Also known as: El Niño, The Nino
A Cup-winning hybrid mixing Haze, Skunk, and landrace genetics for balanced effects.
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El Nino is a storied hybrid from Green House Seeds that fuses Haze and Super Skunk with Brazilian and Indian landrace genetics. Winner of the 1998 High Times Cannabis Cup, it delivers a complex high that starts mentally uplifting and settles into full-body relaxation. Its aroma blends earthy citrus with a skunky undertone.
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Parents: Haze × Super Skunk × Brazilian × Indian
Awards: High Times Cannabis Cup 1998
Perfect for afternoon transition sessions, helping you relax post-work while keeping social conversation flows open.
Medical marijuana patients frequently turn to El Nino to help manage symptoms associated with stress, pain, depression. The strain's relaxed and euphoric properties are reported to help ease tension, reduce physical discomfort, and lift mood without causing excessive grogginess.
Evidence level: high — Backed by extensive clinical research surveys confirming cannabinoids alleviate persistent nerve discomfort.
Balanced onset. A clean blend of creative focus and light physical relaxation that sets in within minutes.
The peak creative high merges with a cozy body buzz. Highly conversational and ideal for social settings.
Deep euphoria. Full-body comfort combined with happy, active mental clarity. You are relaxed but functional.
Mellow wind-down. Cerebral buzz settles into a peaceful, clear-headed calm. No hard crash.
Typical duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Mental: Calm, slow, peaceful, free from stress thoughts.
Body: Light, active, high physical coordination.
Users who want the best of both worlds: full physical relaxation coupled with active social energy.
Individuals highly sensitive to THC or prone to panic attacks should avoid this strain due to its fast cerebral head rush.
The secret to unlocking the full potential of El Nino lies in temperature control. To preserve its delicate Myrcene terpenes, vaporize at 334°F (168°C) rather than combusting. This triggers the entourage effect, blending its 19% THC with secondary cannabinoids. It offers a balanced transition, making it great for social afternoons, hiking, or relaxing after work. Beginners should start with a single inhalation due to its fast-acting onset, while seasoned users can appreciate its deep, multi-layered terpene depth.
Browse vaporizers & gear →The multilineage background gives El Nino remarkable hybrid vigor and resin production.
El Nino won the 1998 High Times Cannabis Cup, a testament to its enduring quality.
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