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Mandala seeds: Satori

Saibai

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Firstly, grown all organic outdoors.
Secondly, I only have the sativa/spear pheno left, the indica/bat pheno buds are no more (got taken from me). This mainly for the sativa pheno, but I will add in info on the indica pheno where appropiate.

After hearing so many good reports on Satori, I was looking forward harvesting and smoking Satori probably the most out of the strains for this year. I wasn't disappointed, I plan on buying 2 packs for next year (this will also the first time I have grown a strain 2 years in a row). Imho the one to look for is the indica pheno...more trichs, more dense, more aroma, and a great high. The indicas bud leaves turned purple, and the trich coverage was excellent.


Anyway, on to the report:


STANDARD SMOKE REPORT V1.0

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IDENTIFICATION
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Date: 11th Nov 2008
Strain: Satori (Sativa pheno)
Judge: Saibai
Breeder: Mandala Mike
Grower: Saibai

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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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1. Visual Appeal: Rate the visual appeal of the buds from 1-10 unappealing-excellent. 7.5 (Indica 9)

2. Visible Trichomes: Rate the visible trichome content from 1-10 none-totally covered. 7 (Indica 9)

3. Use an X to indicate the colors that are present in the trichome heads under magnification or list the percentages of each color for a more precise report.

Clear [5 ] Cloudy [80 ] Amber [15 ] Dark [ ]

4. Mark with X the colors that are present in the buds or for a more detailed color analysis rate presence on a scale 1-9 light-dark.

Brown [X] Green [X] Gold [ ] Blue [ ] Grey [ ] White [ ] Red [ ] Rust [X] Orange [X] Purple [ ] Black [ ]

5. Bud density: [ ] Rate the bud density from 1-10 airy-dense. For samples that are not in their natural state leave this field blank. 7 (indica 7)


6. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the aroma of freshly broken bud where a one indicates a subtle presence and 9 indicates a pronounced presence. Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.

Ammonia [ ] Earthy [X] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ] Berry [ ] Floral [ ] Mango [ ] Pepper [ ] Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [ ] Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ] Cedar [ ] Grapefruit [ ] Menthol [X]
Pineapple [ ] Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ] Chocolate [ ] Hash [ ] Mold [ ] Skunk [ ] Citrus [ ] Iron/Rust [ ] Musk [ ] Spice [ ] Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry [ ] Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]

7. Aroma [6] Rate the aroma from 1-10 repulsive-delightful. Use freshly crumbled bud for best results.

8. Seed content [0 ] Rate seed content from 0-10 none-fully seeded.

9. Weeks cured [ 2] If known enter the number of weeks your sample has been cured. If desired repeat SSR after an additional two weeks of curing.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COMMENTS:
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THE SMOKE TEST
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Address these questions while smoking.

1. Please use a clean instrument for the evaluation. Enter information below that will identify the instrument as follows:

Water pipe (enter bong, hooka, bubbler etc) [ bong]
Vaporizer (enter the brand name) [ ]
Pipe (size-type, ie medium-glass) [ PiecePipe (steel)]
Joint (enter brand of papers) [various ]
Other (specify):

2. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the taste where a one indicates a subtle presence and a nine indicates a very pronounced presence. Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.

Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ X] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ] Berry [ ] Floral [ ]
Mango [ ] Pepper [ ] Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [ ] Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ] Cedar [ ] Grapefruit [ ] Menthol [ ] Pineapple [ ] Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ] Chocolate [ ] Hash [ ] Mold [ ] Skunk [ ] Citrus [ ] Iron/Rust [ ]
Musk [ ] Spice [ ] Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry [ ] Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]

If appropriate return to this question after 5-10 minutes and mark
with X any unmarked descriptors for lingering aftertaste.

3. Taste [ 6] Rate your impression of the taste from 1-10 unpleasant-delicious.

4. State of dryness [ 5] Rate the dryness of the bud from 1-10 wet-dry where 5 is ideal.

5. Smoke ability [6 ] Rate the smoke ability of the sample from 1-10 harsh-smooth.

6. Smoke expansion [3 ] Rate how the smoke expands in the lungs from 1-10 stable-explodes.

SMOKE TEST COMMENTS:

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FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS
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Address final questions immediately after effects have worn off.

1. Dosage [] Enter the number of hits taken to reach desired effects.

2. Effect onset [4 ] Rate how quickly the effect hit from 1-10 immediate-major creeper.

3. Sativa influence [8] Rate the sativa influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Sativa influence is best described as a clear and energetic mental effect.

4. Indica influence [5 ] Rate the indica influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Indica influence is best described as a sedative, lethargic or numbing effect that affects the body.

5. Potency [8] Rate the potency of the sample from 0-10 none-devastating.

6. Duration [1.5] Indicate the number of hours the effects lasted.

7. Tolerance build up [3] Rate how quickly tolerance builds from 0-10 none-rapid. Leave this field blank if you have not used this sample repeatedly.

8. Usability [ ] Rate on a scale of 1-9 where a one indicates the worst time of day to consume this strain and a nine represents the ideal time of day. Leave field(s) blank if you have not yet formed an opinion.

Morning - wake up [X] Day - work [X] Evening - relax [X] Night - sleep [X]

9. Overall satisfaction [7.5] Rate your overall satisfaction from 1-10 poor-Holy Grail. (Indica 9)

10.Ability and conditions [8] Rate your overall ability to judge from 1-10 low-high. Consider experience, strain familiarity, atmosphere, current tolerance and most importantly the condition and preparation of the sample.

11.Judging from the sample alone do you personally consider this
strain a keeper for long term use. Yes [X ] No [ ]

12.Rate the noticable effects on a scale of 1-9 mild-severe. Take care to use the appropriate column for your response. Delete the existing space when recording your entry to maintain the columns in alignment. In all cases these casual observations should not be construed as medical advice.

What effect did the strain have check [P] off if the you got a POSITIVE EFFECT and check [N] if you had a NEGATIVE EFFECT

[P] [N] Ability to rest or sit still
[X] [N] Anxiety relief
[P] [N] Appetite
[XX] [N] Audio perception
[XX] [N] Humor perception
[X] [N] Imagination/creativity
[P] [N] Paranoia relief
[P] [N] Sex drive
[P] [N] Sleep [P] [N] Pain relief
[P] [N] Speech process
[P] [N] Taste perception
[P] [N] Thought process
[X] [N] Visual perception








Indica pheno.



Indica pheno.




Sativa pheno.




Pressed leaf from Satori Male.


Dried buds:






 
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Iron_Lion

I've been smoking satori almost everyday for a year now, still gets me f*cked up every time. Great weed for the price, strong stuff too.
 

Saibai

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Definitely worth the price. And yep, it is strong, but nice.
 

lemonskunk420

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ICMag Donor
Its been the best so far for me,mine had a lemon cleaner kinda smell and taste.I'm keeping it around for good.so good infact its the only one so far I had to get more of.peace
 

Saibai

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lemon: yup, the indica smelt and tasted like lemon/menthol too, especially when I made some hash from it. That one is the keeper, imo: yield, looks, power, very pleasant high...
Its strange, the more sativa-looking one gives you buds that are more indica-ish, and vice-versa.
:confused: ah well..off for some more Satori, even if it is the sat. pheno. :D
 

jammie

ganjatologist
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hey saibai great post. satori is tied with paradise seeds opium for my next grow. i usually do indoor dwc and was looking for a great sativa dominant strain. any info on how she does indoors??
 

Saibai

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check the mandala forums, there should be some indoor threads there...
 

mayan

Atavist
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Damn...that looks nice!!! To my ever lasting regret, however, I seem to have reentered the Great Alchemical Game of growing after Mandala went under. They would have been the first seeds that I considered. (Unless, of course, some kind soul can tell me I'm mistaken and the seeds can be purchased again.) Glad someone is reaching Satori!!
 

Saibai

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^^^^^
I really hope Mandala will open again, I'd love to grow Satori again to get the indica-looking, pine-menthol pheno. Good to grow and oh so nice to smoke. It made me laugh out loud and go all giggly like a schoolgirl.
 

resinryder

Rubbing my glands together
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The Satori was a favorite of mine as well. The smoke report and pics was well done!
 

moe

Member
For me, the one that made me think that weed could smell and taste like fruit or else, that there is difference like good wine or good rum.
and is so cheap for the top quality!!
i'm so impatient for the shop and order
great
 

spyvsspy

Member
LOVED the Satori myself. I definitely ended up with 4 of the Indica phenos. I just realized that I haven't uploaded most of my more mature photos, but here is one from 2nd week of flower:



Definitely a great, smooth smoke. I could smoke all day and all night, still get high as hell every time. All of my friends LOVED it. I still have one giant nug from my Satori harvest that I've been curing for the last year. My birthday is this month, I figure I'll treat myself to my last piece of the great Satori. I hope Mandala gets up and running soon, I need to get myself some more Satori beans!!
Hope all had a great Holiday Season - Spy

Oh, and some of the leaves on the plant were f**** huge, similar to Saibai's pressed picture:


Great freakin' strain.
 
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nlvigour

Member
Hi Saibai

Hi Saibai

I've always enjoyed your thread.... Loved reading about the challenges of climbing the mountain just after it rained, hearing about the monkeys, and of course seeing some beautiful pics.

I did something similar. I grew out on a scree (small rock slide) in the middle of a densely populated city in South Korea. Unfortunately my plants didn't turn out as nicely as expected but still gave some buds and of course seeds.

Here is a Mandala plant grown with very little soil and lots of tree coverage that was harvested. Sorry about the pic as my camera was crap.





The following are of plants brought back from Cuba.





Unfortunately the above mentioned plants were yanked in late Oct by whom I suspect was a retireree who farmed a little piece of land close by.

Lastly, is a pic of of a Mandala grown 16 floors up on my apartment balcony.




The bubbler did its job and I kept this plant in veg by giving just a little extra supplemental lighting at night and a little more nitrogen.

I too am looking forward to seeing some great gear back in stock.

Keep up the good work Saibai.
 

nlvigour

Member
Mandala has great genetics...

Mandala has great genetics...

Mandala genetics.... Quality through and through..

One of the many things which differentiates these good folks is that they they give the local of origins in their genetics. (I love that!)

Satori a beautiful cross of a Nepali landrace. Sounds good to me.

I neglected to mention in my previous post that the ultimate goal was to familiarize myself with propogation. Hence, I experimented... Learned to clone, made seeds, and of course shared the aforementioned.

Nevertheless, I'm right back in line and eagerly awaiting Mandala's line-up including a new release. Yeah!!!

Satori is definitely on the list as well as many others.

If it weren't for their personal business philosophy of offering quality F1's with landrace genetics, as well as, their personal committments and assitance to the community my view could be different. However, that being said....

I feel fortunate to part of their community. Now I can't wait to be in a postion to document and contribute.

By the way... Great pics...

Kindest Regards,
 

Nik Dynosaur

Active member
mandala seeds are now available at that link that someone posted earlier ! I'm pretty excited about it. they have a new outdoor strain too
 

VirginHarvester

Active member
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Nik Dynosaur said:
mandala seeds are now available at that link that someone posted earlier ! I'm pretty excited about it. they have a new outdoor strain too
Are there any strains that won't do well outdoor, or indoor and why? All MJ grows outdoor for thousands of years. Now I can understand some strains won't do well in short summer colder areas and maybe vise verse but I would think most strains stand a good chance indoor or out whether extremes and temps aside. I don't pay much attention to whether a strain is indoor/outdoor and when I get around to growing more of what I've collected I hope I don't regret that.
 

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