Carlotta Gardens • Native Soil • Van Duzen River Floodplain • Tested 11/22/2025
Bombay is a resin-lover's strain through and through — a cultivar created by Purple City Genetics as part of their acclaimed El Krem lineup, bred specifically for hash, rosin, and live-extract performance. It's known among hashmakers for producing oily, expressive trichomes, and among consumers for a flavor profile that hits with classic California character: bright citrus, warm spice, and deep forest earth in perfect balance.
This batch pulls complexity from the land itself. The alluvial soils here — cold mountain water, layered minerals, and fog-washed valley sun — give Bombay a grounded, woodsy richness beneath its naturally zesty top notes.
To preserve the cultivar at its most vibrant, the Arcata Fire crew executed their proprietary cryogenic harvest, taking the plants down and flash-freezing the live flower within moments. This locks in Bombay's sharp citrus aromatics and its savory-sweet spice structure before oxidation can dull the edges. From there, the material is refined into 100% live resin, stripped of hydrocarbon remnants and tuned for ultra-clean flavor.
The profile is bold and layered: orange-peel brightness, peppery herbal warmth, and a pine-sap depth that lingers on the palate. Taste testers often describe Bombay as 'citrus incense,' 'forest-fresh,' or 'sweet wood with a spicy exhale,' with a finish that feels both nostalgic and distinctly Humboldt. With 6.06% total aromatic content, the resin remains vivid from cold start to full melt, offering that signature 'PCG citrus-spice pop' without sacrificing earthy sweetness.
The effect is just as nuanced. Bombay delivers a clear, bright, lightly energizing lift, paired with a smooth body presence that keeps everything grounded. It's the type of resin that encourages creativity, presence, and warm conversation — upbeat without being loud, steady without being heavy.