Cali Gold
If you have been smoking marijuana for some time now, you must have come across this strain. It is among the popular hybrids that you can get today for various uses. The strain is indica-dominant and still comes with an exploding flavor and potency. The strain is originally from the Golden State and comes with quite the parents. The breeder used Jah OG Kush and DS Gold to create the strain. These two parent strains quite rare, but together they made one of the most loved strain today. The Cali Gold strain is known for having a soothing effect to your mind and body. The strain comes with a THC level of 21%. As you can see, it is quite a potent strain you can use today.
The strain is characterized by having small to medium size of the flowers. These flowers adhere to the tight and almost spherical formations to form the buds. The buds give you a dense structure that you can expect to get in any indica strain. The leaves also curl tightly inward to the central stems to give the plant a shape. The translucent amber trichome on the buds given them the yellowish glow. It could be where the plant gets its name.
So, what about the smell? When cured properly, the strain gives of an earthy smell that is accented by some vegetal and grassy notes. You will also get a light and pleasant floral scents as undertones when smelling the strain. The Cali Gold nuggets gives off a rich scent of woodsy pine. When burnt, the strain gives off an easy and palatable smoke. It does not choke you when smoking, it is quite smooth.
The Cali Gold’s effects will hit you fast. This might be due to its indica roots. Shortly after inhaling the strain’s smoke, you should start experiencing some high. It will start with some cognitive effects with a sudden change in sensory perception. The sights and sounds will be the one to be affected first. These two will be on a new intensity and dimension than before. It is later that the smokers would also detect some slight uptick with their thinking. They would feel more creative than before. It seems like the indica and sativa effects would be taking place almost simultaneously. You will have increased productivity and thus be able to finish work easily.
The physical effects take a hold for a while, but soon or later they will kick in. First, you will feel your facial muscles relaxing and then a lingering tension in the limbs and core. As time passes, these physical effects can become more intense. It is possible that you will have weighed down eyelids that keep you feeling like sleeping. If you had smoked the strain in high does, then expect to get some sleep in no time.
It should not be hard to get seeds of Cali Gold strain. They are easily available online for you to buy. It can grow easily outdoors if the place has a semi-humid climate. It should be almost the same as its origin California. The strain can also be grown indoors under the right conditions. You want to give each plant space as the strain grows with wide lateral branches as much as it would be short.
Why patients use the Cali Gold strain
The strain has proven to have medical benefits as well. You could use the plant for relieving aches and pains. This might come from conditions such as arthritis or when you were involved in an accident. You can also use the same to deal with headaches and cases of indigestion. A high dose of the strain could also be good for insomniacs.
Medical uses of the Cali Gold strain
Headaches
Chronic pain
Stress
Arthritis
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Side effects of the Cali Gold strain
Cotton mouth
Information about the Cali Gold strain
Classification
Indica 60% and Sativa 40%
Parents
Jah OG Kush and DS Gold
Stoned meter
It scores 7.5 on our stoned meter
THC level
It comes with a THC level of 20%
Breeder
The breeder is unknown
Flowering Time
It takes 8 to 9 weeks to flower
Ideal Growing Method
Indoors is ideal to grow the strain
Plant Height
It is a short plant
Yield
It comes with a high yield
Growing skills
It is easy to grow
Potential problems
No potential problems have been reported