The Colombians – Part I is the opening volume in the Death to Condor series, exploring the history, genetics, and cultural legacy of Colombia’s legendary cannabis varieties.
Drawing on years of research, first-hand accounts, breeder interviews, historical records, and cultivation observations, this volume traces the story of iconic Colombian landraces—including Punto Rojo, Colombian Gold, and Santa Marta Gold—from their origins in the tropical mountains of Colombia to their profound influence on modern cannabis breeding around the world.
More than a cultivation guide, this book documents the people who preserved these remarkable genetics through decades of prohibition, political change, and commercial hybridisation. It examines the role Colombian cannabis played in shaping the original Haze lines, explores the Bonanza Marimbera era, and celebrates the extraordinary diversity found within these historic populations.
Richly illustrated with rare photography and supported by detailed cultivation notes, phenotype observations, and preservation data, The Colombians – Part I serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the growers, collectors, and preservationists whose dedication has ensured these irreplaceable genetics survive for future generations.
At its heart, this book is about conservation. It is a reminder that every seed carries a story, every landrace reflects generations of adaptation, and preserving biodiversity means preserving a living piece of our shared cultural and botanical heritage.