Strain Highlight: Purple Haze
Hey folks! I hope everyone is having themselves a lovely week and getting their fair share of vitamin D from all of this sunshine we’ve been graced with recently. I myself have managed to go from a near translucent pale to a slightly less pale. Truly exciting stuff. Anyway, it’s time again for another segment of Strain Highlight where we highlight some of the best ganja you can find on the market. This week we’re going to be taking a dive into a classic strain whose name is known to both stoners and non-stoners alike: the legendary Purple Haze.
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Most people know the name Purple Haze because of the song written and performed by guitar virtuoso and hallucinogen enthusiast Jimi Hendrix. His song “Purple Haze” is easily one of the most famous tunes to come out of an era that was largely defined by the rock stars and the substances they used (or abused in some cases). Whether the song inspired the strain or the strain inspired the song is up for debate. What’s not debatable are the fine qualities of this delicious hybrid.
Purple Haze the plant is a strain whose origins lay in a Thai landrace. To review, a landrace strain is one that occurred naturally out in the wilds. These glorious florae are the progenitures of every strain you’ve ever smoked. There are plenty of varieties of this strain out now but most of them are the result of a Purple Thai crossed with a Silver Haze. This results in a visually electric plant which sports shocks of long purple buds with eye catching long hairs and a vibrancy that practically commands you to consume it.
How does it smoke?
Being visually appealing means zip if you don’t bring some good effects to the table, and Purple Haze doesn’t disappoint. Being a low mid to low THC strain that usually tops out under 20%, this isn’t designed to give you the sweats. In fact, this strain would appeal far more to someone who wants to dip their toes in the water of psychedelia without drowning in it. Purple Haze is a high energy hybrid strain that users report provides a blissful sense of comfort and creativity. These qualities make it the perfect strain to smoke before jamming out with your peeps or making some art. In terms of taste, Purple Haze has an earthy, spicy, fruity combo of flavours that combine into a pleasurable and smooth smoke.
This strain was a staple of the 60’s hippie culture. Due to its low THC potency it was ideal fuel for those who wanted to spend their days smoking and their evenings fighting the man.
And that wraps up this strain highlight! If you find you’re in the mood to try a classic, keep an eye out for Purple Haze: a tasty, functional cannabis strain that will help you summon your inner hippie. Stay frosty cool cats!
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