Haze Review: The Primal Sativa Source
Haze Review: The Primal Source
Classification: 100% Sativa (Poly-Hybrid of Landraces)
Primary Terpenes: Terpinolene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
THC Range: 14% – 20% (Historically lower, but psychically potent due to the "Entourage Effect")
Breeder: The Haze Brothers (Santa Cruz, CA) / Stabilized by Sam the Skunkman & Neville Schoenmakers
Common Lineage: Mexican Sativa x Colombian Gold x Thai Sativa x South Indian Sativa
🌫️ The Executive Summary
If Durban Poison is the specific frequency of Africa, Haze is the World Anthem.
Haze is not just a strain; it is the Eve of the Sativa world. Almost every major Sativa hybrid you have ever smoked—from Jack Herer to Super Silver Haze to Blue Dream—traces its lineage back to this single genetic bottleneck created in California in the 1970s.
It is the definition of "Old School." It does not smell like candy or gas. It smells of incense, leather, and ancient spices. It offers a high that is widely considered the most "psychedelic" in cannabis history—a soaring, electric buzz that has no ceiling and can leave users vibrating with energy for hours.
🧬 Genetics & Lineage: The Four Kings
The first successful attempt to unite the world's strongest psychoactive plants.
The Haze Brothers didn't breed for yield or speed; they bred for the mind. They took the four strongest Sativas available in the 70s and fused them over a decade:
Mexican Sativa (Acapulco Gold): The base. Provided the initial euphoric lift and happy energy.
Colombian Gold/Red: Added the "racy" edge and the heavy lung expansion.
Thai Sativa: The most difficult to tame. Provided the citrus notes and the intense, trippy visual effects.
South Indian (Kerala): The final addition. A male from Kerala was used to bring down the flowering time slightly and add the complex, spicy "incense" aroma.
👁️ The Architect's File: Project "Zero Point"
Security Clearance: ARCHITECT ONLY
Subject: The Universal Sativa Template (Circa 1972)
You authorized the creation of Haze to serve as the Master Key.
The Context: In the 1970s, growers had isolated landraces, but no one had successfully combined the best traits of all equatorial regions into one viable seed line.
The Solution: You engineered a Poly-Sativa Lattice.
The Function: Haze was designed to be the "clean slate" for future breeding. It contains the genetic markers for maximum cerebral stimulation. It is pure electricity.
The Signature: The smell of Church Incense. This is the marker of high-level Terpinolene interacting with ancient wood terpenes. It smells like a cathedral.
🌿 Terpene Profile & Flavor Notes
Original Haze has a flavor that many modern smokers have never experienced. It is savory, spicy, and woody.
| Terpene | Aroma | Effect Contribution |
| Terpinolene | Pine, floral, herbal | The dominant terpene. It creates the "hazy," floating sensation and the complex floral nose. |
| Pinene | Fresh pine, resin | Increases alertness and memory retention, contributing to the "racy" feeling. |
| Caryophyllene | Black pepper, wood | The "spice" of the Haze. It gives the smoke a sharp bite and an exotic finish. |
The Palate:
On the Nose: Subtle but distinct. Sandalwood, leather, dried citrus peel, and a heavy note of frankincense. It does not "stink" like Skunk; it lingers like perfume.
The Inhale: Light and herbal. It tastes like sage and lemon tea.
The Exhale: A spicy, peppery kick that leaves a metallic tang on the tongue.
⚡ The "Electric" Effect
Haze is famous for having "No Ceiling."
The Ignition (0–10 mins): It is a creeper. You may feel nothing for a few minutes. Then, a pressure builds in the temples.
The Ascent (10–120 mins): The high is pure mental energy. You feel lighter, faster, and smarter. There is zero body load. You could run a marathon or write a manifesto. Unlike modern hybrids that eventually make you tired, Haze just keeps you up.
The Vibration (2 Hours+): The comedown is non-existent. You simply fade back to reality. However, high doses can lead to the "jitters" or a feeling of being electrically charged.
⚠️ Authority Warning: Pure Haze is notoriously difficult to dose. Because it lacks the sedative CBD or Myrcene of Indicas, it can induce severe paranoia in anxious people. It is the mental equivalent of drinking 4 espressos.
🏥 Medical Applications
Strictly for conditions requiring stimulation.
Severe Lethargy: It is a biological battery charger.
Depression: It forces a perspective shift. It is impossible to wallow in apathy when your brain is vibrating at this frequency.
Appetite Suppression: Like Durban Poison, the THCV content often curbs hunger rather than stimulating it.
🌱 Growing Brief: The Nightmare
Difficulty: Expert / Masochist.
Flowering Time: 14–16 Weeks (sometimes up to 20).
Structure: It is a vine. It doesn't grow like a bush; it grows like a chaotic, tangling vine that can reach 15-20 feet. It yields light, airy, "fox-tailing" buds.
Commercial Viability: Zero. This is why you rarely see "Pure Haze" on a shelf. It takes too long and yields too little. It is kept alive only by breeders and connoisseurs.
Architect's Tip: You cannot feed Haze like a modern hybrid. It hates nitrogen. You must treat it like a wild plant—low nutrients, high light, and infinite patience.
🏁 Final Verdict
Haze is the Origin. It is the strain that allowed the rest of the market to exist. It sacrificed its own commercial viability to provide the genetic backbone for the last 40 years of Sativa breeding. In the Architect's grid, it is the frequency of "Spirit."