Sativa
87 strain(s) foundDiesel
**Diesel** is a legendary sativa-dominant strain that has become a cornerstone of modern cannabis genetics. Known for its distinctive fuel-like aroma and potent cerebral effects, it's believed to have originated from a cross between Mexican Sativa and Afghani landrace genetics in the 1990s New York City underground scene. **Key Characteristics:** - **Potent Sativa Effects:** Delivers an intense, fast-acting cerebral rush characterized by euphoria, mental stimulation, and creative energy. The high is often described as "racy" and uplifting. - **Signature Aroma/Flavor:** The defining feature is its powerful, pungent fuel/diesel scent, complemented by sharp citrus (often lemon or grapefruit) and earthy, spicy undertones. The flavor translates directly from the aroma. - **Growth Profile:** Plants tend to stretch significantly during flowering, requiring ample vertical space. They produce dense, resinous buds with vibrant orange pistils. While moderately challenging due to its odor and height, it rewards growers with substantial yields. **Medical & Recreational Use:** Primarily sought after for its mood-enhancing and energizing properties, making it popular for daytime use. It's often used to combat fatigue, stress, and depressive moods, and can stimulate appetite. Due to its high THC content and racy effects, novice users should approach with caution.
Durban Poison
**Durban Poison** is a legendary pure sativa landrace strain originating from the port city of Durban in South Africa. Renowned for its clear-headed, energetic, and uplifting effects, it's a favorite among daytime users and creative professionals. The high is characterized by a sharp cerebral focus and a sustained euphoric buzz without the sedative crash common to many hybrids. **Key Characteristics:** * **100% Sativa Genetics:** A true heirloom strain with no indica influence. * **Distinct Terpinolene Profile:** Its dominant terpene, terpinolene, contributes to its unique sweet, spicy, and piney aroma, often described as anise or licorice-like. * **High-Yielding:** Known for producing large, dense colas with a relatively short flowering time for a sativa. * **Landrace Heritage:** Brought to the Netherlands and stabilized by Dutch Passion, it has become a cornerstone for breeding many popular sativa-dominant hybrids. **Ideal for:** Morning or afternoon use, combating fatigue, enhancing creativity and focus, and social situations.
East African Sativa landraces
**East African Sativa Landraces** represent a diverse and ancient genetic pool of pure *Cannabis sativa* originating from the equatorial regions of Africa, including countries like Malawi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and the Congo. These are not a single, stabilized strain but a collection of regional varieties that have adapted over centuries to their specific local environments through natural selection. **Key Characteristics:** * **Pure Sativa Genetics:** 100% sativa with a soaring, cerebral, and energetic high. The effects are profoundly uplifting and mentally stimulating, often described as clear-headed and creative, making them suitable for daytime use. * **Landrace Heritage:** As true landraces, they are open-pollinated and genetically diverse, offering a raw, un-hybridized cannabis experience prized by connoisseurs and breeders for their unique terpene profiles and robust genetics. * **Distinctive Profile:** The aroma and flavor are typically complex, featuring a pronounced earthy, woody, and spicy palette with hints of herbs and a characteristic bitter, sometimes sour, finish. The dominant terpene is often **terpinolene**, contributing to its sharp, herbal-pine aroma. * **Challenging Cultivation:** These are equatorial sativas adapted to long growing seasons. They require significant patience, as flowering times can extend **14 weeks or more**. Plants grow extremely tall (often over 3 meters/10 feet outdoors) with long internodes and airy, spear-shaped buds. They are sensitive to overfeeding, humidity, and cooler climates, making them **difficult** for novice growers. **Preservation Note:** True East African landraces are becoming increasingly rare due to hybridization and habitat loss. They are primarily preserved by dedicated seed banks and landrace preservationists.
East Coast Sour Diesel
**East Coast Sour Diesel (ECSD)** is a legendary, clone-only sativa-dominant strain that emerged from the East Coast cannabis scene in the 1990s. It is widely considered one of the most iconic and influential diesel strains ever created. The exact genetic lineage is debated but is generally believed to be a cross of **'91 Chemdawg** and a **Super Skunk** phenotype, possibly with some Massachusetts or Hawaiian sativa influence. **Effects & Experience:** ECSD delivers a powerful, fast-acting cerebral rush characterized by intense euphoria, mental stimulation, and a surge of creative energy. It is renowned for its ability to elevate mood, combat fatigue, and promote focus and sociability, making it a favorite for daytime use. The high is long-lasting and predominantly cerebral, with minimal body sedation. **Cultivation Notes:** This is a true connoisseur's strain, typically available only as a cutting. It grows tall and lanky with long internodes, requiring support during flowering. It has a notoriously long flowering time for a sativa (around 70 days) and is sensitive to nutrients and environmental stressors. The reward is a moderate yield of incredibly resinous, spear-shaped buds that reek of its signature aroma. **Terpene Profile:** The dominant **limonene** provides the sharp, uplifting citrus notes, while **beta-caryophyllene** adds a peppery, spicy depth and **myrcene** contributes an earthy foundation. This combination creates its unmistakable, penetrating scent.
Electric Grapefruit
**Electric Grapefruit** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid from the renowned breeder Soma Seeds. This strain is celebrated for its **potent cerebral effects** and **distinctive citrus flavor profile** that lives up to its name. **Genetics & Background:** A cross between **Cinderella 99** and **Grapefruit**, this strain inherits the best traits from both parents. The Cinderella 99 contributes its soaring sativa energy and high THC potential, while the Grapefruit parent provides the unforgettable tart, sweet, and tangy flavor that defines the experience. **Effects & Medical Use:** The high is characteristically **sativa-forward**. Users report an immediate surge of **mental energy, euphoria, and creativity**, making it an excellent choice for daytime use. It promotes focus and can be sociable and uplifting. Medically, it is sought after for combating **fatigue, depressive moods, and stress**, and its noted ability to stimulate appetite can be beneficial. **Cultivation Notes:** Electric Grapefruit plants tend to stretch significantly during the flowering phase, requiring some height management indoors. They produce dense, resinous buds with a flowering time of around 9 weeks. Growers can expect a generous yield of top-quality flowers with proper care. **Terpene Profile:** Dominant in **limonene**, supported by **myrcene** and **caryophyllene**, the terpene profile explains its mood-elevating effects, signature citrus aroma, and potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Ghost Train Haze
**Ghost Train Haze** is an award-winning sativa-dominant powerhouse that has earned legendary status among cannabis connoisseurs. Bred by Rare Dankness Seeds, it's a cross of the famed Ghost OG and Neville's Wreck. This strain is renowned for its exceptionally high THC content, often testing above 25%, making it one of the most potent strains available. The high is intensely cerebral and uplifting, launching users into a state of profound euphoria and creative energy. It's an ideal choice for daytime use when focus and motivation are needed, though novice users should approach with caution due to its potency. The flavor profile is a complex mix of sharp citrus, spicy lemon, and earthy pine with a distinct fuel-like undertone. Growers appreciate its high yields but should be prepared for tall plants that require some experience to manage.
Grapefruit
**Grapefruit** is a legendary sativa-dominant strain created by Soma Seeds through selective breeding of Cinderella 99 and an unknown sativa. Known for its exceptionally bright citrus aroma and energetic effects, this strain has been a staple in cannabis culture since the late 1990s. **Effects & Medical Use:** The high is characteristically cerebral and uplifting, providing a clean, focused energy that is ideal for daytime use. It's renowned for combating fatigue and stress while promoting creativity and social engagement. Medically, it's valued for its ability to relieve depression, stimulate appetite, and mitigate mild pain and headaches without heavy sedation. **Cultivation:** Grapefruit is a resilient and high-yielding plant, suitable for growers of all experience levels. It thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments, preferring a warm, Mediterranean-like climate. Indoor plants can stretch significantly during the flowering stretch, requiring some height management. The buds are dense, resinous, and often display vibrant orange pistils against light green foliage. **Terpene Profile:** The dominant terpene, **limonene**, is responsible for the intense citrus fragrance and is associated with mood elevation and stress relief. **Myrcene** adds a subtle earthy base note and contributes to the strain's relaxing edge, while **caryophyllene** provides a peppery spice and potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
Grapefruit Tangie
**Grapefruit Tangie** is a celebrated sativa-dominant hybrid that masterfully combines two legendary citrus-forward strains: **Grapefruit** and **Tangie**. Bred by DNA Genetics in collaboration with Crockett Family Farms, this strain is renowned for its exceptionally bright and clear-headed effects, making it a favorite among daytime users and creative professionals. The genetic lineage delivers a powerful terpene profile dominated by **limonene**, which is responsible for its intense citrus explosion. The aroma is unmistakably like peeling a fresh grapefruit or tangerine, with sweet, tropical undertones that carry through to the flavor. The smoke is smooth and flavorful, leaving a pleasant citrus aftertaste. Effects are characteristically sativa: an immediate cerebral uplift that promotes **euphoria, creativity, and focused energy**. It's an excellent choice for combating fatigue, stress, and low mood without inducing anxiety or sedation. The high is long-lasting and functional, making it suitable for social activities, artistic projects, or simply enjoying a sunny day. Cultivation requires some experience, as the plant tends to stretch significantly during the flowering phase. It rewards the grower with high yields of dense, resinous buds that are coated in sparkling trichomes. The buds often display vibrant orange pistils against a backdrop of lime-green calyxes.
Green Crack
**Green Crack** is a legendary sativa-dominant strain celebrated for its potent cerebral effects and distinctive flavor profile. Originally bred by Cecil C, this strain gained fame through Snoop Dogg's endorsement and has become a staple in cannabis culture. **Key Characteristics:** - **Genetics:** Believed to be a Skunk #1 hybrid - **Effects:** Provides an intense, long-lasting cerebral rush that promotes focus, creativity, and productivity - **Medical Use:** Particularly effective for combating fatigue, depression, and stress - **Flavor:** Sweet tropical fruit with citrus undertones and earthy notes - **Growth:** Tall plants with dense, resinous buds that require moderate cultivation experience **Consumption Notes:** Due to its high THC content and stimulating effects, Green Crack is best consumed during daytime hours. Novice users should exercise caution as the intense cerebral effects can sometimes trigger anxiety in sensitive individuals.
Green Haze
**Green Haze** is a legendary pure sativa strain that traces its lineage back to the original Haze family developed in California during the 1960s and 1970s. This classic strain is renowned for its soaring, clear-headed, and energetic cerebral effects that are perfect for daytime use. The high is characterized by an initial rush of euphoria and mental stimulation that promotes creativity, focus, and sociability, making it a favorite among artists and those seeking motivation. **Cultivation Notes:** Green Haze is a tall, lanky plant with long internodes and airy, spear-shaped buds. It has a longer flowering time typical of pure sativas and requires some experience to manage its height and nutrient needs. It thrives in warm, Mediterranean-like climates and performs well in a Sea of Green (SOG) setup when topped and trained. **Therapeutic Profile:** Its uplifting properties make it particularly effective for combating fatigue, stress, and depressive moods. It can also stimulate appetite without heavy sedation.
Hawaiian Haze
**Hawaiian Haze** is a classic sativa-dominant hybrid that captures the essence of tropical paradise. Developed by Hoku Seed Co, this strain is a cross between Hawaiian and Haze genetics, resulting in a plant that produces long, fluffy buds with vibrant orange pistils and a generous coating of trichomes. **Effects & Medical Benefits:** The high begins with a cerebral rush that induces strong euphoria and mental clarity, making it excellent for daytime use. Users report enhanced creativity, focus, and motivation, along with a noticeable uplift in mood. This makes it particularly effective for managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. The energetic properties can help combat fatigue, while the gentle body relaxation may stimulate appetite without heavy sedation. **Cultivation Notes:** Hawaiian Haze tends to grow tall with significant stretch during flowering, requiring adequate vertical space or training techniques. It prefers a warm, humid climate reminiscent of its namesake islands. While not the most difficult strain to grow, it demands attention to nutrient balance and is susceptible to mold in high humidity. When grown optimally, it rewards cultivators with substantial yields of aromatic, resinous flowers after approximately 9 weeks of flowering.
Hawaiian Sativa Landraces
**Hawaiian Sativa Landraces** represent a collection of pure, heirloom cannabis genetics that have evolved in isolation on the Hawaiian Islands for generations. These are not modern hybrids but foundational, pure sativa strains that have adapted to the unique tropical microclimates of Hawaii, particularly the famous Puna and Kona regions. **Genetic Profile & Effects:** As a 100% pure sativa, it delivers a quintessential cerebral, uplifting, and energetic high. The experience is characterized by a clear-headed euphoria and a pronounced creative spark, making it ideal for daytime use, social activities, and artistic pursuits. The high THC content (typically 16-20%) is balanced by a complex terpene profile, preventing the racey anxiety sometimes associated with potent sativas, though novice users should still exercise caution. **Cultivation Notes:** True to its tropical sativa heritage, Hawaiian landraces are tall, lanky plants with long, spear-shaped buds and significant inter-nodal spacing. They require a long flowering period (often 11-14 weeks) and thrive in warm, humid conditions with intense sunlight. They can be challenging indoors due to their extreme height and lengthy cycle but are rewarding for experienced growers seeking authentic, landrace genetics. The yield is moderate, with buds that are less dense than modern hybrids but rich in resin and aroma. **Terpene & Flavor Profile:** The dominant terpene, **terpinolene**, is rare in modern cannabis but common in classic sativas. It contributes a complex aroma of fresh herbs, pine, and floral notes, often described as "spicy" and "woody." This is complemented by **myrcene** for earthy undertones and **pinene** for a sharp, forest-like freshness. The overall flavor is a legendary sweet-tropical fruitiness (think mango, pineapple, and citrus) with a distinct woody-pine finish, a direct expression of its island terroir.
Haze
**Haze** is a legendary pure sativa landrace strain and one of the most influential genetic foundations in cannabis history. Originating from the Haze Brothers in California during the 1960s-70s, it's a complex polyhybrid of landraces from Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, and South India. **Key Characteristics:** * **Phenotype:** Classic sativa structure with long internodes, slender leaves, and airy, elongated buds. * **Effects:** Provides a soaring, cerebral, and long-lasting high. Known for its clear-headed, energetic, and creative stimulation, making it a favorite for daytime and social use. * **Growth:** Demands patience and expertise. Has a very long flowering time (often 12-14 weeks), stretches significantly, and prefers a warm, Mediterranean-like climate. **Legacy:** Haze genetics are the backbone of countless modern hybrids (e.g., Super Silver Haze, Amnesia Haze). Its unique terpinolene-dominant profile sets it apart from most other strains.
Indonesia Sativa Landraces
**Indonesia Sativa Landraces** represent a group of pure, heirloom cannabis varieties indigenous to the Indonesian archipelago, particularly regions like Aceh and Java. These are not a single, stabilized commercial strain but a collection of traditional, locally adapted populations. As equatorial sativas, they are characterized by an extremely long, slender growth structure with significant internodal spacing, large, thin-fingered leaves, and a remarkably extended flowering period. The effects are quintessentially sativa: a clear-headed, energetic, and cerebral high that promotes creativity, focus, and social engagement without heavy sedation. The cannabinoid profile is typically moderate in THC by modern standards, often accompanied by a more complex terpene profile that contributes to its unique spicy, woody, and deeply earthy flavor and aroma. These landraces are notoriously challenging to cultivate outside their native tropical environment, requiring high humidity, consistent warmth, and immense patience due to their long maturation cycle. They are prized by breeders for introducing pure sativa genetics, vigor, and unique terpenes into hybrid lines.
Introduced naturalised Sativa
**Introduced Naturalised Sativa** is a pure, landrace sativa strain that has been carefully cultivated from wild, naturalised populations. This strain represents the classic sativa experience with tall, lanky plants that produce long, spear-shaped buds covered in resinous trichomes. **Key Characteristics:** - **Pure Sativa Genetics:** 100% sativa heritage with no hybrid influence - **Extended Flowering:** Requires 12+ weeks of flowering time - **Tall Structure:** Can reach heights of 2-3 meters outdoors - **Cerebral Effects:** Provides clear-headed, energetic stimulation **Growing Notes:** This strain thrives in warm, sunny climates with plenty of space to stretch. The plants develop long internodes and require support during flowering. The extended flowering period rewards patient growers with aromatic, uplifting buds that deliver a classic sativa experience. **Medical Applications:** Particularly effective for daytime use, this strain helps combat fatigue while promoting mental clarity and creativity. The uplifting effects make it suitable for managing symptoms of depression and stress-related disorders.
Island Sweet Skunk
**Island Sweet Skunk** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid that has earned a cult following for its exceptionally sweet, tropical flavor profile and profoundly uplifting effects. Originally bred in British Columbia, Canada, this strain is a cross of Sweet Pink Grapefruit and an unknown Skunk phenotype. **Key Characteristics:** * **Aroma & Flavor:** True to its name, it delivers an intense bouquet of sweet, overripe tropical fruits (mango, pineapple) with a sharp, zesty citrus (grapefruit, lemon) backbone and a distinct, underlying skunky funk. The smoke is remarkably smooth and flavorful. * **Effects:** The high is predominantly cerebral and energizing. It begins with a rush of euphoria and mental clarity that sparks creativity, conversation, and a general sense of well-being. This makes it an excellent choice for daytime use, social gatherings, or artistic pursuits. The 20% indica genetics provide just enough body relaxation to prevent racy thoughts, resulting in a balanced, functional experience. * **Cultivation:** Plants tend to stretch significantly during the flowering phase, requiring some height management indoors. They develop dense, resinous buds with vibrant orange pistils. While resistant to common molds, they can be nutrient-sensitive, making them best suited for growers with some experience. **Perfect for:** Patients and consumers seeking relief from mood disorders, stress, or fatigue without heavy sedation. A classic 'daytime' strain.
Jack Harer
**Jack Herer** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid, named after the renowned cannabis activist and author. Created by Sensi Seeds, it's a cross between a Haze hybrid, a Northern Lights #5, and a Shiva Skunk. This strain is celebrated for its **potent cerebral effects** that provide a clean, energetic, and creative high, making it a favorite for daytime use. Its flavor profile is a sharp, refreshing mix of **citrus, pine, and earthy notes**, dominated by the terpene limonene. Growers appreciate its **high yields** of resinous buds, though it requires some experience to manage its height and flowering time. * **Effects:** Primarily cerebral and uplifting. Users report a surge of energy, enhanced focus, and a clear-headed euphoria that can spark creativity and conversation. * **Medical Use:** Valued for combating fatigue, stress, and depressive moods. Its uplifting nature can also help stimulate appetite. * **Cultivation:** Prefers a warm, Mediterranean-like climate. It stretches significantly during flowering and produces dense, trichome-covered colas. Best suited for **experienced growers** who can manage its size and nutrient needs.
Jack Haze
**Jack Haze** is a potent sativa-dominant hybrid, renowned for its invigorating and cerebral effects. A cross between the legendary Jack Herer and a select Haze phenotype, this strain inherits the best qualities of its parents: the creative, uplifting buzz of Jack Herer and the intense, long-lasting energy of Haze. **Effects & Experience:** The high is characterized by an immediate rush of euphoria and mental clarity, making it an excellent choice for daytime use. Users report enhanced creativity, focus, and motivation, often accompanied by a sense of optimistic well-being. It's a classic 'wake-and-bake' strain that can help combat fatigue, stress, and depressive moods without heavy sedation. **Cultivation Notes:** Jack Haze plants tend to stretch significantly during the flowering phase, requiring some height management indoors. They produce large, resinous colas with a flowering time of around 9 weeks. Growers can expect high yields of top-quality buds with proper care. **Terpene Profile:** The dominant terpene, **limonene**, delivers the signature sharp citrus and lemon flavors, supported by **myrcene** for earthy notes and **caryophyllene** for a spicy, peppery finish. The aroma is intensely pungent and fuel-like, with strong citrus overtones.
Jamaican Sativa Landraces
**Jamaican Sativa Landraces** represent some of the most iconic and genetically pure sativa strains in the world, having adapted to the tropical climate of Jamaica over centuries. These plants are characterized by their **extreme height** (often reaching over 3 meters outdoors), **long, airy buds**, and a **12+ week flowering period**. The high is quintessentially sativa: a **cerebral, uplifting, and energetic** experience that promotes creativity, social engagement, and a sense of well-being, making it a classic daytime strain. The flavor and aroma profile is complex, featuring a distinctive blend of **tropical fruit, sweet spices, and earthy undertones**, often with a peppery or woody finish. Cultivation requires patience and a warm, humid climate, as these landraces are not suited for cold or short-season environments. They are highly resistant to mold and pests due to their natural adaptation. The terpene profile is dominated by **terpinolene**, which contributes to its unique spicy and floral aroma, supported by myrcene and pinene.
Jean Guy
Jean Guy is a legendary Canadian sativa-dominant strain that has gained a cult following for its potent, uplifting effects and distinct citrus profile. A phenotype of the famous White Widow, it was specifically bred and popularized by the Canadian producer 7ACRES. The strain is renowned for its high THC content, typically around 21%, which delivers a powerful cerebral rush characterized by intense euphoria, mental clarity, and a surge of creative energy. This makes it an excellent daytime strain for combating fatigue, stress, and low mood. Its terpene profile is dominated by limonene, supported by myrcene and caryophyllene, giving it a sharp, refreshing aroma of lemon zest, pine, and a skunky undertone. The flavor mirrors the aroma with a pronounced citrus and earthy pine taste. Growers note that Jean Guy plants can stretch significantly during flowering, requiring some height management, but they reward with generous yields of dense, resinous buds after a flowering period of approximately 9 weeks.