Somantra
Sativa 60 / Indica 40
Origins: Sogouda x Kushadelix
Flowering: 90-100 days
In several Eastern spiritual traditions, mantras are special words, phrases, sounds or syllables that are chanted to manifest unltimate reality. To vocalize a mantra is to connect with the divine in a way that reaches beyond the limited understanding of the mantra’s literal meaning. Somantra is a strain that embodies this heightened sense of awareness and internal transformation, creating a calm sense of connection and contemplation.
This strain begins with the mother Sogouda strain. Sogouda is a mostly indica cross of Cheese, Blueberry, and G-13 Haze. It is a distinctly delicious incense of pine-sandalwood mixed with the slightly floral haze and sweet smooth edge of fruit. The father is the sativa phenotype of the Kushadelic strain. Kushadelic is an OG Kush / G-13 Haze cross, a slightly tangier and earthier kush version with haze highlights. Together, Sogouda and Kushadelic combine to make the largest plant in Soma’s library. Somantra is an impressive plant with a tangy citrus mango flavor and a soaring meditative high.
Unless the climate is semi-tropical, Somantra is recommended as an indoor plant. When grown in the equatorial outdoors, this variety turns into a small tree by the end of the season. Even when grown indoors, Somantra is a massive plant and needs a grow space with a high ceiling. It is definitely best when allowed to form multiple branches, which are sturdy and mimic the symmetry of a candelabrum. The slender leaves reflect the strong sativa heritage. The flowering time on Somantra is quite long, taking 3 months or more to ripen.
Finished Somantra buds are very hard and thickly carpeted with THC crystals. The hairs are prominent and stay white a long time before turning red at ripeness. The dominant flavor is reminiscent of a ripe meaty mango mixed with some good cheese. Like its namesake, Somantra awakens a sense of cosmic clarity. The effects let one soar into the wondrous mystery of existence, inspiring thoughtful time spent with friends and a great appreciation of melody and art. Fans of water hash should jump at the chance to transform their trim into some primo full melt.
This strain won 1st place in the Hash Category at the 2010 Breeder’s Cup in Amsterdam.