- Haze is a hybrid Sativa strain originating from USA (California / Santa Cruz), dating back to 1970.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 16-22%.
- Its lineage runs through Colombian x Mexican x Thai x South Indian, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 9 documented strains descend from Haze, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Haze
Haze was created in the late 1960s to early 1970s by a group of California breeders known as the 'Haze Brothers' — primarily R. Haze (and his brother) in Santa Cruz. They crossed the best Colombian, Mexican, Thai, and South Indian sativas they could acquire, creating a strain with unmatched psychedelic potency. Haze became legendary for its powerful cerebral high and extremely long flowering time (16-18 weeks). Despite the impractical flowering time, Haze's effects were so unique that breeders preserved it and began crossing it with faster-flowering indicas to create more manageable hybrid strains. Haze genetics — particularly the Haze influence on the modern hybrid scene — cannot be overstated: it is the dominant sativa influence in most of today's 'Haze' varieties and the sativa backbone of countless hybrids.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
The Haze Brothers were a small collective in Santa Cruz who sought to create the ultimate sativa. Using seeds collected from around the world — Colombian Gold from South America, Acapulco Gold from Mexico, Thai from Southeast Asia, and South Indian from Kerala — they bred and selected over several generations.
The result was a strain with a high unlike anything before it. The Haze was preserved by Sam 'The Skunkman' in the 1980s and brought to the Netherlands, where it was used to create the Haze hybrids that dominate Dutch seed catalogues today.
Neville Schoenmakers at The Seed Bank was instrumental in preserving and distributing Haze genetics.
This strain is a staple of Amsterdam coffee shop menus. Check current availability and prices on DAM Live →
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Live Amsterdam Pricing
See real-time prices, availability, and shop locations for Haze at Amsterdam coffeeshops — updated daily.
View Live Menus →Where to Find Haze in Amsterdam
Haze is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Haze
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Haze
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Haze with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Haze selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Haze variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
F1 hybrid of four landrace sativas
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Haze is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Haze is dominated by Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Haze is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Haze:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Haze?
Haze typically tests at 16-22% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As a sativa-leaning strain, the THC delivers an uplifting cerebral experience.
Is Haze a sativa or indica?
Haze is a sativa cannabis strain (Sativa). Bred from Colombian x Mexican x Thai x South Indian, its effects lean toward an uplifting, cerebral sativa experience. Users report: Extremely cerebral, psychedelic, soaring, energetic, creative, long-lasting.
Haze strain review — what to expect
Haze is known for Extremely cerebral, psychedelic, soaring, energetic, creative, long-lasting. The most influential sativa hybrid ever created. Haze is the genetic foundation of virtually all modern sativa-leaning hybrids. Its soaring psychedelic effects and extreme flowering time defined the sativa ideal for generations of breeders. The aroma profile features spicy, floral, incense, pepper, citrus, woody. Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene.
What are the phenotypes of Haze?
Haze expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Original Haze, Haze #1. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Haze crossed from?
Haze was bred from Colombian x Mexican x Thai x South Indian. Detailed ancestry: F1 hybrid of four landrace sativas. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Haze available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Haze is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Haze?
Haze is dominated by Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Haze yield and how long does it flower?
Haze has a flowering time of 16-18 weeks and produces low to moderate yields. Plants reach very tall height, making it better suited for larger grow spaces with vertical room.
What is Haze and where does it come from?
Haze is a sativa cannabis strain that originates from USA (California / Santa Cruz). It belongs to the 1970s era of cannabis genetics. The most influential sativa hybrid ever created. Haze is the genetic foundation of virtually all modern sativa-leaning hybrids. Its soaring psychedelic effects and extreme flowering time defined the sativa ideal for generations of breeders.
What is the genetic background of Haze?
Haze has the following ancestry: F1 hybrid of four landrace sativas.
Is Haze indica or sativa?
Haze is a sativa cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Haze smell and taste like?
Haze has a Spicy, floral, incense, pepper, citrus, woody aroma, with flavors described as Earthy spice, incense, lemon, pepper. Its dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene.
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Medical Applications
Haze is commonly associated with: