Columbian Gold 72

[Hempy McNoodle]

How do we know the stuff in the 70s was not pollenated by hermie males? maybe it's 'normal?' Any opinions on that? that was before I was born so I wouldn't have any idea, really.

 

[troutman]

What flower hour regimen do you use? I was planning on going down to 11 hours after 2.5 months. and down to 10 if not finished by week 19-20.

I've tried various schedules over the years to see what works and do the following as of late with pure Sativas.

I start them on 14 hours of light and normally go down 1 hour per week until I get to 12 hours when I decide to flower Sativas.
I'll keep it there until they sex out at least. I may go down to 11 1/2 once the pollen starts flying and then drop it it to 11 hours
to finish once I'm done pollinating. But I never go below 11 hours to rush things too much.

Note: If you look at the photoperiod of Tropical areas you'll see they never get anything close to 18 hours like some people give
Sativas. I've always suspected that could be one reason they get hermies at times. Even 14 hours is more than they normally get.
But I find it's tolerable for a short time. I tend to vegetate for not too long anyways.

P.S. Next time, I may just start my Sativa grow with 13 hours on.

 

[mike tea]

cg 72 august update

cg 72 august update

hello friends, update you all on the cg72'sthree survivors are thriving have grow en to four foot tall, all are females two of the plants are in pots, one isgrowing out of the ground at agrow site at friends place with the santa Marta's cg due to the extreme heat and the emergence of grass hoppers which have come on like gang busters myself and friend have moved the two potted plants in door to hedge against any losses, will take cuttings and clone these from the survivors, have started to build a green house to house these females in order to continue the endeavor which will continue before I depart one of the female cg72's have exhibited purple stem and branch leaves are long narrow with sharp serrations these plants have endured the scorch here in south western Oklahoma friends stay safe out there during these during these tough times god bless mike tea.

 

[Im'One]

Hey Mike thanks for posting
Good news that you got them inside

 

[mike tea]

good to hear from you will keep you all posted on the cg72's as the days go forward have any questions by all means, miketeastay safe out there my friend

 

[Nexus7]

hello friends, update you all on the cg72'sthree survivors are thriving have grow en to four foot tall, all are females two of the plants are in pots, one isgrowing out of the ground at agrow site at friends place with the santa Marta's cg due to the extreme heat and the emergence of grass hoppers which have come on like gang busters myself and friend have moved the two potted plants in door to hedge against any losses, will take cuttings and clone these from the survivors, have started to build a green house to house these females in order to continue the endeavor which will continue before I depart one of the female cg72's have exhibited purple stem and branch leaves are long narrow with sharp serrations these plants have endured the scorch here in south western Oklahoma friends stay safe out there during these during these tough times god bless mike tea.

Nice work Mike!

Yeah I got a bit of purple in a couple of my 'CG72s too. Hopefully I'll be able to start one in a month or so Also have a Golden King ('68 CG/heirloom Colombianx'72CG) to join the party

How do you find the '72 CG compares to the WOS - CG?

 

[mike tea]

cg 72 party full steam

cg 72 party full steam

Nice work Mike!

Yeah I got a bit of purple in a couple of my 'CG72s too. Hopefully I'll be able to start one in a month or so Also have a Golden King ('68 CG/heirloom Colombianx'72CG) to join the party

How do you find the '72 CG compares to the WOS - CG? thank you nex us, for the response

structure wise they are somewhat close in appearance except the cg 72's are smaller the wos cg's are large, and they have the ability to repel grass hopperswhen the hoppers chew on the wo.s., cg's,are toxic to the hoppers they get real pungent smell is like lamp oil,kerosen, no need for pesticides, this was discovered in the 2019 grow, the cg72's have a lot of potential they are well worth the effort to preserve them i want to give a shout out to,one who made it possible to get he endeavor going glad to hear nexus you are preserving the cg72'sthose purple stem and branch got are attention have any more questions friend I will be glad to respond happy to be with you folks, mike tea god bless you al and your families out there, mike tea, from the mountains of south western oklahoma

 

[achille]

USC CG72 vegetative stage fan leaves smoke report

USC CG72 vegetative stage fan leaves smoke report

I had some dried leaves sitting in a paper bag, just fallen fan leaves, clippings when taking cuttings and discarded plants, males and females.

I was feeling curious and with still months to go to sample the bud(my outdoor CG72 hasn't even started flowering and the indoor ones are in the pollinating stage)...so I rolled a joint with leaves, awful grassy smell like dried spinach of course. I didn't finished the joint because it was unpleasant to smoke and I thought it would do nothing...

Well, let me say that I am speechless.
I am in my forties, quite experimented smoker, traveled a lot, sampled traditional weeds and hash from North India, Africa etc
This is one of the finest weed I ever smoked without doubt.
It started very quickly with a rush, you feel the pressure in your eyes and a very familiar space, even if it's the first time you smoke this Colombian you do recognize her...maybe because it was so prominently used in Skunk, haze etc. But it does feels like those crosses where a downgrade from the Colombian gold.
It is a warm, electric, stimulating effect without any paranoia and anxiety, very fun, comfortable ride, very balanced, perfect equilibrium like a carnival ride and smooth sailing on calm tropical waters at the same time. Very intense but so user friendly that even first timers would feel safe.
The main effect is euphoria. Dense, tickling, deep euphoria, this is not a subtle effect at all, very festive.
You are of course in a psychedelic and spiritual dimension too but in a subtle way, those aren't the main effects. This strain is perfect for listening to music (I spent the whole evening surfing on a 60-70's wave: from blues to Creedence, Doors and Santana, this weed is a key for this era indeed).

The warmth and relaxed electric feelings and headspace are very clear: you don't feel debilitated or stupid.
It is a "clear" effect but it is not all in the head like Himalayan or Ethiopian strains, it has a very physical presence right from the start but no narcotic effects, your body is crossed by electrical bolts of physical pleasure.

It last a long time, I smoked at 22:30 and I was still reeling at Two int he morning... do not smoke this too late: you will not sleep !

I am very impressed and wondering what will be the final product. I am definitely keeping a clone, that is too precious to let disappear.
I humbly thanks the many people involved in the making of this cultivar: the USC, Jahgreenlabel, the courageous growers (in Canada ?) that collected and maintained it since 72, the Colombian farmers and the unknown farmers where this strain originates before being brought to Colombia...thank you for this treasure !

 

[achille]

Some love making...

 

[Bardo Eagle]

Thanks Achille your smoke report Is truly appreciated,you describe very good what about smoke landrace sativa leaves,actually to enjoy Life rather than escape It...not a super potent experience but a very grounded euphoria mix with a little of psychedelic and spiritual component, surprisingly also body healing properties.the type of high that can make you the best Person you can experience,good to socialize,do things,work with a happy Mood no paranoia no anxiety no burnout. To me Is more a Energy supplement than drugs. Very good tools for drugs tested Jobs,actually leaves are more the organic component of the High,little to none thc in,but actually get you good for some hours. Good to modulate the effect of more potent strains,to make more friendly(and psychedelic) stone.To make edible,oil(watercure first).Good breeding tool,from the average plant you can find some that standout,before that long long wait to sample something.Maybe all this talk don't to the trick for all the insane tolerance smokers...but I found in a revelation,somewhat that at first can't be possible but actually to me is. All good if make you happy

 

[achille]

I do think that traditional ganja cultivars were selected not only for the buds but for the leaves to be usable too. I may be mistaken but I think it is used in bhang, for example.

I did have an afterglow the day after, exactly like after taking a psychedelic, very positive and deep ganja indeed !

I think that people are afraid of growing pure tropical sativas because it needs room and a "long" flowering time (I grow cacti too so I find amusing to consider 4 months a long time lol) but actually one can harvest just the leaves, they really work and have all the characteristics of the sativa high. They are quite fast to put a lot of leaves so it's a good option.
I don't know if it applies with all the strains but I had a very surprising result with Ace's Ethiopian leaves as well...it was supposed to have low potency so I didn't thought too much when dosing with olive oil...oops

 

[Bardo Eagle]

I agree totally,landrace sativa are real meds (maybe the best antidrepressants with long lasting Mood regulator)..good for life,soul and in High dose tripping
I read somewhere that classic bhang standard dose is like 30 g of fresh(or dry?) leaves,stems.Talk about extremely potent experience,God Is in your milky cup,in your grassy leaves,personally i can't trow God in the bin,better to smoke It or ingest or whatever

 

[I wood]

I do think that traditional ganja cultivars were selected not only for the buds but for the leaves to be usable too. I may be mistaken but I think it is used in bhang, for example.

I did have an afterglow the day after, exactly like after taking a psychedelic, very positive and deep ganja indeed !

I think that people are afraid of growing pure tropical sativas because it needs room and a "long" flowering time (I grow cacti too so I find amusing to consider 4 months a long time lol) but actually one can harvest just the leaves, they really work and have all the characteristics of the sativa high. They are quite fast to put a lot of leaves so it's a good option.
I don't know if it applies with all the strains but I had a very surprising result with Ace's Ethiopian leaves as well...it was supposed to have low potency so I didn't thought too much when dosing with olive oil...oops

Yes, the lophophoras have taught me some patience as well.
Several asian landraces have helped to reinforce the lesson.
These days anything under twelve weeks seems fast.
Lucky for me i only consume 1/4-1/2 a month so i never run out, just the opposite. The sativa shelf piles up and periodically gets purged of the less favorites to be processed into hash for the others I supply.

 

[Im'One]

I have quite a bit of weed but love growing and trying new strains. Possible keeping some.old strains going fascinates me too as well as maybe arresting a new one someday from an americanized landrace or a landrace hybrid.

 

[Hempy McNoodle]

I finished my CG72 project for the summer. I had some major setbacks, but completed my primary goal very successfully, which was to produce CG72 seeds. My secondary goal, which was to smoke awesome CG72 buds, was only partly successful. Here's what happened; During the pollination phase my females started looking all fugly and clawed and looked like they were having some kind of nutrient issue. I did a little research and based on what I read, I thought I may have given too much nitrogen and /or had my LEDs too close. So, I backed the LEDs off a bit and flushed the plants. It took a few days to know for sure that it was exactly the opposite and I likely had a nitrogen deficiency which I just made a thousand times worse. So the plants were dying and all f'd up and I decided to try to save them at least enough to get seeds to develop. I gave blood meal, bone meal, and wood ash to the plants and they made a very good comeback, from the brink of full plant death. After the seeds matured for 5 more weeks, I decided to let her go a few more weeks just to see if I could get a little taste of the flowers. These were mostly new flowers from a thirteen week cycle, as well as some dead calyxes. So, the final results were a few thousand beautifully marked seeds from three female phenos and one lightly hermied male and some substandard popcorn flowers and shake from the calyxes. I got enough to smoke several joints and it was very pleasant. the flowers first smelled like straight up fresh carrots and then had a nice unique floral smell and I eventually found a way to make it smell like composting hay, lol. A nice relaxing stone with some happy vibes and musical feelings. I hope to have a chance to grow out these seeds in the future and hopefully get some great flowers from them.

 

[achille]

Thanks for the report Hempy. All my plants have the same smells: during vegetative phase they smell like peaches with a tropical undertone (passionfruit, guava) during the day and raw chicken skin at night. When entering flowering the peach/tropical doesn't change but at night it reeks of catpiss. Now that the flowering is well on its way it's starting to turn more strawberry/tropical and the catpiss is disappearing.
Have you tried to smoke the leaves ?

 

[mike tea]

great posts achile, on cg72smoke report very in formative and congrats hemp, on your cg72 project, your ability to harvest seed good news thank you two for the info cheers god bless and stay safe out there mike tea from the mountains of south western okla homa, again cheers to you both for the posts.

 

[Nexus7]

I finished my CG72 project for the summer. I had some major setbacks, but completed my primary goal very successfully, which was to produce CG72 seeds. My secondary goal, which was to smoke awesome CG72 buds, was only partly successful. Here's what happened; During the pollination phase my females started looking all fugly and clawed and looked like they were having some kind of nutrient issue. I did a little research and based on what I read, I thought I may have given too much nitrogen and /or had my LEDs too close. So, I backed the LEDs off a bit and flushed the plants. It took a few days to know for sure that it was exactly the opposite and I likely had a nitrogen deficiency which I just made a thousand times worse. So the plants were dying and all f'd up and I decided to try to save them at least enough to get seeds to develop. I gave blood meal, bone meal, and wood ash to the plants and they made a very good comeback, from the brink of full plant death. After the seeds matured for 5 more weeks, I decided to let her go a few more weeks just to see if I could get a little taste of the flowers. These were mostly new flowers from a thirteen week cycle, as well as some dead calyxes. So, the final results were a few thousand beautifully marked seeds from three female phenos and one lightly hermied male and some substandard popcorn flowers and shake from the calyxes. I got enough to smoke several joints and it was very pleasant. the flowers first smelled like straight up fresh carrots and then had a nice unique floral smell and I eventually found a way to make it smell like composting hay, lol. A nice relaxing stone with some happy vibes and musical feelings. I hope to have a chance to grow out these seeds in the future and hopefully get some great flowers from them.

Nice work Hempy McN!

Can you tell me more about the three female phenos you got? Also the sex ratio and frequency of extreme NLD types?

Pics if you can too

 

[achille]

As for me I have two females and two males. I noticed that the males had wider leaves than females. All plants had the same smells and appearances, very stable, inbred line. Now that the flowering I can start to note some differences between the two females: one is shorter in size and internodes, smells stronger, very tropical fruity and is heading towards a strawberry smell. The other one is longer, more vigorous (easier to clone as well), I never saw more than 7 fingers on her and the smell is more discreet, among the tropical fruit is emerging an oliban/frankincense smell...my favorite so far.
All phenos have narrow leaves, not as extreme as some haze types but definitively in the tropical range of the NLD spectrum...

 

[achille]

Seeds are forming