Santa Maria
Santa Maria
Also known as: Planck
Santa Maria Strain Overview
Santa Maria is a legendary landrace sativa strain that originates from the Brazilian Amazon, where it has been used for generations in spiritual rituals and ceremonies. The strain is a slightly sativa dominant hybrid (approximately 65-75% sativa, 35-25% indica) created through repeated backcrossing of Mexican Haze and Silver Pearl genetics to stabilize its characteristics. After making its way to the Netherlands, the original genetics were crossed and backcrossed over multiple generations, with the refined version sometimes referred to as 'Planck' out of respect for its spiritual legacy. Santa Maria buds feature small, lumpy, popcorn-shaped dark forest green nugs with minty green patches, sparse dark amber hairs, and a frosty layer of sandy fine crystal white trichomes. What distinguishes this strain from other sativas is its remarkably fast flowering time of 8-9 weeks, making it attractive for those who want sativa effects without the typical extended bloom cycle. No Mercy Seeds' version of Santa Maria has won over a dozen cannabis awards from 2003-2008, establishing its reputation in the cannabis community.
Santa Maria Strain Effects
Santa Maria Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from chronic fatigue
- May help with mild depression
- Often used for chronic stress management
- May assist with anxiety relief
- Users report pain management benefits
- May help with loss of appetite
- Often used for creative blocks
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Santa Maria Strain Possible Negative Effects
Santa Maria Strain Growing Information
Santa Maria thrives in both indoor and outdoor climates and is considered a natural choice for novice cultivators, though it requires some extra pruning due to its stretching growth pattern. The strain flowers in 8-9 weeks indoors and by early October outdoors, which is remarkably fast for a sativa-dominant variety. Plants develop upward stretching growth with extending branches, and topping is recommended to produce a broad, sturdy plant, as the strain may collapse under the weight of its dense floral clusters without proper support. For indoor cultivation, a short vegetation time is recommended with 9 plants per square meter. Yields are surprisingly good for a sativa-dominant strain. The strain is considered one of the easiest to grow due to eight generations of breeding for stability, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.
Santa Maria Strain Genetics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Santa Maria make you feel?
Santa Maria is known to produce the following effects:
- Energetic: 85%
- Uplifted: 80%
- Happy: 75%
- Euphoric: 70%
- Creative: 70%
- Focused: 70%
- Arousing: 65%
- Relaxed: 60%
What are the positive effects of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from chronic fatigue
- May help with mild depression
- Often used for chronic stress management
- May assist with anxiety relief
- Users report pain management benefits
- May help with loss of appetite
- Often used for creative blocks
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Santa Maria?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible dizziness with improper consumption
- Possible anxiety in high doses
- May cause energy crash after effects wear off
What does Santa Maria taste like?
Santa Maria has the following flavor profile:
- Citrus
- Earthy
- Floral
- Fruity
- Lavender
- Sweet