Kona Gold
Kona Gold
Also known as: Kona
Overview
Kona Gold, also known as "Kona," is a pure sativa Hawaiian landrace strain that originated from the volcanic soils of Hawaii's Big Island. This strain represents master breeding by ancient Hawaiians at its finest, showing the most indications of selective breeding for potency, flavor and yield by the humans who cultivated it. Preserved by Hawaii 'Ohana for generations and popularized by Hawaii Grateful Dead and Merry Prankster communities, by the late 60s to early 70s Kona Gold had become a household name far from its volcanic homeland. The strain's buds display typical sativa genetics, featuring long, slender leaves and a slightly airy bud structure typical of strains that thrive in tropical climates, with flowers coated in a generous layer of trichomes sparkling against light green leaves and orange pistils. Kona Gold buds have leafy light minty green nugs with lots of tiny amber hairs and a coating of tiny golden crystal trichomes. Kona Gold is considered one of the 5 Hawaiian "crown jewels" and perhaps the most legendary of Hawaiian pakalolo strains, with a name nearly as infamous as Maui Wowie.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic stress
- May help with depression and mood disorders
- Often used for chronic fatigue
- Users report relief from headaches and migraines
- May help with muscle spasms and spasticity
- Often used for ADD/ADHD and focus issues
- Users report relief from nausea
- May help with pain management
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Kona Gold's landrace genetics make the sativa plant suited to hot temperatures, Mediterranean climates, and slight ocean breezes. The strain grows well in indoor settings but may require height management and pruning to help it fit within the grow room. Kona Gold flowers in 70 to 77 days (10-11 weeks) indoors and in early November outdoors, with ideal conditions producing up to 16 ounces of bud per plant, which is considered an average yield. This strain prefers a warm, sunny, and humid environment to flourish, with a flowering time of approximately 10 to 12 weeks. The strain has a moderate level of difficulty in growing both inside and outside, with flowering time of 69-86 days, yields reaching 2-4 ounces per m2, and plants usually reaching 30-60 cm in height. Due to its landrace genetics, it may perform better outdoors than many modern hybrids.