The term "Purple Haze" refers to a specific strain of cannabis distinguished by its stunning purple color and potent effects. Originally, this term described a type of LSD popular in the 1960s and 1970s, known for being impregnated in purple blotting paper. The psychedelia and cultural impact of this substance left an indelible mark on the era. Later, a strain of marijuana with equally impressive color and potency adopted the same name.
Purple Haze Roots
Purple Haze marijuana has its roots in Colombia, where this legendary strain originated and was eventually standardized. It is believed to come from the mythical Haze strain, developed by the famous Haze Brothers and Sam The Skunkman, who are prominent figures in the history of cannabis. Purple Haze is not only known for its extreme potency, but also for its fascinating visual characteristics. One of the most distinctive features of this strain is the color change it undergoes when exposed to low temperatures during its flowering period. At this time, the leaves and calyxes of the plant transform their color from a dark green to very intense shades of lavender blue and violet/purple, creating an impressive visual spectacle.
The creation of the myth
The history of Purple Haze marijuana reached a much higher level of mysticism at the precise moment when the term was immortalized in Jimi Hendrix's song of the same name. There is a popular belief that the song revolves around the legend of the super potent LSD created by Owsley Stanley, better known as the LSD alchemist of the psychedelic era, and not the marijuana plant, as we discussed at the beginning. However, Stanley named this specific batch of LSD "Purple Monterey" in anticipation of the Monterey Pop Festival, a landmark event in music history. Hendrix is said to have consumed either Purple Haze marijuana or LSD before taking the stage. This ambiguity has left a cloud of mystery surrounding the exact origin of the song's name "Purple Haze". What is clear is that, whether it is the cannabis strain or LSD, the term has left an indelible mark on popular culture, symbolizing the explosion of creativity and the countercultural revolution of the 1960s.
References of that time
For those who love digging through newspaper archives, many sources point out that according to a Rolling Stone magazine article about the Monterey Pop Festival (published around the late 1980s), much of the festival's audience also went to the Monterey festival on purple acid. The same article reported that Owsley had his people stationed at the entrance gates holding huge pots filled with the purple cardboard tabs, inviting festival-goers to take handfuls.
According to another High Times magazine article by Bruce Eisner, in January 1977, Eisner reports on an interview with Tim Scully, one of the men involved in the creation of LSD. According to Scully's statements, Owsley Stanley, known for his crucial role in the psychedelic counterculture, began manufacturing LSD in Los Angeles in 1965, where it was legal at the time. Owsley produced LSD in 270-microgram tablets in purple (Purple Haze) and white (White Lightning). However, LSD was outlawed in 1966 and Owsley was arrested in December 1967. Jimi Hendrix's famous song "Purple Haze" was released in the same year, 1967, which has led many to speculate about the inspiration behind the title. It is possible that Hendrix used the term to refer to the purple LSD-impregnated blotter paper produced by Owsley, or, alternatively, to the cannabis strain of the same name. This duality has contributed to the mysticism and legend surrounding both the song and the strain of marijuana, cementing its place in the cultural and psychedelic history of the era.
The Jimi Hendrix version
However, Hendrix said that the song had nothing to do with drugs, rather it was based on a dream he had in which he was walking under the sea, the dream was clearly inspired by "Night of Light" a science fiction novel by Philip Jose Farmer, which uses the term, a "purple haze" (Purple Haze). Jimi explained that in the dream, a purple haze surrounded him and enveloped him in it, until he was lost. Hendrix has stated that the song is not drug-related, neither one nor the other, and the line "whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me," illustrates the point that the song is not about drugs, but about a member of the opposite sex. In addition, Hendrix's 1983 song ... (A Merman I Should Turn To Be) tells a similar story, in which he (Hendrix) and a girl/woman walk into the sea together "take our last walk through the noise to the sea", to escape an apocalyptic scenario.
One way or another, it is clear that everything was deeply interconnected in that place and that time, a glorious moment of general liberation experienced on the West Coast of the United States. This environment created the breeding ground for a number of social movements that gained momentum, including anti-prohibitionists, anti-militarists, hippies, and gay and lesbian rights. Purple Haze emerged as one of the fundamental icons from which all the mysticism associated with drugs and the liberal behaviors promoted at the time were built, many of which have been somewhat forgotten today. Varieties such as Purple Haze and, above all, the classic Oldtimer Haze are plants that allow to revive all that hippie spirit. In today's market, these are the most reliable versions we have found, capturing the essence of that era of freedom and experimentation.
Main characteristics of Purple Haze marijuana
Purple Haze #1 is a renewed and improved sativa strain of the classic Purple Haze from the 70's, popularized by Jimi Hendrix's song. This version of White Label is extremely psychoactive, vigorous and productive, result of the crossing between a Haze and a Purple Thai. The plant grows very vigorously, developing thick branches and leaves that turn purple during the maturation, creating an impressive visual spectacle.
Due to its size, it needs a lot of space and water, so it is not ideal for small balconies. Indoors, it is recommended to flower her directly to control her growth, while outdoors it is best to plant her in June or July. When smoked, she offers a rich aroma of incense and cinnamon, with a creative and long-lasting cerebral high. With a flowering time of about 70 days, she can yield approximately 400g/m² indoors and 350g/plant outdoors towards the end of October.
- Genotype: Sativa
- Genetics: Purple Thai x Haze
- THC: 22%.
- CBD: 0.2%.
- Flowering: 70 days (indoor) or end of October (outdoor, northern hemisphere)
- Yield: 400g/m² indoors, 350g/plant outdoors
- Aroma: Incense and cinnamon with a sour touch
- Effect: Creative and long lasting cerebral high.
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