Colombian Gold from 1972-78...? How was it "made"?

[Littleleaf]

Don't know if you have answered this be for but I was wondering if yoiu know or met some one that could take on a hike/ture to the places of the old grows.(that loves weed too) If it's safe enough. You just might find some thing growing off the beaten path.

 

[huligun]

Don't know if you have answered this be for but I was wondering if yoiu know or met some one that could take on a hike/ture to the places of the old grows.(that loves weed too) If it's safe enough. You just might find some thing growing off the beaten path.

I will speak to this and say it is not safe and I don't think it ever will be safe. Colombia has been in deep civil conflict for over 100 years. Besides the civil (political) conflict, you have warring mafioso. That is no joke over there I am here to tell you. You would have better luck in Pakistan right now, and that is insane.
It is not safe for a Gringo to go in there, and it is not safe for a Hispanic. It would only be safe if you are connected (in a big way) to whoever that is managing the area that you go into, and even then it is still a rough. Too rough even if you are connected. For instance, when Zamalito was getting Colombian seeds from Colombia (while working with Brazilian Seed Company) his man in Colombia just disappeared. Lots of people just disappear over there for many and various reasons. Your best chance would be to buy some weed off the streets in some city near the region you want to get seeds. Use the bag seed. You are taking your chances just going to the larger cities, going into the bush is just plain suicide.

 

[Mr_Grimbo]

I will speak to this and say it is not safe and I don't think it ever will be safe. Colombia has been in deep civil conflict for over 100 years. Besides the civil (political) conflict, you have warring mafioso. That is no joke over there I am here to tell you. You would have better luck in Pakistan right now, and that is insane.
It is not safe for a Gringo to go in there, and it is not safe for a Hispanic. It would only be safe if you are connected (in a big way) to whoever that is managing the area that you go into, and even then it is still a rough. Too rough even if you are connected. For instance, when Zamalito was getting Colombian seeds from Colombia (while working with Brazilian Seed Company) his man in Colombia just disappeared. Lots of people just disappear over there for many and various reasons. Your best chance would be to buy some weed off the streets in some city near the region you want to get seeds. Use the bag seed. You are taking your chances just going to the larger cities, going into the bush is just plain suicide.

Well, quite frankly I don't think you need to. From what I have seen just in the pics here in this thread from Raco, and Rider, and others, there is great lines still out there, just have to figure out how to get that to the rest of us.

Mr. Grimbo

 

[red rider]

Creepy

Creepy

Hola all, the Colombian Crippi or Creepy is said to be Colombian grown North American and or European genetics. And at the moment the creepy is all I can find to burn, however it’s always good (strong) and always different. I get 10 gms for 50,000 COP and that’s expensive considering the classic sativa was only 30,000 a QP. But the quality of the creepy is always very good just like what I was getting up north (when I could find it) for $25 a gram! I think the seeds from this weed would do well indoors anywhere in the world. I’ve collected many seeds from different strains of creepy and plan on growing them out ASAP. As far as going out in the campo looking for plants or grows, that is out of the question for me as security is a priority here. It’s simply not safe even with my Colombian friends to go looking for grows, however I do have a friend that knows many dealers in many regions of the country and he’s the one I get samples from. But he doesn’t know growers, just good people to buy from around the country. The bottom line is it is safe to visit or live in Colombia but you really have to be careful and use common sense as well as a lot of respect for the locals. It’s very easy to “disappear” down here and I’m not taking any chances. As far as seed stock I hope to start getting these exotic strains to some good breeders ASAP. Here are a few pics of a cross I made back in 05-06, its Santa Marta Gold and Afghani. The indicia cut the flowering time in half and filled out the buds while giving the effect a more body feel but not losing the sativa introspective.
Peace from Colombia

 

[red rider]

Colombian Punto Rojo 2005

Colombian Punto Rojo 2005

This was part of a Lb I obtained back in 05. It came from the central highlands and was said to be Punto Rojo. This Colombian doesn’t “look” that good but the smell, taste and effect made this some of the finest cannabis I’ve had. It was not only much stronger than any of the other samples (even the gold’s) but it was so euphoric and long lasting and clean refreshing end with no ceiling or tolerance. I kept and grew out seeds from it, made hash, iso and butter with it, this bud really matched my system. I haven’t seen this fine Colombian since my friend stopped going to that region. IMHO the Punto Rojo out performs (effect wise) any of the other really good strains I’ve had here.

Peace from Colombia!

 

[village green]

Hey Red Rider,
Could you describe the smell because the looks are so familiar.
VG

 

[Mr_Grimbo]

This was part of a Lb I obtained back in 05. It came from the central highlands and was said to be Punto Rojo. This Colombian doesn’t “look” that good but the smell, taste and effect made this some of the finest cannabis I’ve had. It was not only much stronger than any of the other samples (even the gold’s) but it was so euphoric and long lasting and clean refreshing end with no ceiling or tolerance. I kept and grew out seeds from it, made hash, iso and butter with it, this bud really matched my system. I haven’t seen this fine Colombian since my friend stopped going to that region. IMHO the Punto Rojo out performs (effect wise) any of the other really good strains I’ve had here.

Peace from Colombia!

That is just beautiful... I really long for the days when you could go out and find a bag of that seedy wonderful bud. I would gladly pay more for that over the green available here.

Mr. Grimbo

 

[red rider]

Rojo

Rojo

Hi yes it was so nice back in the day spending $30-40 with your friends and getting a big bag of spicy Colombian to share at a “RUSH” concert. I only paid I think about $20US for a lb. of that Punto Rojo in 05! The smell and taste I remember to be distinctly Colombian (it’s a certain smell and taste that’s unique and hard to describe) a deep woodsy aromatic smell that was not overpowering but noticeable. The burnt smoke is rich and expansive as hell in the lungs, there’s nothing sweet about it. The taste stays in your mouth after smoking and if indoors the distinct smell lingers. The lb was fresh but well cured and just like the clumps we use to get in Texas back in 78 the inside buds were better. Really good stuff.

Peace from Colombia

 

[village green]

You are right, it is very hard to describe. When I smelled the brown I would get the same sensation I get when I smell cocoa although it doesn't smell like cocoa...if that makes any sense.

 

[red rider]

That smell

That smell

Yes vg you know the "smell", it's like the brown but a little fresher and stronger. I never get tired of that Colombian smell and taste...
Here's another shot of the "clump" of rojo.

Peace from Colombia!

 

[Bud_Man10]

Man you're killin' me rider!!!

The first load of 'non-gold' Lumbo that showed up in my neck of the woods in the 70's looked very similar to that. I remember turning up my nose at it initially (the pot snob that I am) ...until I smoked it!

Great stuff pal
Keep it comin'

BM

 

[Hammerhead]

Oh ya I remember those days we paid 25$.. there is a huge diferance between the CG and the lumbo. C.G was very rare when it was around it was gone in 1 day. lbs of it would get scoped up. It was very good erb some of the best back then. I sure wish I could find it today. I can only hope these strains are still here and passed down. If they did any special processing all of that knolage needs to be passed down so we dont lose these old school strains and how they process them back then.

 

[bigherb]

This was part of a Lb I obtained back in 05. It came from the central highlands and was said to be Punto Rojo. This Colombian doesn’t “look” that good but the smell, taste and effect made this some of the finest cannabis I’ve had. It was not only much stronger than any of the other samples (even the gold’s) but it was so euphoric and long lasting and clean refreshing end with no ceiling or tolerance. I kept and grew out seeds from it, made hash, iso and butter with it, this bud really matched my system. I haven’t seen this fine Colombian since my friend stopped going to that region. IMHO the Punto Rojo out performs (effect wise) any of the other really good strains I’ve had here.

Peace from Colombia!

Thanks for sharing you experiences an lovely pics aswell ( i remember those )

Its interesting to hear that many local consider punto Rojo amongst the best ive heard this quite a few times .

Im curious to know if the Punto Rojo or any other colombian you've smoked in recent times have an incense trait ?


1luvbigherb

 

[huligun]

I grew up in Colombia but the first time I ever smoked Colombian Gold was in Florida lol.

I miss my big old fresh green buds down there. Riding my motorcycle to the beach with a nap sack full of it to sell to the gringos. They were always so happy to see it.

 

[Raco]

I never get tired of that Colombian smell and taste...

+1

Ahhh the smell of "bo" and the smell of bho!!

this bho was made off mostly colombian and haze trim and leftovers

 

[Hammerhead]

very nice Raco im sure it puts you on cloud 9

 

[juggo]

I totally remember the bo gold we got in 77-82 in texas,takes those long outdoor grows,sativas,in columbia and other places,true landraces, oxaca,michuacan,makes my skin crawl to think about how they batardized the trus mexi sativas... believe there is a lot of those genetics mixed into the killers,most dont have time for an indoor 120++++ day santa marta gold...i tryed and its futile at best...but the hazes we have today wouldnt be shit if it wasnt for the few proud sativa od growers that keep the ledgend alive.Much props!Bring on the sativas!

juggo,
peace

 

[red rider]

Equatorial Sativa

Equatorial Sativa

I totally remember the bo gold we got in 77-82 in texas,takes those long outdoor grows,sativas,in columbia and other places,true landraces, oxaca,michuacan,makes my skin crawl to think about how they batardized the trus mexi sativas... believe there is a lot of those genetics mixed into the killers,most dont have time for an indoor 120++++ day santa marta gold...i tryed and its futile at best...but the hazes we have today wouldnt be shit if it wasnt for the few proud sativa od growers that keep the ledgend alive.Much props!Bring on the sativas!

juggo,
peace

Equatorial Sativa
Yes I have to agree with you juggo, I’ve never grown indoors and I’m sure the lighting and growing technology has advanced to a point where it could be done but I would think that to take Equatorial Sativa to its full potential you really need the sun & soil from its region of origin. The high altitude and close proximity to the equator combined with the rich volcanic soil blisters resin from the plants in a most unique fashion. Then the curing/fermenting of sweat curing out in the sun produces the color, smell and taste maybe even affecting the high. I think what makes the distinct flavor of fine Colombian Sativa is that it’s produced a certain way here and that’s most of what makes it unique. I strongly believe this to be true because when I grew out many of the strains here the finished flowers looked nothing like the bud it came from, just like the pictures I’ve seen on here of the “brickweed” grows. My Colombian grown out buds did have a little of the taste and smell of the mother bud but nowhere near as strong. But maybe I didn’t cure my bud long enough to pull all the flavor from it, I don’t know but my sinsemilla to me was far better than the mother bud it came from. Oh yes many of the buds here have a very “incense” smell and even kind of tastes like it too. I identify the incense smell more in the lighter colored bud and not so much in the fresh Rojo in the above pics. The smell is there.
Peace from Colombia!

 

[red rider]

Colombian High Altitude Sativa

Colombian High Altitude Sativa

Here's some of the fine Sativa I grew here in 06. First is a pre flower Santa Marta Gold girl, then the Gold with a very interesting "coastal" (the west coast of Colombia) green. I named it "coastal green" as my friend that got the sample for me said it came from the coast. The mother buds (an lb.) were flat green and fully seeded with a strong minty smell & taste. The effect was sharp electric sativa, she came on quick and in an hour peaked for an easy come down. I remember the morther bud had a bit of a burn out after smoking it all day. The beautiful sinsemilla I grew from this lowland sativa purpled up at the end and after a little cure the effect was much better then the mother bud in all aspects.

Peace from Colombia!

 

[red rider]

COLOMBIAN BHO

COLOMBIAN BHO

+1

Ahhh the smell of "bo" and the smell of bho!!

this bho was made off mostly colombian and haze trim and leftovers

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Wow Raco! That BHO is perfect and looks so pure. Always a plesure to see your fine smokables. You are truely a master!

Peace from Colombia!