Want to Stay Productive throughout the Day? Try These Strains

Not all cannabis strains are the same, so consuming strains that benefit your daytime activities is essential. If you’re wondering what strain is best for work and focus or what strain is best for motivation, then we’ve put together a guide for which strains are best for productivity.

Want to Stay Productive throughout the Day? Try These Strains

When it comes to marijuana and productivity, there is a huge selection of strains to choose from. While certain strains can produce the effects of mellowness and provide a “chilled-out” feeling, other strains promote increased energy levels and focus.

In this article, you’ll learn the best daytime strains for productivity and how they can benefit your daily life and routine.

The best strains for productivity

As previously mentioned, consuming certain cannabis strains can positively affect productivity. One research study shows that there’s a strong link between certain strains and divergent thinking, which allows your mind to problem-solve in more creative ways.

Not all cannabis strains are the same, so consuming strains that benefit your daytime activities is essential. For example, if you’re working a full-time job, smoking a strain that increases your motivation will benefit you more than making you sleepy on the job.

If you’re wondering what strain is best for work and focus or what strain is best for motivation, then we’ve put together a guide for which strains are best for productivity. We know that not everyone grows feminized seeds, so we even added the best autoflowering strains for productivity too.

Maui Wowie

This strain was originally developed from a Hawaiian sativa, and when cultivated, it yearns to be grown in a similar environment. Maui Wowie is packed with good vibes and has the distinct tropical flavor of pineapple sweetness.

Maui Wowie feminized seeds

Maui Wowie seeds come straight from the Hawaiian Islands and is widely used as a stress reliever that sends its users' minds to the imaginary beaches of its native land.

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If you’re looking for a good boost in energy levels and a happy, buzzed mood, then Maui Wowie can help you stay motivated and feel good. Not only can you feel the sudden release of energy and happiness immediately after consuming, but the lasting effects of Maui Wowie will leave you smiling all day.  

Read our full strain report for Maui Wowie, or find the prices for feminized Maui Wowie seeds.

Maui Wowie cultivar profile

Plant type 20% indica 80% sativa
THC Up to 20%
CBD Insignificant amount
Difficulty Easy
Climate Indoors | Temperate
Plant size Tall
Vegetative stage 4 to 8 weeks
Flowering time 9 to 10 weeks
Yields 14 to 17 oz per plant
Taste and Smell Pineapple
Effects Energetic
Terpenes Myrcene | D-Limonene | Caryophyllene | Beta-Pinene | Valencene

Durban Poison

Durban Poison is from the port town of Durban in South Africa and was originally brought back to the United States in the 1970s. As one of the most renowned marijuana strains, Durban Poison provides a clean, happy high that makes you feel upbeat and full of joy.

Durban Poison feminized seeds

Durban Poison is a pure sativa named after its city of origin: Durban, South Africa. Despite its name, it is a delightful strain that gives the user energy, joy, and creativity.

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If you’ve been wondering, 'What are the best daytime strains?' then Durban Poison is up there in the top 5 because of how the strain inspires creativity and boosts energy. Consumers in the creative field should be aware Durban Poison may make you feel clear-headed and passionate about your art for hours.

Read our full strain report for Durban Poison, or find the prices for feminized Durban Poison seeds or Durban Poison autoflower seeds.

Durban Poison cultivar profile

Plant type 100% sativa
THC Up to 20%
CBD Insignificant amount
Difficulty Easy
Climate Indoors | Steppe | Mediterranean
Plant size Compact
Vegetative stage 4 to 8 weeks
Flowering time 7 to 9 weeks
Yields 14 to 18 oz per plant
Taste and Smell Cheese | Citrus | Earthy | Fruity | Skunky | Sweet
Effects Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Sleepy | Uplifted
Terpenes Humulene | Terpinolene | Myrcene | D-Limonene | Ocimene

Chocolope

If you want a strain that’s packed full of flavor, then Chocolope is a rich, almost 100% sativa that slaps harder than a triple espresso. Chocolope is an indulgently delicious strain that was created by crossing Chocolate Thai and Cannalope Haze.

Chocolope feminized seeds

Chocolope seeds grow a 10% indica and 90% sativa plant. It's a special strain that motivates and energizes the user, making it a quick way to start a busy day.

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Not only does Chocolope boast a strong coffee scent, but it also provides an invigorating energy boost. If you’re looking for an intensely deep experience that’s filled with motivation to go about your day, then Chocolope can give you that productive boost and make your day a whole lot happier. 

Read our full strain report for Chocolope, or find the prices for feminized Chocolope seeds.

Chocolope cultivar profile

Plant type 10% indica 90% sativa
THC Up to 19%
CBD Insignificant amount
Difficulty Easy
Climate Indoors | Mediterranean
Plant size Tall
Vegetative stage 4 to 8 weeks
Flowering time 10 weeks
Yields 16 to 23 oz per plant
Taste and Smell Chocolate | Coffee | Earthy | Pungent | Sweet | Vanilla
Effects Creative | Energetic | Happy | Uplifted
Terpenes Caryophyllene | L-Limonene | Myrcene | Ocimene | Terpinolene

Strawberry Cough

One of those strains that became popular because of its fruity smell, Strawberry Cough has a distinct sweetness and an alluring presence. The strain will make you cough, and you’ll feel a strong tingling sensation in your throat when consuming it, hence the name Strawberry Cough. Once the initial coughing wears off, the strain becomes much more enjoyable.

Strawberry Cough feminized seeds

Strawberry Cough seeds delivers a fruity sweetness and a clear-headed high. This sativa-dominant strain truly smells and tastes like strawberries.

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Strawberry Cough is best consumed in the morning if you want to feel productive throughout the day. That’s because Strawberry Cough lifts you up gently on a dusty pink cloud, carrying you through your job, tasks, or creative projects. When you’re feeling the strain’s effects, you’ll feel a healthy boost of energy and heightened motivation, making you want to complete all your outstanding tasks. 

Read our full strain report for Strawberry Cough, or find the prices for feminized Strawberry Cough seeds.

Strawberry Cough cultivar profile

Plant type 20% indica 80% sativa
THC Up to 18%
CBD Insignificant amounts
Difficulty Easy
Climate Indoors | Temperate
Plant size Tall
Vegetative stage 4 to 8 weeks
Flowering time 9 to 10 weeks
Yields 14 to 17 oz per plant
Taste and Smell Berry | Skunky | Sweet
Terpenes Caryophyllene | Myrcene | Alpha-Pinene | Ocimene | Carene

Super Silver Haze

Super Silver Haze crushes feelings of anxiousness and replaces them with uplifting and happy vibes for a feel-good high that will last all day. Super Silver Haze has won the High Times Cannabis Cup on multiple occasions, and that could be due to its royal lineage by fusing together Skunk #1, Haze, and Northern Lights, the powerhouse that we know as Super Silver Haze was created.

Super Silver Haze feminized seeds

Super Silver Haze feminized is a sativa-dominant hybrid good for a maximum all-day high. Super Silver Haze seeds grow a herb that offers a mellow yet potent high that lifts the mood.

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Consumers of marijuana enjoy Super Silver Haze for recreational and medicinal purposes, some of those being the increased energy levels and a surge of happiness. But what about as a strain for productivity? The good news is that because Super Silver Haze can make you feel clear-headed and highly motivated, it can help you stay focused on work without feeling lazy. Some have even declared that this strain gives you a sense of being enlightened.

Read our full strain report for Super Silver Haze, or find the prices for feminized Super Silver Haze seeds.

Super Silver Haze cultivar profile

Plant type 10% indica 90% sativa
THC Up to 18%
CBD Insignificant amounts
Difficulty Moderate
Climate Indoors | Temperate | Mold Resistant
Plant size Tall
Flowers 9 weeks
Yields 19 oz per plant
Taste and Smell Earthy | Herbal | Lemon | Skunk
Effects Creative | Energetic | Euphoric | Happy | Uplifted
Terpenes Caryophyllene | Carene | Myrcene | D-Limonene | Terpinolene

Amnesia Haze

This sativa strain was originally derived from Jamaican and South Asian landrace strains crossbred with Thai and Hawaiian strains. Amnesia Haze is a unique culmination of international strains that unite beautifully to form an orchestra. Not only did Amnesia Haze win 1st place in both the Sativa Cup and Cannabis Cup, but it’s still a popular choice in Amsterdam coffee shops today.

Amnesia Haze feminized seeds

Grow Amnesia Haze seeds for the perfect blend of earthy-citrus flavors and an uplifting buzz. You'll enjoy the energetic, mellow high that kicks in for you in about 10 to 15 minutes.

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Amnesia Haze is the ultimate happy high, making it perfect to increase your productivity and keep you lifted throughout the day. Whether it gives you the giggles or makes you feel like you’re floating in the sky, Amnesia Haze takes you on a journey of creativity and “thinking outside of the box.” This strain won’t let you sit on the couch. You’ll be teleported into a euphoric space that gets you productive. 

Read our full strain report for Amnesia Haze, or find the prices for feminized Amnesia Haze seeds or Amnesia Haze autoflower seeds.

Amnesia Haze cultivar profile

Plant type 20% indica 80% sativa
THC Up to 21%
CBD Insignificant amounts
Climate Indoors | Mediterranean
Plant size Tall
Vegetative stage 4 to 8 weeks
Flowering time 9 to 12 weeks
Yields 21 to 25 oz per plant
Taste and Smell Citrus | Earthy | Lemon | Sweet
Effects Creative | Energetic | Euphoric | Happy | Uplifted
Awards Cannabis Cup | Sativa Cup
Terpenes Caryophyllene | Terpineol | Myrcene | D-Limonene | Geraniol

Pineapple Haze

If you’re into wake-and-bake strains, Pineapple Haze starts by boosting your energy levels and leaving you with a clear-headedness that lasts all day. Pineapple Haze has a rich tropical and fruity taste, with high THC and low CBD.

Pineapple Haze feminized seeds

The Pineapple Haze strain delivers the cerebral high of the Haze strain, combined with the tropical fruitiness of the Pineapple strain.

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After taking a few hits of Pineapple Haze, you’ll be locked in and ready to take on outstanding projects and chores. That includes busy work schedules and creative expression too. The productivity that Pineapple Haze will provide you with can only be described as heightening your sense of focus and allowing all of those big beautiful ideas to flow freely through your mind. 

Read our full strain report for Pineapple Haze, or find the prices for feminized Pineapple Haze seeds.

Pineapple Haze cultivar profile

Plant type 30% indica 70% sativa
THC Up to 19%
CBD Insignificant amount
Climate Indoors | Mediterranean
Plant size Tall
Vegetative stage 4 to 8 weeks
Flowering time 10 to 12 weeks
Yields 19 oz per plant
Taste and Smell Citrus | Fruity | Sweet
Terpenes D-Limonene | Beta-Pinene | Terpinolene | Linalool | Myrcene

Harlequin

This strain derives from a combination of Colombian Gold, Thai and Swiss sativa, and a Nepali indica, which come together to create a superpower of a strain. Harlequin is sativa dominant, which is CBD-rich, making it one of the best strains for productivity.

Harlequin feminized seeds

Harlequin is a sativa-dominant hybrid offering the best sativa and indica qualities. This strain delivers very effective medicinal uses with its reasonably high CBD levels.

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So, how does the Harlequin strain give you greater productivity? Firstly, you’ll get an energizing high, which helps you to get your tasks done. Secondly, the Harlequin strain helps to calm your mind and keep you clear-headed, allowing you to be more rational when making decisions. The balance of THC and CBD in the strain will keep you full of ideas throughout the day, focused and driven without putting you in a slump. 

Read our full strain report for Harlequin, or find the prices for feminized Harlequin seeds.

Harlequin cultivar profile

Plant type 80% sativa 20% indica
THC Up to 7%
CBD 10 to 15%
Difficulty Moderate
Climate Indoors | Temperate | Continental
Plant size Tall
Vegetative stage 4 to 8 weeks
Flowering time 8 to 9 weeks
Yields 14 to 17 ounce per plant
Taste and Smell Sweet | Earthy | Mango | Spicy | Woody
Effects Uplifting | Energizing | Creativity
Terpenes Myrcene | Beta-Pinene | Caryophyllene | Geraniol | Alpha-Pinene

What makes a strain good for productivity?

One of the most amazing aspects of marijuana strains is their different effects. Some can help you sleep and feel more relaxed, while others give you more energy and embody your creativity. 

The first thing to look for in a good strain for productivity is the THC content; if a strain is too high in THC, you’ll feel too buzzed and unable to be productive throughout the day. 

Research shows that THC can increase serotonin and dopamine levels within the brain's areas responsible for pleasure, reward, memory, and achievement. That means increased THC dopamine levels can help make you feel more productive, focused, and energetic.

Is sativa or indica better for the daytime?

Another important factor when choosing a strain to boost productivity is if the strain is indica or sativa dominant. If a strain is indica dominant, it can leave you feeling too relaxed, sleepy, and generally less productive during the day. That’s definitely not what you want if you have a lot of work or are trying to stay alert and awake.

Sativa strains are energizing and are best suited to consumption throughout the day. Another reason why sativa strains are more suited to the day is that they are more likely to make you feel happy, social, and upbeat.

More on great strains for productivity

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