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Variety/Cultivar name: Sadhu
Breeder: Mandala
Lineage if known: N/A
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Note: This is done from memory, grown about 3 years ago.
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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1. Visual Appeal: 9
Rate the visual appeal of the buds from 1-10 unappealing-excellent.
Tan/golden buds, sticky and covered in trichs
2. Visible Trichomes: 7
Rate the visible trichome content from 1-10 none-totally covered.
comment: good coverage, not super white
3. Use an X to indicate the colors that are present in the trichome
heads under magnification or list the percentages of each color for
a more precise report. Leave these fields blank if you do not have a powerful magnifier.
Clear: 10%
Cloudy: 90%
Amber: %
Dark: %
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Something like this. Sorry for my poor memory.
4. Mark with X the colors that are present in the buds or for a more
detailed color analysis rate presence on a scale 1-9 light-dark.
Brown: 2
Green: 3
Gold: 7
Blue:
Grey:
White: 1
Red:
Rust:
Orange:
Purple:
Black:
5. Bud density: 7
Rate the bud density from 1-10 airy-dense. For samples that are
not in their natural state leave this field blank.
comment: Pretty dense, not noteworthy in this aspect
6. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the aroma of freshly broken bud where a one indicates a subtle presence and 9 indicates a pronounced presence. Delete the existing space when marking a
descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ]
Berry [ ] Floral [ 2] Mango [ ] Pepper [ ]
Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [ ]
Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ]
Cedar [ ] Grapefruit[ ] Menthol [ ] Pineapple [ ]
Cherry [] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten []
Chocolate [ ] Hash [7] Mold [ ] Skunk [ ]
Citrus [ ] Iron/Rust [ ] Musk [] Spice [7]
Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry[ ]
Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
comment: Faint hash/incense smell. Definitely smells high grade, but nobody will say "wow, what is that". Note: I do not have a strong sense of smell, and this is from memory
7. Aroma: 8
Rate the aroma from 1-10 repulsive-delightful. Use freshly crumbled
bud for best results.
Comment: Pleasant, but I wouldn't rely on my nose.
8. Seed content: 0
Rate seed content from 0-10 none-fully seeded.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COMMENTS:
Beautiful nugs, great bag appeal. The stems were somewhat sticky at harvest. Seemed to lose smell intensity after a long cure(1-2 months)
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THE SMOKE TEST
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Address these questions while smoking.
1. Please use a clean instrument for the evaluation. Enter information
below that will identify the instrument as follows:
Water pipe (enter bong, hooka, bubbler etc): mostly my bubbler, also a large bong
Vaporizer (enter the brand name):
Pipe (size-type, ie medium-glass): medium bowl
Joint (enter brand of papers):
Other (specify):
2. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the taste where a one indicates a subtle presence and a
nine indicates a very pronounced presence. Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order
to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ]
Berry [ ] Floral [ ] Mango [ ] Pepper [ ]
Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [ ]
Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ]
Cedar [ ] Grapefruit[ ] Menthol [ ] Pineapple [ ]
Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ]
Chocolate [ ] Hash [ 7 ] Mold [ ] Skunk []
Citrus [ ] Iron/Rust [ ] Musk [ ] Spice [ 4 ]
Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [?] Strawberry[ ]
Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
If appropriate return to this question after 5-10 minutes and mark
with X any unmarked descriptors for lingering aftertaste.
3. Taste: 6
Rate your impression of the taste from 1-10 unpleasant-delicious.
Comment: The taste did not stand out to me, although it would have to be intense to do that, my sense of taste is like my sense of smell. It was pleasant, definitely high grade, but faint I would say.
4. State of dryness: 5, maybe a 4 towards the end
Rate the dryness of the bud from 1-10 wet-dry where 5 is ideal.
5. smoke ability: no comment
Rate the smoke ability of the sample from 1-10 harsh-smooth.
Coment: On the smoother side, I don't have any memories of this
6. Smoke expansion: no comment
Rate how the smoke expands in the lungs from 1-10 stable-explodes.
1. __[1-3 hits / .2g max]__ Dosage
Enter the number of hits taken to reach desired effects.
2. __[?]__ Effect onset
Rate how quickly the effect hit from 1-10 immediate-major creeper.
Comment: probably average, maybe more immediate?
3. __[3]__ Sativa influence
Rate the sativa influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Sativa
influence is best described as a clear and energetic mental effect.
4. __[6]__ Indica influence
Rate the indica influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Indica
influence is best described as a sedative, lethargic or numbing
effect that affects the body.
5. __[8]__ Potency
Rate the potency of the sample from 0-10 none-devastating.
Certainly not devastating, although this was supposed to be a more balanced high, not some knock out stuff. It didn't take many hits to reach the desired effects, so I would say it is well above average.
6. __[3-4]__ Duration
Indicate the number of hours the effects lasted.
7. __[1]__ Tolerance build up
Rate how quickly tolerance builds from 0-10 none-rapid. Leave this
field blank if you have not used this sample repeatedly.
If I hadn't been smoking it recently, 1 hit would make me happy/chilled out, 2 for a really happy chill out. I did smoke this almost every day for weeks, at which point it was 2-3 hits for the same effect. It worked every time, the same high.
8. Usability
Rate on a scale of 1-9 where a one indicates the worst time of day
to consume this strain and a nine represents the ideal time of day.
Leave field(s) blank if you have not yet formed an opinion.
Morning - wake up []
Day - work []
Evening - relax [9]
Night - sleep [4?] I didn't really use it for sleep
9. __[9.5]__ Overall satisfaction
Rate your overall satisfaction from 1-10 poor-Holy Grail.
Comment: I will go into more detail later, but the Holy Grail for its purpose, imo.
10. __[7]__ Ability and conditions
Rate your overall ability to judge from 1-10 low-high. Consider
experience, strain familiarity, atmosphere, current tolerance and
most importantly the condition and preparation of the sample.
I have been smoking for about 5-6 years, and have had access to a decent number strains in the past few years. Not the level of some people on here, but I have experienced several different kushes, a couple diesels, and a respectable variety of others. I also sampled this strain a lot.
11.Judging from the sample alone do you personally consider this
strain a keeper for long term use?
Yes [X]
No []
comment: I will explain more later.
12.Rate the noticable effects on a scale of 1-9 mild-severe. Take
care to use the appropriate column for your response. Delete the
existing space when recording your entry to maintain the columns
in alignment. In all cases these casual observations should not
be construed as medical advice.
Negative Positive
Effect Effect
__[ ]__ __[?]__ Appetite
__[ ]__ __[8]__ Anxiety relief
__[ ]__ __[8]__ Paranoia relief
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Sex drive
__[ ]__ __[3]__ Sleep
__[ ]__ __[?]__ Pain relief
__[ ]__ __[2]__ Ability to rest or sit still
__[1]__ __[ ]__ Thought process
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Speech process
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Imagination/creativity
__[ ]__ __[2]__ Humor perception
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Visual perception
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Audio perception
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Taste perception
FINAL COMMENTS:
I really liked this strain. It is the perfect evening relaxation smoke. It provides the same effects everyday, without having to dramatically increase the dosage(ok, going from 1 to 2 hits is doubling, but it is still only 2 hits). It is a very happy, relaxing high. Really takes the edge off. I would recommend this to anyone who has a job. No paranoia or anxiety, and I am somewhat sensitive to these effects. I wouldn't describe it as the most social weed, but it is certainly fun to enjoy with your buddies. No 'hangover' the next day, which is good for those who work several days a week.
As far as medical effects, definitely good for anxiety, and depression. I don't really have severe depression, but I can lose interest in things I like. This will help keep me happy, and curious, but not cause burnout like some strains. I don't know as much about pain relief.
I did smoke out a group of friends who had been to a wedding the night before(varying alcohol hangovers), and we had to help move one of them out of their apartment. This was with my bong, which if I may say so myself is pretty memorable. We probably got one hit each, maybe two, but huge hits. The one with the severe hangover said that this was exactly what she needed.(Side note: in my experience a strain that was labeled afghooey was the perfect hangover cure) Another could not help saying how high he was for just one hit. This is an experienced group of smokers(not old hippies lol, but experienced). We proceeded to move all of the boxes, no couchlock or burnout here. Just a solid, happy, functional high.
edit: I do want to say that while this strain did not seem to cause couchlock, I was perfectly happy to chill and watch a movie. It is couch friendly, lol.
Pros
Cons
Basically, if Mandala's description of the strain appeals to you, get a pack or two. It is very good, imo, and at 35 USD for 10 seeds, a huge bargain. If I had that mother, I would be keeping her for as long as I still smoke, no joke. It is the PERFECT after the day's work smoke. As I said before, the holy grail for this function(in my experience).
Some of you won't like it because it isn't overpowering/knock out, but if you are like me, you will appreciate it for its many pros.
I am sorry that I don't have photos, as none of the sadhu photos I have seen look like mine did, however, I would get this again no matter what it looked like.
I might edit this post, as I don't feel I gave justice to the quality of effects.
Breeder: Mandala
Lineage if known: N/A
*************************
Note: This is done from memory, grown about 3 years ago.
============================== ====================
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
============================== ====================
1. Visual Appeal: 9
Rate the visual appeal of the buds from 1-10 unappealing-excellent.
Tan/golden buds, sticky and covered in trichs
2. Visible Trichomes: 7
Rate the visible trichome content from 1-10 none-totally covered.
comment: good coverage, not super white
3. Use an X to indicate the colors that are present in the trichome
heads under magnification or list the percentages of each color for
a more precise report. Leave these fields blank if you do not have a powerful magnifier.
Clear: 10%
Cloudy: 90%
Amber: %
Dark: %
*********
Something like this. Sorry for my poor memory.
4. Mark with X the colors that are present in the buds or for a more
detailed color analysis rate presence on a scale 1-9 light-dark.
Brown: 2
Green: 3
Gold: 7
Blue:
Grey:
White: 1
Red:
Rust:
Orange:
Purple:
Black:
5. Bud density: 7
Rate the bud density from 1-10 airy-dense. For samples that are
not in their natural state leave this field blank.
comment: Pretty dense, not noteworthy in this aspect
6. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the aroma of freshly broken bud where a one indicates a subtle presence and 9 indicates a pronounced presence. Delete the existing space when marking a
descriptor in order to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ] Peach [ ]
Berry [ ] Floral [ 2] Mango [ ] Pepper [ ]
Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [ ]
Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ]
Cedar [ ] Grapefruit[ ] Menthol [ ] Pineapple [ ]
Cherry [] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten []
Chocolate [ ] Hash [7] Mold [ ] Skunk [ ]
Citrus [ ] Iron/Rust [ ] Musk [] Spice [7]
Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [ ] Strawberry[ ]
Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
comment: Faint hash/incense smell. Definitely smells high grade, but nobody will say "wow, what is that". Note: I do not have a strong sense of smell, and this is from memory
7. Aroma: 8
Rate the aroma from 1-10 repulsive-delightful. Use freshly crumbled
bud for best results.
Comment: Pleasant, but I wouldn't rely on my nose.
8. Seed content: 0
Rate seed content from 0-10 none-fully seeded.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COMMENTS:
Beautiful nugs, great bag appeal. The stems were somewhat sticky at harvest. Seemed to lose smell intensity after a long cure(1-2 months)
============================== ====================
THE SMOKE TEST
============================== ====================
Address these questions while smoking.
1. Please use a clean instrument for the evaluation. Enter information
below that will identify the instrument as follows:
Water pipe (enter bong, hooka, bubbler etc): mostly my bubbler, also a large bong
Vaporizer (enter the brand name):
Pipe (size-type, ie medium-glass): medium bowl
Joint (enter brand of papers):
Other (specify):
2. Use numbers 1-9 on descriptors that apply to the taste where a one indicates a subtle presence and a
nine indicates a very pronounced presence. Delete the existing space when marking a descriptor in order
to maintain the columns in alignment.
Ammonia [ ] Earthy [ ] Licorice [ ]
Berry [ ] Floral [ ] Mango [ ] Pepper [ ]
Blueberry [ ] Fruit [ ] Meat [ ] Petroleum [ ]
Bubblegum [ ] Grape [ ] Melon [ ] Pine [ ]
Cedar [ ] Grapefruit[ ] Menthol [ ] Pineapple [ ]
Cherry [ ] Grass/Hay [ ] Mint [ ] Rotten [ ]
Chocolate [ ] Hash [ 7 ] Mold [ ] Skunk []
Citrus [ ] Iron/Rust [ ] Musk [ ] Spice [ 4 ]
Coconut [ ] Leather [ ] Nutmeg [?] Strawberry[ ]
Coffee [ ] Lemon [ ] Orange [ ] Vanilla [ ]
If appropriate return to this question after 5-10 minutes and mark
with X any unmarked descriptors for lingering aftertaste.
3. Taste: 6
Rate your impression of the taste from 1-10 unpleasant-delicious.
Comment: The taste did not stand out to me, although it would have to be intense to do that, my sense of taste is like my sense of smell. It was pleasant, definitely high grade, but faint I would say.
4. State of dryness: 5, maybe a 4 towards the end
Rate the dryness of the bud from 1-10 wet-dry where 5 is ideal.
5. smoke ability: no comment
Rate the smoke ability of the sample from 1-10 harsh-smooth.
Coment: On the smoother side, I don't have any memories of this
6. Smoke expansion: no comment
Rate how the smoke expands in the lungs from 1-10 stable-explodes.
1. __[1-3 hits / .2g max]__ Dosage
Enter the number of hits taken to reach desired effects.
2. __[?]__ Effect onset
Rate how quickly the effect hit from 1-10 immediate-major creeper.
Comment: probably average, maybe more immediate?
3. __[3]__ Sativa influence
Rate the sativa influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Sativa
influence is best described as a clear and energetic mental effect.
4. __[6]__ Indica influence
Rate the indica influence detected from 0-10 none-extreme. Indica
influence is best described as a sedative, lethargic or numbing
effect that affects the body.
5. __[8]__ Potency
Rate the potency of the sample from 0-10 none-devastating.
Certainly not devastating, although this was supposed to be a more balanced high, not some knock out stuff. It didn't take many hits to reach the desired effects, so I would say it is well above average.
6. __[3-4]__ Duration
Indicate the number of hours the effects lasted.
7. __[1]__ Tolerance build up
Rate how quickly tolerance builds from 0-10 none-rapid. Leave this
field blank if you have not used this sample repeatedly.
If I hadn't been smoking it recently, 1 hit would make me happy/chilled out, 2 for a really happy chill out. I did smoke this almost every day for weeks, at which point it was 2-3 hits for the same effect. It worked every time, the same high.
8. Usability
Rate on a scale of 1-9 where a one indicates the worst time of day
to consume this strain and a nine represents the ideal time of day.
Leave field(s) blank if you have not yet formed an opinion.
Morning - wake up []
Day - work []
Evening - relax [9]
Night - sleep [4?] I didn't really use it for sleep
9. __[9.5]__ Overall satisfaction
Rate your overall satisfaction from 1-10 poor-Holy Grail.
Comment: I will go into more detail later, but the Holy Grail for its purpose, imo.
10. __[7]__ Ability and conditions
Rate your overall ability to judge from 1-10 low-high. Consider
experience, strain familiarity, atmosphere, current tolerance and
most importantly the condition and preparation of the sample.
I have been smoking for about 5-6 years, and have had access to a decent number strains in the past few years. Not the level of some people on here, but I have experienced several different kushes, a couple diesels, and a respectable variety of others. I also sampled this strain a lot.
11.Judging from the sample alone do you personally consider this
strain a keeper for long term use?
Yes [X]
No []
comment: I will explain more later.
12.Rate the noticable effects on a scale of 1-9 mild-severe. Take
care to use the appropriate column for your response. Delete the
existing space when recording your entry to maintain the columns
in alignment. In all cases these casual observations should not
be construed as medical advice.
Negative Positive
Effect Effect
__[ ]__ __[?]__ Appetite
__[ ]__ __[8]__ Anxiety relief
__[ ]__ __[8]__ Paranoia relief
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Sex drive
__[ ]__ __[3]__ Sleep
__[ ]__ __[?]__ Pain relief
__[ ]__ __[2]__ Ability to rest or sit still
__[1]__ __[ ]__ Thought process
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Speech process
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Imagination/creativity
__[ ]__ __[2]__ Humor perception
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Visual perception
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Audio perception
__[ ]__ __[ ]__ Taste perception
FINAL COMMENTS:
I really liked this strain. It is the perfect evening relaxation smoke. It provides the same effects everyday, without having to dramatically increase the dosage(ok, going from 1 to 2 hits is doubling, but it is still only 2 hits). It is a very happy, relaxing high. Really takes the edge off. I would recommend this to anyone who has a job. No paranoia or anxiety, and I am somewhat sensitive to these effects. I wouldn't describe it as the most social weed, but it is certainly fun to enjoy with your buddies. No 'hangover' the next day, which is good for those who work several days a week.
As far as medical effects, definitely good for anxiety, and depression. I don't really have severe depression, but I can lose interest in things I like. This will help keep me happy, and curious, but not cause burnout like some strains. I don't know as much about pain relief.
I did smoke out a group of friends who had been to a wedding the night before(varying alcohol hangovers), and we had to help move one of them out of their apartment. This was with my bong, which if I may say so myself is pretty memorable. We probably got one hit each, maybe two, but huge hits. The one with the severe hangover said that this was exactly what she needed.(Side note: in my experience a strain that was labeled afghooey was the perfect hangover cure) Another could not help saying how high he was for just one hit. This is an experienced group of smokers(not old hippies lol, but experienced). We proceeded to move all of the boxes, no couchlock or burnout here. Just a solid, happy, functional high.
edit: I do want to say that while this strain did not seem to cause couchlock, I was perfectly happy to chill and watch a movie. It is couch friendly, lol.
Pros
- perfect high, perfect for after the day's work is done
- great, balanced high (I thought the quality of high was worth mentioning again)
- good yield
- great bag appeal
- pretty potent
- reasonable flowing time(I wanna say 65 ish days???)
- cheap seeds
- almost no tolerance build up, even over several weeks
- almost no next day burnout, even over several weeks
Cons
- I lost the mother and will have to try again
Basically, if Mandala's description of the strain appeals to you, get a pack or two. It is very good, imo, and at 35 USD for 10 seeds, a huge bargain. If I had that mother, I would be keeping her for as long as I still smoke, no joke. It is the PERFECT after the day's work smoke. As I said before, the holy grail for this function(in my experience).
Some of you won't like it because it isn't overpowering/knock out, but if you are like me, you will appreciate it for its many pros.
I am sorry that I don't have photos, as none of the sadhu photos I have seen look like mine did, however, I would get this again no matter what it looked like.
I might edit this post, as I don't feel I gave justice to the quality of effects.
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, I thought to myself. I will probably be trying that at some point, as well. I hope you post a report if you do try that out, I am curious. 
