Amnesia Haze is a 70/30 Sativa Dominant Hybrid strain that has been derived from the infamous Haze genetics which is a parent strain to many modern day Sativas. Amnesia Haze has been a popular strain in Amsterdam’s cannabis community for over 30 years. This strain has the classic uplifting effects of a Sativa Dominant Hybrid which is described by people as creative, focused and euphoric. The influence of Amnesia Haze’s Afghani genetics provides happy and calm feelings of relaxation throughout.
Amnesia Haze is popular among the medical cannabis community for mood disorders like depression, ADHD/ADD, PTSD, anxiety and chronic fatigue as well as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. This strain is ideal for daytime use as it can offer relief from the symptoms of a variety of ailments, while still allowing a focused and clear mind.
Amnesia Haze has been a favourite strain in Amsterdam’s cannabis community for over 3 decades and is considered to be one of Holland’s most classic and popular strains.
The original Haze genetics were bred in Santa Cruz during the 1960’s by “The Haze Brothers” and eventually this popular strain arrived in Holland where it became a fixture at Dutch cannabis seed banks and dispensaries.
Over time, several Haze-hybrids were created and many popular modern strains like Amnesia Haze can trace their genetic lineage back to the legendary Sativa strain, Haze.
Amnesia Haze was created by crossbreeding Thai, Hawaiian, and Afghani landraces with the Haze strain. The creator of Amnesia Haze, Soma Seeds, stated that they heavily bred Afghani into the genetics of Haze to create a potent Sativa Dominant Hybrid with a fast flowering time.
The 30% Indica heritage of this strain is mostly from its Afghani genetic lineage and compliments the classic Sativa effects of Haze with a relaxing and mellow body stone. Amnesia Haze is a popular medical cannabis strain and has also received critical acclaim from the recreational cannabis community.
Amnesia Haze packs a very high level of THC ranging from 17% to 25%, while its CBD content is low, averaging below 1%.
The CBG content is usually around 1% which is high for any strain!
Despite the name, Amnesia Haze produces a focused and energetic effect that medical users describe as being able to help treat psychological disorders such as ADD/ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety and depression.
People have also found relief from the pain associated with headaches and migraine attacks, as well as tremor relief.
Overall, Amnesia Haze is a potent daytime strain that is best suited for medical cannabis users who are experienced and looking for relief from a mood or psychological disorder, more specifically ADD/ADHD, PTSD, fatigue, anxiety, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease and depression.
Amnesia Haze is a great medical cannabis strain for use during the day and the experience can be described as uplifting and euphoric, producing long lasting focus and creativity. The strong psychoactive cerebral and mood boosting effects of Amnesia Haze are balanced nicely with an undercurrent of relaxation and calmness provided by its Afghani genetics.
The effects of Amnesia Haze are often described as psychedelic so be careful with this strain.
Amnesia Haze is most commonly consumed during the morning and the early afternoon due to its energizing and long lasting effects.
Be aware of this strain’s very high THC content in order to avoid the negative effects which are commonly associated with the overconsumption of Amnesia Haze.
Possible adverse effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, paranoia, confusion and anxiety.
The aroma and flavour of Amnesia Haze produces a fresh earthy and herbal scent that carries sweet undertones of lemon and citrus. The combination of terpenes from this strain results in a complex bouquet of aromas that are dominated by citrus, herbal and skunky flavours.
Many users describe the taste of Amnesia Haze to be a smooth and sour experience, while a lingering taste of lemon and herbs sticks to the lips and tongue on the exhale.
Amnesia Haze is not the easiest strain for novice growers and it is best left to intermediate and expert cannabis cultivators. This Sativa Dominant Hybrid strain has a slightly longer flowering period in comparison to other strains, 12-13 weeks, but yields large dense flowers.
Amnesia Haze can be a sensitive plant to grow and you must pay attention to common potential problems like pests/bugs and mold/mildew to ensure optimal and healthy growth.
When grown indoors, the average plant height will reach between 80-140 cm and you should expect a large yield of around 22 oz/m². Outdoors the plants can reach heights between 175-210 cm and can be harvested in mid to late October with average yields of 22 oz per plant.
When grown outdoors, Amnesia Haze prefers hot environments and may need to be grown in greenhouses due to its long flowering period.
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