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Cannabis Strain Review: Golden Haze

a.k.a. Uptown Piff
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: in the morning
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 70% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Happy
90%
Stoned
60%
Uplifted
50%
Euphoric
40%
Thoughtful
20%
Side Effect Percentage
Hungry
20%

Golden Haze has an ASHI score of 6 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 12 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 70% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Stoned, Uplifted, Euphoric and Thoughtful effects of Golden Haze produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Golden Haze has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Stress and ADHD/ADD.

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The Flavor Story

Golden Haze's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Humulene and Ocimene. 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 Golden Haze that includes: Sweet, Sage, Grapefruit, Earthy and Earthy, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Indulge your sense of smell. Golden Haze has an aroma profile of Spicy, Earthy, Sweet, Fruity 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
22 - 23%
CBD
0.05 - 0.39%
CBN
0.08 - 0.21%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Golden Haze presents Caryophyllene, Humulene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 22 - 23%.

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
End of October Tall Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
9-10 weeks Tall Medium

The difficulty to grow Golden Haze is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect tall height to be with a yield of medium in about 9-10 weeks. Outdoors, Golden Haze should harvest around End of October you can expect tall height and medium yield.

Golden Haze shares genetics with Super Silver Haze and Amnesia Haze.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Golden Haze. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Golden Hazein the morning, you might want to check out our recipe for Pop Tarts. Homemade Pop Tarts are enough of a reason to get up in the morning but use our recipe with this strain and you'll be firing on both barrells all morning and into the afternoon.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain