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strain review
CUT AND DRIED:
A MONTHLY LOOK AT DIFFERENT MMJ STRAINS
BY ALAN RAY
Though he wasn’t singing about this strain,
we’re pretty sure Jimi wouldn’t have minded
the popular connection between his song
and the beautiful, powerful Purple Haze.
purple haze
What’s in a Name?
Purple Haze was in my brain
Lately things don’t seem the same
Actin’ funny but I don’t know why
’Scuse me while I touch the sky
Naturally, those lyrics are from the
1967 rock classic “Purple Haze” by
Jimi Hendrix. Contrary to popular
belief, the song wasn’t named for the
marijuana plant bearing its namesake.
In fact, the reverse may well hold true.
The Purple Haze plant has its roots in
the early ’70s, sometime after Jimi’s
song and sad demise.
Unreal?
It is widely accepted that Purple Haze
was the result of cross-breeding a Purple
Thai with a Colombian Haze plant,
though its true genetics are lost to the
ages. Borne from the passion of dedi-
cated Dutch growers and horticultural
visionaries, it has continued to grow in
popularity, winning over new and de-
voted fans with every purple puff.
However, since that original pairing,
a string of “piff,” or purple strains of
Once lit, this beauty possesses every element of taste, flavor,
and pure euphoria smokers of any level will appreciate.
Haze, have come into existence.
As such, some breeders consider
Purple Haze somewhat of a myth
and not a true strain. This is
because numerous marijuana
plants will cast a purple hue when
grown at lower temperatures. They
argue there are so many purple
plant variables out there that
designating Purple Haze a distinct
strain isn’t realistic.
Nevertheless, if it can be seen,
smelled, and smoked, that’s real
enough for most consumers. Once lit, this beauty possesses every
element of taste, flavor, and pure
euphoria smokers of any level will
appreciate. It is highly desired for its
upbeat, almost trippy high, as well as its
sedative and pain-relieving properties. It
produces a mild body stone that doesn’t
mummify you. It is excellent for reducing
stress, and can reduce anxiety and
depression. It can also help stimulate
the appetite in patients not feeling well
enough to eat, and it can be a godsend
for those enduring chemotherapy as it
can reduce nausea.
Good Medicine Yield of Dreams
Purple Haze is a lovely sativa-
dominant hybrid that produces a
persuasive and long-lasting stone.
In the field of medical marijuana,
Purple Haze is a top seller for a
scorecard of reasons beginning
with the plant’s aesthetics. This
purple powerhouse dazzles us
with its eye-popping, rich lavender
hues that begin releasing feel-
good endorphins through visual
stimulation before ever lighting up.
In the garden, Purple Haze is an
admirable producer and perfect for the
novice or experienced grower. This plant
grows well indoors and out, with a yield
of approximately 350 grams or more per
square meter, depending on conditions
and genetics.
This mythic marijuana is no fairy tale,
so if you are looking for a beauty and a
beast all rolled into one, look no further
than Purple Haze.
Alan Ray has written five books and is a New York Times bestselling author. Additionally, he is a multi-award-winning
songwriter with awards from BMI and ASCAP. Alan lives in Tennessee with his wife and two dogs: a South African
Boerboel and a Pomeranian/Wolverine mix.
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