Jack Herer vs Purple Haze: Complete Strain Comparison
Looking for a detailed comparison between Jack Herer and Purple Haze? Whether you are a consumer choosing your next purchase or a grower planning your next harvest, this side-by-side guide covers everything you need to know.
Quick Overview
- Jack Herer: Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) – THC: 18-24% – Uplifting, creative, focused, happy
- Purple Haze: Sativa dominant (85% Sativa / 15% Indica) – THC: 17-20% – Euphoric, energetic, cerebral, creative
Effects Comparison
Jack Herer is known for its Uplifting, creative, focused, happy effects, making it popular among users looking for Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress. Purple Haze on the other hand delivers Euphoric, energetic, cerebral, creative effects, commonly used for Depression, fatigue, mood disorders, ADHD.
Flavor & Aroma
Jack Herer offers Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon, while Purple Haze is characterized by Berry, grape, sweet, earth, floral.
Growing Guide
Jack Herer flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaching 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m². Purple Haze flowers in 9-10 weeks, growing to 120-160 cm (indoor) / up to 190 cm (outdoor) with an indoor yield of 400-500 g/m².
Awards
- Jack Herer: Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times
- Purple Haze: High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time
Full Comparison Table
| Property |
Jack HererSativa THC
18-24% CBD
< 1% |
Purple HazeSativa THC
17-20% CBD
< 1% |
|---|---|---|
| 🧬 Genetics | Sativa dominant (Haze × Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk) | Sativa dominant (85% Sativa / 15% Indica) |
| 🌍 Origin | Netherlands (Sensi Seeds) | Colombia / Mexico × Thai × South Indian |
| 🌸 Flowering Type | Photoperiod | Photoperiod |
| 📅 Flowering Period | 8-10 weeks | 9-10 weeks |
| 📏 Height | 100-180 cm (indoor) / up to 210 cm (outdoor) | 120-160 cm (indoor) / up to 190 cm (outdoor) |
| 🏠 Yield (Indoor) | 400-500 g/m² | 400-500 g/m² |
| 🌿 Yield (Outdoor) | 500-600 g/plant | 500-600 g/plant |
| 🍂 Harvest (Outdoor) | Mid-late (October) | Late (October – November) |
| ⚙️ Grow Difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 🍄 Mold Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| ✨ Effect | Uplifting, creative, focused, happy | Euphoric, energetic, cerebral, creative |
| 👃 Flavor & Aroma | Pine, spice, earth, wood, lemon | Berry, grape, sweet, earth, floral |
| 🏆 Awards | Cannabis Cup winner 9+ times | High Times Top 25 Strains of All Time |
| 🏥 Medical Use | Depression, fatigue, PTSD, stress | Depression, fatigue, mood disorders, ADHD |