Papua New Guinea
Also known as: Papua New Guinea Gold, Niugini Gold, PNG Gold, New Guinea Landrace
Papua New Guinea Strain Overview
Papua New Guinea is a pure sativa landrace that originates from the Goroka Highlands of Papua New Guinea at 5,000ft elevation and 6 degrees south of the equator. This strain represents one of the most distinctive cannabis varieties in the world, classified botanically as Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa, var. novoguineensis. The strain is identifiable by its red stem, compact golden-yellow inflorescences up to 15 cm long and characteristic pungent smell. Cannabis was introduced to PNG by Australian and American expatriates in the 1960s-1970s, spreading to locals by the 1980s. The strain is largely grown in the mountainous highlands from 1400–2200 m elevation, particularly in the Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, and Southern Highlands provinces. The Papua New Guinea landrace grows in a hot, humid environment and has developed traits that protect it against mildew through natural selection over hundreds of years. Some of the most potent marijuana on earth is grown in the ranges, with Niugini gold marketed with the promise of a superlative high.
Papua New Guinea Strain Effects
Papua New Guinea Strain Positive Effects
- Users report increased appetite
- May help with pain relief
- Often used for reducing inflammation
- Users report help with sleep issues
- May provide stress relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Papua New Guinea Strain Possible Negative Effects
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Slight Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
Papua New Guinea Strain Growing Information
Flowering time is extremely long at 20-24 weeks indoors, with a vegetative period of 6-8 weeks. Outdoor cultivation takes 3-4 months for pre-flowering signs, with another 3-4 months for full maturity, totaling 6-8 months depending on phenotype. Plants grow 6-9 feet minimum (2-3 meters) and can be grown outdoor, greenhouse, or indoor. Plants growing in full sunlight are healthiest, establishing strong root systems and easily exceeding 3 meters in height, requiring no soil additives as PNG soil is naturally rich in minerals. Plants are acclimated to very little change between longest and shortest days, adapted to much higher DLI and sunlight intensity than most plants. This is an uber-healthy strain with vigor. It's a convenient cash crop requiring little to no tending with no specific season, ready to harvest in months. Difficulty level is high due to extremely long flowering period and equatorial growing requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Papua New Guinea make you feel?
Papua New Guinea is known to produce the following effects:
- Uplifted: 90%
- Euphoric: 85%
- Energetic: 80%
- Creative: 75%
- Focused: 70%
- Calm: 60%
What are the positive effects of Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has these reported positive effects:
- Users report increased appetite
- May help with pain relief
- Often used for reducing inflammation
- Users report help with sleep issues
- May provide stress relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Papua New Guinea?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Slight Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
What does Papua New Guinea taste like?
Papua New Guinea has the following flavor profile:
- Coffee
- Earthy
- Floral
- Fruity
- Mango
- Mint
- Pine
- Spicy