures in global cannabis history. Originating from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Caribbean Coast, Colombia, this heirloom cultivar represents generations of natural and agrarian selection under intense equatorial and subtropical photoperiods. In its indigenous terroir, it evolved elongated floral spears, abundant trichome heads, and open calyx structures engineered to thrive in tropical mountain climates.

Preserved and curated in partnership with Indigenous Santa Marta Cultivators & World of Seeds Preservation, this pure sativa line has enriched global cannabis breeding, offering unparalleled genetic stability, high THCV potential, and unmatched vigor.

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Classification

Pure Sativa Landrace (100% Sativa)

Geographic Origin

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Caribbean Coast, Colombia

Potency & Cannabinoids

THC: 18.0% – 23.0% | THCV: 1.5% – 2.8%

Flowering Period

11 – 14 Weeks

Authentic cured floral cluster of Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) — Macro photograph of an authentic cured Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) floral cluster showcasing dense crystalline trichome coverage.

2. Phytochemical Architecture & Terpene Synergy

The chemical profile of Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) is distinguished by its clean, high-vitality cannabinoid spectrum. Testing with THC levels between 18.0% – 23.0%, it is further distinguished by significant functional titers of Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV: 1.5% – 2.8%) and Cannabigerol (CBG: 0.8%).

The dominant terpene matrix is driven by Limonene, Terpinolene, Beta-Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Ocimene. This synergistic ensemble produces its signature aromatic profile featuring Sweet Candied Lemon, Resinous Sandalwood, Sweet Golden Incense, Cedarwood, Earthy Citrus Musk. The inhale is delightfully smooth, leaving a fragrant resinous finish that stimulates the senses.

3. Subjective Experience & Pharmacological Effects

Upon consumption, Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) initiates a swift, uplifting cerebral elevation described as Uplifting Classic 1970s Golden Euphoria, Crystal Mental Lucidity, Expansive Creative Optimism, Zero Crash. It activates creative cognition and enhances sensory perception without the heavy couch-lock or mental lethargy associated with broad-leaf indica varieties.

The presence of natural THCV provides a crisp, motivating focus that tempers appetite spikes and sustains daytime mental energy, making Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) an exemplary choice for artistic creation, active movement, and deep philosophical discussions.

4. Therapeutic Potential & Folk Indications

In traditional herbal pharmacopeias, this landrace was valued for revitalizing energy, elevating melancholy, and supporting endurance. Modern holistic users frequently recommend Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) for the management of:

Chronic Fatigue & Lethargy: Restores mental vitality and daytime stamina.
Depressive & Anxious Mood States: Uplifts mood and dispels mental rumination with euphoric clarity.
Executive Dysfunction & ADHD: Encourages sustained laser focus and task completion.
Stress Exhaustion: Releases accumulated mental tension without impairing motor coordination.

5. Cultivation Guide & Agronomic Characteristics

Cultivating Colombian Gold (Santa Marta) demands respect for classic tropical sativa genetics. Plants demonstrate vigorous vertical stretch, narrow serrated leaflets, and extensive branching. Flowering matures in 11 – 14 Weeks, yielding resin-drenched floral colas.

With inherent resilience against tropical heat and humidity, this cultivar thrives in organic living soils enriched with beneficial mycorrhizae and volcanic minerals.

🌱 Genetic Lineage & Seedbank Attribution

This botanical profile is curated in partnership with Indigenous Santa Marta Cultivators & World of Seeds Preservation. At Ganja House Koh Lanta, we are committed to authentic strain preservation, offering visitors and connoisseurs certified genetics and organic craft flowers on the island of Koh Lanta, Thailand.

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