Delta 8 flower, often referred to as Haze or the Maui Wowie, is a variety of cannabis. This terpene-rich strain is endemic to the Hawaiian Island region and has been a popular choice for decades among both locals and tourists. Known for its psychoactive effects and strong odor, it also provides many medicinal benefits like pain relief. Overall, Delta 8 THC flower is one of the most widely used strains on Earth — you can find it in cannabis dispensaries around the world.
Appearance
Delta 8 is a terpene-rich strain that features an appearance similar to most cannabis varieties. However, its leaves are lar-ger in size and grow downward or sideways on its branches. The plant itself is relatively short, with many growers reporting heights of 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches) at the most. Its buds are reddish-brown in color with a thick coating of trichomes that give off a piney smell when heated. Underneath its light green leaves are visible calyxes, which are dense and brown with white hairs sticking out of them. Delta 8 Flower has a THC level between 10% and 25%, averaging 12% on average.
Flowering Period
Delta 8 Flower’s flowering period is around 60 days, though it can take as much as 90 to 100 days before the bud fully matures. The plant produces flowers with a small amount of clear-white hairs on the calyxes, making them appear similar to the pineapple. This strain is also one of the best-known cannabis strains for outdoor or basement gardens in Colorado, where it thrives in conditions like indoor grow rooms with cool temperatures and bright lighting.
Cultivation
Delta 8 Flower is an extremely hardy strain that can thrive indoors under a variety of different growing environments — from high altitude regions to low humidity locations like greenhouses and hydroponic setups. Though it typically doesn’t require much care, growers should still take into account factors like the plant’s height, the frequency of watering and nutrients it requires.
Medical Benefits
Delta 8 Flower is popular among medicinal users for its health benefits, which include providing relief from symptoms associated with a wide variety of diseases. Some ailments that Delta 8 Flower may help relieve include 16 different types of cancerous tumors, nerve pain, migraines and menstrual cramps — just to name a few. See this comprehensive list for more information on the health benefits of Delta 8 Flower.
Psychoactive Qualities
Delta 8 Flower produces strong psychoactive effects that leaves users refreshed and calm throughout most of their high.
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