Pure Haze strain guide
Pure Haze is a sativa-leaning strain from the Haze family, with a spicy, earthy smell and a bit of citrus. It isn't widely documented, and listings don't agree on its exact parents, but the reports that exist describe an energetic, upbeat feel.
Where does Pure Haze come from?
Pure Haze is not well documented, and the two main listings disagree. One strain database describes it as a pure sativa and a phenotype of the original Haze, bred by Breeder Choice Organization. Another database lists it as a sativa-dominant cross of Purple Thai and Haze.
That second cross is the one usually given for Purple Haze, so some listings may be mixing the two names up. What both sources share is the Haze backbone. Several seed companies also sell their own Pure Haze, so the name can point to different plants depending on who grew it.
What does Pure Haze smell and taste like?
Listings describe a classic Haze nose: spicy, earthy and herbal, with orange or citrus and a musky note. The taste is usually described as peppery and soil-like, with a sour, citrus edge.
No source we found publishes terpene results for Pure Haze, so we've left them blank rather than borrow them from other Haze strains.
Pure Haze effects: what people report
There aren't many reports, but they point the same way: energetic, uplifted and creative, with a happy, sociable feel. One reviewer described an instant lift and focus, while another felt calm at first before a strong head buzz arrived.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and with so few reviews they're a loose guide at best. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Pure Haze?
THC numbers are thin. The one listing that publishes a figure puts Pure Haze at about 21% to 25% THC, which would be high for a Haze. Other Haze strains are often listed lower, so check your label.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels can help.
Buying Pure Haze in Canada
Read the name closely: Pure Haze and Purple Haze are easy to confuse, and some listings swap their descriptions. If the label names a breeder or parents, that tells you which plant you have.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date before you buy.
Pure Haze vs Haze
Haze is the classic sativa from 1960s and 70s California, built from landrace sativas, and Pure Haze is usually described as coming from it, either as a phenotype or a cross. They share the same spicy, earthy and citrus smell and the same energetic, creative reputation. The main difference on paper is strength: Haze is often listed in the mid teens to low 20s, while the one published figure for Pure Haze runs higher. If you want the well-documented original, start with Haze. If you come across Pure Haze, expect something in the same spirit.
Strains like Pure Haze
If you like Pure Haze, these are the closest matches:
- Haze: the classic it comes from, spicy and energetic.
- Purple Haze: a Haze cross with a sweeter, berry side, often confused with Pure Haze.
- Super Silver Haze: a well-known Haze descendant with a citrus and spice smell.
- Jack Herer: a Haze hybrid known for a piney, upbeat feel.
