Super Silver Haze

Super Silver Haze is a true jewel in the crown of sativa hybrids. Its sultry nature and demanding growing requirements are challenging but more than compensated for by its rich aroma, unique effects and boundless potential for making extracts and edibles.

Genetics and Characteristics

Super Silver Haze is a feminized photoperiod sativa-dominant (80/20) hybrid with a high THC content of 18-23%. Its evocative name comes from the stunning appearance of dense buds generously frosted with silver trichomes in the late stages of maturation. This remarkable strain was introduced to the world in the late 90s by the professionals at Green House Seeds, who had painstakingly crossed Northern Lights, Skunk #1 and Haze. Super Silver Haze has won top awards at the High Times Cannabis Cup three times, solidifying its status as a legendary strain in the cannabis industry.

The plants have an elongated sativa structure and grow quite tall, forming many long lateral branches, which should be considered when growing in confined spaces. When grown indoors, this hybrid finishes flowering in 10-11 weeks. Outdoors, harvest time falls in the second decade of October, making it somewhat challenging to grow this strain in regions with cool weather. Under optimum conditions, the yield is 400-500 g/m² (14-18 oz) indoors and up to 400 g (14 oz) per plant outdoors.

Flavor and Aroma

The flavor and aroma profile of Super Silver Haze is a balanced blend of the best traits inherited from its parents. The bold skunk with a pronounced diesel trail, warm hashy earthiness and deep notes of spicy wood form an energetic alliance that develops into juicy herbal chords when the buds are crushed and lit in a bowl or joint.

Recreational and Medicinal Use

The effects are remarkably diverse, combining balanced cerebral stimulation with gentle physical relaxation, bringing a sense of relief and freedom. The mild effects of this strain make it suitable for novice users and those with low THC tolerance, while offering remarkable therapeutic potential. Super Silver Haze addresses depression, anxiety, chronic stress, fatigue, pain and inflammation, muscle spasms and loss of appetite.

Cultivation

Taming the finicky sativa nature of Super Silver Haze is for experienced growers familiar with the intricacies of growing Haze and Skunk varieties. When choosing an outdoor location, evaluate your area's climate, aiming for warmth and relatively high humidity with long, sunny summers. Make sure your plants receive at least 10 hours of sunlight a day. The hybrid has a robust immunity to pests and diseases and responds well to regular preventative treatments with organic insecticides and fungicides.

Indoors, Super Silver Haze excels when grown in hydroponic systems with the use of ScrOG, which slightly shortens the flowering period and significantly increases yields. For lighting, pick LED panels that closely mimic sunlight. The optimal pot capacity should be at least 20 liters (5.3 gallons). Avoid excessive use of fertilizers and boosters, and maintain strict control of the pH and ppm levels of the nutrient solution. A crucial aspect of indoor growing is ensuring proper airflow in and around the canopy using training techniques such as LST, FIM, tying and gentle defoliation during the vegetative stage and super-cropping during flowering. With this approach, you can create an open profile of the plant, allowing more light to reach the lower levels and air to circulate within the interior space of the canopy.

FAQ

What is the height of mature plants?

Indoors – 140-160 cm (55-63 inches); outdoors – 180-220 cm (71-87 inches).

What is the primary terpene profile?

Caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene, linalool, and terpinolene.

What is the lighting regime required for indoors?

In the seedling and vegetative stages – 20/4. In the late phase of vegetative growth – 18/6, with a switch to 12/12 for the start of flowering.