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I grew this strain in 07 outdoor organic in the sunniest spot of my garden.
As you can see from the pics she grew big and beautiful.
The smell in veg was herbal and fruity from what I remember,
In flower she developed deeper fruit tones with a blue perfume.
She started to flower early for such a sativa, about 3 weeks earlier than a Jamaican strain grown right next to her.
Harvest was mid November though of course she could've gone longer...
The buds are indeed light and airy, but still nice and sparkly.
The smell and smoke when fresh was nothing special, didn't burn too well, tasted pretty harsh and was unimpressive in effect.
Thus the Ethiopian buds stayed in the jar while my sticky fingers were deep in the jars labeled "Afghan".
However, now after a good cure she has changed for the better...
Undisturbed the buds smell lightly herbal, but when broken open they release a sweet fruity perfume.
The smoke is now much smoother and better tasting, herbal and a little spice,
though admittedly not as deeply tasty as my outdoor Afghans.
But the Afghans have had the advantage of being able to express themselves far more fully in my Climate (50n).
A girl such as the Ethiopian Highland needs a hotter climate to mature fully.
The high is also much improved, it's definitely pure sativa in effect,
At first it goes straight to the head, then gently permeates the body.
It is not racy in the least, in fact this herb has a very calming quality,
both in the mind and body.
The Ethiopian has that very harmonious, balancing effect that I have found in other landrace sativa: Uplifting yet relaxing at the same time.
The effect is long lasting, it gradually fades into the background
and could be described as subtle, but not weak.
To me, this herb is in a different realm to the modern hybrids grown in hydro/under lights.
Zero anxiety, Zero tiredness/after effect, just peace, bliss and clarity!
I hope I'm not making this smoke report sound too romantic, but the Ethiopian Highland really is that good,
She has the "natural vibes" I seek.
Irie!
As you can see from the pics she grew big and beautiful.
The smell in veg was herbal and fruity from what I remember,
In flower she developed deeper fruit tones with a blue perfume.
She started to flower early for such a sativa, about 3 weeks earlier than a Jamaican strain grown right next to her.
Harvest was mid November though of course she could've gone longer...
The buds are indeed light and airy, but still nice and sparkly.
The smell and smoke when fresh was nothing special, didn't burn too well, tasted pretty harsh and was unimpressive in effect.
Thus the Ethiopian buds stayed in the jar while my sticky fingers were deep in the jars labeled "Afghan".
However, now after a good cure she has changed for the better...
Undisturbed the buds smell lightly herbal, but when broken open they release a sweet fruity perfume.
The smoke is now much smoother and better tasting, herbal and a little spice,
though admittedly not as deeply tasty as my outdoor Afghans.
But the Afghans have had the advantage of being able to express themselves far more fully in my Climate (50n).
A girl such as the Ethiopian Highland needs a hotter climate to mature fully.
The high is also much improved, it's definitely pure sativa in effect,
At first it goes straight to the head, then gently permeates the body.
It is not racy in the least, in fact this herb has a very calming quality,
both in the mind and body.
The Ethiopian has that very harmonious, balancing effect that I have found in other landrace sativa: Uplifting yet relaxing at the same time.
The effect is long lasting, it gradually fades into the background
and could be described as subtle, but not weak.
To me, this herb is in a different realm to the modern hybrids grown in hydro/under lights.
Zero anxiety, Zero tiredness/after effect, just peace, bliss and clarity!
I hope I'm not making this smoke report sound too romantic, but the Ethiopian Highland really is that good,
She has the "natural vibes" I seek.
Irie!
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