Australian Haze by Silverback Genetics
Haze × Thai × Colombian × Mexican × South Indian
Australian Haze, a sativa-dominant cultivar by Silverback Genetics, honors the classic Haze lineage with a modern twist. It offers a bright, cerebral experience reminiscent of its Haze ancestors, tailored for contemporary cultivation and consumer preferences.
Appearance
Australian Haze develops elongated, spear-shaped buds with a medium-to-high calyx-to-leaf ratio. The buds are typically light and airy, with a resinous feel, displaying lime to forest green coloration. Bright saffron or tangerine pistils weave through the calyxes, and a frosty layer of trichomes covers the bracts and sugar leaves, giving them a glassy sheen at harvest.
Plant structures are tall and flexible, characteristic of sativa genetics, with narrow, lanceolate leaves and vigorous lateral branching. The plant exhibits significant vertical growth during flowering, often stretching two to three times its size after the light cycle flip.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Australian Haze is bright and breezy, led by notes of citrus, pine, and cool herbs, often evoking lemon-lime soda or crushed juniper. Underlying this is a subtle layer of incense and white pepper, a nod to its Haze heritage. Upon breaking apart the buds, secondary aromas emerge, including a tea-tree-like scent with hints of floral and honey undertones.
Flavors mirror the aroma, presenting a clean, brisk profile with dominant citrus and herbal notes. Hints of berry, grape, and grapefruit can also be detected, complemented by a subtle sweetness and a floral finish. The overall sensory experience is refreshing and complex.
Effects
Australian Haze is known for delivering energizing and cerebral effects, consistent with its sativa-dominant nature. Users often report an uplifted mood, enhanced focus, and increased motivation, making it suitable for daytime use.
The cultivar is bred to provide clarity rather than heavy sedation, promoting creativity and brisk mental activity. Its effects are generally described as clean and brisk, aligning with user feedback for energizing Haze-type strains.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
Australian Haze typically exhibits a chemotype skewed towards high THC content, often testing above 20%, with CBD levels below 1%. This cannabinoid profile supports its energizing and cerebral effects.
Key terpenes include terpinolene, which contributes to its bright, aromatic top notes, alongside caryophyllene and pinene. Other contributing terpenes may include ocimene and myrcene, though the latter is likely minimized to avoid heavy sedation.
Growing
Developed by Silverback Genetics, Australian Haze is a more stable and manageable expression of the Haze experience, addressing the long flowering times of vintage cuts. It is considered a moderately difficult strain to grow, requiring attention to its sativa-dominant structure and growth habits.
Expect a significant stretch into flower, with plants requiring ample vertical space. The flowering period is generally shorter than traditional Hazes, likely reduced by one to three weeks. The cultivar performs well in various environments, responding favorably to training techniques and high-oxygen mediums like coco or well-amended soils.
Origins & Lineage
Australian Haze is a sativa-dominant phenotype bred by Silverback Genetics, carrying on the legacy of the original Haze strains developed in the 1970s. Its lineage traces back to foundational sativa genetics from Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, and South India.
The name also acknowledges Australia's own sativa heritage. Silverback Genetics aimed to create a modern, stable Haze expression that retains the classic cerebral signature while improving reliability and reducing maturation time, incorporating contemporary breeding strategies.