Small Bud California Haze

THE GENETICS As with many strains available on the market, it is almost impossible to trace the exact origin of California Haze, of which the only certainty is that it originated in the hills of California's Bay Area. The current product is the result of many years of research into high-CBD plants, whose first crosses date back as far as the early 1960s. Legend has it that two brothers — the “Haze Brothers” — created a hybrid using some seeds entirely at random, unknowingly giving rise to one of the most popular and widespread strains in cannabis history. California Haze derives from a cross between Sour Diesel and a classic Haze plant, subsequently refined with the addition of Mexican ruderalis genetics to complete the autoflowering mix. Grown aeroponically without pesticides or chemical fertilisers, its CBD version offers a sweet, fruity aromatic profile with a THC content within legal limits. THE SMALL BUDS Small Bud California Haze is a selection of the plant's smaller flowers — small buds measuring less than one centimetre in diameter — obtained from the same high-quality aeroponic cultivation that produces standard-sized flowers. California Haze is one of the few strains traditionally available in different sizes: this characteristic, documented in the strain's history, makes this variety's small buds particularly authentic and consistent with its production identity. The small buds are obtained by hand-sieving the plant's finest flowers to produce uniform batches approximately 1 cm in diameter — exactly as this strain's tradition dictates. They are therefore not a by-product but a format recognised and valued in the strain's own history. Small buds share exactly the same cannabinoid and aromatic profiles as large buds, the same cultivation care and the same overall quality, differing only in size and a more accessible price. THE APPEARANCE Small Bud California Haze flowers measure approximately 1 cm in diameter and feature the typical structure of this sativa variety: slightly airy but with good central density, with a lively, colourful appearance faithfully reflecting that of the large buds. The colour is medium green with the characteristic red and purple highlights that make California Haze visually unmistakable, enriched by a thick coat of bright red pistils whose even distribution gives the small flowers a warm, luminous appearance. The trichome coating is clearly visible even in this smaller format, with whitish crystals catching the light and giving every small bud a brilliant appearance. Their modest size makes these buds particularly practical and versatile. Every batch is selected by hand to ensure consistent sizing and no excess foliage. AROMA The aromatic profile of Small Bud California Haze is identical to that of the large buds: this variety's most loved characteristics are undoubtedly its aroma and delicate taste, a rainbow of sensations that sweetens and softens the palate. The aroma is intense, soft and pleasant, with hints of sweet fruits such as strawberry and peach, accompanied by an aftertaste reminiscent of candyfloss. When thinking of California Haze, imagine a true fruit sweet: sweet, enveloping and persistent, with an aromatic lightness that makes it accessible and pleasant even to palates less accustomed to the intense scents of cannabis. The small buds' compact structure concentrates terpenes in a small space, often further enhancing the sweet, fruity aromatic perception when the container is opened. Persistence is long, with a fresh, sugary aftertaste that remains pleasant for a long time. CULTIVATION AND SELECTION Small Bud California Haze comes from the same controlled aeroponic cultivation that produces the catalogue's large buds. Aeroponics is an advanced technique allowing plants to grow without water or soil by misting essential nutrients directly onto the roots: this method achieves maximum plant wellbeing and eliminates exposure to pests and pathogens, encouraging optimal flower development. Cultivation takes place without pesticides or chemical fertilisers and is certified for organic production. Small buds are selected manually at harvest, separating the smaller flowers — those from the plant's inner and lateral areas — from the larger top buds. The small flowers are then slowly dried in temperature-controlled environments, cured and selected by hand before packaging to ensure uniform, high-quality batches. FLOWER SPECIFICATIONS Item Value Variety California Haze Format Small Bud — small buds, diameter ≈ 1 cm Cultivation type Indoor — Aeroponics Country of origin Italy Hemp cultivar Cannabis sativa L. Appearance Small buds, abundant bright red pistils Colour Green with red and purple highlights Selection Manual, batches of uniform size Drying Slow, at a controlled temperature AROMATIC PROFILE Item Value FRUITY Strawberry, peach, berries SWEET Candyfloss, fruit sweets FLORAL White flower notes, jasmine CITRUS Sweet orange, mandarin STORAGE 15–20 °C Temperature 55–62% RH Humidity Airtight jar, protected from light Packaging The indicated CBD percentage is for guidance only and represents the maximum value obtained in laboratory testing for this strain. As this is a natural product, cannabinoid values may vary from one flower to another. Product compliant with Italian Legislative Decree 242/2016, as amended. THC content below the legal limits (0.2%). Intended exclusively for sale as a collector's item and for technical use. Not suitable for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Certificate of analysis available on request.