The Haze family of varieties, and why they are loved around the world
The Haze family of strains holds a special place in the world of cannabis. There are a huge number of different varieties, and some of them have become the basis for entire lines of plants. These strains have become so beloved by marijuana fans that breeders have continued to create new hybrids based on them. One of the most famous representatives of this kind is the legendary Haze, which served as the source for a wide range of haze strains.
The original Haze was developed and improved for many years before entering the market and gaining the popularity it deserved. This strain originated in California in the 1960s and 70s - almost fifty years ago - and remains a favorite of many to this day. Those who prefer sativa often put Haze among their favorites.
The Beginning of Haze's Journey
The original Haze strain has won numerous awards at prestigious events such as the High Times Cannabis Cup, Highlife Cup and other significant competitions. In general, the Haze family can boast hundreds of prizes and recognitions.
Unfortunately, the name of the breeder who created the original strain remains a mystery to this day - this situation is not uncommon for legendary hybrids. There are many assumptions, but there is no exact data. Perhaps this is due to the strict anti-drug policy of the United States, which became especially active in the 60-70s of the last century. After the hippie era, the Woodstock festival and the slogan "Make love, not war", the government tightened controls, which forced breeders to remain in the shadows. For this reason, most of the cult strains of that time never received official recognition of their authors..
Where did the queen of sativas come from?
There is no exact data, but there are various versions and legends. The most common story says that the strain was bred by the Hayes brothers, who lived in Corralitos (Santa Cruz County, California). They began by experimenting with local landrace sativas, such as Mexican and Colombian varieties.
Over time, the brothers collected a unique collection of genetics from different countries. They crossed local plants with sativas from South India, and then added Thai landraces. As a result of long and painstaking work, including selection and stabilization, the desired strain was created.
The best female plants of the Mexican-Colombian hybrid were fertilized with pollen from male Indian sativas. The resulting generation was then crossed with Thai landraces and the strongest specimens were carefully selected. Thus, with the help of the knowledge and experience of breeders, unique sativa genetics emerged, which is still valued by millions of cannabis fans..
The subsequent history of Haze
Although the Haze brothers had no formal training, their talent and passion for breeding made them some of the most successful amateur breeders. Their strain is rumored to have attracted the attention of Sam Skunkman, the famous creator of the legendary Skunk strain. The exact extent of his involvement in the development of Haze is unknown, but he certainly played an important role in popularizing this hybrid by bringing its seeds to Holland.
In addition, the innovative strain also attracted the attention of other outstanding breeders - Neville Schoenmaker and the legendary Scott "Shantibaba" Blakey, who soon developed their own versions of Haze. Today, almost every respected breeder has their own unique variation of this iconic family.
Features and characteristics of Haze varieties
The strains from the Haze family have a number of distinct distinctive features:
- Taste and aroma. The characteristic fresh citrus aroma with rich spicy tones makes this strain easily recognizable among others. The light and pleasant taste of smoke has become a real calling card of Haze.
- Effect. These strains provide a powerful psychedelic effect, which is especially appreciated by sativa lovers. Euphoria, high spirits and a surge of creative energy are exactly what Haze will give you.
- Appearance. The purple-hued leaves and classic sativa shape make the plants very impressive, which is especially appreciated by growers who often share photos of their haze plants on professional forums.
- High THC content. This is one of the most powerful strains with a high concentration of THC, which speaks for itself.
Although representatives of the huge Haze family may differ slightly, these characteristic features will help you easily identify a real haze strain.
Popular varieties from the Haze family
In addition to the original Haze, there are several well-known variations that deserve attention:
- Super Lime Haze. This hybrid combines the best qualities of two powerful sativas - Skunk and Haze. It will please lovers of a strong euphoric effect and boasts a high level of THC - up to 22%. The buds of Super Lime Haze have absorbed the most striking features of both parents.
- Amnesia Haze. One of the most famous hybrids, which is a mixture of the best representatives of Haze, The Bomb variety and several sativa landraces. The THC content reaches an impressive 24%. Beginners should be careful with the dosage to avoid unwanted effects.
- Somango Haze. A special variety in the Haze line, as it is indica dominant. Despite the relaxing indica effect, there is also a pronounced sativa effect. The main distinguishing feature is a bright flavor profile, where the mango aroma of Somango intertwines with the freshness of citrus notes of Haze.
- Strawberry Haze. This variety was obtained by crossing the classic Haze with Strawberry Cream Pie. It has a high THC content, not inferior to Amnesia, a unique strawberry aroma and impressive yield. Sativa predominates in genetics, but the influence of indica is also noticeable.
This is only a small part of the huge Haze family. For lovers of sativa effects, getting to know these varieties is guaranteed to bring a lot of pleasure and positive emotions.
