Jamaican
Jamaican
Also known as: Jamaican Landrace, Jamaican Red, Jamaican Sativa, Longtime Weed
Jamaican Strain Overview
Jamaican refers to the indigenous landrace cannabis varieties that grow natively on the Caribbean island of Jamaica. Though these strains are generally considered to fit the definition of a landrace, 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. The plant took quickly to Jamaica's tropical climate and has since become renowned for its potent cerebral effects. Over time, these plants adapted to Jamaica's unique tropical environment, developing into stable sativa-dominant varieties that are typically tall, wispy, and produce thin leaves with long flowering periods.
The island is renowned for its Jamaican landrace cannabis strains, which are indigenous varieties of cannabis that are typically sativa in structure and effect due to the region's latitude and temperate climate. Once cured, leaves from the plant's long branches can appear sparse - they are thin and wispy and do not have the "shrunken" and compact appearance of indica and sativa hybrid buds. Like many landraces, Jamaican Strain is prized for its stability and potency, having yielded popular crossbred strains like Lambsbread and Marley's Collie. Unfortunately, in a market that prefers novelty crossbreeds, more traditional cannabis consumers and horticulturists consider the pure Jamaican landrace to be in danger of falling into obscurity.
Jamaican Strain Effects
Jamaican Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from stress
- May help with depression
- Often used for anxiety management
- Users report pain relief
- May help with fatigue
- Often used for appetite stimulation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Jamaican Strain Possible Negative Effects
Jamaican Strain Growing Information
Jamaican landrace strains are known for their extremely long flowering periods of 18-24 weeks and can reach heights of 2-3 meters or more when grown outdoors. Indoors, budget 11 to 13 weeks of flower; outdoors, be ready for a mid-October to early November finish in temperate zones. An outdoor growing environment is best, as plants can quickly outgrow the confines of an enclosed environment. Jamaican plants will also thrive in a tropical climate, so sharing an approximate latitude with Jamaica is a benefit. Training is essential to domesticate vertical growth. Top once or twice between nodes 4 and 6, then apply low-stress training to spread branches horizontally. Screen of Green methods work well; fill 60 to 80 percent of the screen before triggering flower to accommodate the 150 to 250 percent stretch. This is considered an advanced strain requiring patience and experience due to the extremely long flowering time and tall growth pattern.
Jamaican Strain Genetics
Jamaican Strain Child Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jamaican make you feel?
Jamaican is known to produce the following effects:
- Euphoric: 90%
- Energetic: 85%
- Happy: 85%
- Uplifted: 80%
- Creative: 75%
- Focused: 70%
- Talkative: 70%
What are the positive effects of Jamaican?
Jamaican has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from stress
- May help with depression
- Often used for anxiety management
- Users report pain relief
- May help with fatigue
- Often used for appetite stimulation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Jamaican?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
- May cause dizziness in sensitive users
What does Jamaican taste like?
Jamaican has the following flavor profile:
- Citrus
- Earthy
- Pine
- Pineapple
- Sweet
- Tropical
- Woody