Soma’s Sacred Seeds
In several Eastern spiritual traditions, mantras are special
words, phrases, sounds or syllables that are chanted to
manifest ultimate 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
variety that embodies this heightened sense of awareness and
internal transformation creating a calm sense of connection
and contemplation.
This variety begins with the mother Sogouda strain.
Sougouda is a mostly indica cross of Cheese, Blueberry and G13 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 strongly 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.
