Soma (cannabis grower)
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Soma is an American cannabis
grower and breeder, medicinal cannabis patient, activist, medical cannabis
seed company owner and the writer of the book "Organic Marijuana Soma style" .
Soma became internationally known as a 'Ganja Guru' after developing award winning cannabis strains.
He is best known for – 'NYC Diesel', 'Amnesia Haze', 'Lavender' and 'SoGouda'.
on 22 of August, 1949. Soma started experimenting with growing cannabis in 1971.
In 1996 Soma moved to Amsterdam
and by 1997 he established a medical cannabis seed company - Soma Seeds
.
Soma follows shamanic tradition in pursuit of a natural way of life using teacher plants and crystals with a strong emphasis on organic and ecological understanding.
He serves as an ordained minister of the Church of the Universe
since 2004.
Soma lectures on cannabis cultivation and conducts crystals and minerals classes.
He writes for cannabis magazines around the world and is the author of the book - “Organic Marijuana Soma style”.
After an open heart surgery he choose medicinal grade cannabis as his only medicine and has been using it successfully ever since.
His cardiologist, which he sees once a year , approves that Soma is in good health and has healed well after the surgery.
Soma has a daily prescription of 10- 15 grams.
He intakes his cannabis by smoking, vaporizing and eating.
As well he thrive and speak for liberation of teacher plants for shamanic use.
category, High Times Cannabis Cup
.
2001 - 'NYC Diesel' strain in the Sativa
category, High Times Cannabis Cup
.
2002 - 'Buddha's Sister' strain in the India category,'NYC Diesel' strain in the Sativa category, High Times Cannabis Cup
.
2003 - 'Amnesia Haze', Sativa Breeder category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
2004 - 'Rock Bud', Hash category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
'So Gouda', India Breeder category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
'Amnesia Haze', Sativa Breeder category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
2005 - 'Big's A's Special', Hash category, 420 IC Growers Cup. 'Amnesia Haze', Sativa Grower category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
'Lavender' strain in the Indica category, High Times Cannabis Cup
.
2007 - 'Lavender' strain, Indoor category, Spannabis Champions Cup.
Cannabis
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes three putative species, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. These three taxa are indigenous to Central Asia, and South Asia. Cannabis has long been used for fibre , for seed and seed oils, for medicinal purposes, and as a...
grower and breeder, medicinal cannabis patient, activist, medical cannabis
Medical cannabis
Medical cannabis refers to the use of parts of the herb cannabis as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy, or to synthetic forms of specific cannabinoids such as THC as a physician-recommended form of medicine...
seed company owner and the writer of the book "Organic Marijuana Soma style" .
Soma became internationally known as a 'Ganja Guru' after developing award winning cannabis strains.
He is best known for – 'NYC Diesel', 'Amnesia Haze', 'Lavender' and 'SoGouda'.
Early life and today
Born in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
on 22 of August, 1949. Soma started experimenting with growing cannabis in 1971.
In 1996 Soma moved to Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
and by 1997 he established a medical cannabis seed company - Soma Seeds
Soma Seeds
Soma Seeds is an Amsterdam based medical cannabis seed company owned by Soma.The company became internationally famous after wining the 1999 High Times Cannabis Cup with Soma's 'Reclining Buddha' strain in the Indica category, in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 with 'NYC Diesel' strain in the Sativa...
.
Soma follows shamanic tradition in pursuit of a natural way of life using teacher plants and crystals with a strong emphasis on organic and ecological understanding.
He serves as an ordained minister of the Church of the Universe
Church of the Universe
The Assembly of the Church of the Universe, an entheogen religion, was established by Walter Tucker in 1969 in the Canadian province of Ontario....
since 2004.
Soma lectures on cannabis cultivation and conducts crystals and minerals classes.
He writes for cannabis magazines around the world and is the author of the book - “Organic Marijuana Soma style”.
Heart surgery
In 2005 Soma suffered an Aortic calcification and needed a valve replacement.After an open heart surgery he choose medicinal grade cannabis as his only medicine and has been using it successfully ever since.
His cardiologist, which he sees once a year , approves that Soma is in good health and has healed well after the surgery.
Soma has a daily prescription of 10- 15 grams.
He intakes his cannabis by smoking, vaporizing and eating.
Political views
Soma argues that the Dutch government gamma rated medicinal cannabis is unworthy for treating patients and has been promoting natural and organic approach in growing medicinal grade cannabis.As well he thrive and speak for liberation of teacher plants for shamanic use.
Strain winnings
1999 - 'Reclining Buddha' strain in the IndicaIndica
Indica may refer to:Historical ethnographic accounts of India* Indica , Arrian's account of Nearchus' voyage from India* Indica , the Biruni's account of his travels in South Asia...
category, High Times Cannabis Cup
Cannabis Cup
The High Times Cannabis Cup is the world’s preeminent Cannabis festival. Founded in 1987 by Steven Hager, the High Times Cannabis Cup takes place each November in Amsterdam. The event allows judges from around the world to sample and vote for their favorite marijuana strains...
.
2001 - 'NYC Diesel' strain in the Sativa
Sativa
Sativa, a Latin word meaning cultivated, may refer to :* Cannabis sativa* The common oat * Sativa Rose , an award-winning pornographic actress* 8 Foot Sativa, a New Zealand-based metal band-See also:* Sativum...
category, High Times Cannabis Cup
Cannabis Cup
The High Times Cannabis Cup is the world’s preeminent Cannabis festival. Founded in 1987 by Steven Hager, the High Times Cannabis Cup takes place each November in Amsterdam. The event allows judges from around the world to sample and vote for their favorite marijuana strains...
.
2002 - 'Buddha's Sister' strain in the India category,'NYC Diesel' strain in the Sativa category, High Times Cannabis Cup
Cannabis Cup
The High Times Cannabis Cup is the world’s preeminent Cannabis festival. Founded in 1987 by Steven Hager, the High Times Cannabis Cup takes place each November in Amsterdam. The event allows judges from around the world to sample and vote for their favorite marijuana strains...
.
2003 - 'Amnesia Haze', Sativa Breeder category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
2004 - 'Rock Bud', Hash category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
'So Gouda', India Breeder category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
'Amnesia Haze', Sativa Breeder category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
2005 - 'Big's A's Special', Hash category, 420 IC Growers Cup. 'Amnesia Haze', Sativa Grower category, 420 IC Growers Cup.
'Lavender' strain in the Indica category, High Times Cannabis Cup
Cannabis Cup
The High Times Cannabis Cup is the world’s preeminent Cannabis festival. Founded in 1987 by Steven Hager, the High Times Cannabis Cup takes place each November in Amsterdam. The event allows judges from around the world to sample and vote for their favorite marijuana strains...
.
2007 - 'Lavender' strain, Indoor category, Spannabis Champions Cup.
External links
- http://www.somaseeds.nl/
- Saint Soma - http://www.yoism.org/?q=node%2F361
- http://www.icmag.com/ic/forumdisplay.php?f=21