Ala Moana
Ala Moana
Overview
Ala Moana means "path to the sea" in Hawaiian. This sativa dominant hybrid strain with some narrow leaf characteristics was developed by SappFire Seeds as a cross between Hawaiian Snow and Bay 11. The strain originates from multiple regions including Afghanistan, Colombia, Laos, Mexico, Thailand, and United States, reflecting its complex genetic heritage through its parent strains.
Ala Moana can be cultivated indoors, outdoors and greenhouse with a flowering time of approximately 75 days. Some phenotypes have an earthy, woody, floral type smell that is found in pure Sativa landraces from countries in Southeast Asia such as Laos. The strain combines the award-winning genetics of Hawaiian Snow, a 2003 Cannabis Cup winner that is a trifecta of Haze genetics, with Bay 11, a 2011 High Times Cannabis Cup Award winner known as an outstanding Sativa strain. This genetic combination creates a unique cultivar that embodies both the tropical characteristics of Hawaiian genetics and the energizing qualities of competition-grade sativa strains.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from pain
- May help with appetite stimulation
- Often used for stress relief
- May provide numbness for discomfort
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
- Dry Mouth
- Slight Anxiety
- Slight dry mouth
- Slight anxiety
- Possible dry eyes
Growing Information
Ala Moana can be cultivated indoors, outdoors, and in greenhouse environments with moderate difficulty. The strain has a flowering time of approximately 75 days (10-11 weeks). As a sativa-dominant plant, it exhibits narrow leaf characteristics typical of its genetic lineage and may stretch considerably during flowering. The strain shows sativa growth patterns with longer internodes and can reach significant heights outdoors. Indoor growers should account for the stretching nature of this sativa-dominant hybrid and may need to employ training techniques to manage canopy height.