A Sativa that Delivers
8 Miles High is all about superb aroma and an energetic Sativa high that can take you from uplifting and euphoric to wonderfully trippy.
Behind that experience is a remarkably practical plant. Indoor flowering gets moving fast, while outdoors the crop can finish by mid-October even in northern climates.
A high-flying Sativa that doesn’t keep you waiting forever for the harvest.
Amazing Results
8 Miles High gives you two different plant types. Both can easily fit into standard grow tents.
The Indica-type females have minimal branching and fit neatly into small spaces or close rows, while the Sativa-leaning have longer branches and great potential for cropping or growing big outdoor.
Resinous buds develop throughout the plant from top to bottom. No space is wasted and the buds are easy to trim during harvest.
STRAIN FACTS
Genetics
Africa, North India
Type
sativa-indica
THC
>23%
Flowering Indoor
60-65 days
Height
medium
Cultivation
indoor/outdoor
Less Work, More Fun
8 Miles High doesn’t ask for much. Give it good soil, feed lightly and let the natural vigour do the work.
High heat, mold, and stress resistance make cultivation refreshingly uncomplicated.
And you don’t have to wait long to see where things are heading. Resin production kicks in fast and profusely during early flowering, giving you an enticing preview of the harvest to come.
CULTIVATION INFO
Yield
450 gr/m2 indoor and 800-1000 gr p.p. outdoor
Climate
warm, temperate
Outdoor Harvest
October
Special Pheno
melon aroma
Highlight
high THC
Best For
connoisseur high
Aroma & Effects
The aroma is one of the delights of 8 Miles High and makes this a bestselling Mandala strain.
Piney freshness, sweet lemonade, almond and tangerine can join the mix, while cured buds reveal everything from strawberry and melon to apple-cinnamon and hash-candy. The smoke has a fresh minty taste with a lingering sweetness.
The energetic Sativa high is clear-headed and cerebral, with flashes of insight and sometimes trippy visuals with closed eyes. Many users appreciate that 8 Miles High is not prone to triggering anxiety or a racy heart.
The euphoric high eventually glides back down, leaving an expansive sense of well-being in its wake.
Melon
Tangerine
Strawberry
Candy
Pine
Hash
Euphoric
Cerebral
Energetic
Uplifting
Trippy
Expansive
8 Miles High is a fragrant, uplifting Sativa with an energetic high that can sometimes venture into distinctly trippy territory. Special attention was devoted to making this variety easy to grow without sacrificing the qualities Sativa lovers are looking for. Indoor flowering starts quickly, with most plants showing sex within one week of switching to 12/12, while outdoors the strain can finish by mid-October in northern climates.
The plants have proven remarkably reliable under environmental stress, including abrupt changes in light and temperature. They can therefore be started indoors and planted outside without adverse effects. 8 Miles High has no special cultivation requirements, shows good mold resistance and grows well in soil with minimal feeding, making it a rewarding choice for growers with little experience or limited time for plant care.
There are two main phenotypes. The Indica-type females have minimal branching and medium-tall growth, fitting easily into smaller spaces or close rows. The Sativa-leaning phenotype develops longer branches due to extended internodes and can be grown as a multi-stem plant or trained, with excellent potential for large outdoor harvests. Both phenotypes work well in hydroponic SOG cultivation. Pruning the lower branches on Sativa-leaning females helps direct their energy into the long central cola.
Resin production starts fast and profusely during early flowering and continues throughout the plant from top to bottom. The excellent calyx-to-leaf ratio and slim leaves make trimming a quick job, adding another welcome benefit when harvest arrives.
The aromatic diversity of 8 Miles High is one of its most distinctive features. A rare strawberry fragrance can emerge alongside earthy sweetness and dominant piney freshness. As the plants mature, sweet lemonade, almond and tangerine may join the mix. After curing, the buds can reveal strawberry, melon, apple-cinnamon or hash-candy aromas, while the smoke carries a fresh minty taste with lingering sweetness.
The high lifts off straight to the head, triggering plenty of cerebral activity with flashes of insight and, at times, long episodes of trippy closed-eye visuals when you switch to autopilot. It remains functional enough for daytime activities while providing plenty of energy for a long night out. The uplifting, euphoric high eventually glides back down, leaving an expansive feeling of well-being behind.
Broad spectrum use.
A Tribute to the Flower Children and Their Musical Heritage
The song “Eight Miles High” was written by the legendary Byrds after a flight to London, totally stoned and spaced out. The Byrds became pioneers of psychedelic rock, and their rapidly changing avant-garde style helped shape musical trends ranging from folk rock and space rock to psychedelic and country rock. Their music reflected the incredible transformation the counterculture of the 1960s was undergoing.
Roger McGuinn’s 12-string guitar solo in “Eight Miles High” became a milestone in rock history, drawing inspiration from both John Coltrane’s modal jazz innovations and the hypnotic drone of Indian raga. It was a tonal adventure that anticipated the later development of fusion and world music.
David Crosby left the Byrds in 1968 and became part of the famed Crosby, Stills & Nash, writing another transformative chapter in music history.
With this humble tribute, we wish to thank all the Flower Children for their courage to explore new frontiers of consciousness, and for their far-out music that continues to touch our hearts.
The Byrds singer/guitarists:
Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clark
bassist: Chris Hillman
drummer: Michael Clarke.
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In Europe, Compo Sana Seedling Mix is an excellent choice. Popular options in North America include Burpee Seed Starting Mix, Pro-Mix Organic Seed Starting Mix and Fox Farm Light Warrior Seed Starter.
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