Original Haze
Original Haze
Also known as: Haze, OG Haze, Haze OG, Haze Brothers, Santa Cruz Original Haze, O Haze
What is the Original Haze strain?
Original Haze is a sativa cannabis strain with up to 27.0% THC, known for its cerebral effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
Original Haze is a legendary pure sativa cannabis strain that emerged in Santa Cruz, California during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Created by the iconic Haze Brothers, this foundational strain was bred using three pure Colombian landrace strains: Santa Marta Colombian Gold, Colombian Red (or Colombian Punta Rojo), and Chocolate Colombian (a phenotype of Wacky Weed). Despite popular misconceptions, Original Haze is 100% sativa with 100% Colombian genetics, not a blend of Thai, Mexican, and South Indian genetics as sometimes reported.
The strain initially faced near-extinction due to its challenging cultivation requirements, but was rescued when Haze genetics made their way to the Netherlands in the 1980s, where breeder Nevil Schoenmakers obtained Haze seeds and distributed them through The Seed Bank of Holland, one of Europe's first cannabis seed banks. Schoenmakers spent 1985-1988 growing multiple generations of Original Haze seeds, selecting for the best traits until he created his infamous Haze A and Haze C male plants, which became two of the most important plants in cannabis breeding history and served as genetic foundations for countless legendary hybrids including Jack Herer, Super Silver Haze, and Amnesia Haze.
Original Haze is characterized by its extremely long flowering period of 16-20 weeks and towering plants that can reach 2-4 meters (6-13 feet) in height. The strain produces large, Christmas tree-shaped plants with long spear-like buds covered in resin, featuring dark orange hairs and large calyxes with minimal leaf matter. Known for its soaring, no-ceiling high where early enthusiasts claimed 'the more you smoked, the higher you got,' Original Haze remains the genetic backbone of modern sativa breeding and continues to influence cannabis culture worldwide.
What are the effects of Original Haze?
What are the medical benefits of Original Haze?
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with depression
- Often used for fatigue management
- Users report mood elevation
- May assist with creative blocks
- Often used for daytime energy needs
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Original Haze?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 😰 Anxiety
- 😨 Paranoia
- 💫 Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in sensitive users
- Potential paranoia at high doses
- Dizziness in some users
How do you grow Original Haze?
Original Haze is considered one of the most challenging strains to cultivate, particularly indoors, due to its extremely long flowering period and massive size. Flowering time ranges from 16-24 weeks, with some phenotypes requiring up to 6 months to fully mature. Plants can grow 6-13 feet tall outdoors and require warm, tropical conditions with long growing seasons. Indoor cultivation requires starting plants immediately on 12/12 light cycle with no vegetative time, reducing to 11.5 hours once flowering begins, and potentially 11 hours for the final weeks to mimic equatorial conditions. Plants reach approximately 5 feet indoors. The strain prefers pH levels of 6.0-6.5, light feeding, and excellent mold resistance due to its sativa genetics. Outdoor harvest occurs late November to early December in suitable climates. Yields are typically lower than average due to the long flowering period, but the quality is considered exceptional. Training techniques like LST are recommended to manage height, and strong support systems are necessary for the heavy, resin-covered buds.
How should you use Original Haze?
Original Haze is a sativa strain with 27.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a sativa, it works well for daytime activities and creative sessions.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 27.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Original Haze?
What strains were bred from Original Haze? (61)
- Amnesia VIP
- Amnesium
- Angola Haze
- Atomic Haze
- Atomical Haze
- BC Coastal Haze
- Big Haze
- Californian Skunk Haze
- Cannalope Haze
- Church of Nevil
- Coastal Haze
- Colombian Haze
- Congo Creek Haze
- Cropolope
- Cum Laude
- Dogshit Dead Head Haze
- Dutch Haze
- Early Haze
- Fuma con Dios
- Gian Haze
- Green Haze 19 A5
- Gunsmoke
- Harlock Haze
- Haze 19
- Haze Auto
- Haze Bandaid #1
- Haze Special
- Haze XXL Autoflowering
- Hazel A5
- Headlights Kush Auto
- Indian Haze
- JJ's Haze
- Jamaican Pineapple Haze
- JoTaKe Haze
- Karma Haze
- M2
- MadMac's Outdoor Haze
- Mikado
- Nepal Haze
- Nevill's Haze
- Neville the Ripper
- Neville's Haze x Original Haze x Appalachian Super Skunk
- Neville's Super Haze
- New's Haze
- OJD's Haze
- Old White Haze
- Oldtimers Mango Haze
- Original Haze x Lambsbread
- Original Haze x Skunk
- Purple Haze '69
- Santa Muerte
- Shiva Haze
- Strawberry Ferry
- Sugar Haze
- Temple Haze
- Tijuana
- Top Haze
- Ultraviolet Haze
- Vintage Haze
- Wombat
- iHaze
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Original Haze make you feel?
Original Haze is a sativa strain that primarily produces cerebral effects, followed by energetic. Users report the dominant effect at 95% intensity. With 27.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Original Haze good for medical use?
Original Haze has been reported by users for users report relief from stress and anxiety, may help with depression, often used for fatigue management, users report mood elevation, may assist with creative blocks, often used for daytime energy needs. As a sativa strain, it may be suitable for daytime use while managing symptoms.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Original Haze?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, paranoia, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in sensitive users, potential paranoia at high doses, dizziness in some users when using Original Haze. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Original Haze taste and smell like?
Original Haze features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, lemon, sandalwood, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Terpinolene and Limonene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Original Haze?
Original Haze is a sativa cannabis strain containing up to 27.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Terpinolene and Limonene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.