The Top 10 Best Sativa Dominant Strains of All Time

Sativa cannabis strains are known for their ability to induce happy and uplifting highs. In addition, certain sativa strains make you feel motivated, focused, and social, allowing you to go about your daily routine with good vibes.

Sativa strains have had a massive positive influence on cannabis culture. Many famous and classic sativa strains like Sour Diesel and Haze are not only legends in their own right but have given birth to popular strains like Purple Haze.

We tend to salivate over sativa strains, and there are a lot of excellent sativas to choose from. Out of the myriad of sativa classic cultivars, we’ve narrowed the list down to our top 10 best sativa dominant strains of all time,  just for you.

Durban Poison

The South African strain Durban Poison is about as close to 100% pure sativa strain as we’ll get in modern times. With THC levels of around 20% and a euphoric high, it’s clear why Durban Poison is one of the most popular sativa dominant strains amongst cannabis consumers and cultivators.

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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Whether you’re growing autoflower or feminized seeds, Durban Poison is easy to grow and low maintenance, especially indoors. When growing autoflower seeds, you can expect smaller, compact plants that produce less yield, but when growing the feminized variant outdoors, you can expect plants up to 7.5 feet tall!

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Durban Poison cultivar profile

Jack Herer

Named after the man, the myth, and the legend Jack Herer, this 60% sativa strain has been just as influential to cannabis culture as Jack Herer himself (RIP). Fun fact: The soothing and happy effects that Jack Herer provides were originally intended for therapeutic use, helping cannabis patients manage mental and physical ailments.

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Jack Herer is one of the most popular strains in the world. It was first bred for marijuana patients due to genetics that delivered happy and soothing feelings combined with potent properties for therapeutic use.

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If you’re considering cultivating Jack Herer, you can expect THC levels of around 20%. Jack Herer can produce high yields, flowers quickly and is highly resistant to pests and molds, making the plants easier to grow than other cannabis sativa strains. It’s called the “grower’s dream” for good reason.

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Jack Herer cultivar profile

Purple Haze

Haze strains,  in general, are absolute powerhouses and favorites amongst the cannabis community, so it’s no surprise why Purple Haze would be on this list, as it’s one of the best sativa strains of all time. Purple Haze is pretty looking, delicious tasting, and named after a Jimi Hendrix classic.

Purple Haze Feminized Seeds

Do you want to experience a high so great they named it after one of Hendrix's classics? You need Purple Haze seeds!

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Purple Haze is a 70% sativa strain with THC levels around the 20% mark when grown and cared for properly. You can expect to yield around 14-19 oz per Purple Haze plant, giving it a great yield for an easy-to-grow strain. As a sativa dominant strain, Purple Haze tends to grow taller, so it’s important to ensure that you have the best weed-growing space.

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Purple Haze cultivar profile

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Sour Diesel

This 60% sativa strain is legendary, and it’s NYC’s most popular cultivar. Sour Diesel or ‘“Sour D” is famous for its pungent aroma, reminiscent of diesel fuel (hence the name). When it comes to strong sativa strains, this classic cultivar will leave you in a state of dreamy bliss; that’s one of the reasons it made it into our top 10 best sativa-dominant strains of all time.

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Are you looking for an energetic, fun, and psychedelic high? Then you are going to love Sour Diesel seeds! Known around the world as 'Sour D', there's no mistaking its fuel-forward scent.

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If you’re a new grower, you may want to consider sativa-dominant autoflower seeds, as they’re much easier to grow than photoperiod seeds. The only downside is that you won’t yield as much from your autoflowering Sour Diesel plants (which usually average around 16oz per plant with feminized seeds).

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Sour Diesel cultivar profile

Amnesia Haze 

The history of this sativa weed strain is shrouded in mystery, but the most likely theory is that this strain was created in the early 90s by American breeder Paul Watson. The strains used to create Amnesia Haze are said to be Thai, Jamaican, Hawaiian, and Afghani. As one of the strongest Hazes in history, this strain’s rich lineage, lore, and effects are why it should be in any top sativa dominant list.

Amnesia Haze Feminized Seeds

This feminized plant is a sativa-dominant strain with a high THC level of 21%. Amnesia Haze plants can be grown indoors or outdoors but typically thrive best in sunny climates.

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Amnesia Haze is an 80% sativa with THC levels around 21%. When growing Amnesia Haze, you can expect yields between 21 to 25oz per plant, making it one of the highest-yielding sativa dominant strains.

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Amnesia Haze cultivar profile

Super Silver Haze

Considered a classic amongst cannabis consumers and growers, Super Silver Haze is the runner-up in terms of strength to Amnesia Haze. Some of the cannabis community even regard Super Silver Haze as stronger than Amnesia Haze. This 90% sativa strain contains THC levels of around 18% and yields around 19oz per plant.

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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You must be a moderate to expert grower when growing Super Silver Haze, as the plants need a heavily controlled environment. Super Silver Haze can be grown outdoors but produces higher yields indoors. 

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Super Silver Haze cultivar profile

Super Lemon Haze

Unlike the other Haze varieties in our list, Super Lemon Haze is less strong in effects and sweeter in taste. Super Lemon Haze is known for its spicy, tangy lemon scent and a slow and steady high that makes you feel happy. Unlike other lemon strains, you’ll also be full of energy and super social.

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Among the various strains of marijuana, Super Lemon Haze has held its own in the marijuana market for years. The Cannabis Cup winner has earned worldwide popularity that has not wavered despite the creation of new strains.

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Super Lemon Haze is a cannabis grower’s dream as it boasts impressive THC levels of around 15-22%. Its feminized versions will yield 21-25oz per plant. If you live in a Mediterranean climate, this strain will flourish outdoors, but it shines when grown indoors.

Read our full strain report of Super Lemon Haze, or shop for Super Lemon Haze feminized seeds and Super Lemon Haze autoflower seeds.

Super Lemon Haze cultivar profile

AK-47

This strain tops the list of hard-hitting sativa dominant legends, and the strain’s name (AK-47) reinforces that. AK-47 is one of our favorite sativas, and it’s won awards from the Cannabis Cup, Hightimes Magazine, and Toronto Expo (to name a few).

AK-47 Feminized Seeds

AK-47 may sound aggressive, but it is a really mellow, chilled-out strain. AK-47 seeds grow a feminized, sativa-dominant plant that comes with a long-lasting, steady buzz.

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The 65% sativa strain contains levels of THC up to 20%. When consuming this strain, you’ll experience a long-lasting buzz and cerebral high while feeling super alert. The cannabis community and experts sometimes refer to AK-47 as the happy strain of cannabis, and it has earned its name. 

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AK-47 cultivar profile

Maui Wowie

Hawaii’s legendary landrace cultivar is an 80% sativa strain with an exotic aroma and tropical taste. Our list of top sativa dominant strains wouldn’t be complete with Maui Wowie as it tastes delicious and is a great grow for beginners. This strain also fast flowers in as little as nine weeks, yielding 14-17oz of cannabis flower.

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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For the best results when growing Maui Wowie, provide a tropical climate, lots of sun, and a gentle breeze (similar to Hawaiian climates). To grow Maui Wowie indoors, you must create an environment with optimal lighting and airflow to ensure your plants flourish.

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Maui Wowie cultivar profile

Tropicana Cookies

 If you’re looking for a fruity sativa dominant, this 70% sativa strain ticks the boxes for delicious flavor and impressive THC levels (up to 22%). Tropicana Cookies is a relatively new strain, but the surge in popularity over the years is why it has made it into our top 10 sativa dominant strain list. We think it might be here to stay (for a while, at least).

Tropicana Cookies Feminized Seeds

Call it paradise, with tasty flavors, high THC content, and impressive terpene; we're excited to have Tropicana Cookies seeds for sale in our seed bank!

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Compared to other strains, Tropicana Cookies plants have a short flowering time and will begin to flower in as little as 7-8 weeks. Like many tropical strains, it loves sunny and warm climates and truly thrives in soil, clay, and coco coir. 

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That brings us to the end of our 10 best sativa dominant strains. It took a lot of work to narrow it down to only ten strains, as there are many classics to choose from.

Tropicana Cookies cultivar profile

Conclusion

Are you ready to grow some of them? Growing your own cannabis is a fun and enriching experience, but it’s always important to know what you’re doing. To get the best results, download Robert’s Grow Bible, a free 70-page grow guide to growing the best marijuana.