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sativa-dominant strain

Congo Haze

Dampkring Seed Bank developed Congo Haze from John Sinclair, also known as Red Congolese, and Neville’s Haze. The sativa-dominant breeding combines sweet, aromatic Congolese notes with powerful, spicy Haze.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • spicy

Effects

  • powerful

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Congo Haze is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below through the 2nd generation.

Editorial profile

Congo Haze in detail

Origin & classification

Congo Haze traces back to an encounter with the strain John Sinclair, also known as Red Congolese. According to Dampkring Seed Bank, this genetics stood out during tastings surrounding the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2007. The Dampkring coffeeshop entered John Sinclair at the time; according to the breeder, it achieved fourth place. This appreciation for the sativa-dominant strain later led to the cross with Neville’s Haze.

Aroma & flavour

The normalized strain data lists John Sinclair × Nevilles Haze. In substance, this corresponds to the breeder source, even though the spelling should be standardized as “Neville’s Haze”. The provider describes Congo Haze as fully sativa-dominant. The structured category is more cautious and states sativa-dominant. Without independent genetic analysis, the breeder-related 100-percent specification should be understood as a breeder classification.

Terpene profile

In terms of aroma, John Sinclair or Red Congolese is said to contribute sweetness and a pronounced sativa aroma. According to the source, Neville’s Haze adds a richer, distinctly spicy character. The structured aroma field currently contains only “spicy” and does not reflect the explicitly mentioned sweetness. No further specific notes such as citrus, pine, wood, soil or fruit are mentioned. There is also no terpene profile available.

Effect tendency

The provider describes the effect briefly as a very strong “Up High”. Objectively, this can be characterized as powerful and distinctly stimulating. The dataset accordingly contains the effect “powerful”. More precise information on euphoria, focus, creativity, physical relaxation or duration is not available. The effect statement remains a breeder-related experience value and is not a guarantee.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The source gives a flowering period of 70 to 80 days, corresponding to approximately ten to eleven weeks. This information matches the strain data field and refers to the flowering phase, not the entire life cycle. Plant height is stated as 100 to 120 centimetres. It is not explained whether this value refers to indoor cultivation, a specific phenotype or a particular cultivation method.

Additional classification

Dampkring states a yield potential of 400 to 500 grams per square metre. Such provider values depend heavily on lighting, climate, substrate, plant density and experience and must not be presented as a guaranteed yield. Specific THC or CBD values are not available.

Additional classification

Congo Haze can therefore be described as a historic Dampkring cross of sweet Red Congolese and powerful, spicy Neville’s Haze. Its Cup background, documented flowering time, height specification and breeder-related yield potential give the profile more substance than a mere Haze name.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Congo Haze

What type of strain is Congo Haze?

We list Congo Haze as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent lineage John Sinclair × Nevilles Haze.

What genetics are behind Congo Haze?

The parent lineage of Congo Haze is John Sinclair × Nevilles Haze.

What does Congo Haze smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, Congo Haze is primarily characterized as spicy. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What effect tendency does Congo Haze have?

We primarily describe Congo Haze as powerful. Effect experiences are subjective and are not a medical promise.

What flowering time is specified for Congo Haze?

A flowering time of 10-11 weeks is specified for Congo Haze.

Which breeder is named for Congo Haze?

Dampkring Seed Bank is named as the breeder or cultivator of Congo Haze.