Jamaica - Sativa
Also known as: Jamaican Landrace, Jamaican, Jamaican Weed Strain, Longtime Weed
Jamaica - Sativa Strain Overview
Jamaica - Sativa, also commonly referred to as Jamaican Landrace or simply Jamaican, is a 100% pure sativa landrace strain native to the country of Jamaica. Cannabis did not actually exist in Jamaica until brought over by Indian indentured servants in the 1840s and 1850s when the British Empire ruled both Jamaica and India. This strain is a direct descendant of Jamaican cannabis, grown in the wild for generations, making it a pure landrace untouched by modern hybridization, having taken quickly to Jamaica's tropical climate. The strain has become renowned for its cultural significance within Rastafarian traditions and Jamaican cannabis heritage, earning the local nickname "Longtime weed" on the island because it takes so much time to flower.
Jamaican exhibits the classic characteristics of a tropical sativa with tall plants with long, narrow leaves, reflecting its tropical sativa origins and classic narrow-leaf, tropical sativa morphology. Buds are dense, frosty, and often covered in a thick layer of trichomes, signaling its high THC content, with large minty green nugs featuring bright orange hairs and a coating of gorgeous amber crystal trichomes. The strain boasts vibrant colors with a mix of deep green and orange hairs, ranging from deep green to shades of orange and hints of purple. The aromatic profile is distinctly tropical and earthy, featuring earthy, woody aroma with hints of sweet, tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, combined with sweet and spicy herbal flavors with hints of rich skunk. Due to prohibition policies, the landrace strains of Jamaica were almost eradicated as growers illegally cultivating the landraces were more likely to get caught due to the slow grow time, making the pure Jamaican landrace in danger of falling into obscurity.
Jamaica - Sativa Strain Effects
Jamaica - Sativa Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from chronic anxiety
- May help with stress management
- Often used for depression
- Users report assistance with chronic fatigue
- May help with nausea
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Jamaica - Sativa Strain Possible Negative Effects
Jamaica - Sativa Strain Growing Information
A true Sativa, Jamaican grows extremely tall and should be topped early to keep it short, otherwise it may outgrow the confines of the grow room. The strain takes an average of 21 weeks or 5 months before flowering, requiring some patience from growers as it has an extremely long flowering period. Plants are photoperiod sensitive and stretch significantly when flowering begins, often increasing in height 150 to 250 percent after the flip indoors, with outdoor plants commonly reaching 2 to 4 meters, and exceptional specimens exceeding 5 meters. The strain thrives best in a tropical, warm, and humid environment, and if growing indoors, temperatures should be maintained between 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the day. Indoor yields range from 10-12 ounces per square meter (350-500 grams), while outdoor plants can yield 500-900 grams with kilogram harvests possible in optimal conditions. Best suited for outdoors in tropical climates only, greenhouse for Mediterranean climates, or light deprivation greenhouse for all other climates. Growing difficulty is considered advanced to expert level due to the long flowering time and specific environmental requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jamaica - Sativa make you feel?
Jamaica - Sativa is known to produce the following effects:
- Euphoric: 90%
- Energetic: 85%
- Uplifted: 85%
- Happy: 80%
- Creative: 80%
- Focused: 75%
- Sociable: 70%
What are the positive effects of Jamaica - Sativa?
Jamaica - Sativa has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from chronic anxiety
- May help with stress management
- Often used for depression
- Users report assistance with chronic fatigue
- May help with nausea
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Jamaica - Sativa?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in sensitive users
- Potential paranoia at higher doses
- Harsh smoke that may cause coughing
What does Jamaica - Sativa taste like?
Jamaica - Sativa has the following flavor profile:
- Earthy
- Herbal
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Skunky
- Spicy
- Sweet
- Tropical
- Woody