Silver Haze strain guide
Silver Haze is a sativa-leaning classic from Sensi Seeds, made by crossing Haze with Northern Lights. It smells earthy and woody with a touch of pine, and people describe it as happy, talkative and clear-headed. It's an older strain that often gets mixed up with Super Silver Haze.
Where does Silver Haze come from?
Silver Haze comes from Sensi Seeds, the Dutch seed company, which describes it as Haze crossed with a small dose of Northern Lights. The idea was to keep Haze's lively, sativa character while making the plant a little easier to grow. Sensi traces the Haze side back to old genetics from Thailand, Mexico and Colombia.
It has been around since at least the late 1980s. One strain database adds Skunk #1 to the cross, but that's the recipe usually given for Super Silver Haze, a different strain, so the two seem to get confused.
What does Silver Haze smell and taste like?
Silver Haze smells earthy and woody, with pine and a hint of tobacco. Some people pick up citrus or a musty, classic Haze note too. The taste usually follows: earthy on the inhale, with a light sweet pine on the finish.
Where terpenes are published, myrcene leads, followed by caryophyllene and limonene. Myrcene gives the herbal, earthy base, caryophyllene a peppery edge and limonene that citrus lift.
Silver Haze effects: what people report
People most often describe Silver Haze as talkative, happy and uplifted, with a clear, head-first feel rather than a heavy body one. Many save it for the daytime. A few reviews say it can feel a bit too energetic or scattered at first, especially for people not used to strong sativas.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and some people mention a headache or feeling dizzy.
How strong is Silver Haze?
Silver Haze is usually listed in the low 20s for THC, roughly 20% to 24%, with almost no CBD. That's strong, though not extreme by today's standards.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time. The numbers on your label are the ones that count for your batch. If you're curious what sativa-leaning really means, see our guide to indica vs sativa.
Buying Silver Haze in Canada
Check the name closely, since Silver Haze and Super Silver Haze are different strains with similar labels. Different producers can also grow different plants under the same name.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its earthy, piney smell.
Silver Haze vs Super Silver Haze
These two are close cousins. Both come from Haze and Northern Lights, but Super Silver Haze adds Skunk to the mix, which gives it a sharper citrus and skunky smell. Silver Haze leans earthier and woodier, with pine and tobacco notes. Both are known for an upbeat, daytime feel, and their THC ranges overlap. If you like earthy, old-school Haze, try Silver Haze. If you want more citrus and funk, go for Super Silver Haze.
Strains like Silver Haze
If you like Silver Haze, these are the closest matches:
- Super Silver Haze: a close cousin with extra Skunk and a sharper citrus smell.
- Haze: the main parent, earthy and spicy with a lively feel.
- Northern Lights: the other parent, calmer and sweeter.
- Jack Herer: another Haze-family favourite with pine and spice.
