15 Best Sativa Strains for Stoners in 2022 – #3 Is Awesome

There are two major strains of cannabis – Indica and Sativa. These strains are classified based on where they grow and what kind of an effect they have on those consuming it. Sativa strains are more popular in the US and grow naturally over there, while Indica strains are usually concentrated towards the Indo-Afghan and Af-Pak region, around the Hindu Kush mountains, and Turkey. In this article, however, we are going to talk in detail about the best Sativa strains that stoners can grow in 2022. 

While the legal status of weed continues to improve not just in the US, but all over the world and authorities are slowly decriminalizing the recreational use of marijuana, people still don’t have a lot of options when it comes to smoking legal weed. This is why most people prefer growing their own cannabis plants at home. Not only does this give them a larger set of strains to choose from, but also ensures that the weed that they are growing is as pure as it can get.

When you smoke the Cannabis Indica strain of weed, you get to experience a very different sort of a high than you’d otherwise get from smoking the Sativa strain. The kind of high that Cannabis Indica gives you slows you down and allows you to relax and rest. It has a calming influence on those who consume it. 

However, the Cannabis Sativa strain is the exact opposite. When you smoke sativa weed, you get a ‘mind high’ – which allows you to think faster, and more ‘out of the box’. This weed also has a refreshing effect on you and makes you feel more active and energetic rather than lethargic like you’d feel when you smoke Indica. 

It is not only the kind of high, but also the shape and structure of the plant that is different when it comes to these strains. While Cannabis Indica plants are more dense and generally shorter in height, Cannabis Sativa plants are the exact opposite. Plants of the Sativa strain grow taller and tend to have slimmer leaves as opposed to the fan-like leaves of Indica plants. 

While plants of the Indica strains generally stop growing between about 6 to 8 ft, Sativa plants generally tend to grow a little taller – going about 8 to 10 ft on an average. These are a little harder to grow indoors because of their heights, but if you’re someone who is either using a controlling mechanism or use larger grow tents, then you shouldn’t really have a problem.

However, now that we’re past the basics, let us now get straight into the topic at hand – a list of some of the best options when it comes to growing Sativa strains at home. By the time you reach the conclusion, we hope you will get a better idea about which are the strains that you really want to grow. 

Best Cannabis Sativa Strains for Stoners in 2022

When it comes to Sativa strains – there are two kinds of options that you have. You either get seeds of plants that are of a 100% Sativa lineage (both the parent plants are Sativa plants), or you get seeds of plants that are Sativa dominant (over 80% of their genetic composition is Sativa). In this list, we’ve reviewed some of the best and popular options, as well as some unique and rare strains of Cannabis Sativa that you can grow by yourself!

All of these strains have been handpicked and reviewed by us for your convenience. You can also buy them online using some of the most reputed seed banks (ILGM and CropKingSeeds) which not only offer a higher germination rate but also offer better discounts, safer deliveries, good customer support and years of experience. Let us begin with our list:

1. Durban Poison (Feminized)

• 100% pure Sativa strain
• Up to 20% THC content 
• Best suited for indoor growing

When it comes to Indica strains, you are likely to find a lot of 100% pure ones. However, in the case of Sativa, these options are quite limited. This fact is what makes Durban Poison even more special. This is a 100% sativa strain of cannabis and it provides the stoners with the most authentic sativa experience possible.

With THC levels up to 20%, the kind of high that you get from consuming this weed is pretty good and this is a strain which helps you focus better. You become more attentive and you also feel your mood improving after consuming this weed because of an increased serotonin production. The buds that grow in this plant have big glands which are full of resin and you can consume it in multiple ways.

This strain of cannabis sativa has a very cheesy and earthy sort of a smell, something that you don’t generally get to see in Sativa plants, which are more sour and pungent. Smoking this weed would give you a euphoric high, and you would feel quite energetic while the effects last. This is a good strain for parties and social gatherings. 

Durban Poison has been around at least since the 70s and over the last half-a-century, has grown into international prominence. The strain, as you might have already figured out by now, originated in Durban, South Africa. Being a pure-sativa plant, the strain can grow up to 8 to 10 feet in height when you grow it outdoors. However, this is also a great strain to grow indoors where it generally grows between 6 to 7 ft in height. 

While growing Durban Poison, just remember to provide it with a lot of light. This plant loves sunny weather, and if you’re growing it indoors, you should add on supplemental lighting so that there are no dark patches left. When it is ready to be harvested, you are likely to get as many as 13 ounces of usable bud per square meter. 

2. Super Lemon Haze (Autoflower)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• 22% THC concentration 
• Flowers in 8 weeks

As the name of this strain indicates, you can expect a very tangy, lemony and citric taste from the buds. The Super Lemon Haze is a sativa-dominant strain which is known particularly for its smell and taste. What makes this even more special is that this bud remains fresh even after a long time of being harvested, giving you a very strong flavour even after months. 

If you are smoking weed to gain some energy and get into ‘the zone’, this is totally what you should go for. Not only does it leave you with a lemony aftertaste in your mouth, but it will also have a very refreshing effect on you, allowing you to get things done with quite a focus. However, if you smoke quite a bit of it, you’re likely to get very high as the strain has a THC concentration of about 22% which is quite a bit!

Another great thing about the Super Lemon Haze is that it is one of the easiest strains of marijuana to grow. You don’t even have to pay too much attention to it except watering it from time to time and feeding it periodically. Since this is an autoflowering plant, you don’t even have to worry about adjusting the lights during the different phases as the plant will bloom regardless of you changing the lighting condition.

This strain comes as a cross between the Super Silver Haze (which we will discuss next), and Lemon Skunk strains. Together, the two give it a lemony taste as well as a strong THC content – making it a very good tasting bud, as well as one which would get you really ‘high’. 

3. Super Silver Haze (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain
• Up to 18% THC content 
• Flowers in about 9 weeks

We have already introduced you to the Super Silver Haze strain in the previous review by calling it one of the genetic parents of the Super Lemon strain. However, there’s much more to it than just that. This strain has won multiple awards, including those from the High Times magazine. This is the perfect bud for those stoners who want a long-lasting high that fills them with energy.

This is a strain of cannabis that requires a lot of light to grow. Hence it is best suited to grow indoors under controlled lighting conditions where you can increase and decrease the lights based on the needs of the plant. This strain is also very responsive to hydroponic growth as well. When setting temperature and humidity for this strain, remember that it thrives in warm and moderately humid climate conditions. 

This isn’t a plant that first-time growers should try because it requires quite a bit of maintenance. However, if you are an experienced grower who wants to try their hand at a high-yielding bud that also gives you a good and prolonged ‘hit’, this is the strain you must opt for. Talking of high yields, you get about 9 ounces per square foot when you grow it indoors. 

If you’re smoking this strain for the first time we’d advise you to go slow because it can give you quite the brain rush if you consume a lot of it at one go. This has also been called a ‘one hitter quitter’ because just one proper hit is enough to get you going. It’s got a herbal as well as spicy taste to it, which will leave you with a lemony aftertaste when you’re done.

4. Blue Dream (Autoflower)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• Up to 21% THC content 
• High on CBD concentration as well

Some people smoke on special occasions while there are others who smoke almost daily. Blue Dream offers you just that kind of a high that allows you to ease into a high without getting an absolute ‘jolt’. This is a Sativa-dominant strain and one which is quite easy to grow. If you are a first timer who wants to grow their own weed, this is a good option to start with because it is well suited for indoor growth.

This is largely seen as a therapeutic strain as well, because of the 2% CBD concentration that allows you to rest and relax better. This is a good option for anyone who wants to consume it for getting a happy head-high, but also a relaxing body-high. The kind of effect it has on the stoners is unique because of its high THC and high CBD concentration, which is quite rare. 

This strain comes from the blueberry and super silver haze parent strains. Thanks to its blueberry lineage, this strain carries a very berry-like and sweet, fruity taste. When you smoke it, you can also get some earthy flavors in it. Again, as the name suggests and as we’ve seen in the lineage, there will be blue/purple elements in this strain.

This is an autoflowering plant and you’ll reach the flowering phase without having to manually change the lighting in about 8 weeks. From there, wait for another 2 to 4 weeks and you should be ready for flowering by about the 10th to the 12th week. Do remember that this plant loves a dry and warm sort of a climate so maintain your grow room/grow tent in that way.  

5. Acapulco Gold (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• About 17% THC levels
• Ideal for growing indoors

Up next on our list are the Acapulco Gold seeds of Cannabis Sativa strain, which is an all-American strain. This strain originated in Central America, and is one which is preferred by experienced stoners as well as people who have just started smoking alike. Smoking this strain can be quite a pleasurable experience, and gives you quite a creative rush.

This is totally the strain for you if you are a writer, thinker, artist or someone who basically works in the creative field. Consuming this weed allows you to think in a broader spectrum than you would otherwise think in. This gives a nice head-high and allows you to feel that creative rush that people often crave. It can also make you feel more confident and help you socialize better and perform better. 

At about 17% THC, the high that you get is decent. Some people have also found this strain to be quite effective against all sorts of pain – such as joint pain, inflammations, and for helping ease out other stressed joints. However, don’t smoke too much of it or you might get dizzy or start feeling quite dehydrated. This strain takes about 8 to 9 weeks to attain flowering, and another few weeks from there to reach the time that you can begin to harvest it. 

Another great thing about this strain is that it is largely pest and mold resistant and that is one less thing you’d have to bother about. If you are growing it indoors, then pests and mold won’t bother you at all with this strain. Consuming the Acapulco Gold will leave you with a fresh and earthy, pine-like taste in your mouth, which is a really pleasurable experience. 

6. Sativa Mixpack

• Set of three sativa-dominant strains 
• Includes Super Lemon Haze, Strawberry Cough and Chocolope strains 
• Available in sets of 5 each or 10 each

If you are someone who loves to smoke Sativa buds and wants a whole variety of them instead of ordering seeds of just one plant, this is something you should totally check out. This is a mixed pack offering a set of three sativa-dominant strains: Super Lemon Haze (which we have reviewed above), Strawberry Cough and Chocolope (which we will discuss in detail later). 

These are available in packs of 5 each or 10 each, depending on how many seeds you wish to buy. All three of them are sativa-dominant strains and each of them brings a unique characteristic to the table in terms of taste. Lemon haze carries the citric and lemon-like aftertaste, strawberry cough carries a fruity, berry-like taste while chocolope, as the name indicates, has a chocolate-like after-taste. 

Super Lemon Haze, as you already know, carries about 22% THC levels, Strawberry Cough stands in at about 18% and Chocolope just a little higher at about 19%. While the other two are well-suited for indoor growth, chocolope gives you the best possible results and output when you grow it outdoors. 

Strawberry Cough enters the flowering phase the earliest, at about 8 weeks. This is followed by Super Lemon Haze, which takes about 9 weeks to reach flowering, and lastly the Chocolope Strain, which takes about 10 to 12 weeks to attain flowering. All three seeds result in strains which will help you feel motivated, focused and will help uplift your spirits. All three strains are well suited for pro-growers as well as beginners and are easy to grow and can be grown with minimal supervision. All-in-all, a pretty good deal for sativa lovers.

7. Green Goblin (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain
• Extremely high THC levels at 24% 
• Yields about 400 grams per square meter

Named after everybody’s second-favorite spider-man villain from the OG movies (Admit it, Doc Ock is the greatest), this strain is actually second to none! Derived from the parent strains of Skunk #1 and Northern Lights, the lineage here is pretty good – featuring two of the best and the most popular names out there. This is a strain that people love to smoke for getting an instant hit because it carries a very high THC content – going as high as 24%.

This is the kind of weed that you should smoke at a time in the day when you feel lethargic and tired, such as the postprandial hours in the afternoon. This will provide you with an instant dose of energy and will help you work and focus better. This is a strain that is very uplifting and will put you in a cheerful mood, no matter how bad a day you’re having. 

This is also the kind of strain that you think of when you think of a ‘party high’. Getting more than a few puffs of this strain will put you in that zone where you and your friends are sitting in a circle and talking about flying cars that run on water. Yes, that was a That 70s Show Reference, in case you’re wondering. 

Getting back to the strain itself, Green Goblin has a very earthy and pungent taste and smell – again two things that you associate with ‘classic’ marijuana. This is primarily because of its lineage that can be traced back to the Skunk strains, which have this overpowering smell and taste. When your plants are fully grown, you get about 400 grams per square meter, which is a decent output. These are also a very easy to grow set of seeds, making them ideal for first-timers as well as experienced growers alike. 

8. AK-47 (Autoflowering)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• THC levels at about 20% 
• One of the most popular strains of cannabis all over the world

So let us be up-front about this. A majority of our Sativa-dominant strains on this list carry about 80% Sativa composition. We have, however, made an exception when it comes to the AK-47 strain. This one carries only about 65% Sativa genes but we needed to put it on the list because it is one of the most popular and widely known strains all over the world and excluding it won’t really be fair to our readers. 

AK-47 is a cross between three sativa strains (originating in South America, Thailand and Mexico) and one strong Indica strain (originating in Afghanistan). The strain has won several awards, including the High Times Cannabis Cup. Over the years, indoor growers have loved this strain and have mastered the art of growing it in rooms and tents using grow lights and controlled environments. The strain matures in about 10 to 12 weeks and produces about four to six ounces per square meter.

The THC levels that this strain offers stand at about 20%, but the kind of high that you get here is very intense. It gives you a very happy high, making it suitable for people who wish to socialize, as well as for those who wish to feel refreshed after a tiring day. It also gives a mild body high owing to its Afghan Indica ancestry, making it a good evening strain, allowing you to enjoy the high and then gently fall off to sleep later.

AK-47 needs a lot of ventilation when you are growing it indoors as it is susceptible to mold. Ensure that you are providing it a gentle breeze while you grow it indoors. Furthermore, one more thing that you should know about the AK-47 Auto is that this is a strain that generates a very strong smell while it grows. So keep an eye out for nosy neighbors while you grow it. 

9. Sour Diesel (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• About 18 to 20% THC concentration 
• Takes about 8 to 9 weeks to flower

From one popular strain to another, Sour Diesel is also one of the better-known names when it comes to Sativa-dominant strains of marijuana. When you think of ‘the smell of weed’, this is exactly the strain that you are thinking of, because it leaves a very pungent odor as well as a strong taste in your mouth after you’ve smoked it up. 

While Sour Diesel carries between 18 to 20% THC levels, it gives you a head-high which delivers quite a punch. Suitable for both, indoors as well as outdoor growth, this strain attains flowering in about 8 to 10 weeks. However, the first three weeks are when you will notice a rapid growth in the size of the plant. If you are a new grower who isn’t sure which seeds should they start with, you can go with Sour Diesel and you’ll have no regrets in the end. 

This strain is consumed by people who want to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and other similar mental health conditions. It is also a strain that you can smoke while socializing or just chilling with friends, as it gives you quite the head rush, what is commonly called the ‘happy high’. The effects of this strain will be felt very quickly and you’ll start feeling the buzz in just a few minutes.

The plants that you will grow using these seeds are likely to grow as high as 7 feet, and they will stink quite a bit so you need to watch out for the odor. However, don’t let the strong smell mislead you – when you smoke it up, this is one of the smoothest strains that you can find. If you are a grower who grows using the Sea of Green method, this is a strain that will suit your needs the best. 

10. Agent Orange (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• About 19% THC levels 
• Tangy and Citric taste

For those who like to smoke strains of different tastes and aromas, this is a great option. Agent Orange, as the name indicates – carries a very orange-like citric and tangy taste, which has a very fruity smell. Consuming this weed will leave you with a cocktail of aftertaste and the taste tends to linger on for a good while after you’re done smoking it. Another great thing about this orange-flavored weed is that it is very smooth and doesn’t end up with the stoners coughing.

At about 19% THC content, you are bound to get a happy high when you smoke it. This sativa-dominant strain will give you a very cerebral sort of a ‘head high’ and you will begin to feel the effects of this strain rather quickly. The high that you get is rather uplifting, making it a good choice for those tackling mental health challenges such as anxiety and nervousness.

Agent Orange, for those wondering, is a cross between Jack the Ripper and Orange Velvet strains. It gets its high THC levels from the former and the tangy orange taste from the latter. The strain is easy to grow and can grow under almost any climatic conditions, though it gives you the best results when grown under bright lights. While there’s a good amount of THC content that it carries, the CBD content is minimal. 

This is also a very high yielding strain and provides between 600 grams to 800 grams of usable bud towards the end of its growth cycle. The plant takes about 10 weeks to attain flowering. Make sure that there’s sufficient head-space as these plants can grow as tall as 7 to 8 ft, especially if grown outdoors.

11. Pineapple Haze (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• Offers about 19 oz of yield per square meter
• About 19% THC concentration

A sativa-dominant strain that is an absolute delight for those growing it, Pineapple Haze not only gives you a good taste and a happy high, but it also gives you a good yield! When it has fully matured, this plant carries large colas which ensure a high yield – almost 19 ounces per square meter. 

As you’d already have figured out by the name, the strain carries a very fruity and sweet flavour, something that you’d generally associate with pineapple. It also smells and tastes a little bit like a freshly grown pineapple, thereby giving it the name. It gives a very happy high, makes you feel all energetic and promotes creative thought. 

The strain is a cross between the Pineapple Hybrid and the Haze Sativa strains, which gives you the best of both worlds. The inclusion of the former provides you the pineapple like fruity taste while the presence of Haze gives you the kind of high that you get when you smoke this bud. 

One thing that you must note is that if you are a first-time grower, you might want to go for another strain as this one requires at least some experience of having grown weed in the past. This is because they tend to grow quite dense and bushy, as well as tall. Growers need to use various techniques such as topping, super-cropping and Screen of Green (SCROG) to get the strain to attain ideal growth. 

This strain takes about 12 weeks to attain flowering and a few more weeks before you can actually harvest it. However, with 19 ounces of usable bud waiting for you at the end of the flowering phase, this is totally worth the wait.

12. Flowerbomb Kush (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• Up to 19% THC levels 
• Takes about 8 weeks to flower 

If you’re looking for a strain of marijuana that grows rather quickly and gives you the results as soon as possible this is the strain you should opt for. Resulting from a cross between OG Kush and Green Crack, the Flowerbomb Kush strain provides you with a sativa-dominant strain of marijuana that is both fast to grow, as well as carries a good amount of THC content. To top it all off, Flowerbomb Kush is also one of the easiest strains to grow – making it beginner friendly. 

This is a strain that is meant for those stoners who love to relish a particular taste. It provides a very fresh and earthy, pine-like taste. The high that you get from this strain transports you to a happier place. It gives the stoners a mild buzz that boosts confidence as well as improves social interactions, while reducing stress and anxiety. 

The strain is good to grow indoors as well as outdoors. If you choose to grow it outdoors, make it grow at around the time that your flowers begin to emerge by October, as that is the ideal season to grow this strain outdoors. Indoor growers can grow it at any time, provided they provide sufficient bright lighting. Flowerbomb Kush is a strain that prefers a hot climate so ensure that temperatures of your grow room/grow tent are warm.

This is an easy growing plant that provides a pretty good yield to the growers. Don’t expect the yield to be as high as what we’ve seen above in the Pineapple Haze strain, but nonetheless it won’t be too low either. This is also a strain that grows well under hydroponic methods of growth. 

13. East Coast Alien (Feminized) (Fast Version)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• Requires humid indoor climate to grow 
• Offers between 18 to 20% THC content

An absolute surprise when it comes to sativa-dominant strains, this one is an underrated gem! The East Coast Alien strain offers you with a very strong punch that is bound to get you high in just a few drags. As the name of the train indicates, this is a result of a cross between Alien OG and East Coast Sour Diesel – giving you a good combination of high THC levels as well as a strong taste and smell.

Smoking this strain will give you an instant high that will persist for quite a while. The kind of high that you experience here is a very energetic one and one that will not cause ‘the munchies’. The strain has a very spicy and earthy taste to it. Besides that, it also has a very strong and pungent smell that tends to linger around. The smell begins to increase when the buds begin to flower and can stink up the entire home if you’re growing it indoors. 

The East Coast Alien strain is also a good option for those who want a high-yield. It provides about 450 to 500 grams per plant. The strain can also make for a good indoor strain (if you ignore the strong and pungent smell). You can grow it with minimal supervision and it takes about 9 to 10 weeks to attain a proper flowering. A pro-tip while growing this is to use a 600-Watt lamp along with a humidifier. The humidity levels need to be maintained at about 55-60%.

Another reason as to why you may want to grow this strain is because it carries a number of anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it a good choice for people suffering from chronic pain, migraines, swellings and even during menstrual cramps. It is also a good option for those dealing with anxiety and stress-related issues.

14. Chocolope (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• THC levels up to 19% 
• Very energizing high

A sativa dominant strain where the sativa genes are nearly 90% dominant, this is as close to a pure sativa experience that you can get in a mixed-lineage strain. The chocolope strain provides stoners with a good high, thanks to the 19% THC content, but also a very good and unique taste – the chocolate flavor. 

When one describes the kind of high that they get from this strain, it is best to describe it as the perfect ‘daytime’ high. Consuming this strain in the day time will fill you with energy, improve your concentration and also helps you socialize better – three things that you need to power through your day. 

Coming now to the chocolate flavor, this is something that is quite unique, which we don’t get to see in a lot of strains. It’s got a very sweet, earthy, coffee-like and chocolaty flavor to it which is rarely seen in sativa-dominant strains. However, while you grow this strain, do remember that it will need quite some space as the seeds result in plants that can grow as tall as 8 feet in height. 

This is also a fast-growing plant, which will fully mature in about 9 weeks. It takes only about 63 days to attain complete maturity after which you can get a yield of about 16 to 23 ounces per meter square – which is extremely high. The taste and the aroma of this strain will transport you to the good ol’ 80s when chocolate flavored weed was extremely popular. 

15. Amnesia Haze (Feminized)

• Sativa-dominant strain 
• THC levels up to 21% 
• High-yielding strain with a citric, lemony taste

Last on our list but not the least by any benchmarks, the Amnesia Haze strain carries a high 21% THC concentration. This is a strain that will give you such an intense high that you will forget about everything that is around you momentarily. Generally considered one of the best ‘party strains’, if getting silly-high is all you desire, this should totally be the strain that you should opt for. 

Another reason that people prefer growing Amnesia Haze is that it is an extremely high-yielding strain. It provides about 25 ounces per square feet, which is as high as it can get for a marijuana plant. The strain takes about 9 to 10 weeks to attain flowering and a few more weeks before you can harvest it. However, all good things are truly worth the wait. 

Amnesia Haze is also a strain that carries a very fruity and citrus-like taste, and the aftertaste will linger around in your mouth for a while after you’re done smoking it up. Smoking it gives you an instant boost in your productivity and enhances creative thought. 

Coming up with this strain has also taken quite an effort. It is a result of a cross between seven strains – five of which are Sativa dominant and two of which are Indica dominant strains. A pro-tip that you must consider while growing the Amnesia Haze strain is that you should keep the temperatures between 72 to 80 degrees to get ideal results. 

Buyer’s Guide to the Best Sativa Strains

Sativa strains are generally considered to be more popular than indica strains as they give you a whole different level of joy when you get high on them. However, with hundreds (possibly thousands) of Sativa variants out there, it can get quite confusing for stoners to decide on which strain they are going to buy. Going through this buyer’s guide will help you pick the best sativa strains for your use. 

1. CBD/THC composition

When it comes to buying the best Sativa strains, you need to check for the CBD/THC composition of the strain that you are buying. Most good seed banks, as well as dispensaries, will let you know the approximate percentage of CBD and THC contained in the strains up-front. Plants with a high CBD level offer you more medicinal benefits and plants with a higher THC percentage can get you really high. 

When it comes to Sativa plants, you will generally find the THC levels to be a little on the higher side compared to Indica strains. Keep an eye out for these numbers before you purchase the strain of your choice. 

2. Medicinal Benefits

While a lot of people buy weed to simply get high, there’s another side to this as well. The cannabis plant carries in it a number of medicinal benefits as well. Hence, it is extremely important to know what are the medicinal benefits that you are getting from your strain. Each strain carries its own set of benefits – some of them are good for physical pain, while others are good for mental health. Sativa strains, in general, are known for improving your mental health and helping you cope with anxiety, depression and other similar challenges. 

3. Texture and Color

For some people, the texture and the color of their weed really matters. There are some fancy-looking buds out there which will give you a purple and blue, or an orange and amber appeal. Some people, on the other hand, are purists and would prefer their weed to be lush green. Similarly, some people prefer a dryer bud while others prefer theirs to be sticky. It is depending on your preference of texture and color that you finally decide which strain suits you the best. Sometimes the texture also determines the harshness – sticky and fresher buds are generally smoother compared to older and powdery ones.

4. Flavor and Smell

Another thing that is very important for most stoners is the kind of taste and smell that they get from their bud. Some special strains tend to have special tastes – such as chocolaty, spicy, sweet, etc. Others tend to have a more ‘citric’ taste while some taste like fruits and berries. Purists might prefer a more classic taste with the skunk-like smell. The flavor and the smell of the bud that you are smoking is largely dependent upon the lineage – so check that out before you buy your sativa strains.

5. Kind of High

The kind of high that you get is also dependent upon the strain of weed. While getting a high-THC strain will give you a strong buzz, you also need to know what kind of a high you will experience. Sativa strains, by and large, give you a mind high. This gives you a creative rush and makes you feel rather euphoric and energetic. However, if you are getting a sativa-dominant strain where traces of indica might also be present, the effect might be a little different. Do check out the reviews to see the kind of high you will experience upon consuming a certain strain.

6. The reputation of the Seller

The reputation of the seller is also very important. In case you are buying your sativa marijuana seeds from a seed bank – and they don’t germinate, or only a few of them germinate, a good seed bank will offer you replacement or refunds on that. However, shady seed banks might not even reply to your complaints. Reputed seed banks such as ILGM and Crop King Seeds even give a minimum germination guarantee and if a set percentage of seeds don’t germinate, you are eligible for replacements and refunds. Always try and avoid the lesser-known or unreliable sellers.

7. Price and Quantity of the Strain

Last but not the least, the price-quality-quantity equation is important, no matter what you are buying. Marijuana strains can cost very little and there are others which can cost you a lot. Set up a budget before you go shopping, and we strongly suggest abiding by it and not exceeding it, because one might end up splurging way too much. In case you are planning on buying seeds and not the actual bud itself, ask the sellers about the yield per square foot that you might get when you grow your plants. The more the yield, the better of a deal it is for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Sativa Strains

We get a lot of questions pertaining to sativa strains and selecting the best seeds from our readers. We have compiled some of the most common and frequently asked questions under this heading so that you get a better idea about the Sativa strain and everything about it: 

1. How to choose the best sativa strains?

There’s no way to choose the single best strain without trying them all. However, you can get a better idea by looking at various factors such as THC/CBD composition, the kind of lineage that the strain of your choice comes from, the kind of taste and smell it has, etc. Go with whichever strain feels the most suitable to you and once you know which ones you are the happiest with, continue growing them!

2. Where to buy these strains from?

All the strains on our list are pretty popular and most of them are available across all major seed banks all over the world. However, if seed quality is what matters to you (as it should), you should consider buying from reputed seedbanks such as I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) and CropKingSeeds, which have been around for a long while and are international players which are well-known to have a high germination rate. These seed banks also handpick their seeds with the help of specialized people who ensure that you’re getting nothing but the best!

3. What is better – cannabis Sativa or Cannabis Indica?

There’s no comparison between the two strains, as different people usually tend to have different preferences. If you are someone who wants to relax, sleep and rest better, you should probably go for Cannabis Indica. However, if you’re a party animal or a creative person, you should probably try Cannabis Sativa, which has a different sort of effect on the person consuming it. 

4. Are there any medicinal benefits of consuming the Sativa strain?

Smoking marijuana, in general, helps you alleviate pain, and can help you relax. The biggest benefit of consuming the sativa strain is that it will help you uplift your mood and feel better in general. This is because cannabis sativa improves your serotonin production and can therefore help with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other similar problems. 

5. Are there any side effects of smoking cannabis Sativa?

There are no side effects specific to the Sativa strain, but the side effects are similar to what you will get if you smoke weed in general. These include an increased heart rate, red and dry eyes, cottonmouth, and being in an altered state of mind for a while. There may be some other side effects too, but they aren’t particular to the cannabis sativa strain. 

6. Why should I grow my own plants instead of buying buds from the stores or the street?

It is always advised to grow your own weed because when you are doing it yourself, you know what all is going into the process and that only the best quality fertilizers and the purest of water is used. You can also monitor the plants at all times and keep them clean and healthy, as well as insect and pests free. Besides that, when you buy from an unknown or untrustworthy source you don’t know if it has been spiked or produced using bad quality ingredients. Hence, it is best advised to grow your own weed. 

Conclusion

By the time you reach this segment, we hope to provide you with everything that you need to know about all the options that you have when it comes to the best sativa strains. We have provided a detailed review of 15 of the top products from two of the biggest seed banks in the world, as well as a set of FAQs that will give you an all-round picture. If you still have any more questions or doubts, or want to recommend a strain to us, feel free to reach out to us over the comments section or drop us a mail and we shall get back to you as soon as we can!