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Cannabis Strain Review: Afghan Haze

a.k.a. Afghani Haze
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 57% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
82%
Uplifted
65%
Creative
50%
Happy
48%
Euphoric
40%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
41%
Dry Eyes
29%
Dizzy
12%
Headache
10%
Dry Mouth
4%

Afghan Haze has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 57% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Creative, Happy and Euphoric effects of Afghan Haze produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Afghan Haze has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Migraines, Nausea and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Afghan Haze's primary terpenes are Myrcene and Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Afghan Haze that includes: Earthy, Nutty and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Afghan Haze has an aroma profile of Herbal, Spicy, Pine and Woody.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 21%
CBD
0.2 - 0.65%
CBN
0.08 - 0.26%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Afghan Haze presents Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 21%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Mid/end October Medium 350-450g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
10 weeks Medium 350-450g/m2

The difficulty to grow Afghan Haze is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of 350-450g/m2 in about 10 weeks. Outdoors, Afghan Haze should harvest around Mid/end October you can expect medium height and 350-450g/plant yield.

Afghan Haze shares genetics with Haze and Afghani.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Afghan Haze. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Afghan Hazebefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain