Kings of Cannabis | WEEDIQUETTE

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8 Aug 201326:57

Summary

TLDRIn this thrilling documentary, Arjan Roskam, a renowned marijuana breeder, and his team venture into Colombia's mountains to hunt for rare cannabis strains. Despite the dangerous terrain and the illegality of large-scale cultivation, they explore vast fields, meet local growers, and uncover the rich culture and potential of cannabis. Roskam's ambition to collect landrace strains for his Amsterdam lab reflects the evolving marijuana industry, where legalization and innovation are reshaping the market.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŒฑ Arjan Roskam is a renowned marijuana producer from Amsterdam, known for creating some of the most famous strains of marijuana since 1985.
  • ๐Ÿ” The crew, including Krishna Andavolu and Arjan Roskam, embarked on a mission in Colombia to find three rare marijuana strains: Limon Verde, Punta Roja, and Colombian Gold.
  • ๐Ÿž Colombia is a fertile place for growing cannabis, but industrial scale production remains illegal, despite the country allowing recreational amounts of marijuana.
  • ๐Ÿ† Arjan Roskam has won 38 Cannabis Cups and has been dubbed the 'King of Cannabis', building a market-savvy empire known as the Green House Seed Company.
  • ๐ŸŒ Arjan and his team travel the world to find rare, untouched marijuana strains known as landraces, which they then bring back to Amsterdam to develop new varieties.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ The marijuana business is lucrative, with Arjan's companies bringing in millions of dollars a year.
  • ๐Ÿšœ The script describes a 'guerrilla-style' growing operation in the mountains, hinting at the clandestine nature of large-scale marijuana cultivation in Colombia.
  • ๐Ÿšจ There are significant risks involved in this line of work, with references to violence and the potential for kidnapping in guerrilla-controlled territories.
  • ๐ŸŒฟ The team's search for landraces is described as a mix of laboratory science and real fieldwork, emphasizing the complexity and importance of genetic diversity in cannabis breeding.
  • ๐Ÿ›‘ The crew faced various challenges, including a truck getting stuck in the mud and the need to navigate through military checkpoints and obtain permission from local leaders.
  • ๐ŸŒพ The script concludes with the successful discovery of the sought-after strains, highlighting the dedication and passion of those involved in the marijuana industry.
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Cannabis CultureStrain HuntingColombian GoldMarijuana PlantsAmsterdam GrowersWeed IndustryLandrace GeneticsMarijuana LegalizationCannabis BreedingGuerrilla Growing