How to grow Pamir Gold
Taste
Seb's take
Bred from Himalayan stock in Tajikistan, then finished in the Swiss Alps to shrug off cold and damp — a strain with more travel history than most diplomats. Sweet lemon and earth on the nose; the high settles into relaxed, happy, euphoric territory without fuss. Indica-leaning, short-flowering, and no fonder of a soggy climate than she needs to be.
Where it comes from
A well-travelled plant. Pamir Gold originated in the western Himalayas of Tajikistan, and Dutch Passion's breeders then carried it to the Swiss Alps to select the clones most resilient to cold temperatures and high humidity. The result is a 60 percent indica, 40 percent sativa line hardened against mould and a harsh growing environment by that careful Alpine selection. Rather more travel history than most diplomats accrue, and every mile of it left in service of a tougher, more dependable plant. Mountain genetics, twice proven.
Nose & flavour
Sweet at the front, with a bright lemon lift and an earthy floor beneath. It is a clean, uncomplicated profile, the citrus keeping the sweetness fresh and the earth grounding it. Nothing dank or heavy intrudes. A pleasant, well-balanced nose that suits the plant's practical, hardy character and carries its lemon note clearly through to the exhale. Straightforward and agreeable.
The high
Relaxed, happy and euphoric, an easygoing effect that settles the mood without fuss. It leans to her indica side while keeping enough lift to stay cheerful rather than sedating. A comfortable, undemanding high, the sort that suits a quiet evening or unhurried company equally well. No drama, no edge, just a settled and contented sort of ease. Good, uncomplicated company.
Growing it
A photoperiod plant that demands a controlled light cycle, reaching up to 1.8 metres outdoors, so give her the headroom. She flowers fast, in 49 days, and returns a modest 300 to 400 g/m². THC runs 15 to 22 percent, and the genetics are 60 percent indica, 40 percent sativa. Her Alpine selection left her with high resistance to mould and rough conditions, so she stands up well to cold and damp. She adapts happily to greenhouses and indoor grows. A hardy, quick-finishing plant for a difficult climate.
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Common questions about Pamir Gold
How long does Pamir Gold take to flower?
Around 7 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. Quick, as these things go.
Is Pamir Gold an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does Pamir Gold grow?
Around 180 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Pamir Gold?
The breeder lists THC around 22%. Firmly in the strong band.