Colombian Gold
The Santa Marta legend of the 1970s — smooth, clear, energetic gold that parented Skunk #1.
- Type
- Sativa
- Lineage
- Colombian (Santa Marta) landrace
- THC
- 13–18%
- CBD
- <1%
- Flower time
- 11–13 wks
- Yield
- Moderate
- Height
- Tall
- Grow difficulty
- Advanced
- Climate
- Outdoor
Effects
Flavors & aroma
Dominant terpenes
Terpinolene
Herbal, floral, citrus, complexCommon in energetic sativa-leaning cultivars.
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, spice, woodThe only terpene that also binds cannabinoid receptors; peppery and warming.
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, ripe fruitThe most common cannabis terpene; associated with relaxing, heavy 'couch' character.
Grower's notes
A patience project: very long flower, big stretch, equatorial light preference. Historic genetics for collectors and breeders.
Grow guides for Colombian Gold
Matched to this strain's advanced difficulty, outdoor climate, and tall structure.
Setting Up the Space: Ventilation, Odor & Electrical Safety
8 min read
The Outdoor Season: Sun-Grown, Start to Finish
11 min read
Topping, FIM & Mainlining: Multiply Your Colas
9 min read · members
SCROG: Screen of Green for Maximum Canopy
7 min read
Pest Control: Mites, Gnats & Powdery Mildew
10 min read · members
Transplanting Cannabis — When, Why, and How to Pot Up
7 min read
Companion Planting for Cannabis — Allies Your Garden Needs
7 min read · members
Late Flower and Ripening: Weeks 7–10 and the Finish Line
9 min read · members
Mainlining (Manifold Technique): Building a Symmetrical Plant from Scratch
8 min read · members
Supercropping: The High-Stress Technique That Builds Bigger Branches
7 min read · members
Feeding in Flower: The Week-by-Week Nutrient Strategy
9 min read · members
Advanced Canopy Management: Even Light, Maximum Yield
9 min read · members
Growing in Cold Climates: Western New York and the Great Lakes Season
9 min read
Cannabis Pest Identification: Spider Mites, Thrips, Fungus Gnats, and More
9 min read
Hermaphrodites and Nanners: How to Prevent Seeded Buds
6 min read
Bud Rot (Botrytis): Identification, Prevention, and Damage Control
7 min read
When to Harvest: Reading Trichomes Like a Grower
6 min read
Drying & Curing: Where Good Grows Become Great
9 min read · members
Educational profile · data varies by phenotype & grow · not medical advice · all strains