Amnesia Haze
Shares Jamaican in her lineage. Sativa · 28% THC · 70–85 days
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Laughing Buddha is Barney's Farm's award-winning Sativa-dominant cross of Thai and Jamaican landrace genetics — an 80% Sativa / 20% Indica hybrid that combines two tropical sativa traditions into a distinctive 23% THC strain with unusually layered character. The Thai side contributes clean cerebral energy and the characteristic sweet-herbal note that defined classic Thai sticks; the Jamaican contribution adds the uplifting social euphoric quality that made Jamaican ganja legendary through the reggae era. The combination produces an aromatic profile described as fresh, sweet, exotic fruits — layered enough to stand out among modern Haze-dominant Sativas — and a palate that combines roasted pepper and pineapple top notes with lemon and herbal supporting character. The finished smoke tastes exactly like the heritage it comes from: clean, tropical, complex, and unmistakably Sativa. The effect is focused, productive, giggly, energized, creative, social, and euphoric — one of the most genuinely daytime-friendly profiles in the Barney's Farm Sativa catalog.
About This Strain
Plants grow to 100-110 cm indoor with yields of 500-600 g/m² — solid production for a Sativa-dominant strain built around landrace heritage rather than modern hybrid yield optimization. Outdoor plants reach 120-150 cm producing around 800 g per plant in sunny conditions, with outdoor harvest falling in October (3rd-4th week). Flowering runs 70-75 days, which is relatively average for the Sativa family and reflects the landrace genetic foundation — pure Thai and Jamaican landraces can take even longer, and the Barney's Farm breeding work has compressed the timeline somewhat without sacrificing character. Plant the germinated seed root-down, and progress through increasingly larger containers to develop the root system — starting in smaller pots encourages roots to spread searching for moisture, which builds vigor for later growth phases.
The effect is genuinely where Laughing Buddha earns its name. The 23% THC combined with the focused-productive-giggly-social profile produces one of the cleanest daytime Sativa experiences available — users stay engaged, creative, social, and happy through extended sessions rather than becoming foggy, anxious, or sedated. The giggly euphoric character combined with the energizing cerebral lift makes it particularly good for social gatherings, creative projects, or activities where sustained positive mental energy is the goal. Medical users looking for a Sativa-dominant mood lift without the racing-heart edge some modern Sativas carry will find it one of the cleanest options in the Barney's catalog. The Thai-Jamaican landrace heritage gives it flavor and effect depth that modern single-source crosses can't replicate. Seeds should be stored cool and dark in an airtight container, refrigerated with labels and dates, avoiding freezing. A solid pick for growers and consumers who want genuine landrace-heritage Sativa quality with modern growing convenience and real THC potency.
Grow Data Sheet
Flowering Time70–75 days
Harvest MonthOctober
Yield Indoor500–600 g/m²
Yield Outdoor800 g/plant
Height Indoor100–110 cm
Height Outdoor120–150 cm
ClimateWarm
THC23–26%
CBDLow
Strain Profile
23–26%
Low THCHigh THC
Low
Low CBDHigh CBD
20/80
IndicaSativa
500–600 g/m²
Low YieldHigh Yield
100–110 cm
ShortTall
70–75 days
FastSlow
Genetic Lineage
Thai
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Jamaican
Laughing Buddha
Character
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