Super Silver Haze

Super Silver Haze, or SSH, is a renowned medical marijuana strain resulting from the meticulous cross-breeding of Northern Lights, Haze, and Skunk #1, renowned strains in the cannabis world. Its genetic lineage contributes to its esteemed status and numerous accolades.

With a sativa-dominant composition of 70% sativa and 30% indica, Super Silver Haze is favored for daytime use due to its uplifting and energizing properties, which can help alleviate anxiety and depression when consumed in moderation. THC levels average around 20%, while CBD content is minimal at less than 0.2%.

Overview

Cannabinoids

THC: 17%-22%

CBD: 0-0.2%

Strain Types

Indica: 30%
Sativa: 70%

Terpenes

Beta-Caryophyllene
Limonene
Myrcene

Flavonoids

While specific flavonoids are unknown, Super Silver Haze likely contains cannflavins A, B, and C. The strain's sweetness hints at the presence of luteolin, hesperetin, and kaempferol.

Effects

Super Silver Haze has been reported to have the following effects:

  • Calming

  • Cerebral

  • Creativity

  • Energizing

  • Focus

  • Relaxing

The following adverse effects have also been reported:

  • Dry Eyes

  • Dry Mouth

  • Dizziness

  • Paranoid

Medical Applications

Super Silver Haze offers relief for various ailments, although its low CBD content limits its use for conditions like seizures.

 
Dosing

Cannabis dosing, including Super Silver Haze, varies individually. It's recommended to start slow, especially with edibles (2.5 – 5.0 mg), and inhaling cannabis cautiously to avoid overwhelming effects

Growing

Super Silver Haze cultivation demands experience, especially for optimal growth. It typically yields tall plants, thriving in hydroponic setups or soil. Indoor harvests yield approximately 19 ounces per square meter, while outdoor yields reach around 15 ounces per plant. It can grow over 6.5 ft tall and requires a hot, sunny, and humid climate, flourishing best in Mediterranean and tropical regions.

Height

Super Silver Haze has the potential to reach heights exceeding 6.5 feet during its growth.

Humidity and Temperature

Super Silver Haze thrives in hot, sunny, and balmy climates, limiting its outdoor growth to specific geographic regions. Ideal environments include Mediterranean and tropical climates.

Maintain relative humidity levels between 65-80% during the seedling stage, reducing slightly to 60-70% during vegetative growth. During flowering, humidity should be maintained at 30-40% to prevent mold formation on the flowers.

Flowering

When cultivated indoors, Super Silver Haze typically flowers within a span of 10-12 weeks. Conversely, outdoor cultivation in the Northern Hemisphere results in plants ready for harvest by mid-October.

FAQ’s

  • Typically, Super Silver Haze flowers indoors within a timeframe of 10 to 12 weeks. However, exact flowering times may vary depending on factors like growing conditions and phenotype

  • Super Silver Haze thrives in hot, sunny, and balmy climates, making Mediterranean and tropical regions ideal for outdoor cultivation. Ensure relative humidity levels between 65-80% during the seedling stage, 60-70% during vegetative growth, and 30-40% during flowering to prevent mold formation.

  • Super Silver Haze has the potential to grow over 6.5 feet tall during its growth cycle, particularly when cultivated in optimal conditions. Growers should provide ample space to accommodate the plant's potential height.

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This article has been reviewed by Steven Fiore, MD.

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