How to Grow Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is a potent, sativa-dominant feminized hybrid that crosses the famous Ghost Train Haze with Pellezino. It is an 80/20 sativa-leaning plant with a very high 28-30% THC, a spicy, sweet and woody flavor, and, unusually for its genetics, a deeply relaxed, night-time effect. Resinous, flavourful and seriously strong, it pairs a haze pedigree with a heavy, settling character.
This is a feminized photoperiod hybrid of around 1.2 m that flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to bloom. Every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to identify the sex or remove males, which keeps the grow simple from start to finish. Its Ghost Train Haze and Pellezino roots give it a resinous, mostly sativa structure that stays fairly compact, and a spicy, woody profile.
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Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino
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THC | 28% - 30% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 20% Indica / 80% Sativa |
GG4 x Pellezino Regular
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THC | 21% - 25% (High) |
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Type | Regular |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Spicy, strong and distinctive, Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is a rewarding way to grow a very high-THC, haze-based hybrid. You can see the full genetics and buy Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our high-THC seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | Very high (28-30%) |
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| Lineage | Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 20% Indica / 80% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate, warm |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 3.94 ft / 1.2 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.97 oz/ft² (600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16-28.22 oz/plant (600-800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Easy, beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Spicy, Sweet, Woody |
| Effects | Relaxed, night-time |
Promos & Deals
Growing a Feminized Photoperiod Strain
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is a photoperiod strain, so it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than on age. You grow it under a long day of around 18 hours of light while it builds size and structure, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks from the flip to harvest. Because the seeds are feminized, every plant comes up female and goes on to flower, so you never have to check the sex or cull males.
That control over the light cycle is an advantage with a sativa-leaning plant. It can show some haze-style stretch when you flip it, though it stays fairly compact for its genetics at around 1.2 m, so flipping a little earlier and a touch of low-stress training keep the height in check. Give it an open canopy so light reaches down its resinous, productive frame.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino does well in a warm, temperate or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its Ghost Train Haze and Pellezino heritage makes it a vigorous, resinous plant, and outdoors it suits a season that lets its sticky buds ripen fully and finish by around October.
It performs well indoors and out. Indoors it returns a strong 600 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors a healthy plant with room and sun gives a large 600-800 g. As a sativa-leaning plant of about 1.2 m it stays more manageable than most hazes, so the main job is keeping the canopy open so light and air reach the lower buds.
Keep humidity under control through flowering to protect the resinous colas: around 55-60% in early bloom, nearer 40-45% as the buds fill out, and lower toward harvest. A very high-THC, sticky-budded plant can hold moisture inside, so steady airflow and sensible humidity keep the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 72-82°F (22-28°C), which this warm-climate plant enjoys.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is a hungry, productive plant, but it still pays to build nutrients up gradually and let the plant set the pace. Feed it steadily through veg and bloom, then taper off for the final flush so the spicy, woody flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you switch Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino to a 12/12 light schedule it flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, rewarding patience with dense, resinous buds. As a sativa-leaning hybrid it fills out with solid, frosty colas up a fairly compact frame, keeping its haze character in a tidier package than most pure hazes. Grown outdoors in a warm climate it is typically ready to harvest around October, once the trichomes have turned mostly cloudy.
Yields are strong: around 600 g/m² indoors and a large 600-800 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Give it a little training so the lower buds get light, feed it well through bloom, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest spicy-woody flavor and the best of its extreme THC.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry is important with such a resinous, very high-THC plant, because its sticky buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the spicy, sweet and woody notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a Ghost Train Haze cross where that bold, spicy character is the main attraction.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is an extremely resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works especially well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its very high THC, that trim makes for a strong, spicy-and-woody concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino has a bold, savoury flavor: a spicy, peppery top note over a sweet, woody base, grounded rather than fruity or citrusy. It is a distinctive, spice-forward profile, and a good cure really brings that spicy-and-woody character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Caryophyllene leads with a warm, peppery spice that defines the aroma, while myrcene lays down a ripe, sweet, earthy base. Terpinolene adds a fresh, woody-herbal lift, and linalool rounds it out with a soft, floral note, with p-cymene deepening the woody, spicy side. Together they frame the spicy, sweet and woody character this strain is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its very high 28-30% THC and sativa-leaning 80/20 genetics, Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is unusual: despite its haze lineage, it is reported as deeply relaxed, settling into a heavy, easy state rather than a racy one. That makes it a night-time strain, well suited to winding down at the end of the day. Because the THC is so high, it is essential to start with a small amount, even if you have a high tolerance.
That heavy, relaxed profile makes it an evening strain, best kept for when you have nothing left to do but unwind. The combination of a productive grow, a strong yield and a bold, spicy flavor, all with some of the highest THC around, is exactly why it stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The most common issue with a resinous, very high-THC plant like this is moisture getting trapped in the dense, sticky buds late in flower. Keep the air moving around and through the canopy, hold humidity down as the flowers fill out, and don’t let the plant sit in still, damp air. Defoliating a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-bloom helps light and air reach the lower buds.
Although it stays fairly compact for a haze, it can still show some stretch, so top or train it in veg and flip a little earlier if space is tight. A little low-stress training opens the canopy and turns one dominant cola into several even ones, which makes the most of its resinous, productive structure.
As a pro tip, remember how strong this one is: its THC is at the very top of the scale, so start with a small amount regardless of tolerance, and keep it for the evening given its heavy, relaxed character. Protect the spicy-woody flavor with a clean plain-water flush and a full three to four week cure.
FAQ
Is Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino a feminized strain?
Yes. Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you never have to identify the sex or remove males. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to start flowering. That keeps the whole crop productive and makes the grow more straightforward, with no males to find and cull.
How much THC does Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino have?
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is one of the strongest strains around, testing at about 28-30% THC. Because it is so high, it is essential to start with a small amount even if you have a high tolerance. Despite its sativa-leaning genetics, the effect is reported as deeply relaxed, so it leans firmly toward night-time use.
How long does Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino take to flower?
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light schedule, which is fairly quick for a haze-based hybrid. As a photoperiod strain you also control how long it vegetates beforehand, so you can size it to your space. Outdoors in a warm climate it is usually ready to harvest around October.
What does Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino taste like?
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino has a bold, savoury flavor: a spicy, peppery top note over a sweet, woody base, grounded rather than fruity. Caryophyllene leads the peppery spice, myrcene the sweet, earthy body, terpinolene a woody-herbal lift and linalool a floral note. A proper three to four week cure really brings that spicy-woody character forward.
How much does Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino yield?
Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino is a strong producer, giving around 600 g/m² indoors and a large 600-800 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so keep the plant well fed through bloom, train it lightly for an even canopy, and support the resinous colas as they develop.
Is Ghost Train Haze x Pellezino good for beginners?
Yes, the plant itself is beginner-friendly to grow: it is feminized so there is no sexing, stays fairly compact for a haze, and is forgiving as long as you keep the air moving. The one real caution is its strength, since its THC is at the top of the scale, so start with a small amount when it comes to enjoying the harvest.
