Amnesia Haze Bx1 by Archive Seed Bank
Amnesia Haze
Amnesia Haze BX1 by Archive Seed Bank is a first-backcross generation of the renowned Amnesia Haze. This cultivar is a mostly sativa hybrid designed to offer a refined and consistent expression of the original's celebrated traits, including its aromatic profile and uplifting effects.
Appearance and Structure
This strain typically grows into a medium-tall plant with a structure characteristic of sativas, featuring long internodes and significant vertical growth during early flowering. Its lateral branches respond well to training, and the dense, elongated main colas benefit from support. The buds are generally light to dark green, heavily coated in trichomes, and often display vibrant tangerine to burnt orange pistils. Mild foxtailing may occur under high-intensity lighting and elevated temperatures late in flower. The leaves are narrow with classic sativa shapes, and well-cultivated plants exhibit a tight calyx-to-leaf ratio, facilitating efficient trimming.
Aroma and Flavor
Amnesia Haze BX1 presents a terpinolene-dominant aroma with notes of lemon zest and bright herbal undertones, complemented by hints of pine and spearmint. When the flowers are broken apart, the citrus becomes more pronounced, revealing classic haze spice qualities with impressions of cardamom, anise, and frankincense. Some phenotypes may also carry subtle tropical nuances reminiscent of mango or guava. The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, offering brisk lemon-lime and a clean evergreen finish, with a resinous, incense-like mid-palate and a lingering peppery wood note on exhale. Vaporization can enhance a sweeter, candy-lemon impression, while combustion leans towards cedar and earthy haze spice.
Effects
Users often report a cerebral and uplifting experience with Amnesia Haze BX1, characterized by a fast onset and a soaring head high. It is frequently described as promoting creativity and focus, while also providing a sense of energetic invigoration. Despite its stimulating initial effects, some users note a potential for sedating qualities as the experience progresses, along with a tingling sensation.
Terpenes and Cannabinoids
This strain typically exhibits THC levels ranging from 18% to 26%, with contemporary lab reports often showing concentrations between 20-24% THC in well-grown examples. CBD content is generally low, usually below 1%. The terpene profile is notable for terpinolene, contributing to the classic haze aroma, alongside limonene, caryophyllene, and ocimene. Myrcene may also be present, potentially influencing the aroma and effects.
Growing Characteristics
Amnesia Haze BX1 is generally considered a mostly sativa cultivar that can present some cultivation challenges due to its stretch and potential need for support. It requires a controlled environment with adequate lighting to achieve optimal growth and cannabinoid expression. Flowering times are typical for haze-dominant strains, and growers can expect good uniformity in plant structure and aroma due to the backcross breeding method. The yield is considered moderate to good, especially when grown under optimized conditions.
Origins and Lineage
Amnesia Haze BX1 is a creation of Archive Seed Bank, representing a first-backcross (BX1) selection of the legendary Amnesia Haze. The original Amnesia Haze is a celebrated strain with roots tracing back to the early 2000s, believed to be a hybrid of Jamaican and South Asian sativa genetics, possibly stabilized with Afghani or Hawaiian landrace influences. Archive Seed Bank's BX1 process aimed to concentrate the desirable traits of a chosen Amnesia Haze parent, enhancing consistency in chemotype, plant structure, and sensory profile.