Sativa strains of cannabis are popular because of their ability to create a high state of blissful euphoria and motivation. They are associated with feelings of happiness that causes users to spiral into fits of laughter with a heightened sense of excitement. They are best suited for social events because of the happy feelings that they create.
A Keen eye may easily identify a sativa just by looking at a cannabis plant. Unlike indicas, sativa plants are tall and slender and will have narrow leaves that attach loosely to the stalks of the plants. The nugs are often smaller even when fully mature and ready for harvest.
Growing sativa strains calls for patience as the plants take a longer time to flower; an average of 10-12 weeks. The yields are also more modest then indica’s but this does vary from strain to strain.
Sativas are the perfect wake-and-bake strain that will prepare users for challenging tasks at the beginning of the day. They help to increase focus, drive creativity, and build motivation.
Sativas are likely to have high amounts of the psychoactive cannabinoid THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and less of its counterpart cannabidiol (CBD). As much as this effect has a broad range of applications, users are advised to consume sativas with moderation.
Having such appealing benefits, we have reviewed dozens of sativa strains and ended up with a list of 10 that stood out the most for us.
Amnesia Haze
This is a popular sativa dominant strain that has been associated with heightened levels of mental stimulation. Amnesia Haze boasts high levels of THC with an average of 19%- 22%. It offers a crisp lemon citrusy flavor that masks herbal notes.
Some users admit to experiencing temporal amnesia that allows them to get relief from depressive thoughts. It is mostly loved for its rich flavor and uplifting effects.
Casey Jones
Casey Jones is an 80% sativa strain with a compact structure that is unlike other sativa strains. It is a cross between the popular Trainwreck strain x Sour Diesel and Thai. It has a sweet and earthy aroma that mask pungent notes from its Sour Diesel parentage.
This is an easy strain to grow which flowers in 10- 12 weeks. It is believed that this strain was named after one railroad driver (by the name of Casey Jones) who lost his life so as to save the lives of his passengers.
Durban Poison
This is a popular landrace sativa strain that hails from South Africa. This strain is the real epitome of ceiling shattering euphoria that sets in immediately after the first puff. Those seeking relief from severe pain can make the most use of this strain.
Durban poison is best grown using high quality seeds from a reputable source. This strains flowers in 10-12 weeks.
Bruce Banner
This is a sativa dominant hybrid strain that was created by crossing OG Kush with Strawberry Diesel. Combining high THC with the strong sativa effects in this strain, users have reported experiencing the greatest level of excitement after consuming Bruce Banner.
Users have described this strain as energizing, uplifting, motivating, and euphoric.
Bruce Banner is a high yielding strain that’s easy to cultivate offering a great opportunity for novices to try out their green thumb.
Blue Dream
This “dreamy” strain is adored for its ability to cause immense excitement moments after being inhaled. It is slightly sativa dominant with THC levels that may exceed 22%. Most users look forward to the mental energy, increased focus, bouts of creativity and stimulation that comes with this strain.
Blue Dream will also cause mellow effects on the body.
This strain is easy to grow and with a flowering time of 10-12 weeks when cultivated in an indoor setup.
G13 Haze
G13 Haze is a cross between G13 and the traditional Haze strain. It features high THC levels that average 19-22% with less than 1% CBD. It is an award-winning strain that bagged the High Times best sativa strain in 2019.
The flavor is fruity while the taste is tropical, this works magic on new users who aren’t keen on the skunky aroma of some cannabis strains. It is a popular sativa strain because of its ability to alleviate chronic pain, stress, depression, and sleep disturbances.
If you want to grow this strain make sure that you can lay your hands on high quality seeds. This strain flowers in 12- 14 weeks and gives yields of 450g/m2 indoors and 450g/pp outdoors.
Chocolopez
Chocolopez is one of the most flavorful sativa dominant strains that you will come across. It is a hybrid cross between Chocolate Thai and Cannalope Haze. The taste is mostly chocolaty and will linger in the mouth for a couple extra seconds before leaving behind an earthy taste.
This strain contains 19% THC and 0.2% CBD. Those who have tried it easily get hooked to its pain relieving benefits. This strain is also great for tackling mood and anxiety disorders as well as revving up the appetite.
This strain is prone to mold and mildew and will require close monitoring of humidity levels.
Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel is a 90% sativa strain that causes deeply invigorating cerebral stimulation. It is a strain to turn to when you are in need of a burst of mental energy to get you feeling uplifted.
The smell is pungent while the taste is sour for the most part. However, this strain packs a punch in terms of healing effects. It is the antidote for chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, and depression.
It has the classic sativa look with slender leaves and resin coated, frosty nugs.
This is an easy strain to grow in an indoor environment where conditions can be easily managed.
Laughing Buddha
Laughing Buddhas ancestry drawn from Jamaican and Thai landraces. It is one sure-fire strain that will trigger bouts of laughter once it hits the bloodstream. This 75% sativa strain has 20% THC and 2% of CBD. Apart from the “joy” it brings, it is also a medicating strain that will quell pain, inflammation, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.
This pleasant sativa strain has a citrusy aroma that is decked with spicy and herbal notes. Growers enjoy cultivating this sativa because it is quite hardy.
Green Crack
This strain has been closely linked to Snoop Dogg for obvious reasons. That aside, Green Crack is popular due to its powerful healing mind effects that flushes out worry and anxiety. The effects set in gradually and finish off at a similarly slow pace. This means that users never have to feel like they are out of control when using this strain. It is also the perfect strain for entertaining visitors.
Rusty red pistils reach out from between sticky glistening buds. The beauty of this strain is accentuated by purple hues that interrupt the flow of the greens.
Green Crack is surprisingly not a difficult strain to cultivate even when doing it for the first time.
Sativa strains are a great choice for those looking to enjoy maximum mental stimulation, focus, creativity and inspiration. They are also perfect for relieving pain, mental fog, depression, and glaucoma among other benefits. The 10 strains listed above offer the best sativa effects that have been enjoyed by users in 2020.
