A guide to the legendary cannabis strain Amnesia Haze. Effect, taste and growing instructions.

• Top 5 Amnesia Haze
• The effect of Amnesia Haze
• What makes Amnesia Haze so special?
• How to grow Amnesia Haze?
• Amnesia CBD - the THC-free (or low-THC) alternative

There are few cannabis strains that are the subject of as many legends as Amnesia Haze. On the one hand, the hybrid strain has a mysterious origin story that has not yet been clearly explained, and on the other, it has revolutionized the cannabis world in many respects. This applies to the cultivation requirements and possibilities as well as the effect and fantastic taste of the strain. In this overview, you will learn all about the history, effects, special features and varieties of Amnesia weed available today.  

Although there are different versions of the history of Amnesia Haze, most of them have one thing in common: the US American David Paul Watson created the original Amnesia genetics on the West Coast sometime in the early 90s. However, it only became really popular after it found its way to Europe, more precisely to Amsterdam, in the 1990s and was further developed there. By crossing it with Neville's Haze, the unmistakable strain Amnesia Haze was created. Since then, many breeders have created their own version of it and tried to further refine its properties in terms of cultivation, effect and taste. A selection of the most popular Amnesia Haze varieties can be found below. Over the years, Amnesia Haze strains have received numerous awards and accolades.

Top 5 Amnesia Haze

The most popular Amnesia strains are:

• Amnesia Haze by Royal Queen Seeds
• Amnesia Haze from Victory Seeds
• Amnesia Haze from Linda Seeds
• Amnesia Haze from Bulk Seeds
• Amnesia Haze from Soma Seeds

The effect of Amnesia Haze

Regardless of the specific strain, Amnesia Haze usually consists of around 80 percent sativa genetics, with indica genes making up the remaining 20 percent. Due to the high proportion of sativa genes, Amnesia Haze almost looks like a pure sativa strain, but only almost. The high is characterized by a strong head buzz, where thoughts and creativity really take off. Although the high invites debauchery, it also helps you to focus on one thing at a time. The weed also has a strong euphoric effect and provides a real energy boost. However, the smaller proportion of indica in the genetics ensures that the body sensation is not neglected either. Especially after the strong initial euphoria, deep relaxation flows into all limbs and causes a holistic, deep sense of well-being.

Amnesia Haze is also known for its ability to trigger long-lasting flashes of laughter and many users swear by the strain's healing properties. For example, it is said that the effects of Amnesia Haze can help with anxiety and depression, but the strain is also a good choice for stress and sleep disorders. As hunger can also be one of the side effects, the consumption of Amnesia Haze is also recommended for loss of appetite.

However, users should be aware that, in addition to its therapeutic effects, classic Amnesia Haze also has a strong psychoactive effect. Fortunately, there are alternatives that address precisely this problem. You can find out more at the end of this text.

What makes Amnesia Haze so special?

Amnesia Haze is not only so popular because of its special effect, but also because of its delicious, perfectly balanced aroma profile. Especially when it first appeared, the taste of Amnesia Haze represented a real revolution in the cannabis world. On the one hand, this strain has the classic earthy Haze flavor that has made other strains from this family so popular. On the other hand, there are various citrus aromas that make the taste more complex, but allow it to mature into a well-rounded whole. The terpene profile of Amnesia Haze is responsible for this special combination of flavors. Terpenes are the molecular building blocks that make up the plants and their flowers. These are ultimately also responsible for the flavor. In this case, the two main terpenes humulene and caryophyllene, which each make up around 0.50 percent of the weed, play a major role. The weed also contains linalool, pinene, terpinolene, limonene and myrcene in much lower concentrations.

This sweet and sour citrus pleasure is a must for all cannabis lovers.

How to grow Amnesia Haze?

Growing Amnesia Haze can be a real challenge, especially for growers with little experience. On the one hand, the strain is relatively susceptible to pests and on the other, there is a risk of over-fertilization. Due to the threat of pests, many growers choose to grow the plants indoors, as this minimizes the risk of external influences. Fertilizers should always be applied in moderation, i.e. tend to be less than indicated on the corresponding products. The nutrient supply should only be increased if deficiency symptoms occur. As is usual for sativa plants, Amnesia Haze grows quickly in height and during the flowering period a greater stretch can be observed. It is therefore advisable to train the plants at an early stage, for example using the SCROG or SOG technique. In this way, the plants can be kept reasonably compact and the yields can be maximized in relation to the space available.

It is also important to send the plants into the flowering phase after around two weeks, as they will still grow large enough during this time. The lamps should always be hung as close to the plants as possible and the use of LED lamps is recommended, as these emit less heat, which means the plants stretch less.

As the flowers of Amnesia Haze can become very heavy, it may be necessary to support individual branches to prevent them from buckling under the load. This can be achieved by tying the flowers to the main stem or by using a horizontally stretched net to support the plants.

Finally, it is important to be patient during the flowering phase and only harvest the flowers when the trichomes turn milky or amber in color. Before harvesting, the plants must also be rinsed sufficiently to develop their full flavor potential.

Amnesia Haze plant

Amnesia CBD - the THC-free (or low-THC) alternative

As mentioned above, Amnesia Haze is one of the very strong cannabis strains. This is why the strain is not so suitable for people who cannot tolerate so much THC. For this reason, some breeders also offer THC-reduced or pure CBD varieties. The latter can even be legally purchased not only in seed form, but also directly as weed. Examples of pure CBD strains are Amnesia Haze Only CBD or Citric Amnesia CBD. Among the THC-reduced strains, Amnesia CBD and Auto Amnesia CBD are particularly noteworthy. Both come from the breeder Dinafem.

All of these strains offer an Amnesia taste experience without the strong, psychoactive high. The effect of Amnesia CBD is much more subtle and provides a more balanced relaxation. The many therapeutic properties of CBD should also be mentioned.