About Silver Haze
Silver Haze was Sensi Seeds' answer to the Haze problem: how do you make the soaring, psychedelic effects of Haze available in a plant that doesn't take 18 weeks to flower? By crossing Original Haze with Northern Lights and Skunk #1, they created a strain that retained much of the Haze magic — the uplifting, creative, energetic effects — but flowered in 10-12 weeks instead of 16-18. Silver Haze became an instant success and was the precursor to the even more famous Super Silver Haze (which won Cannabis Cups in 1997, 1998, and 1999). Silver Haze has a spicy, citrus, and woody aroma with a distinct 'silver' sheen to the trichomes. It set the template for the 'Haze hybrid' that dominates coffee shops to this day.
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History
Silver Haze was developed by Sensi Seeds in the late 1980s and released in 1989. It was an immediate success and became one of the best-selling strains in the Sensi catalog. Its importance in cannabis breeding cannot be overstated: it proved that Haze genetics could be made practical for commercial cultivation. Green House Seeds' Super Silver Haze (a later refinement of the concept) went on to win three consecutive Cannabis Cups. Amnesia Haze (another descendant of the Silver Haze concept) won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2004 and became the most popular strain in Amsterdam coffee shops for over a decade.
Notable breeders: Sensi Seeds
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Genetic Background
Three-way hybrid blending one pure sativa (Haze) with two indica-leaning hybrids
Genetic Families
Silver Haze is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Silver Haze:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of Silver Haze?
Silver Haze has a genetic lineage of Original Haze x Northern Lights x Skunk #1. Three-way hybrid blending one pure sativa (Haze) with two indica-leaning hybrids
What is the THC content of Silver Haze?
Silver Haze typically tests at 18-23% THC with Low CBD.
What does Silver Haze smell and taste like?
Silver Haze has a Spicy, citrus, woody, floral, incense, pepper aroma profile, with flavors described as Spice, lemon, wood, earth, floral.
What are the effects of Silver Haze?
Users report Uplifting, creative, euphoric, energetic, clear-headed, long-lasting. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
How long does Silver Haze take to flower?
Silver Haze has a flowering time of approximately 10-12 weeks. Plants grow to a tall height.
What is the history of Silver Haze?
Silver Haze was developed by Sensi Seeds in the late 1980s and released in 1989. It was an immediate success and became one of the best-selling strains in the Sensi catalog. Its importance in cannabis breeding cannot be overstated: it proved that Haze genetics could be made practical for commercial cultivation. Green House Seeds' Super Silver Haze (a later refinement of the concept) went on to win three consecutive Cannabis Cups. Amnesia Haze (another descendant of the Silver Haze concept) won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2004 and became the most popular strain in Amsterdam coffee shops for over a decade.
Medical Applications
Silver Haze is commonly associated with: