Super Silver Haze

Overview

Super Silver Haze is a legendary award-winning sativa-dominant hybrid created by the renowned breeders at Green House Seeds in the Netherlands during the mid-1990s. The strain achieved global fame by winning the High Times Cannabis Cup first place three consecutive years in a row from 1997 to 1999, cementing its status as one of the most celebrated strains in cannabis history. It was crafted by crossing three iconic strains: Skunk #1, Northern Lights, and Haze, resulting in a complex genetic profile that blends the best traits of each parent. Super Silver Haze produces an energetic, long-lasting cerebral high characterized by intense euphoria, heightened sensory perception, and a body buzz that remains functional rather than sedating. The onset is quick and powerful, often described as a wave of uplifting mental energy that promotes sociability, creativity, and focus. The flavor profile is a delightful combination of citrusy, skunky, and spicy notes with a distinctly herbal and slightly sweet finish. Its aroma is equally complex — pungent, earthy, and skunky with clear citrus and floral undertones that fill the room upon opening the jar. The buds are characteristically long and spear-shaped, displaying vibrant green hues frosted heavily with silvery trichomes that give the strain its name. Rich orange pistils weave throughout the dense, resinous flowers. From a cultivation standpoint, Super Silver Haze expresses strong sativa growth patterns, growing tall with elongated internodes, and can be challenging for novice growers due to its extended flowering period and height management requirements. However, the generous yields and exceptional quality reward experienced cultivators. Medically, it is highly effective for treating depression, chronic stress, nausea, and lack of appetite. Super Silver Haze remains a must-try for sativa enthusiasts and represents a defining achievement in modern cannabis breeding.

Effects

Terpenes

Genetics