By Luke Sumpter

Colombian Gold has one of the most interesting stories of any cannabis variety. After emerging from the Colombian mountains, it went on to dramatically impact the cannabis industry. Breeders used these genetics to create the Skunk strain, and collectors still grow Colombian Gold in its pure form today. Discover everything you need to know about this classic below.


You won't encounter many weed lovers that haven’t heard of Colombian Gold! People still enjoy blazing up this old-school strain, but many more know her as the genetic foundation of countless modern hybrids. This pure sativa landrace originates from the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia, where she adapted to high levels of humidity, rain, and strong winds.

Colombian Gold served the locals well for many years, both as a usable crop and a valuable economic asset. Eventually, American tourists, vagabonding hippies, and determined strain hunters happened upon these genetics in the 1960s. Inevitably, individuals from these groups ended up taking seeds back to the United States and Europe, where they ultimately ended up in the hands of skilled breeders. Most notably, Sam the Skunkman used Colombian Gold in the creation of the legendary Skunk #1 strain.

Colombian Gold Cannabis Strain
Colombian Gold Strain

Emerging onto the scene long before modern marketing strategies, Colombian God amassed popularity primarily through word of mouth. She quickly rose to prominence as more people experienced her pleasant cerebral high and golden buds.

She certainly changed the industry, but does Colombian Gold still exist as she once did? She absolutely does! Many breeders still use these genetics when creating new hybrids, and landrace enthusiasts keep the population kicking in their private growing spaces.

Effects of Colombian Gold

Colombian Gold’s stimulating effect helped to fuel its wild popularity. It only takes a couple of hits for something to shift cognitively. This strain has a special way of blowing out the cobwebs of the mind and shifting it into a higher gear. Even the most menial of tasks suddenly seem effortless, and even enjoyable. It’s easy to see why smokers of decades past got on so well with this landrace—she morphs the mundane into the profound thanks to the large dopamine dump that she catalyses in the brain.

But what phytochemicals underpin these effects? THC plays a rather significant role. However, these buds don’t possess as much of it as you might think. With an average THC content of 17%, Colombian Gold appears relatively mild by today’s outrageously high standards. But this compound doesn’t work alone. It synergises with the following terpenes to produce its famous effects.

Colombian Gold Cannabis Strain
Colombian Gold Effects

Terpenes of Colombian Gold Marijuana

Many cannabis consumers are preoccupied with THC percentages. However, terpenes are slowly receiving the attention and respect that they deserve. These volatile aromatic compounds play an important role in cannabis plants, protecting them from both living and non-living threats. Through the entourage effect, terpenes also work side-by-side with cannabinoids to form the unique effects of each strain. The chief terpenes found within Colombian Gold weed include:

  • Limonene: This citrusy terpene occurs in high concentrations in juniper, peppermint, and rosemary. Limonene often shows up in energising strains. Not only does this terpene help to bust tension, but it flicks on a switch in the mind that drives motivation.
  • Myrcene: Found in hops and mangoes, this fruity terpene has the opposite effect of limonene. Myrcene produces a grounding and relaxing sensation that helps to balance out the overall effect of Colombian Gold.
  • Caryophyllene: This molecule doubles up as both a terpene and a cannabinoid. By binding to CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system, caryophyllene produces a seriously soothing effect.

Aroma and Flavor of Colombian Gold

The Colombian Gold strain doesn’t just feel great when smoked. You’ll also experience a fantastic array of flavors and aromas with every hit. The terpenes mentioned above converge with several other groups of compounds to produce potent notes of lime, skunk, and spiciness. These flavors set Colombian Gold apart from many of the fruity and candy-like flavor profiles we typically see in modern strains. Enjoy something different with these savoury buds.

Colombian Gold Cannabis Strain
Colombian Gold Taste

Growing Colombian Gold and Cultivation Difficulties

Boasting hardy landrace genetics, Colombian Gold can handle almost any growing environment. However, not all growing environments can handle her! This towering sativa specimen reaches spectacular heights both indoors and outdoors. If you decide to grow her within four walls, know that you’ll need to top and train her early in the vegetative phase to prevent her from touching the ceiling. Ideally, you’ll grow this variety outdoors where she can unleash her true genetic potential.

Sow seeds indoors during early spring and transplant after all risk of frost has passed. Colombian Gold will reward you handsomely if you treat her to fertile soil rich in organic matter. Frequently feed with liquid seaweed and maintain a layer of mulch on the surface of the soil throughout the entire growing season, and prepare to process a massive yield during November.

At Royal Queen Seeds, our breeders became utterly inspired after blazing their fair share of Colombian Gold. To pay tribute to this legendary landrace, they decided to experiment with one of her most famous offspring: Skunk #1. By crossing this phenom with Afghan, they created Skunk XL. This strain combines the best traits of Colombian Gold with those of epic indica landraces. Her THC level of 17% and earthy and skunky terpene profile combine to produce a balanced, clear-headed, and slightly stoning effect. Indoor growers will get on very well with Skunk XL; she peaks at just 39 inches and produces up to 22.9 oz/m².


Skunk XL
23_genetic background_1 Skunk 1 x Afghan
33_Yield indoors_1 21 to 23 oz/m²
31_plant height outdoor_1 2 to 3 feet
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 17%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 50% Indica 50%
34_yield outdoor_1 22 to 24 oz/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 5 to 7 feet
27_harvest period_1 October
22_Effect_1 Balanced, Clear, Stoned

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Colombian Gold: A Timeless Landrace Legend

Colombian Gold has truly earned her place in the cannabis history books. After emerging from humble beginnings in the mountains of Colombia, this pure sativa gave rise to some of the most popular cannabis genetics on the planet. If you enjoy motivating highs and towering plants, you need to get this variety in your garden next season!

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

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The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

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Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

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On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

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To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

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Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

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To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

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