Super Silver Haze by Mr. Nice
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Super Silver Haze is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid that stands as a towering pillar in the pantheon of modern cannabis genetics. Developed in the Netherlands during the late 1990s by the famed Green House Seed Company, this cultivar was brought to life by legendary breeders Arjan Roskam and Shantibaba. Its genetic profile is a masterful trifecta of foundational landrace-derived lines: Haze, Northern Lights, and Skunk #1. This brilliant combination successfully married the soaring, psychedelic, and clear-headed euphoria of pure sativas with the structural stability, shortened flowering time, and robust resin production of indicas, setting an entirely new standard for commercial cannabis breeding.
Its cultural impact cannot be overstated. During the height of the Dutch cannabis renaissance, Super Silver Haze achieved unprecedented critical acclaim, securing a historic three-year winning streak at the High Times Cannabis Cup from 1997 to 1999. It quickly became the flagship strain of Amsterdam’s coffeeshop culture, drawing cannabis enthusiasts from across the globe who sought its famously energetic, creative, and long-lasting cerebral high. The strain was instrumental in bridging the gap between classic 1970s landraces and the high-performance modern hybrids we know today, proving that sativa-dominant effects could be cultivated efficiently without sacrificing yield or bag appeal.
Today, Super Silver Haze remains remarkably relevant as a benchmark of breeding excellence and a staple for both medical and recreational users. Its complex aromatic profile—a pungent mix of spicy herbs, skunky earthiness, and zesty citrus—continues to delight connoisseurs. Whether used as a daytime spark for creative endeavors or as a foundational parent in modern breeding projects, Super Silver Haze endures as a golden-era icon whose influence still reverberates throughout the cannabis industry.
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| Breeder | Mr. Nice |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±63 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Super Silver Haze |
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Growing Super Silver Haze: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Super Silver Haze will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Super Silver Haze FAQ
How long does Super Silver Haze take to flower?
Super Silver Haze typically flowers in around 63 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Super Silver Haze an indica or a sativa?
Super Silver Haze is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Super Silver Haze?
Super Silver Haze was bred from Super Silver Haze by Mr. Nice.
What environment does Super Silver Haze like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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