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The Hawaiian cannabis strain provides a bright and uplifting high, leaving you feeling as though you are relaxing on a beach. Each puff of smoke is packed with a rich, tropical flavor and upbeat energy, making it the perfect way to survive the winter.

Winter months are often spent dreaming of the long days spent relaxing on the beach over the summer. You find yourself wishing that you could leave the dark, gloomy winter days behind and just spend a few hours back on the beach with a cocktail in hand.

While you might not be able to get away to a tropical climate, you can bring a little bit of summer to you in the form of the Hawaiian strain. Packed with a tropical aroma and an uplifting high, the Hawaiian cannabis strain is the perfect way to make it through those dark winter months in high spirits.

So, what exactly is the Hawaiian strain, and can it really deliver a slice of summer in those cold winter months? Let’s find out.

What Is the Hawaiian Strain?

The Hawaiian cannabis strain is a sativa-dominant hybrid thought to be made up of 60% sativa and 40% indica. This almost equal mix of sativa and indica results in a calming high that lifts your mood and leaves you feeling as though you really are relaxing on a Hawaiian island.

The exact lineage of Hawaiian is not known and remains somewhat of a mystery within the industry. The strain’s mellow effects and high THC content are thought to have originated from a combination of rich sativas and weak indicas.

Effects

Hawaiian is an interesting strain in that it fills you with a wave of energy, making it great for beating fatigue. However, Hawaiian somehow manages to lack the focused sense of motivation that you often find with a sativa strain.

The combination of mental energy and lack of focus results in a calming high that is ideal for lazy yet fulfilling days. Whether you have a movie marathon planned or a day of reading ahead of you, the Hawaiian strain is the perfect companion.

The effects of the Hawaiian strain are quick to take hold, filling you with a euphoric sense of happiness. After just a few minutes, you feel as though all of your stress and worries have been washed away.

Hawaiian is very much a mind-driven high, with a strong wave of mental energy and clarity. The physical effects of Hawaiian are much more subtle, causing your limbs to feel light and energetic.

Some people find that Hawaiian can heighten creativity, making it an ideal strain for helping you to work through creative tasks.

One of the really brilliant things about the Hawaiian strain is that the end of the high does not leave you feeling drained and lethargic. Instead, the effects simply start to wear off over time until you notice that you no longer feel quite as uplifted and energetic.

Hawaiian is the perfect strain for a relaxing day; whether chilling at home or out with a few friends, just a few puffs are enough to fill your day with that calm vacation feeling.

When smoking Hawaiian with friends, you are likely to find that conversation flows much more naturally and openly. As Hawaiian’s energy bounces around the group, you find that laughter comes much easier, and everything feels that little bit more entertaining.

Aroma

Hawaiian buds have a sweet smell that almost instantly reminds you of sipping a fruity cocktail on the beach. One quick smell of Hawaiian buds, and you are able to see exactly how the strain came to get its name.

As you begin to break Hawaiian buds apart, the sweetness from within the buds fills the space around you. Bright citrus notes seem to come from within the buds in large, enjoyable waves. There really is no better name for the Hawaiian strain, with its sweet, citrus aroma that transports you to a hot Hawaiian beach mentally.

One of the really nice things about Hawaiian is that its aroma is not overly potent. While Hawaiian has tough strength to surround you in a warm, summer-feeling smoke, it also quickly dissipates. Hawaiian is ideal for those times when you do not want an aroma that hangs in the air for hours after smoking.

Is Hawaiian’s flavor profile as summery and sweet as its aroma?

Flavor

Hawaiian’s flavor profile is everything that you expect and more. From your very first puff of smoke, you have whisked away to summer days lounging on the beach. A mix of fresh tropical fruit and sweetness wash over your taste buds, tricking your brain into thinking it is sipping a cocktail on the beach.

Smoking Hawaiian is just like enjoying your favorite summer cocktails. A bright, fruity mix of pineapple, mango, and citrus swirls on your tongue, almost tricking you into thinking that you have a pina colada in your hand.

In keeping with the uplifting, joyful experience that is Hawaiian, the strain produces a clear smoke. Perfect for those who find that most strains cause several minutes of uncontrollable coughing, Hawaiian is easy to inhale. The Hawaiian strain is as gentle as it is sweet, causing minimal irritation to both your throat and lungs.

Appearance

Hawaiian buds have a light green coloring, giving them an energetic appearance that beautifully matches the high that they provide. The buds’ bright and dominant appearance is helped by their large size.

Hawaiian’s dense buds can make them difficult to break apart and so it is always a good idea to have a weed grinder on hand.

Adding to the tropical feeling that carries throughout every element of the Hawaiian strain, there are vibrant orange hairs that cover each bud. The orange coloring adds a beautiful contrast to the bright green base of the buds. The combination of bright sunshine colors brings a smile to your face before you even break the buds apart.

Hawaiian plants are hard to miss due to their bright coloring and towering height. In fact, Hawaiian plants can easily grow to 8 feet, causing them to stand out no matter where you place them in your garden.

Hawaiian Strain Grow Info

Hawaiian strain seeds are readily available online, with Hawaiian being a common strain across the world. The Hawaiian strain is relatively easy to grow and is a popular pick, especially in the US, Canada, and the Netherlands.

True to its name, the Hawaiian strain is at its happiest when growing in a hot and humid climate. For those who are lucky enough actually to live in a Hawaiian-like climate, plants are easy to raise outdoors.

If you live in a colder and drier climate, it is best to keep your Hawaiian plants indoors. Due to the strain’s immense height, keeping Hawaiian plants indoors can be a little tricky at times. The best way around the plant’s height is to carry out regular trimming.

As you might expect, having to limit the plant’s growth so drastically when growing indoors does affect the plant’s overall yield. While still not disappointing, indoor Hawaiian plants tend to produce a yield of about half the size of those that grow outside.

Indoor plants tend to take between 10 and 12 weeks before they are ready to harvest. Hawaiian plants kept outside should generally be harvestable around late October.

Hawaiian is a popular strain for breeders when looking to create new sativa-dominant hybrids. The gentle yet uplifting high makes it ideal for crossing with other strains that have harsher effects.

The Hawaiian strain has been used to create popular strains such as The Real McCoy and Pink Hawaiian. Hawaiian has also been used to create THC-rich strains, including Hawaiian Dream and Hawaiian Haze.

THC Content – Highest Test

The exact THC content of the Hawaiian cannabis strain is unclear, with varying levels found during testing. Some lab tests have found that Hawaiian cannabis plants have a THC content of just 15%. Meanwhile, other results have shown the Hawaiian strain to contain around 25% THC.

As a rough guide, Hawaiian cannabis should have an average of 20% THC. It is always worth being aware that this can vary by up to 5% in each direction and that the effects felt can also vary accordingly.

What can you expect from the Hawaiian strain in terms of its CBD levels, and are they as unpredictable as its THC content?