About Colombian Gold
Colombian Gold was the most widely available and consistently high-quality import of its era. Grown in multiple regions of Colombia — including the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Cauca valley — this sativa was prized for its large, loose buds that took on a golden hue when properly cured. The high was more balanced than other Latin American imports: energetic without being anxious, euphoric without being disorienting. Colombian coffee farmers often grew cannabis alongside their coffee crops, and the region's high altitude and rich volcanic soil produced exceptional sativa.
Flavor Profile
History
Colombian cannabis was the backbone of the US import market throughout the 1960s and 70s. Colombian Gold was considered the premium export, with Colombian Red and Colombian Black also commanding respect. The trade was disrupted by escalating drug enforcement in the late 1970s and the rise of Colombian cartels shifting to cocaine. By the 1980s, Mexican and Jamaican imports had largely replaced Colombian in the US market. Colombian genetics live on in foundational hybrids like Skunk #1 and Haze.
Notable breeders: Sacred Seeds, Sensi Seeds
Genetic Background
Colombian sativa landrace (multiple regional varieties)
Genetic Families
Colombian Gold is part of the following genetic families:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of Colombian Gold?
Colombian Gold has a genetic lineage of Landrace — no known cross. Colombian sativa landrace (multiple regional varieties)
What is the THC content of Colombian Gold?
Colombian Gold typically tests at 12-18% THC with Low CBD.
What does Colombian Gold smell and taste like?
Colombian Gold has a Sweet, earthy, coffee, chocolate, citrus, floral aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet, earthy, coffee, tropical fruit.
What are the effects of Colombian Gold?
Users report Uplifting, euphoric, energetic, creative, balanced. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
How long does Colombian Gold take to flower?
Colombian Gold has a flowering time of approximately 12-16 weeks. Plants grow to a very tall height.
What is the history of Colombian Gold?
Colombian cannabis was the backbone of the US import market throughout the 1960s and 70s. Colombian Gold was considered the premium export, with Colombian Red and Colombian Black also commanding respect. The trade was disrupted by escalating drug enforcement in the late 1970s and the rise of Colombian cartels shifting to cocaine. By the 1980s, Mexican and Jamaican imports had largely replaced Colombian in the US market. Colombian genetics live on in foundational hybrids like Skunk #1 and Haze.
Medical Applications
Colombian Gold is commonly associated with: