Myrcene (earthy, musky, herbal, floral base notes - sedative and muscle-relaxing but balanced to avoid couch-lock, enhances berry scent); Alpha-Pinene & Beta-Pinene (pine, evergreen, forest-fresh - enhances alertness and memory retention, counteracts myrcene sedation, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, adds crisp clean sharpness); Beta-Caryophyllene (spicy, peppery, black pepper warmth - binds CB2 receptors for anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, adds complexity beneath berry sweetness)

Limonene (citrus, lemon, orange peel, grapefruit - mood elevation, stress reduction, anxiety relief, adds zesty freshness); Linalool (floral, lavender, subtle sweetness - calming, anti-anxiety, sleep quality); Humulene (earthy, woody, hoppy - anti-inflammatory, potential appetite suppression); Terpinolene (fresh, herbal, floral, fruity - layered complexity); Trace: Bisabolol (floral, chamomile), Nerolidol (woody, floral), Valencene (sweet orange)

Mental: Euphoric mood elevation (happiness, optimism, contentment); enhanced creativity and divergent thinking; improved focus and mental clarity; heightened motivation and productivity; social ease and chattiness; sensory enhancement (music, visuals, tactile); dream-like pleasant headspace; minimal anxiety or paranoia at moderate doses. Physical: Gentle warming body relaxation; muscle tension relief (neck, shoulders, back); pain and inflammation reduction; physical comfort without sedation; no significant couch-lock (unless high amounts); increased appetite (munchies).

2-3 hours total (inhalation, peak in first 60-90 min); 6-8+ hours (edibles, peak around 2-4 hours). Gradual, smooth comedown without crash or grogginess. Appetite increases during fade phase (munchies).

Onset: 5-15 minutes (smoked/vaped), 30-90 min (edibles). Immediate cerebral rush - uplifting head high, mood elevation, mental clarity, motivation. Minutes 15-60: Gentle body high emerges alongside mental stimulation - soothing physical relaxation without sedation, peak euphoria, enhanced sensory appreciation, giggles and social warmth common. Hours 1-2: Sustained comfortable plateau - dream-like headspace without confusion, functionality maintained, ideal for activities. Effects exist in harmony - alert mind with relaxed body.

Dry mouth; dry eyes; potential anxiety, paranoia, or racing thoughts at high doses or in predisposed individuals; dizziness; temporary impairment of coordination and cognition; potential overconsumption due to smooth, manageable effects.

Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

High-stress professional settings requiring absolute mental sharpness; operating vehicles or machinery; high-intensity competitive athletics; primary sleep aid (initial cerebral stimulation may keep users awake - better consumed 2-3 hours before bed); important decision-making; anxiety-prone individuals at high doses; situations requiring critical judgment or sobriety.

Originated Santa Cruz, CA (early 2000s). Cross of Blueberry × Haze (Super Silver Haze). Blueberry (indica-dominant, DJ Short 1970s) contributes sweet berry aromatics, purple coloration, relaxing effects from Thai/Afghani genetics. Haze (sativa, Mexican/Colombian/Thai landraces) brings uplifting cerebral effects, mental clarity, creative stimulation, tall growth. Initially clone-only; now stabilized seed genetics available. Emerged from CA medical community (~2003), spread across North America by mid-2000s. Over 260 documented descendant strains. Breeder identity debated; DJ Short associated with Blueberry parent genetics.

THC: 17-24% (most commonly 18-22%, top-shelf 24-26%); CBD: <2% (typically 0.1-2%, often 0.5%); CBG: 1-2% (moderate levels contributing anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective benefits); CBN: trace <1% (increases in older flower). Moderate-to-high THC range - potent for experienced users, accessible for moderate tolerance. Low but notable CBD (vs most THC strains) may contribute balanced, anxiety-free experience. Goldilocks potency - satisfying without overwhelming. Versatile all-day strain potential.

Super Silver Haze (shares Haze genetics, similar THC 18-23%, myrcene-dominant, euphoric + deep relaxation, more sativa 80/20, more energizing/racy, less sweet berry, longer flower 10-11 weeks); Sour Diesel (sativa 70-90%, uplifting energizing cerebral, THC 18-22%, creative + focus + social, diesel-fuel aroma vs fruity, faster onset + racy energy, higher anxiety risk, sharper mental stimulation); Blueberry (parent strain, sweet berry aroma, relaxing euphoric, purple-blue coloration, more indica 80/20, heavier body + sedative, less mental stimulation, evening use, lower THC 15-20%); Pineapple Express (sativa hybrid, THC 18-22%, uplifting energizing mood-boosting, tropical fruit flavor, daytime creativity, more energizing with less body relaxation, tropical pineapple/mango vs blueberry, potentially more anxiety at high doses); Cherry Cake (balanced hybrid, THC ~17%, myrcene-dominant, creativity + gentle relaxation, sweet fruity, lower THC suits lower tolerance, dessert cherry-cake sweetness vs blueberry, less widely available); Strawberry Cough (sativa, euphoric uplifting creative social, sweet berry, THC 15-20%, more cerebral with minimal body, strawberry vs blueberry, may cause coughing, more anxiety risk, less balanced); Headband (balanced hybrid 50/50, THC 17-20%, CBG content, uplifting + relaxing + pain relief, caryophyllene-dominant, earthy diesel lemon vs sweet berry, distinct headband pressure sensation, more body-focused); Green Crack (sativa 65/35, energizing focus-enhancing, fruity mango-citrus, daytime, THC 15-22%, much more energizing with little body relaxation, racy/anxiety-inducing potential, shorter flower 7-9 weeks, pure sativa vs balanced)

Easy to moderate difficulty (beginner-friendly); Vigorous, resilient, forgiving of minor mistakes; Good resistance to molds and mildew; Somewhat vulnerable to spider mites (primary concern), caterpillars (outdoor), bud rot if humidity not controlled; Proper airflow and humidity management minimize risks; Mediterranean climate ideal (warm sunny days, moderate humidity); Temperature: 70-85°F day / 65-70°F night during flower; Humidity: 60-70% seedling, 50-60% veg, 45-55% early flower, 35-45% late flower.

9-10 weeks (63-70 days indoors); Outdoor harvest: mid-to-late October (Northern Hemisphere); Moderate flowering time for sativa-dominant hybrid; May start slow but gains momentum, producing heavy resinous buds in final weeks.

Indoor: 450-650g/m² (16-23 oz per square meter); Outdoor: 600-3000g per plant (21 oz to 6+ lbs depending on conditions); Generous yields especially outdoors in ideal climates; Heavy dense buds and numerous bud sites contribute to impressive harvests; Quality cultivation balances quantity with cannabinoid/terpene preservation.

Tall (4-6 ft indoors with training, 6-10+ ft outdoors); Significant vertical stretch during early flower (50-100% height increase); Long leggy branches with good branching and numerous bud sites; Sativa architecture - branches struggle to support heavy buds without assistance; Responds excellently to topping, LST, SCROG; Requires staking or trellis support; Moderate-to-heavy foliage requiring defoliation; Light-hungry; Heavy feeder (tolerates high nitrogen even into flower - consumes 2× nitrogen vs average strains).

Visual: Bright vibrant green (neon, lime) base; orange-to-amber pistils prominent; potential blue-purple hues (genetics/cold dependent); heavy frosty trichome coverage (intact milky-white heads); large fluffy-to-moderately-dense buds; properly trimmed, minimal stem/leaf. Aroma: Sweet blueberry, berry-forward, fruity primary; citrus (lemon, orange), pine, evergreen secondary; earthy, herbal, slight spice tertiary; clean fresh scent (no hay, grass, mustiness). Texture: Slightly springy (not bone-dry or overly moist); sticky resinous; breaks apart with moderate effort. Cure: Properly dried (7-10 days) and cured (2-4+ weeks min); smooth smoke/vapor; preserved terpenes.