Super Silver Haze: The Original Sativa Trophy
Super Silver Haze is the 3x Cup Champion that defined the era and wrote the playbook for high-energy sativas. She’s all soaring cerebral energy, citrus–spice terps, and long, resin-heavy colas. A staple in Aussie grows for her massive yield and flavour payoff. For growers who want to run with legends and earn their stripes.
Quick Stats
Sativa-dominant (approx. 80/20) from Skunk × Northern Lights × Haze. She packs 20–24% THC, finishes in 10–11 weeks indoor, and wraps outdoor (AU) in late April–May. Yields: approx. 600 g/m² indoor, up to approx. 800 g/plant outdoor. Matty’s tip: “Be warned: she’s a champion, but only if you manage the brutal 3x stretch early.”
Environment sweet spot: 24–28 °C day / RH 45–50% late flower.
The Legend
Three straight Cups in the late ’90s made Super Silver Haze the benchmark for modern sativas. Skunk adds drive, Northern Lights stacks resin, and Haze brings that electric, long-haul high. She is the haze that paved the way for Super Lemon Haze. Decades on, she is still considered the benchmark against which all new hazes are measured, proving pedigree is everything.
Flavour & Aroma
On the nose: Sharp citrus peel over spicy, incense haze. On the tongue: Bright lemon–lime up front with earthy spice on the exhale. Old-school haze bite that lingers.
Matty’s Take: “Like citrus peel left in an incense burner — unmistakable and proper loud.”
Effects & What to Expect
First wave → Fast, euphoric lift with buzzing energy. Then it settles → Clear-headed focus and creative drive. Final vibe → A long, clean sativa ride with zero crash or couch-lock. Prime for daytime projects and high-octane socials.
How I Grow It (Matty’s Way)
Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced.
SSH stretches hard. Top + SCROG early to tame height and flood the canopy with light. Expect up to a 3x stretch post-flip. Outdoor she will push 2.5 m+ in full sun; indoor she thrives under high-intensity LEDs with a steady silica program.
Matty’s Secret: Give her approx. 2 weeks of veg after topping, then the timing of the flip is crucial to contain her indoor. Flip to 12/12 once the canopy is 50% full. Flip too late and she’ll be kissing your lights.
Matty’s pH Know-How: “Keep it steady: 6.0–6.5 in soil/coco, 5.8–6.2 in hydro. She drinks Cal-Mag — stability pays you back in weight and sheen.”
📅 Grow Log: Inside the Tent
Phase/Week | Key Action/Status | Matty’s Tip |
---|---|---|
Weeks 1–2 (Seedling) | Vigorous pop; can go leggy if light’s high. | Keep nodes tight now and avoid overwatering—classic haze seedling pitfall. |
Weeks 3–5 (Veg) | Rapid vertical push. | Top + net early. Train branches wide before the flip. |
Weeks 6–8 (Early Flower) | The 3x stretch peaks here. Pistils flood; citrus ramps. | SCROG in full flight. Clear lower fluff to focus tops. |
Weeks 9–11 (Bulk) | Colas lengthen and frost up. | Airflow high; RH <45%. Wait for cloudy with a touch of amber. |
Harvest Window | Approx. Week 11 indoor; late April–May outdoor (AU). | Patience = weight + terp depth. Don’t chop early. |
🔬 Matty’s Advanced Notes
- Terpenes: Limonene (citrus), Terpinolene (haze spice), Myrcene (earthy depth).
- Late Harvest: A slightly later cut (Week 11–12) deepens the spice and incense terpenes, trading a tiny bit of peak energy for massive flavour.
- VPD: Veg approx. 1.0–1.2 kPa; Flower approx. 1.2–1.4 kPa. Slightly warmer/drier in bloom suits her.
- Feeding: Medium-heavy; bloom EC 1.6–2.0. Silica + Cal-Mag strongly recommended.
- Training: Top + SCROG mandatory indoor; supercrop/tie-downs outdoor to contain height.
- Climate: 22–28 °C days; keep RH <45% late to dodge grey mould.
Matty’s Note: “Not just a haze — the haze. Cup champ, citrus king, and a proper grower’s badge of honour.”
🚫 Mythbusting
Myth: “Hazes are weak yielders.”
Truth (Matty): With SCROG, SSH packs resin-dripping nets.
Myth: “She’s unstable due to all the Haze landrace genes.”
Truth (Matty): This is a proven stable polyhybrid that has been worked for decades. Expect consistent structure and high.
Myth: “All sativas take forever.”
Truth (Matty): 10–11 weeks is quick for classic haze power.
🎯 Who It’s For?
Perfect for:
- Sativa lovers chasing legendary, lively highs.
- Growers who want to “graduate” from easy hybrids and earn a badge of honour.
- Anyone targeting Cup-level flavour and yield.
Not ideal for:
- Night-only smokers (too energetic).
- Low-ceiling setups — she stretches wild.
- Hands-off growers who won’t top or LST.
🏆 Final Verdict
Matty’s Final Word: “Super Silver Haze is the thoroughbred stallion of hazes — tall, fast, and dripping in trophies. Want to grow a legend? This is the one.” 🌿🏆
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