About Super Silver Haze
Super Silver Haze was bred by Shantibaba (later of Mr. Nice Seeds) while he was at Green House Seeds. The strain crosses Skunk #1, Northern Lights, and Haze to create the ultimate Haze hybrid: the soaring, psychedelic effects of Haze with the manageable flowering time and resin production of Skunk and Northern Lights. The buds are long and spear-shaped with a thick silver coating of trichomes — hence the name. The aroma is a complex blend of spicy Haze, sweet Skunk, and earthy Northern Lights with notes of citrus and incense. Super Silver Haze's effects are legendary for their energetic, creative, long-lasting sativa high that remains clear-headed and functional.
Flavor Profile
History
Super Silver Haze was bred by Shantibaba at Green House Seeds in Amsterdam. It won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1997, 1998, and 1999 — a three-peat unmatched in cup history. Shantibaba later left Green House to found Mr. Nice Seeds, taking the SSH genetics with him. The strain became the foundation of the modern Haze hybrid category and was used as a parent for Super Lemon Haze and Amnesia Haze, among hundreds of others. SSH remains one of the most celebrated and widely grown sativa hybrids in the world.
Notable breeders: Shantibaba, Green House Seeds, Mr. Nice Seeds
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Skunk #1 (Afghani x Mexican x Colombian) x Northern Lights (Afghani x Thai) x Haze (Colombian x Mexican x Thai x South Indian)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Super Silver Haze is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Awards & Recognition
Super Silver Haze has earned the following recognition:
Terpene Profile
Super Silver Haze is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Super Silver Haze is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Super Silver Haze:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Super Silver Haze indica or sativa?
Super Silver Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Super Silver Haze?
Super Silver Haze has a genetic lineage of Skunk #1 x Northern Lights x Haze. Skunk #1 (Afghani x Mexican x Colombian) x Northern Lights (Afghani x Thai) x Haze (Colombian x Mexican x Thai x South Indian)
What is the lineage of Super Silver Haze?
Super Silver Haze descends from Skunk #1 x Northern Lights x Haze. Skunk #1 (Afghani x Mexican x Colombian) x Northern Lights (Afghani x Thai) x Haze (Colombian x Mexican x Thai x South Indian) It belongs to the Haze Family genetic family.
What is the THC content of Super Silver Haze?
Super Silver Haze typically tests at 20-25% THC.
What does Super Silver Haze smell and taste like?
Super Silver Haze has a Spicy, citrus, incense, earthy, sweet, skunky aroma profile, with flavors described as Spice, lemon, earth, incense, sweet, skunk.
What are the effects of Super Silver Haze?
Users report Energetic, creative, euphoric, uplifting, clear-headed, long-lasting. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
What are the phenotypes of Super Silver Haze?
Super Silver Haze is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Super Silver Haze, SSH, Mr. Nice SSH. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
Has Super Silver Haze won any awards?
Super Silver Haze has been recognized with the following awards: High Times Cannabis Cup, 1997, 1st Place; High Times Cannabis Cup, 1998, 1st Place; High Times Cannabis Cup, 1999, 1st Place.
What is the history of Super Silver Haze?
Super Silver Haze was bred by Shantibaba at Green House Seeds in Amsterdam. It won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1997, 1998, and 1999 — a three-peat unmatched in cup history. Shantibaba later left Green House to found Mr. Nice Seeds, taking the SSH genetics with him. The strain became the foundation of the modern Haze hybrid category and was used as a parent for Super Lemon Haze and Amnesia Haze, among hundreds of others. SSH remains one of the most celebrated and widely grown sativa hybrids in the world.
How long does Super Silver Haze take to flower?
Super Silver Haze has a flowering time of approximately 10-12 weeks. Plants grow to a medium to tall height.
Further Reading
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Medical Applications
Super Silver Haze is commonly associated with: