Hive

Where does Hive come from?

Listings credit Bloom Seed Co with crossing Honey Banana and Papaya, and they put its feminized seed release in August 2023. Honey Banana is itself described as a mix of Strawberry Banana and Honey Boo Boo, and Papaya comes from Nirvana Seeds. The bee-themed name appears to nod to the honey in its parentage.

That is a short history, so there is little to say about its path before then. Sources also disagree on whether it leans indica or sativa, which is common for newer crosses.

What does Hive smell and taste like?

Descriptions point to tropical fruit, papaya and citrus peel over an earthy base, with a sweet, honeyed note on the finish. Menus list earthy, honey, sweet and tropical as its main flavours.

I could not find a published terpene breakdown for Hive, so there is no honest way to say which terpenes lead. A producer's label is the place to check.

Hive effects: what people report

Reports most often use energetic, uplifted and relaxed, with a euphoric lift when it first arrives. People describe it as a brighter, more daytime-feeling hybrid than the heavy dessert strains, though that depends on the batch.

These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the common complaints at this potency.

How strong is Hive?

Published listings show Hive flower at roughly 23% to 30% THC, with one grow-journal average near 24%, and very little CBD. Concentrates made from it test far higher, so compare products of the same type.

If you are new to high-THC strains, start with a small amount and wait before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains the numbers on the package.

Buying Hive in Canada

Hive is a boutique name, and it is also used for products that are not this cross, so check the producer's description matches Honey Banana x Papaya. Look at the batch's THC and CBD, the packaging date and any listed terpenes. Resin-focused products like hash and rosin have been a big part of its reputation.

Hive vs Papaya

Papaya is the parent that brings the tropical fruit. Papaya tends to be described as a sweeter, more mellow, fruity-and-gassy hybrid, while Hive adds the honeyed Honey Banana side and is more often called energetic. If you want the tropical fruit in a calmer form, start with Papaya. If honey and a livelier feel sound better, try Hive.

Strains like Hive

If you like Hive, these are the closest matches:

• Honey Banana: one of its parents, sweet and honeyed.
• Papaya: the other parent, tropical and fruity.
• Strawnana: sits behind Honey Banana in the family tree, with a sweet strawberry and banana smell.