Liberty Haze: The Lime Green Champion
Liberty Haze: The Lime Green Champion
Strain Overview
Type: Balanced Hybrid (60% Sativa / 40% Indica)
Breeder: Barney's Farm
Lineage: G13 x Chemdawg 91
Market Status: High Times Cannabis Cup Winner (Best Overall, 2011); A coffee shop staple.
THC Content: 20% – 25% (Potent)
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene
Key Effects: Euphoric Rush, Long-Lasting Focus, Body Relaxation, Creative Buzz
In 2011, Liberty Haze took the cannabis world by storm, beating the competition to win the High Times Cannabis Cup. Bred by the legendary Barney’s Farm, this strain represents the perfect collision of American power genetics and Dutch breeding refinement.
Despite the name, Liberty Haze isn't a traditional "Haze" in the genetic sense (like Super Silver or Neville's). Instead, it gets its moniker from its soaring, cerebral effects that mimic the best Sativas, while finishing in a fraction of the time. By crossing the mythical G13 with the legendary Chemdawg 91, Barney’s Farm created a plant that offers the diesel power of the West Coast with the lime-fresh zest of a European classic. It is potent, fast, and undeniably delicious.
History and Lineage: The Clash of Titans
Liberty Haze is a "Power Hybrid," combining two of the most heavily mythologized strains in history.
The Mother (G13): The "Government Indica." According to urban legend, G13 was a clone liberated from a US government research facility in Mississippi. Whether true or not, the genetics are real: known for extreme potency, massive resin production, and a heavy Indica stone.
The Father (Chemdawg 91): The backbone of American cannabis (and parent to OG Kush and Sour Diesel). It brings the stinging fuel aroma, the high THC potential, and the cerebral, racy edge.
The Synthesis: By crossing these two, Barney’s Farm stabilized the "Liberty" phenotype—a plant that took the cerebral high of the Chemdawg but tamed the flowering time and height using the G13.
Terpene Profile: Lime Cordial and Diesel
Liberty Haze is famous for its distinct flavor profile. If you love citrus, this is one of the best strains on the market.
Dominant Terpenes
Limonene (The Zest): This strain is packed with Limonene. It doesn't smell like a sugary lemon drop; it smells like freshly squeezed lime juice and rinds.
Caryophyllene (The Fuel): Inherited from the Chemdawg parent, this terpene adds a spicy, peppery, and diesel-like kick that sits heavy in the chest.
Myrcene (The Earth): Provides a grounding, herbal musky note that balances the sharp citrus.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is incredibly fresh. The jar smells of lime cordial, pine-sol, and faint skunk.
The Smoke: Crisp and refreshing. It tastes distinctly of lime sherbet and creamy wood. It leaves a pleasant, tingling citrus aftertaste.
Strain Effects: The Balanced High
Liberty Haze is a hybrid in the truest sense. It offers the best of both worlds without the downsides of either.
The Experience
The Onset: It hits fast (Chemdawg influence). You feel an immediate pressure behind the eyes and a surge of euphoric energy.
The Peak: The high is cerebral and social. You feel alert, creative, and "buzzy." It is excellent for conversation or gaming.
The Anchor: Thanks to the G13 genetics, you don't float away completely. A warm body relaxation keeps you grounded. You feel calm physically, even while your mind is racing.
The Duration: It is known to be long-lasting. A good session can keep you lifted for 2–3 hours.
Best For: Creative work, social nights out, concerts, and managing daytime stress.
Medical Benefits
Because it balances high potency with mood elevation, Liberty Haze is a versatile tool for patients.
Depression: The immediate euphoria is excellent for breaking cycles of negative thinking.
ADHD: The "alert" nature of the high can help some users focus on tasks without the sedation of heavier strains.
Fatigue: It provides a mental spark that combats tiredness.
Chronic Pain: The G13 heritage provides decent analgesic properties, making it useful for body aches without causing total couch-lock.
Growing Liberty Haze: The Fast Finisher
This is why growers love it. It gives you "Haze" quality buds in "Indica" time.
Growth Structure
The Speed: It finishes fast. You can harvest in 8 to 9 weeks. For a strain with Sativa effects, this is incredibly quick.
The Height: It is manageable. It usually grows to a medium height (100cm - 120cm indoors), making it suitable for tents. However, it will stretch during the first few weeks of flower.
The Buds: They are beautiful. Expect long, dense colas with red/purple hairs and a heavy coating of trichomes.
The Yield: Very good. Barney’s Farm claims up to 600g/m² indoors under optimal conditions.
Grower’s Tip: Liberty Haze responds very well to topping and SCROG (Screen of Green). Because the branches can get long and the buds get heavy, they often need support in the final weeks to prevent snapping.
Final Verdict: The Lime Green Champion
Liberty Haze is a modern classic that deserves its trophy cabinet. It solved the problem of the "Long Flowering Sativa" by using G13 genetics to speed up the process without sacrificing the soaring high. It offers a unique lime-forward flavor profile that distinguishes it from the sea of earthy Kushes and fruity Gelatos. If you want a potent, award-winning strain that finishes fast and tastes like a margarita, Liberty Haze is the freedom you’re looking for.
You should choose Liberty Haze if:
You love strong citrus/lime flavors.
You want a potent Sativa high without the 12-week wait.
You enjoy creative and social effects.
You are looking for Cannabis Cup winning genetics.
Score: 9.5/10 (The Citrus Powerhouse)