Colombian Gold Seeds

More About These Colombian Gold Seeds & Lineage

Colombian Gold (also called Santa Marta Colombian Gold or Santa Marta) is a classic landrace sativa that traces back to the Santa Marta mountains of Colombia. It's one of those legacy cultivars that still gets referenced in modern breeding conversations, partly because its genetics helped parent Skunk #1, a cornerstone hybrid that influenced countless strains that followed.

In the jar, Colombian Gold is typically recognised by fluffy, crystal-covered buds and an old-school aromatic profile that blends skunky funk with sweet citrus. Expect bright lemon and lime notes on top of an earthy, pungent base — the kind of scent that reads "vintage sativa" without trying too hard.

Effects-wise, this cultivar is often described as active, uplifting, and focused, with a clearer headspace than many energising strains. Fans also note it tends to feel less edgy, making it a popular pick for people who want to stay productive or who are newer to sativas and wary of spiraling into anxiety. Some consumers also reach for Colombian Gold when they're trying to take the edge off physical discomfort like muscle tension or pain, while still leaning into a brighter mood and more dialled-in attention.

Growing Tips for Colombian Gold

Intermediate and master-level growers shouldn't have any issue growing the Colombian Gold cannabis cultivar. Colombian Gold plants will thrive indoors and outdoors, but have an easier time growing indoors because of the ability to completely control the climate. If you choose to grow indoors, you will need to replicate a steady environment similar to the warm, humid climate of South America.

Colombian Gold seeds grow into plants with dark green leaves and pale green buds. The colour of the buds is determined by the amount of trichomes that cover the surface area. If you choose to grow outdoors, you will need consistent temperature and humidity to bring these plants to completion. Doing so will ensure that you grow healthy buds from the top of the plants to the buds closest to the soil. Having access to a greenhouse is the best way to give these plants the ideal outdoor climate without having to contend with unexpected outdoor variables.

These plants grow to a medium height and can reach around 1.5 metres tall. Because the plants reach a maximum indoor and outdoor height of approximately 1.5 metres, you don't have to adjust the plant height too much to promote healthy growth.

The ideal temperature for these plants is around 20–29°C and slightly cooler at night. Humidity levels should be kept around 40–70% during the vegetative growth stage and the flowering stage. Growing indoors will ensure that moderate humidity levels and moderate temperatures are constant and maintained every day that the plants are in the growing stages.

Topping, pruning, and defoliation are the best methods for this strain. Because these plants tend to grow taller than your average cannabis cultivar, they require a little pruning and topping to ensure they do not overgrow. The Colombian Gold strain requires an 18–20 hour light cycle to reach the vegetative stage of growth. You will need to change the light cycle to a 12/12 cycle to induce the flowering stage of growth.

Yields, Flowering Time, and Harvest

• Flowering Time: Growing indoors, you can expect the Colombian Gold strain to be ready for harvest after a long flowering period of 70–80 days.
• Yields: Indoor yields are around 400 grams per square metre, while outdoor grows typically produce up to 500 grams per plant. The long flowering period almost guarantees you will be rewarded with healthy yields.
• Harvest: Outdoor growers can plan on harvesting their yields around the middle of November, depending on when the seeds were planted.

Colombian Gold: The Gold Standard

The Colombian Gold cannabis strain's terpene profile is directly responsible for how the plant smells and tastes, and the strong effects it has on its users. The most dominant terpene in this strain is caryophyllene, while myrcene and limonene are the secondary terpenes.

• Caryophyllene: Most Dominant - Caryophyllene is known in the cannabis world as the spicy and peppery terpene.
• Myrcene: Secondary Terpene - Known as the "mother of all terpenes", myrcene gives cannabis plants the earthy and pungent aroma they are known for.
• Limonene: Citrus - Found in the rinds of citrus fruits, this terpene gives a sweet and fruity aroma and flavour to cannabis strains.

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