Sativa
87 strain(s) foundPanama Sativa Landraces
**Panama Sativa Landraces** represent some of the purest and most celebrated genetic expressions of *Cannabis sativa* in the world. Hailing from the highland regions of Panama, these heirloom varieties have evolved in isolation, resulting in a remarkably clean, uplifting, and cerebral high that is the hallmark of a true, unadulterated sativa. **Key Characteristics:** * **Effect:** The experience is profoundly cerebral and energetic. It begins with a sharp, clear-headed euphoria that promotes creativity, deep thought, and social engagement. It is notably lacking in the sedative or 'couch-lock' effects common to hybrids, making it ideal for daytime use and artistic pursuits. * **Growth:** As a pure landrace, it exhibits classic sativa structure: tall, lanky plants with long internodes, narrow leaflets, and airy, spear-shaped buds. It requires patience, with a long flowering time of 11-13 weeks, but rewards growers with unique, resinous flowers. * **Terpene Profile:** Dominated by **terpinolene**, which contributes to its sharp, spicy, and complex aroma—often described as a mix of wood, spice, citrus, and fuel. This profile is distinctly different from modern fruity or dessert-like hybrids. **Preservation Note:** True 'Panama' landrace seeds are a treasure of cannabis genetics, often preserved by dedicated breeders like Ace Seeds. They are used both for pure cultivation and as a vital breeding tool to impart vigor, clarity of effect, and exotic terpenes into modern hybrids.
Power Plant
**Power Plant** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid that has earned its name through robust growth and potent effects. Originally bred by Dutch Passion from a South African sativa landrace, this strain is celebrated for its **high yields** and **resilient growth characteristics**, making it a favorite among cultivators of all experience levels. The effects are quintessentially sativa: an **energizing and cerebral euphoria** that promotes focus, creativity, and an uplifted mood. It's an excellent daytime strain for combating fatigue, stress, and low motivation. The flavor profile is a classic blend of **earthy pine and spice** with subtle citrus undertones, driven by a terpene profile rich in myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene. As a plant, Power Plant is vigorous and can stretch significantly during the flowering phase. It responds very well to training techniques like SCROG (Screen of Green) to manage its height and maximize its already impressive yield potential.
Purple Haze
**Purple Haze** is a legendary sativa-dominant strain that gained worldwide fame through Jimi Hendrix's 1967 song. This classic cultivar is believed to be a cross between Purple Thai and Haze, resulting in a psychedelic experience cherished by cannabis connoisseurs. **Effects & Experience:** The high begins with a cerebral rush of euphoria and creativity, often described as "psychedelic" or "mind-expanding." Users report enhanced sensory perception, making music and art more vivid. The energetic and uplifting effects make it popular for daytime use, though some may experience anxiety at higher doses. **Medical Applications:** Primarily used for mood disorders like depression and stress, Purple Haze's energizing properties also help combat fatigue. It can stimulate appetite without heavy sedation. **Cultivation Notes:** Plants grow tall with long internodes, requiring ample vertical space. The purple coloration appears in cooler temperatures during late flowering. Moderate difficulty due to sensitivity to nutrients and longer flowering time. **Legacy:** Considered a cornerstone of sativa genetics, Purple Haze has influenced countless modern hybrids while maintaining its unique psychedelic character.
Purple Thai Sativa Landraces
Purple Thai is a classic **pure sativa landrace** originating from the mountainous regions of Thailand. This heirloom strain is renowned for its **energizing and cerebral effects**, making it a favorite among sativa purists. The plants exhibit **tall, lanky structure** with long internodes and narrow, serrated leaves. During late flowering, the buds often develop stunning **purple and magenta hues** due to anthocyanin expression triggered by cooler nighttime temperatures. **Effects & Medical Use:** The high is characterized by an initial rush of **euphoria and mental clarity**, followed by sustained energy and creativity. It's particularly effective for combating fatigue, depression, and stress while stimulating appetite. Due to its high THC content and sativa dominance, novice users should exercise caution as it may induce anxiety in sensitive individuals. **Cultivation Notes:** This landrace requires **experienced growers** due to its long flowering time (12+ weeks), sensitivity to environmental conditions, and preference for warm, humid climates reminiscent of its native habitat. Plants can reach heights of 2.5-3 meters outdoors and require ample vertical space. The yield is moderate but rewards patience with exceptional quality and authentic sativa characteristics.
Raspberry Cough
Raspberry Cough is a classic sativa-dominant strain developed by Dutch Passion, renowned for its clear-headed, energizing effects and distinctive berry flavor profile. This strain is a cross between a potent sativa landrace and a mysterious raspberry-scented parent, resulting in a plant that produces tall, resinous colas with excellent yields. **Key Characteristics:** - **Effects:** Provides a strong cerebral rush characterized by euphoria and mental clarity, making it ideal for daytime use. The high is uplifting and motivating without causing anxiety or paranoia. - **Flavor/Aroma:** True to its name, it delivers a pronounced sweet raspberry and berry flavor on the exhale, complemented by earthy and citrus undertones. The aroma is intensely fruity and sweet. - **Growth:** Plants can grow very tall (sativa stretch) and require some height management. They respond well to training techniques like SCROG to maximize yield. The flowering time is average for a sativa. - **Medical Use:** Valued by patients for combating fatigue, depression, and stress while promoting appetite. **Best for:** Consumers seeking a functional, creative, and energetic sativa experience without heavy sedation.
Royal Moby
**Royal Moby** is a powerful sativa-dominant hybrid from Sweet Seeds, created by crossing the legendary White Widow with a select Haze phenotype. This strain inherits the best traits from both parents, offering massive yields, vigorous growth, and a profoundly cerebral high. **Genetics & Profile:** With an 80% sativa / 20% indica genetic makeup and THC levels typically around 21%, Royal Moby delivers a clean, energetic, and long-lasting effect. The terpene profile is dominated by **limonene**, supported by myrcene and caryophyllene, creating a bright, citrus-forward aroma with sweet, fruity undertones. **Effects & Medicinal Use:** The high is characterized by an initial rush of **euphoria** and **mental energy**, promoting **creativity**, **focus**, and an **uplifted** mood. It's excellent for daytime use, combating fatigue, stress, and depressive symptoms. Medicinally, it can help stimulate appetite. Novice users should be cautious, as high doses may induce anxiety or paranoia in sensitive individuals. **Cultivation:** A dream for growers, Royal Moby is **easy** to cultivate, resistant to pests and mold, and adapts well to both indoor and outdoor environments. Plants exhibit a **tall**, sativa-like structure and require some height management indoors. Flowering time is approximately **9 weeks**, after which it rewards the cultivator with a **high** yield of dense, resin-coated buds.
Ruderalis Landraces
**Ruderalis Landraces** represent the wild, autoflowering subspecies of *Cannabis sativa*, native to regions of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia. Unlike photoperiod-dependent varieties, Ruderalis plants automatically transition from vegetative growth to flowering based on age, typically within 3-4 weeks of germination, completing their life cycle in as little as 10-12 weeks total. **Key Botanical & Genetic Characteristics:** * **Autoflowering Trait:** The defining feature, controlled by the *autoflowering-1 (auto1)* gene, making them independent of light cycles. This trait has been revolutionary in modern breeding for creating fast, discreet, and resilient autoflowering hybrids. * **Morphology:** Plants are typically short (30-80 cm), stocky, and hardy, with few branches, slender leaves, and modest bud structure. They evolved to survive harsh, short-season climates. * **Cannabinoid Profile:** Historically very low in THC (often <3%) but naturally higher in CBD and other minor cannabinoids like CBG. This chemotype makes them the primary genetic source for high-CBD and balanced THC:CBD cultivars in modern cannabis. **Modern Significance:** Pure Ruderalis landraces are rarely cultivated for direct consumption due to their low potency and yield. Their immense value lies in their genetics. Breeders cross them with potent *indica* and *sativa* varieties to create **autoflowering hybrids** that combine ease of growth, speed, and discretion with desirable effects, flavors, and yields. They are also the cornerstone for breeding **high-CBD medicinal strains** like Charlotte's Web and ACDC. **Growing Notes:** Extremely resilient and beginner-friendly. They are resistant to pests, mold, and cold temperatures. Their small size makes them ideal for stealth, sea-of-green (SOG) setups, or outdoor gardens in climates with unpredictable summers. Yields are generally light but are compensated by speed and multiple harvests per season.
Siberian Ruderalis
**Siberian Ruderalis** is a foundational landrace strain, not a modern hybrid. It is a pure, autoflowering *Cannabis ruderalis* subspecies native to the harsh climates of Siberia and Central/Eastern Europe. Its primary significance lies in its genetics, not its recreational potency. **Key Characteristics:** * **Autoflowering Trait:** Its most valuable genetic contribution. Flowers based on age (not light cycle), making it crucial for breeding modern autoflowering hybrids. * **Extreme Hardiness:** Evolved to survive short, cool summers with resilience to cold, pests, and mold. * **Low THC, Higher CBD:** Naturally very low in psychoactive THC but has a more balanced cannabinoid profile with notable CBD, making it non-intoxicating and historically used for fiber and folk remedies. * **Compact Structure:** Short, bushy plants with small, airy buds and narrow leaves. **Modern Use:** Rarely grown or consumed on its own. Its genetics are used almost exclusively by breeders to transfer the autoflowering trait and hardiness to high-THC *indica* and *sativa* varieties, creating the popular autoflowering strains available today.
Silver Haze
**Silver Haze** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid that has stood the test of time as a staple in the cannabis community. Bred by Sensi Seeds, it is a cross between the iconic **Haze** and the resin-heavy **Northern Lights #5**. This combination results in a plant that delivers the soaring, cerebral, and long-lasting effects of a classic Haze, but with improved structure, flowering time, and resin production inherited from its indica parent. The high is quintessentially sativa: an immediate rush of **euphoria and mental energy** that clears away brain fog and sparks creativity. Users report enhanced focus, a sense of well-being, and a motivating, uplifting buzz that is perfect for daytime use. It's a favorite among artists, musicians, and those needing to power through creative or physical tasks. Visually, Silver Haze is stunning. As the name suggests, the buds become absolutely **caked in a thick layer of sparkling, silver-white trichomes** during the final weeks of flowering. The buds are typically long, spear-shaped, and light green, often accented with vibrant orange pistils. **Cultivation Notes:** This strain tends to stretch significantly during the flowering stretch, often reaching 'tall' heights, making it better suited for experienced growers or those with ample vertical space. It prefers a stable environment and rewards patience with a high yield of top-quality, resinous flowers after a 9-10 week flowering period.
Skunk Haze
**Skunk Haze** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid that combines the classic Skunk #1 genetics with a potent Haze lineage. Developed by Sensi Seeds, this strain is renowned for its cerebral, uplifting effects that provide long-lasting energy and creativity. The high THC content (typically 18%) is balanced by notable CBD levels (around 1.5%), offering a more manageable experience that reduces anxiety while enhancing focus. **Growing Characteristics:** - **Flowering Time:** 9 weeks indoors - **Height:** Tall structure requiring ample vertical space - **Yield:** High yielding with proper care - **Difficulty:** Moderate - suitable for growers with some experience **Terpene Profile:** Dominated by **myrcene** (earthy, herbal notes) with supporting roles from **limonene** (citrus) and **caryophyllene** (spicy). This combination creates the strain's signature skunky, fruity aroma with earthy undertones. **Medical Applications:** Particularly effective for daytime use, helping with stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue while stimulating appetite without heavy sedation.
Sour Diesel
**Sour Diesel** (often abbreviated as **Sour D**) is a legendary sativa-dominant strain that has become a cornerstone of cannabis culture. Renowned for its fast-acting cerebral effects and distinctive fuel-like aroma, it's a favorite among creative professionals and those seeking daytime relief. **Genetics & Background:** While its exact lineage is debated (commonly cited as a cross between Chemdawg 91 and Super Skunk), Sour Diesel is characterized by its **90% sativa** dominance. It emerged from the East Coast cannabis scene in the 1990s and has since been used to breed countless other popular strains. **Effects & Medicinal Use:** The high is characterized by an intense, **cerebral euphoria** and a surge of **mental energy** that can enhance focus and creativity. It's particularly valued for combating **fatigue, stress, and depressive moods** without heavy sedation. Medicinally, users report efficacy against **chronic pain, headaches, and nausea**. **Cultivation Notes:** A moderately difficult strain to grow, Sour Diesel plants can stretch significantly (**tall** height) during flowering and require support. They prefer a warm, dry climate and have a **10-week flowering time**. Growers are rewarded with a **medium yield** of dense, resinous buds. **Terpene Profile:** The dominant terpene, **Myrcene**, contributes to its earthy base, while **Limonene** and **Caryophyllene** provide the sharp citrus and spicy, diesel notes. This profile is responsible for its signature **pungent, fuel-like aroma** and **diesel-citrus flavor**.
Sour Tangie
Sour Tangie is a highly celebrated sativa-dominant hybrid that masterfully blends the genetics of East Coast Sour Diesel and Tangie. This strain is renowned for its incredibly potent and uplifting cerebral effects, making it a favorite among daytime users seeking creativity and energy. **Key Characteristics:** - **Genetics:** East Coast Sour Diesel x Tangie - **Effects:** The high begins with an intense cerebral rush that induces powerful euphoria and mental stimulation. Users report enhanced creativity, focus, and a general sense of well-being, making it excellent for artistic pursuits or social activities. - **Medical Applications:** Frequently used to combat stress, depression, and fatigue. Its mood-elevating properties can provide relief from symptoms of PTSD and anxiety in some users, though it may exacerbate anxiety in others. - **Growth Notes:** Plants tend to stretch significantly during the flowering phase, requiring some height management. They produce dense, resinous buds with a flowering time of approximately 63 days. The yield is typically high for a sativa. - **Aroma & Flavor Profile:** True to its name, Sour Tangie delivers a complex profile dominated by sharp, sour citrus notes reminiscent of tangerines and lemons, backed by a classic diesel fuel undertone from its Sour Diesel heritage.
South African Sativa Landraces
**South African Sativa Landraces** represent some of the world's most genetically pure and historically significant cannabis varieties. These are not a single strain but a collection of indigenous, naturally occurring populations that have adapted to the diverse climates of Southern Africa over centuries. They are true heirloom genetics, untouched by modern hybridization. **Key Characteristics:** * **Pure Sativa Genetics:** 100% sativa with long, narrow leaflets and significant internodal spacing. * **Adaptive Resilience:** Evolved to thrive in specific regional conditions, from the humid coastal regions to the arid interior, resulting in robust plants with natural pest and mold resistance. * **Energetic & Cerebral High:** Known for a clear-headed, uplifting, and energetic psychoactive effect. The high is often described as motivational and creative without heavy sedation, making it suitable for daytime use. * **Extended Flowering:** As a true equatorial sativa, it has a long flowering period, typically around 12 weeks or more, and can grow very tall, especially outdoors. **Cultivation Notes:** These landraces require patience and space. They are best suited for outdoor or greenhouse cultivation where they can reach their full potential. The extended flowering time is rewarded with unique, complex aromas and effects that are the foundation of many modern sativa-dominant hybrids.
South India Sativa Landraces
**South India Sativa Landraces** represent some of the world's most ancient and genetically pure cannabis varieties, originating from the tropical regions of Southern India, including areas like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. These are true heirloom sativas, largely untouched by modern hybridization, offering a direct link to the plant's historical and cultural roots in the subcontinent. **Key Characteristics:** * **Pure Sativa Genetics:** 100% sativa with a soaring, cerebral, and energetic high that is less sedating than modern hybrids. * **Adapted Phenotype:** Evolved for hot, humid climates with a long, lanky structure, narrow leaflets, and exceptional resilience to local pests and molds. * **Traditional Use:** Historically used in spiritual and social contexts, as well as in traditional Ayurvedic practices. **Effects & Use:** The high is characterized by a clear-headed, uplifting, and mentally stimulating effect. It promotes creativity, conversation, and a sense of well-being without heavy body sedation, making it suitable for daytime use. Due to its lower average THC content compared to modern hybrids, the experience is often described as more manageable and less anxiety-inducing for some users. **Cultivation Notes:** These landraces are challenging for indoor growers due to their extreme height (often over 3 meters outdoors), very long flowering period (14+ weeks), and specific climate requirements. They are best suited for experienced growers in tropical or similar outdoor environments who can appreciate their unique genetics and historical significance. The reward is a harvest of authentic, terpene-rich flowers with a classic, unadulterated sativa profile.
Strawberry Cough
**Strawberry Cough** is a legendary sativa-dominant strain celebrated for its distinctive sweet strawberry aroma and potent, clear-headed effects. Bred by the renowned Kyle Kushman, this strain is believed to be a cross of Haze and Strawberry Fields. It's famous for inducing a euphoric, energetic, and creative high that is often accompanied by a noticeable 'cough' upon inhalation of its expansive, flavorful vapor—a trait that contributed to its name. **Effects & Medicinal Uses:** The high is characteristically uplifting and cerebral, making it an excellent choice for daytime use. It promotes focus, creativity, and sociability while effectively combating stress, anxiety, and depressive moods. Its energizing properties can help with fatigue, and it's known to stimulate appetite. However, novice users should be cautious of its potential to induce anxiety or paranoia, especially in higher doses. **Cultivation Notes:** Strawberry Cough plants tend to stretch significantly during the flowering phase, requiring some height management indoors. They prefer a stable environment and can be moderately challenging for beginners due to their sensitivity to nutrients and potential for mold in humid conditions. When grown successfully, they reward the cultivator with resinous, aromatic buds that truly live up to the strain's name.
Sweet Skunk
**Sweet Skunk** is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid that has earned its place in cannabis history. Originally bred by Sacred Seeds in the 1980s, this strain is a cross between Skunk #1 and an unknown sweet-tasting sativa. It's renowned for its **energizing and euphoric effects** that make it perfect for daytime use. **Key Characteristics:** - **Genetics:** 80% Sativa / 20% Indica - **THC:** 18-20% | **CBD:** <1% - **Flowering:** 9-10 weeks - **Yield:** High (indoor/outdoor) **Effects & Medical Benefits:** Users report an immediate cerebral rush characterized by intense euphoria and mental clarity. The high is long-lasting and functional, making it excellent for creative projects, social situations, or combating fatigue. Medically, it's valued for treating depression, stress, and appetite loss. **Growing Notes:** Sweet Skunk plants grow tall with long internodes, requiring some height management indoors. They respond well to training techniques like SCROG or topping. The buds are dense and resinous, emitting a powerful sweet-skunk aroma during flowering. Outdoor harvests in October can produce massive yields in suitable climates. **Flavor Profile:** A complex blend of sweet citrus and lemon notes with underlying skunky undertones. The smoke is smooth with a pleasant aftertaste that lingers on the palate.
Tangie
Tangie is a celebrated sativa-dominant hybrid that has become a modern classic in the cannabis world. Bred by Crockett Family Farms, this strain is a direct descendant of the legendary Tangerine Dream, specifically selected for its intense citrus profile and uplifting effects. **Genetics & Lineage:** A phenotype of Tangerine Dream (G13 x Neville's A5 Haze x California Orange) that was stabilized to emphasize its most desirable traits. **Appearance & Structure:** The buds are typically dense and conical, with a vibrant green color often streaked with fiery orange pistils. A heavy coating of crystal trichomes gives the flowers a frosty, shimmering appearance. **Therapeutic Profile:** Renowned for its ability to combat fatigue and low mood, Tangie is a popular choice for daytime use. Its clear-headed, energetic high can help with creative blocks, stress, and mild depression without causing sedation or heavy couch-lock. It's also noted for stimulating appetite. **Cultivation Notes:** While rewarding, Tangie requires some experience. It tends to stretch significantly during the flowering phase, making it suitable for growers with vertical space. It responds well to training techniques like SCROG (Screen of Green) to manage height and maximize yield. It prefers a stable environment and is moderately resistant to common molds and pests.
Tango Jack
Tango Jack is a **potent sativa-dominant hybrid** bred by T.H. Seeds, renowned for its **energizing and cerebral effects**. A cross between the legendary Jack Herer and a select T.H. Seeds sativa, it inherits the best traits of its parents: the clear-headed, creative buzz of Jack Herer with enhanced vigor and yield. **Key Characteristics:** * **Potent THC Level:** Typically tests between 21-24% THC, delivering a strong, long-lasting effect. * **Limonene-Dominant Profile:** The dominant terpene, limonene, contributes to its pronounced citrus and lemon flavors, often associated with mood elevation and stress relief. * **Sativa Structure:** Plants exhibit classic sativa traits—tall stature, elongated internodes, and spear-shaped buds that are dense and resinous. * **Cultivation:** While it requires some space due to its height and a moderate level of attention during flowering, it rewards growers with a high yield of top-quality flowers after a 9-week flowering period. The effect is quintessentially sativa: an initial wave of **euphoria and mental clarity** that sparks creativity and focus, making it an excellent choice for daytime use. It's particularly favored by those seeking relief from fatigue, low mood, or stress without heavy sedation.
Thai Sativa Landraces
**Thai Sativa Landraces** represent a pure, unadulterated genetic lineage originating from the tropical regions of Thailand. These are classic, equatorial sativas known for their incredibly long flowering times, towering height, and a distinct, soaring cerebral effect. **Key Characteristics:** * **Effect:** The high is quintessentially sativa—cerebral, energetic, and euphoric. It promotes creativity, focus, and a clear-headed, uplifting experience. It is not a sedating strain and is better suited for daytime use. * **Growth:** A challenging plant for cultivators, it can reach heights of over 3 meters (10+ feet) outdoors and requires a long, warm growing season with a flowering period often exceeding 14 weeks. It has a classic, lanky structure with long internodes and airy, spear-shaped buds. * **Lineage:** As a true landrace, it is a foundational genetic building block for many modern hybrid strains, prized for its pure sativa effects and unique terpene profile. **Note:** 'Thai' is often a broad category encompassing several regional landrace varieties, each with subtle differences. This data represents the general consensus for the classic Thai sativa phenotype.
Ultra Sour
Ultra Sour is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid that has earned its place among connoisseurs for its intensely cerebral effects and sharp, mouth-puckering flavor profile. Bred by TH Seeds, this strain is a cross between the potent East Coast Sour Diesel and a select, ultra-sour phenotype of their own Super Skunk. **Genetics & Lineage:** The marriage of ECSD's soaring, energetic high with the robust structure and heavy yields of Super Skunk created a plant that delivers the best of both worlds: exceptional sativa effects with improved cultivation traits. **Appearance & Structure:** The buds are typically dense and elongated, with a bright green color often streaked with vibrant orange pistils. A heavy coating of crystal trichomes gives the flowers a frosty, shimmering appearance, hinting at its high potency. **Effects & Experience:** True to its sativa heritage, Ultra Sour delivers an immediate, uplifting cerebral rush. Users report a surge of mental energy, enhanced creativity, and a clear-headed euphoria that is both motivating and social. It's an excellent choice for daytime use, combating fatigue and stress without significant sedation. However, its high THC content (often exceeding 22%) means novice users should approach with caution, as it can induce anxiety or paranoia in sensitive individuals. **Flavor & Aroma:** The name says it all. The dominant profile is a sharp, tangy citrus reminiscent of lemon and lime zest, underpinned by the classic gassy, diesel notes inherited from its Sour Diesel parent. The smoke is smooth yet flavorful, leaving a distinct sour aftertaste on the palate. **Medical Applications:** Its uplifting and energizing properties make it popular for managing symptoms of depression, chronic fatigue, and stress. It can also stimulate appetite and provide relief from mild headaches. **Cultivation Notes:** A moderately challenging plant for growers, Ultra Sour prefers a stable environment. It stretches significantly during the flowering phase, requiring some height management. It rewards the cultivator with high yields of top-quality, resinous flowers after a 9-week flowering period. It performs well in both soil and hydroponic setups.