Liberty Haze is a Barney’s Farm classic, a balanced hybrid from G13 x ChemDawg 91 that won a High Times Cannabis Cup and still holds up as one of the easier high-potency strains to grow. It carries 26-27% THC, finishes flowering in about 8-9 weeks, and brings a bright lime and citrus flavor that sets it apart from the usual sweet or fuel-heavy hybrids.
This is a photoperiod feminized strain, so it flowers when you shorten the light cycle. The confirmed specs below (THC, genetics, type, height) come from Growlantis; flowering time and yield are Barney’s Farm breeder figures, so check the exact numbers on your own seed pack.
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Liberty Haze
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THC | 26% - 27% (High) |
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Lineage | G13 x ChemDawg 91 |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 4.43 ft | 1.35 m |
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Yield Outdoor | 28.22 oz/plant | 800 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 9 weeks |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
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Effects | Giggly, Calming, Creative, Euphoric, Relaxed |
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Flavors | Musk, Tropical, Incense, Lemon, Pineapple, Skunk, Earthy |
Apricot Auto
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THC | 26% - 28% (High) |
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Lineage | Orange Juice x Apricot Helix x Ruderalis |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Height | 3.94 ft | 1.2 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.47 - 1.8 oz/ft² | 450 - 550 g/m² |
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Life Cycle | 9 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
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Effects | Relaxed, Sleepy, Hungry |
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Flavors | Apricot, Fruity, Sweet, Woody |
Liberty Haze Grow Info
| Trait | Liberty Haze (Barney’s Farm) |
| Genetics | G13 x ChemDawg 91 |
| Seed type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetic profile | Balanced hybrid, slightly sativa leaning |
| THC | 26-27% (high) |
| Flowering time | About 8-9 weeks (around 60 days) |
| Height | Around 1.35 m, manageable indoors |
| Yield | Generous; a strong indoor and outdoor producer |
| Effects | Uplifting, euphoric, clear, then relaxing |
| Flavor | Lime, citrus, sweet, with earthy notes |
THC, genetics, type, and height are Growlantis figures for the Barney’s Farm Liberty Haze. Flowering time and yield are breeder values, so confirm them on your own seed pack. You can see the current Barney’s Farm range, including Liberty Haze, in the Barney’s Farm collection.
What Makes Liberty Haze Worth Growing
Liberty Haze earned its reputation honestly. It won a High Times Cannabis Cup, and it still appeals because it pairs serious potency with a grow that does not fight you. At 26-27% THC on a plant that stays a manageable size and finishes in 8-9 weeks, it hits a sweet spot between power and practicality.
The flavor is the signature. Where most high-THC hybrids go sweet or fuel-forward, Liberty Haze leads with a fresh lime and citrus note over an earthy base, which makes it stand out in a jar. The effect matches the balanced genetics: an uplifting, clear-headed, euphoric start that eases into relaxation, so it works through the day as easily as the evening.
Is Liberty Haze Indica or Sativa?
Liberty Haze is a balanced hybrid that leans slightly sativa. Neither side dominates, which is a big part of its appeal.
In the plant, that balance shows up as a medium-sized, structured bush that is easier to manage than a pure sativa but still stretches and responds well to training. In the high, the sativa lean gives you an uplifting, creative, clear start, while the indica side rounds it off with a relaxing body note, so it rarely tips into either jittery or couch-locked.
Flowering Time and Total Grow Time
Because Liberty Haze is a photoperiod strain, two timing numbers matter, and they are not the same.
- Flowering time: about 8-9 weeks (around 60 days). This is the bloom stage, and it starts only when you switch the lights to 12/12 indoors, or the outdoor days shorten in late summer.
- Total grow time (seed to harvest): flowering plus your veg period. Veg length is yours to set, so a typical indoor run from seed lands around 12-15 weeks depending on how long you veg.
The practical point is that the 8-9 week figure is the flowering window, not the whole grow. You decide the veg length, and that is the main lever for final plant size.
Does Liberty Haze Need a 12/12 Light Cycle?
Yes. Liberty Haze is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs a 12/12 light cycle to start flowering. You keep it under a longer schedule, usually 18/6, through veg, then switch to 12 hours on and 12 off to trigger bloom.
Outdoors the season does this for you, with flowering beginning as the days shorten in late summer. This is the key difference from an autoflower, which blooms on age no matter the light schedule.
Liberty Haze Grow Timeline, Week by Week
Veg length is up to you, so the flowering weeks are the fixed part. Adjust the start to suit your space.
- Weeks 1-2: germination and seedling. The taproot and first leaves establish. Keep water light and conditions stable.
- Weeks 3-5: vegetative growth. The plant builds a solid frame. Top it and start LST or a SCROG net to spread the canopy, since it trains well.
- Flip to 12/12: switch the light cycle when the plant is about two thirds of your target height, to leave room for the stretch.
- Flower weeks 1-3: the stretch and first pistils. Set your trellis and keep humidity in check.
- Flower weeks 4-7: buds stack and the lime and citrus aroma builds as resin develops.
- Flower weeks 8-9: ripening and harvest. Judge by the trichomes, not the day count.
Choosing Your Setup: Space, Light and Pots
Liberty Haze is easy to house. At around 1.35 m it fits a standard tent with a short veg, and its structured growth takes well to SCROG and LST that flatten the canopy and spread the yield.
Light should be strong to support the dense, potent flowers. A full-spectrum LED at 30-40 watts per square foot over a trained canopy is what gets the most from the plant. Pair it with good exhaust and airflow, especially through the flowering weeks.
For containers, use 3-5 gallon pots indoors, or larger fabric pots and open ground outdoors. As a photoperiod, Liberty Haze transplants fine, so you can pot up as it grows.
Germinating and Raising Seedlings
The paper towel method is the easy, reliable start. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours, then set them between damp paper towels on a covered plate, kept dark and warm at 70-85°F (21-29°C). A taproot usually shows in two to three days.
When the root reaches about 1-2 cm, plant it root-down a knuckle deep in a light, airy mix and keep the surface moist until it breaks ground. New to germination? Our beginner growing guides walk through it step by step.
The Vegetative Stage and Training
Because Liberty Haze is a photoperiod plant, you can veg as long as you like and use the full training toolkit, which autoflowers cannot handle.
Top it early to turn the single main cola into several, then use LST or a SCROG net to build a wide, even canopy. On a potent, resinous hybrid like this, an open canopy is what gets light into the lower buds and lifts the overall yield. Keep nitrogen available through veg, and plan for a stretch in the first couple of weeks after you flip to 12/12.
Feeding and Watering Liberty Haze
Feed to the plant’s vigor. Liberty Haze is a healthy, productive hybrid, so it takes a solid bloom schedule, but build it up gradually and read the leaves rather than chasing the bottle. Use a nitrogen-forward base through veg, then shift to a bloom formula higher in phosphorus and potassium once you flip to 12/12.
Water by root-zone moisture. Demand climbs through late veg and the flowering stretch, so let the top layer dry between waterings to keep oxygen at the roots, and expect a trained plant to drink more as the buds fill out.
Flowering and Knowing When to Harvest
After the flip, the plant stretches for two to three weeks, then settles into bud production. The lime and citrus aroma builds through the middle weeks, so run a carbon filter indoors and keep air moving around the developing colas.
As the 8-9 week window closes, let the trichomes decide. Harvest when most are cloudy with a few turning amber for the fullest effect. After the cut, hang the branches in the dark at about 60°F (15-16°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, then cure in jars, burping daily for the first weeks to protect that fresh citrus flavor.
Growing Indoors vs Outdoors
Indoors, the manageable height and training-friendly structure make Liberty Haze straightforward. Keep a flat canopy under strong light and a short veg, and it rewards you with dense, potent buds in a standard tent.
Outdoors, its balanced genetics and reasonable flowering time let it finish in warm and temperate climates alike, usually by early to mid autumn. Plant after the last frost, give it full sun and a good root run, and support the branches as the colas get heavy. The balanced structure handles weather better than a lanky pure sativa.
How Tall and How Much? Height and Yield
Height is easy to manage. At around 1.35 m, Liberty Haze suits indoor tents with a short veg, and you can keep it even tighter by topping and flipping to 12/12 earlier. Outdoors it has room to grow larger with more veg time.
On yield, Liberty Haze is a generous producer for its size, both indoors and out, which is part of why it stayed popular after its Cannabis Cup win. Strong light, an open trained canopy, and healthy roots are what move you toward the top of its range. Confirm the exact breeder yield figures on your seed pack.
Best US Climates for Liberty Haze
Liberty Haze is flexible thanks to its balanced genetics and reasonable flowering time. Growers in California and the warm West get easy outdoor finishes and big plants with plenty of sun.
The sensible 8-9 week flowering also suits temperate and northern states, where it can finish before the worst of the fall weather, and its structured build handles cooler nights better than a pure sativa. In the humid Southeast, keep airflow up and watch the denser buds late in flower. For other varieties, browse our full how-to-grow library.
Common Problems When Growing Liberty Haze
A few predictable issues are easy to avoid.
Flipping to 12/12 too late
Liberty Haze stretches in early flower. If you flip when it is already near your light, the stretch pushes the colas into the lamp. Flip at about two thirds of your target height.
Treating it like an autoflower
This is a photoperiod plant. It will not flower under 18/6 and needs the light switched to 12/12 indoors. If you want a strain that flowers on its own, choose an autoflower instead.
Harvesting by the calendar
The 8-9 week window is a guide, not a cutting date. Phenotype and environment shift the finish, so read the trichomes and wait for mostly cloudy heads before you cut.
Losing the citrus to a rushed cure
Liberty Haze’s lime and citrus character is easy to lose with a fast, hot dry. Dry slow and cool, then cure in jars with daily burping, to keep that fresh flavor in the finished flower.
Making the Most of Your Harvest
Do not waste the trim. The resinous sugar leaves make good bubble hash, dry sift, or infused oil that carries the citrus notes. The stems, roots, and fan leaves compost well and feed your next grow.
Is Liberty Haze Right for You?
If you want a potent, award-winning hybrid with a fresh citrus twist and an easy, balanced grow, yes. It is strong enough for experienced users, manageable enough for a confident beginner, and productive without demanding a lot of space. For another Barney’s Farm hybrid in a similar potency bracket, our Banana Punch grow guide is a good next read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liberty Haze indica or sativa?
Liberty Haze is a balanced hybrid that leans slightly sativa, bred from G13 and ChemDawg 91. Neither side dominates, so you get a medium, trainable plant and a high that starts uplifting and clear before easing into relaxation. That balance is a big part of its lasting popularity.
Does Liberty Haze need a 12/12 light cycle?
Yes. Liberty Haze is a photoperiod strain, so indoors it needs the light switched to 12/12 to start flowering. You veg it under a longer schedule like 18/6, then flip to 12 hours on and 12 off. Outdoors it flowers naturally as late-summer days shorten.
How long does Liberty Haze take to flower?
Liberty Haze flowers in about 8 to 9 weeks, roughly 60 days, once you switch to 12/12. That is the bloom stage only. Total time from seed also includes your veg period, usually a few weeks, so plan the overall grow around flowering plus however long you veg.
How strong is Liberty Haze?
Liberty Haze is a high-potency strain at 26 to 27% THC, so it suits experienced users and should be approached carefully by beginners. The effect is balanced rather than one-sided: an uplifting, clear, euphoric start that settles into relaxation, which is why it works at different times of day.
How tall does Liberty Haze grow?
Liberty Haze reaches around 1.35 m, which is manageable for an indoor tent, especially with a short veg. You can keep it tighter by topping and flipping to 12/12 earlier, or give it more veg and open ground outdoors to grow a larger plant with a bigger yield.
Can you clone Liberty Haze?
Yes. As a photoperiod strain, Liberty Haze clones well, unlike autoflowers. Take cuttings from a healthy plant during veg, root them, and keep them under long light until you are ready to flower. Cloning lets you keep a favorite phenotype and skip germination on your next run.
