Martian Mean Green: The Extraterrestrial Haze
Martian Mean Green: The Extraterrestrial Haze
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (60% Sativa / 40% Indica)
Breeder: DNA Genetics
Lineage: Sharksbreath x G13 Haze
Market Status: A "Cup Winner Classic"; this strain was a dominant force in the mid-2000s Amsterdam scene, famously winning the High Times Cannabis Cup for Best Sativa in 2005. It is revered for bridging the gap between the heavy, narcotic Indicas and the soaring, racy Hazes, creating a "spacy" high that feels distinctly otherworldly.
THC Content: 18% – 22% (Psychedelic & Functional)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Ocimene, Limonene, Pinene
Key Effects: Cerebral "Space," Visual Enhancement, Creative Focus, Hazy Euphoria
In 2005, DNA Genetics burst onto the global stage, and Martian Mean Green was the rocket ship they rode in on.
While the market was flooded with standard White Widows and Hazes, DNA Genetics introduced a strain that was visually startling. It didn't rely on purple hues or orange hairs; it was a vibrant, almost neon "Radioactive Green." It smelled strange, it smoked smooth, and it won the Best Sativa Cannabis Cup immediately.
Martian Mean Green is often described as "the Haze for people who don't like Haze." It captures the electric, psychedelic mental state of a G13 Haze but anchors it with the heavy, pungent body of Sharksbreath. It is a connoisseur strain that prioritizes a unique mental journey over brute-force sedation.
History and Lineage: The Shark and The Government
This cross is a fascinating mixture of biological warfare rumors and Jamaican landraces.
The Mother (Sharksbreath): A heavy-hitting cross of Great White Shark x Jamaican Lambsbread. This parent provides the physical bulk, the "mean" pungency, and the ease of growth. It is responsible for the strain's impressive resin production and shorter flowering time.
The Father (G13 Haze): The legend. G13 is the mythical "Government Strain" rumored to be bred for pure potency, crossed here with a Haze. This side of the lineage brings the stretching structure and the trippy, cerebral effects that give the strain its "Martian" moniker.
The Synthesis: The combination tamed the wild G13 Haze. Martian Mean Green retains the psychedelic high but finishes weeks faster and grows with a much more manageable structure than a pure Haze.
Terpene Profile: Wet Paint and Space Dust
The aroma of Martian Mean Green is difficult to pin down. It doesn't smell like fruit, and it doesn't smell like gas. It smells... Green.
Dominant Terpenes
Ocimene (The Herbal): A rarer terpene that gives the strain a sweet, herbal, and slightly woody scent. It is often associated with "hazy" strains.
Limonene (The Solvent): Provides a sharp chemical note that smells more like wet paint or varnish than fresh lemons.
Myrcene (The Musk): Adds a damp, earthy undertone that grounds the chemical notes.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and distinct. It smells of freshly cut grass, aerosol spray, skunk, and sweet anise. It has a "sharp" quality that tickles the nose.
The Smoke: Surprisingly smooth. It tastes of sweet earth, spicy herbs, and soapy haze. It has a classic "old school" flavor profile that is savory rather than sweet.
Strain Effects: The Abduction
The "Mean" in the name refers to the smell, but the effects are anything but mean. They are spacey and cerebral.
The Experience
The Liftoff: The high is a creeper. It settles behind the eyes and slowly lifts the user into a state of "stoned alertness."
The Visuals: Users often report enhanced visual perception—colors look brighter, and patterns seem more interesting. It is a very sensory strain.
The Headspace: It is a "daydream" strain. You might find yourself staring at a wall for 20 minutes thinking about space travel. It is creative but can be distracting.
The Landing: Unlike many Hazes that crash into anxiety, the Sharksbreath genetics ensure a smooth, relaxed landing. You end up feeling calm and hungry.
Best For: Watching sci-fi movies, visiting art galleries, creative brainstorming, and socializing with close friends.
Growing Martian Mean Green: The Tamed Haze
For growers who want to grow a Haze but don't have 14 weeks to wait, this is the solution.
Growth Structure
The Structure: It grows like a Sativa (tall and Christmas-tree shaped) but with Indica-density buds. It generally has one massive main cola if left untopped.
The Speed: It finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks. This is fast for a strain with this much G13 Haze in it.
The Color: True to its name, the finished buds are a vibrant, lime green that almost looks artificial. They are covered in sticky, long-stalked trichomes.
The Smell: It is smelly. During the final weeks, the "wet paint/skunk" aroma is pervasive. Good air filtration is necessary.
The Maintenance: It is relatively easy to grow. It handles nutrients well and is forgiving of pH fluctuations.
Grower’s Tip: This strain responds beautifully to Topping and FIMing. Because the G13 Haze makes it want to grow one tall stalk, breaking the apical dominance early will force it to bush out, significantly increasing your yield of those neon-green buds.
Final Verdict: The Psychedelic Classic
Martian Mean Green is a blast from the past that still holds up today. It offers a unique departure from the modern "Dessert" market, delivering a high that is focused on mental exploration rather than just getting knocked out. It is a grower-friendly Haze that looks radioactive in the jar and puts your mind in orbit.
You should choose Martian Mean Green if:
You want a "Trippy" High (Visuals/Spacey).
You love Haze genetics but hate long flowering times.
You want a Cup Winner with a proven pedigree.
You prefer "Green/Herbal" flavors over sweet candy.
Score: 9.3/10 (The Spacey Sativa)