Description
Oldtimer Haze Regular – ACE Seeds Genetics
Oldtimer Haze Regular is a true living archaeological find. ACE Seeds has preserved this 100% pure sativa line, a direct descendant of the original Hazes created in California in the 1960s and 1970s.
Unlike modern Haze hybrids, which have been crossed with indicas to shorten their flowering times, Oldtimer Haze has remained pure. Forums like ICMag consider it one of the few authentic sources for those who want to experience the original “Haze Brothers” genetics.
Because it’s a regular strain, it’s an invaluable resource for breeders who want to study or preserve cannabis history.
The grower’s patience: managing 20 weeks of flowering
Growing Oldtimer Haze Regular is an act of love and patience. Indoors, this strain can take 16 to 20 weeks (or more) to fully mature. Stretch is impressive: the plant has a thin structure, flexible branches, and needle-like leaves.
To tame it, experienced growers recommend switching to the flowering photoperiod almost immediately after germination and using very small pots. Its resistance to botrytis is complete, as the flowers are composed of clusters of aerated calyxes that do not retain moisture. It is a plant that dislikes strong synthetic nutrients, preferring a very light organic diet.
Ancestral terpene profile: noble woods and ancient incense
The aromatic profile of Oldtimer Haze is as “old school” as one can get. There are no modern fruity or sweet notes; sacred incense, leather, black pepper, and noble woods (cedar and sandalwood) dominate.
In bloom, the scent is delicate but becomes penetrating once the flowers are dried and cured. It is an aroma reminiscent of old cathedrals or oriental temples. When smoked, the taste is light, almost ethereal, but leaves a balsamic trail that lingers on the nose for hours. It’s a fragrance for connoisseurs who appreciate the subtlety of a pure tropical sativa.
The “Trip” effect of the ’70s without a roof
The effect is purely cerebral, electric, and psychedelic. There’s no so-called “ceiling”: the more you smoke, the higher you go. The high is devoid of any physical effect; you feel light, almost as if floating, with a mental stimulation that can lead to deep philosophical insights or altered sensory perception.
It’s not a strain for beginners or those suffering from anxiety, as its cerebral power is overwhelming and long-lasting. It’s the ultimate strain for those seeking the authentic “High” that gave its name to an entire era, a spiritual cannabis that connects the mind with the universe.
Journey to the origins of Haze: the untouched genetics
Haze was developed in California in the 60s and 70s by crossing some of the best tropical sativas imported at the time.
This mythical sativa, which has been the basis for breeding the best hybrids in recent decades, was about to disappear from the breeding scene in the 80s, due to the introduction of skunk and indica strains.
The Oldtimer’s Haze population was kept intact to this day by Oldtimer, a British breeder, and then reproduced by Ace Seeds breeders using a wide variety of parent plants.
This pure Haze variety still retains the genetic diversity that many current Haze lines have already lost, and it is possible to find phenotypes ranging from the mythical and almost extinct Purple Haze to the more common Green Haze phenotype, and of course combinations in between.
Oldtimer’s Haze Regular by Ace Seeds is invaluable to any conservationist, collector and breeder seeking a pure Haze population that still retains the original quality and genetic diversity of this legendary sativa hybrid.