I’m just knocking the dead stuff off as I go. Up to 10 paper grocery bags so far. have another plant and 3 quarters left. Trying to get it cleaned out so I can start another auto project for a friend. I’ll be trimming on that shit for a while. I’m just glad that this grow is finally over, been a real PIA. Can’t wait to get started on this next one.
Gary
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Aright decision time. The Oxacan and the Sashamane are both males, gotta pull one or the other. Oxacan looks like a much better specimen. I’ll get pictures tomorrow morning. I have my grandson for a bit.
Here are the genetics
Could Shashamane Sativa be The Rare Lambs Bread?
Posted byapostlekushMarch 30, 2020Posted inStrain comparisons
Shashamane sativa from Ethiopia is really popular in East Africa. Some seasoned stoners even rank it at the same level as Malawi Gold. Well, is this strain a true landrace of Abyssinia or did the Jamaicans invited by Haile Selassie introduce it in East Africa?
What is Lamb’s Bread?
When Bob Marley released Ganja Gun in 1977, he was paying an ode to his favorite cannabis strain-Lamb’s Bread. Cannabis historians believe that it’s a landrace sativa from an undisclosed location in Jamaica. A true landrace known for its earthy and citrus flavors.
This strain got popular around the 70’s and 80’s but disappeared around the 90’s. Some people believe that the rise of heavy hitters such as Jamaican Dream and Marley’s Collie overshadowed its popularity.
How does it look like? It has dense midsize nugs that are light green in color. You’ll also notice red hairs covered with trichomes all over the buds.
How did Jamaicans settle in Shashamane?
In 1955, Haile Selassie , a respected deity in the Rastafari religion invited Africans living in Carribean Islands to settle in Ethiopia. This was a form of repatriation from centuries of slavery in America. Droves of Jamaican Rastafari hopped on planes and eagerly relocated to the promised land.
Shashamane, located in central Ethiopia ended up being the perfect spot. Settling here made sense because the soil is really fertile and rainfall is sufficient. Also, the local communities helped these Rastafarians build new homes and till their farms.
Is Weed Legal in Ethiopia?
Possession, cultivation, and consumption of marijuana is illegal in Ethiopia. Although, just like most East African countries, police won’t rush you to the station when they catch you smoking. You’ll just pay a “fine” and get away with a slap on the wrist.
Who Grows Weed in Ethiopia?
It’s believed that cannabis made its way into Ethiopia as early as 1320. This could be as a result of the Red Sea Trade with eastern nations that have the earliest history of marijuana use. During this period, people mixed ganja with tobacco in traditional smoking pipes.
Owing to the close relationship with Haile Selassie and goodwill of neighboring communities, the newly relocated Jamaicans cultivated their ganja without police interference. You’ll find weed cultivation taking place in eastern districts of Ethiopia but the Shashamane region consistently ranks in both quality and quantity.
Are there similarities between Shashamane sativa and Lamb’s Bread?
Let’s compare four main characteristics of each strain.
THC Content
Ethiopia’s Shashamane sativa contains THC levels ranging from 10-15%. This characteristic puts it in the same category of daytime sativas as Lamb’s Bread that reaches up to 18% THC.
Flavors
Cannabis connoisseurs have noted that Lamb’s Bread has distinct herbal and citrus flavors. The terpenes are so strong that some people prefer smoking this strain using a bong.
Shashamane sativa also features a combination of similar flavors. These flavors come out strongly after a week or two of curing the buds in an airtight glass jar. You can taste them by inhaling a joint before lighting it up.
Appearance
Shashamane sativa comes in light green colored nugs that are quite dense. You’ll notice red hairs and shiny trichomes that make it quite appealing. Take a look at the pic below
It can be hard to distinguish a Shashamane nug from Lamb’s bread due to their similarities in color, shape, and red hairs.
Here’s a pic of Lamb’s Bread nugs for you to compare and make the judgment.
Lamb’s Bread nugs
History
Lamb’s Bread is a landrace strain from Jamaica. On the other hand, when comparing Ethiopia and Jamaica’s climate, you’ll notice similarities in average temperature and rainfall patterns. So, it could be highly possible that the Jamaican Rastafarians settling in Shashamane during 1955 carried some Lamb’s Bread seeds from home.
Since their arrival, these groups of Rastafians known for their ganja cultivation rarely experience police home invasions or drug busts. It’s also no secret that Shashamane district is Ethiopia’s largest producer of cannabis since the 70’s.
What’s the verdict?
Shashamane and Lamb’s Bread seem to share important aspects such as physical appearance, THC levels, and long history with Jamaicans. Could it be that the current Shashamane sativa growing in Ethiopia actually be the long lost Lamb’s Bread? You be the judge.
Strain Review: Shashamane by East Africa Genes
“A Strong Landrace Sativa from Ethiopia”
I Grew: Regular seed
Total Grow Days: 180
Flowering Days: 30
Yield:
Quality:
Growing Shashamane
5
EasyDifficultyDifficult
6
BushyCharacteristicsStretchy
6
Light FeedFertilizationHeavy feed
Shashamane is:
Sativa Heat TolerantLow Humidity
Using Shashamane
Helps StressHelps DepressionHelps Appetite
Grow Review: Shashamane by East Africa Genes
I grew 10 plants outdoor using 5 gallon buckets
How Much Does Shashamane Stretch?
The plant can stretch up to 8 feet in height
Harvesting Shashamane
At the 7 month, you’ll notice prominent buds that emit an aroma that contains citrus
Drying, Trimming and Curing Shashamane
I dried the yield for two weeks in my garden shed. Curing took about 12 days thanks to a favorable room tempertature
The Flavor and Smell of Shashamane
A strong combination of citrus and herbal aroma
The Effects and Uses of Shashamane
Ideal for daytime use thanks to its strong cerebral high
My Overall Impressions of Shashamane by East Africa Genes
- Dense light green buds with red hairs
From the person that did the reproduction
It is the Punta Cometa Oaxacan from Snowhigh. No grow report, have to keep stealthy, but here are a couple of pictures. They like to get dry before watering. If running under LEDS, watch for nitrogen deficiency. Add worm castings to keep in balance. If your soil mix is right, you won’t need to fertilize. Add cal/mag when you water. 14-16 weeks for bud, 9 weeks for seeds. Good luck!
That’s all the info I can find on the Oxacan.
Gary
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That will be a tough choice there on which one to keep.
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That is a tough call buddy. I’m glad you have to make that decision cause I’d end up keeping both!lmao
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Gonna sleep on it. OXACAN. It’s a much better specimen
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Finally finished
12 grocery bags full. What a PIA. Now
gotta clean up my mess and get ready for the next one. Then gotta figure out WTF is wrong with the rototiller so I can get my Sobriety Check Points in the ground.
Got 4 or 5 more in pots in a wagon, I had to clean off my porch when I had a refrigerator delivered this week.
Y’all have a great day. Be Safe.
Gary
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Love the names you come up with! Lmao
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I got a chance to slip out back for a minute, this evening. Getting close to decision time
Oxacan
Sashamane
One of em has to get chopped. Can’t have 2 males in the henhouse. Just can’t physically handle it. I didn’t just say that did I. I think I’m finally coming to the realization that I gotta slow my roll a bit 
Got rototiller running. Damn bowl is leaking. Gasket sealer to the rescue, in the morning. Here’s the others outback
Sheelavathi 1 100gal pot
Sheelavathi 2 30gal pot
Sheelavathi 3 45gal pot
Dark Love 45gal Pot
2 Liquor Cookies Moonshine x Chem D 45 and 30 gal pots
Since I’m still in the choppin mood, Which would y’all choose? These will be part of a seed run, the crosses will available from Seeds | Graysin Farms.
I hope that y’all have a great evening/morning, whatever it is in your part of the world. Y’all be Safe.
Gary
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I say Keep the Oxacan.
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My choice as well brother
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Dang Gary, you always have the most fascinating chaos on OG! Lol
I’m pulling up a seat to watch this one play out.
-Grouchy
PS I’m voting to keep the Ox!
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Incredibly nice work, as usual, Gary. Hats off to you. Hope your Sheelavathi turns out well. Spider mites ate mine.
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Kinda my thoughts as well. I still have 14 of the Sashamane seeds left. Only have 11 Oxacan seeds left.
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Damn that sucks 
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I’m voting for the Oaxacan simple because I have 5 going now and a little pollen sharing would be great. Lmao I don’t envy having to make the decision.
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I have had more votes for the Oxacan across several forums. I think I had decided on it before I even asked. I can always grow another Sashamane. I have 11 Oxacan and 14 Sashamane seeds left. I just think that the plant looks like a better plant and they both were planted at the same time. Anything else that becomes a male will be culled as well. I only grew 1 of the Oxacan. Next time I grow it I’ll grow at least 2 so I can get a BX.
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Got a chance to snap a few pictures of the autos, that have made it to the back porch, some still in a wagon and haven’t made it back to the porch yet.
Time to smoke a Fatty
Puff
Puff
Pass
Gary
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Looks just like when I smoke a fatty 
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