Laffy Taffy strain guide
Laffy Taffy, also spelled Laughy Taffy, is a hybrid that leans slightly sativa. Its parents aren't confirmed, but its candy name fits: people describe a sweet, fruity smell with banana and berry notes, and an upbeat, happy feel.
Where does Laffy Taffy come from?
Laffy Taffy's background is not well documented. Strain directories list it as roughly 60% sativa and 40% indica, made from an unknown mix of hybrids. One strain database credits Illuminati Seeds and passes along a suggestion that it's a cross of Banana OG and Pestilence, while noting this isn't confirmed.
There's a likely reason for the Banana OG link. Illuminati Seeds uses a cut of Banana OG it calls the Laffy Taffy cut as a parent of its Banana Peel strain, so the name may have started as a nickname for that Banana OG plant. Until a breeder spells it out, treat any parent cross you see listed as a guess.
What does Laffy Taffy smell and taste like?
Laffy Taffy smells sweet and fruity, like chewy candy, with banana, berry and pineapple notes. Some reviewers also pick up pear, a herbal side or a touch of diesel, and one compares the smell to licorice.
One strain database's terpene data lists limonene first, then myrcene and caryophyllene, though its own write-up names caryophyllene as the lead. Either way, limonene brings citrus brightness, myrcene a ripe, earthy fruit note and caryophyllene some spice.
Laffy Taffy effects: what people report
People most often call Laffy Taffy uplifting and happy, with an energetic, euphoric start and a more relaxed, focused feel later. Not everyone finds it lively, though: at least one reviewer found it sedating.
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 usual complaints.
How strong is Laffy Taffy?
Published figures put Laffy Taffy around 21% to 24% THC, with almost no CBD. That's on the stronger side, so start small if it's new to you and check the THC and CBD numbers on your batch's label.
Buying Laffy Taffy in Canada
Look for both spellings, Laffy Taffy and Laughy Taffy, and don't mix it up with other taffy names like Banana Taffy, which comes from different genetics.
Check the THC and CBD figures and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that candy smell.
Laffy Taffy vs Banana OG
Banana OG is the strain most often tied to Laffy Taffy, either as a parent or as the plant the name first belonged to, though that link isn't settled. Both lean sweet and banana-fruity, but Banana OG carries more of the earthy, gassy OG side and a heavier, relaxed reputation. Laffy Taffy is usually described as brighter and more candy-like, with a more upbeat feel. Pick Banana OG for the classic OG weight, and Laffy Taffy for something lighter.
Strains like Laffy Taffy
If you like Laffy Taffy, these are worth a look:
- Banana OG: its most likely relative, with sweet banana over an OG base.
- Strawberry Banana: ripe, candy-like fruit and banana.
- Banana Kush: another banana-forward hybrid, a bit heavier.
- Pineapple Express: tropical fruit and an upbeat reputation.
