Nevilles Haze
Northern Lights #5 × Haze
Neville's Haze is a highly regarded sativa-dominant cultivar celebrated for its potent cerebral energy and distinctive incense-citrus aroma. It originates from foundational Haze genetics blended with Northern Lights #5, offering a classic Haze experience with improved indoor cultivation characteristics.
Appearance
Neville's Haze typically presents a tall, slender sativa structure with narrow leaflets and wide internodal spacing. Plants can exhibit significant stretching post-transition to flowering. Buds often form long, spear-shaped colas, sometimes with foxtailing, and are noted for a favorable calyx-to-leaf ratio. The flowers are generally lime to forest green, with pistils that mature from ivory to copper, and are often covered in a dense layer of trichomes.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Neville's Haze is characterized by a prominent incense-forward bouquet, complemented by notes of citrus zest and tropical fruit, with subtle herbal spice undertones. Initial scents may include lemon-lime and sweet orange, evolving into sandalwood and classic church incense notes as the flowers cure. The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, delivering bright lemon and tropical fruit on the inhale, followed by resinous pine and peppery spice on the exhale, with a lingering woodsmoke-incense finish.
Effects
Consumers report that Neville's Haze delivers a long-lasting, euphoric, and creative high, characterized by soaring cerebral energy and a stimulating lift. The effects are consistent with a classic sativa, promoting focus and an energetic state. This profile is often associated with high-THC, low-CBD cannabinoid expressions.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
Neville's Haze is predominantly a THC-dominant strain, with reported THC levels typically ranging from 16-22%, and potentially higher under optimal conditions. CBD content is generally very low, often below 1%. Terpene profiles are frequently described as terpinolene-dominant, contributing to fresh, fruity aromatics that can shift to spiced wood notes. Other commonly associated terpenes include myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, and pinene.
Growing
Considered a sativa-dominant cultivar, Neville's Haze requires careful management, particularly regarding height due to its significant stretching potential. It benefits from training techniques to manage its structure. The flowering period can be lengthy, with some growers opting for the original expression even at 14-16 weeks of bloom. The strain's lineage has been refined to improve resin production and stability for indoor cultivation.
Origins & Lineage
Neville's Haze was developed by Neville Schoenmakers in the Netherlands during the 1980s, building upon foundational Haze genetics (such as Haze A and Haze C) and crossing them with Northern Lights #5. This hybridization aimed to preserve the authentic Haze cerebral profile while improving indoor growth characteristics, such as reduced flowering time and enhanced resin density, compared to pure Haze varieties.