The 10 Strongest and Best Sativa Strains in 2021

There’s a difference in the way a common man looks at weed vs how a stoner looks at weed. For the untrained and uninformed eye, weed is just a herb that is to be smoked. However, for a stoner – they need much more than just the green stuff. They need to know exactly what they are smoking! There are two major strains of marijuana – Indica and Sativa (as well as a third, which is a hybrid of the two). This article is about the latter, where we will discuss some of the strongest and best sativa strains out there. 

Each of these cannabis strains has its own different varieties which offer different THC/CBD concentrations, as well as a different taste, texture, and feel depending on how they have been grown and where they have originated from. Indica and Sativa strains are primarily differentiated on the basis of the kind of ‘high’ they provide. All the strains that we have discussed below are in the Sativa category and provide a similar kind of a high yet there are some small differences which we will highlight in the description.

Before we head into our list of the best sativa strains to smoke in 2021, we shall also discuss in detail the difference between the indica and the sativa strains of weed and what makes them special. After that, we examine the best names in the markets along with a quick link to purchase their seeds so that you can start growing them today! We hope that by the time you reach the end of this article you will be able to make a detailed and well-informed choice about what strain of sativa weed you wish to smoke. 

Know the Strains: Sativa vs Indica

Sativa and Indica are the two most common terms you hear when talking to stoners. These, as explained above, are strains of weed. Let us observe some differences between the two so that you get a better idea about what these strains are – 

• Origin 

The first basis for the difference between these two strains of weed is where they originate from. The place where these grow to have different kinds of soil, different kinds of temperature and humidity and hence they get their distinct properties from where they grow. Sativa strains are generally found in places where the days are long and the temperature is hot and arid. Western Asia, Central America, and Africa fit the bill the best. 

If you look at the indica strain, it is grown in places which have cooler climates, where days and nights are almost equal, and the climate is very humid. The best example of this is the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan, the upper reaches of Pakistan and the Indian Himalayan belt where the temperature and sunlight are just perfect. Besides this, this weed is also found in some colder regions of Turkey as well. 

• Physical Appearance 

The way these plants look is also quite different and is a major ‘tell’ about which is which. When you take a look at the sativa plant, you will notice that it is thinner and taller when compared to the indica strain. How tall? Quite tall! These plants can grow up to 12 feet or sometimes even taller – which can be quite a nuisance for indoor growers, and hence these are usually grown outdoors. The stage from the seed to a flower takes a longer time when growing a sativa plant than compared to an indica plant. 

On the contrary, indica plants are just the opposite. They are the perfect plant to grow indoors and they are thicker and bushier – but not as tall. Indica strain of marijuana can have plants that grow up to 6ft/7ft in height but rarely go beyond that. This strain, however, is greener and more leafy in comparison. 

• THC and CBD levels

This is another major thing that needs to be considered when discussing the differences between indica and sativa strains of the cannabis plant. The THC and CBD concentration in the plants decide what it is going to be used for. A plant with a high THC content is generally preferred by those stoners who want to get ‘high’ and want to smoke it for recreational purposes. Strains rich in CBD are consumed by those people who want to make use of its medicinal properties.

Generally speaking, Indica strains offer a higher CBD volume in comparison to Sativa strains. However, this can actually vary from sub-strain to sub-strain. Sativa plants usually have a much higher THC level than CBD content and are thus consumed by people looking to get a quick ‘hit’ rather than for its medicinal benefits. 

• The Kind of ‘High’

Smoking different kinds of marijuana plants can give you a different kind of a ‘high’ too. There are two kinds of effects that these plants generally have – either they can give you a very relaxing and tiring sort of a feel, or they can get you to energize and let your brain rush. These are called ‘body high’ and ‘mind high’. These depend upon the chemicals present inside the plant and also depend upon the geographic and climatic conditions where they are growing. 

When you look at this factor of differentiation between the two strains, you’ll notice that the sativa strain gives you a mind high – a creative rush and a refreshing, energetic vibe. This is in direct contrast with its counterpart – the indica strain of weed, which gives you quite a relaxing ‘body high’, post which you’ll feel like just lazing around and chilling on your couch! This is why people generally tend to see the sativa strains as a day-time strain while the Indica strains are seen as a nighttime strain, so that you get relaxed and can sleep better. 

10 Best Sativa Strains in 2021

Let us cut straight into the topic at hand. Here are the 10 best sativa strains in 2021 that you can buy and start growing! There are a number of seed banks that one could choose from but we have gone with one of the most trusted and popular names on the internet – I Love Growing Marijuana, commonly referred to as ILGM, a store which has a very good reputation among the growers and has been known to provide high-quality seeds for many  years now. Here are the 10 best sativa strains you could buy off their website!

Image	Product	Features	Price
	AK-47 Seeds	Cannabis Cup Winning Strain Takes 8 weeks to flower 65% Sativa dominant	Check Price
	NYC Diesel Seeds	60% Sativa dominant strain Pack of feminized seeds 10 weeks of flowering time	Check Price
	Super Lemon Haze Seeds	80% Sativa dominant strain Gives a very strong ‘high’ High-yielding strain	Check Price
	Blue Haze Seeds	80% sativa-dominant strain Unique look and fruity taste Cannabis Cup winning strain	Check Price
	Bruce Banner Autoflowering Seeds	Autoflowering seeds The very high THC content Energetic and happy high	Check Price
	Harlequin Seeds	High on CBD and low on THC 80% Sativa dominant strain Strong flavor	Check Price
	Amnesia Haze Autoflower Seeds	Autoflowering seeds 18% THC content Easy to grow	Check Price
	Strawberry Cough Feminized Seeds	Purple Strain 80% Sativa dominant Easy to grow	Check Price
	Blue Dream Seeds	Suitable for medicinal as well as recreational purposes 21% THC – a strong ‘high’ Purple-Blue buds look quite unique	Check Price
	Trainwreck Seeds	21% THC content Grows indoors as well as outdoors Very high yields	Check Price

1. AK-47 Seeds

Don’t fall for the name! The AK-47 seeds don’t grow weed that will knock you out. In fact, the kind of high that you get upon smoking these plants is quite nice and comforting! Grown in the Netherlands with the genetics of four parent plants, this is a very popular strain and has also been awarded the cannabis cup in the past! This strain of sativa carries about 20% THC content, which is good for beginners as well as for pro-stoners as it is neither too little nor too much!

The plants that grow from these seeds tend to grow quite tall, but if you are someone who keeps your prunes and shears next to you at all times, you might just be able to manage them to grow indoors. You get a very euphoric and a ‘happy’ sort of a high when you smoke these plants. You get an earthy taste and a sweet smell after smoking it up. These are feminized seeds are ready for you to start growing without having to worry about ending up with a male plant. You can get them in packs of 5, 10, and 20.

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2. NYC Diesel Seeds

Another very popular name in the markets, the NYC diesel strain is something that is named after the big apple, but is a common strain smoked all over the world wherever sativa is found. It is something that a pro-grower would prefer to grow as it requires a little more care and attention than other strains on our list. However, once you grow them right, you get a high yield – significantly higher than most other marijuana strains. These seeds take about 10 weeks to mature and can grow quite tall – outdoors or a greenhouse-based growth is best suited for them. The strain carries about 0.20% of CBD content as well. 

Besides this, the growers need to know that these seeds offer a chocolate-like taste, which is quite a unique experience while smoking. However, the smell that they leave behind can be quite pungent and tends to linger around for quite a bit! Consuming this weed would give you an energetic and happy high – followed by a sense of relaxation! All said and done, this is indeed one of the best sativa strains of 2021 – available on ILGM in packages of 5, 10, or 20 seeds! 

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3. Super Lemon Haze Seeds

Now here’s something that you might want to smoke if you totally want to get ‘high’ and that’s your major agenda behind smoking weed! For anyone who loves to get ‘stoned’, the super lemon haze seeds are a must-grow! These seeds carry as much as 22% THC content, which is quite a dose – especially for newbie stoners. This is an 80% sativa dominant strain and hence gives you all the effects of what a proper sativa plant should ideally give you – including a very strong dose of energy and a creative rush (a mind high). 

This is a tall plant but it can be managed indoors in grow rooms, or in greenhouses. It takes about 9 weeks to flower and is not a particularly tough strain to grow. You also get high yields (about 21-25oz per 3sq.ft.). The strain gets its name from the kind of taste that it gives you as it has a very citric sort of a taste and quite a fruity smell. This isn’t something you might look for if you want CBD content, but for THC lovers this is THE strain! 

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4. Blue Haze Seeds

Everyone loves a splash of color in their lives! Colored strains such as purple haze are often appreciated due to the unique look. This one’s called ‘blue haze’ and it is named after the color of the buds. One of the bluest buds that you’ll ever set your eyes on, this is a very impressive indoor strain which is 80% sativa-dominant too. It grows to a modest height but is not too tall that you can’t manage it – making it suitable for indoor growers. The high that you get after smoking it is the quintessential sativa-high, providing a very euphoric effect to the stoners! 

With about 20% THC content in it, the blue haze seeds are indeed one of the best sativa strains in 2021 which give you just the right kind of a ‘high’. The seeds produce plants which have a blueberry-like or a strawberry-like taste and are generally rather sweet tasting and fruity smelling. The plant also contains about 0.1-0.6% of CBD content. These seeds are available on ILGM in packs of 5, 10 and 20. Lastly, this strain as well as one of its parent strains are both cannabis cup winners! 

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5. Bruce Banner Autoflowering Seeds

What is the first thought that pops up in your head when you hear about ‘Bruce Banner’ – the Incredible Hulk? This strain of weed does get its name from the iconic comic character. Smoking this weed will not turn you into a green monster, but it will certainly fill you up with that kind of an energy! One of the most euphoric strains which makes you feel really invincible after smoking it, Bruce Banner is one of the best Sativa strains – and this variant right here is the auto-flowering one, which makes it a great option for newbie growers. 

This strain of marijuana carries over 25% THC in some cases and is a really potent and strong bud. This is a tall plant but one that can still be managed indoors. The yields, however, are significantly lesser (one of the reasons as to why the buds are so powerful) – you get only about 6oz per 3sq.ft. but the strong high more than makes up for the lack of quantity. A very earthy taste and a pungent smell are two major characteristic features of this strain. However, the key highlight here is the strong ‘hit’ that you get when you smoke it up. 

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6. Harlequin Seeds

One of the most unique sets of seeds that we have here! This is a high-CBD low-THC strain, making it best-suited for those growers who are looking forward to something that is useful for medicinal purposes. This strain offers about 7% THC content while almost twice that CBD content at 15%. This is something that is suited best for growers who have been around for a while and can handle the challenge of growing a tough strain which requires just the perfect humidity/temperature conditions and can grow quite large too. 

Medical dispensaries and stoners who need it for similar purposes are a huge fan of this strain because of the high CBD content. It takes about 8 to 9 weeks to flower, and can provide about 14 ounces of yield when you grow it in a 3 square foot area. These plants have a very strong flavor to them and taste like mango, and have a woody and earthy smell to them. They are an uplifting strain and give you a nice mind high. People who want to grow large-scale weed and sell them to dispensaries often go with this strain so that the CBD content is sufficient. 

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7. Amnesia Haze Autoflower Seeds

If you are new to growing as well as new to smoking weed, this is the perfect strain of weed for you. They are autoflowering seeds, meaning you don’t have to worry about the light cycles and the other factors, as well as easy to grow and don’t need a lot of attention. The height of these plants isn’t much of a bother and they can be grown indoors as well as outdoors, or anywhere you wish to grow them. It takes the Amnesia Haze about 8 weeks to flower and the kind of high that you get from smoking the bud here is quite uplifting and relaxing. 

You get about 18% THC content in this strain, which is good enough to get high but not so much that beginners get bamboozled. You get about 4 to 6 ounces per 3 square feet, which is a little less than what most other strains would offer, but this one’s really easy to grow and can be grown in larger quantities. You can buy this off ILGM in packs of 5, 10 or 20 based on your need. One of the best sativa strains of 2021 if you are new and are looking forward to starting growing! 

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8. Strawberry Cough Feminized Seeds

Purple haze, all in my eyes, excuse me while I kiss the skies! A purple-colored strain of weed, which grows quite tall but can be managed indoors. This is a strain which is easy to grow, has a unique look, and gives you a decent high. It checks all the right boxes and stoners as well as growers all around the world love it! This is a strongly Sativa dominant strain as it carries a mix of 80% Sativa and 20% Indica genetics.

The Strawberry Cough strain carries about 18% THC in it, and an insignificant CBD content. It can offer up to 17 ounces per 3 square feet, and has a very nice and fruity taste but a skunk-like smell tends to linger around after you’re done with your puff-puff-pass. The plant requires a temperate climate to grow and is well suited for indoor growth. The purple look makes it a very attractive option for stoners. 

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9. Blue Dream Seeds

From a purple strain to yet another blue one! The blue dream seeds carry 80% sativa content and offer you quite a strong mind-high as it features about 21% THC in it. Stoners also get to benefit from a significant CBD content (standing in at 2%) which is great for medicinal uses. The buds look rather unique with the purple-blue look, and the plants take about 9 weeks to flower, during which they tend to grow pretty tall – so make sure you have sufficient vertical space before you start with it. 

This is also a high-yielding plant as it can get about 21 ounces per 3 square feet of space. A very berry-like taste, as well as an earthy flavour, are two characteristic features of this bud. It leaves a sweet aftertaste in your mouth and is appreciated by many stoners all over the world. Growing this strain is not a difficult task and anyone with a moderate level of practice can grow it well. People going through problems such as nausea, depression or pain can also benefit from smoking this weed! 

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10. Trainwreck Seeds

The last name on our list, but definitely one which is globally known and loved, tried by millions of stoners. This is the ‘trainwreck’ strain, which is a 65% sativa-dominant variety. Stoners love this because they get upto 21% THC content in it, and it is well suited no matter where you grow it: indoors or outdoors. Smoking this weed gives you an instant ‘creative rush’ and lets your mind wander off in all directions. 

The plant takes about 9 weeks to fully mature, and you get upto 25 ounces per 3 square feet of area, which is quite a lot of yield. Another great thing about this bud is the fact that you get a nice tangy taste in your mouth! The aftertaste is quite lemony and pine-like, and the smell is pungent and can hang around in your room for quite a bit after you’re done smoking the joint. All in all, one of the best sativa strains for those searching for an uplifting sort of a high. 

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How to Choose the Best Sativa Strains – A Buyer’s Guide

Now that you know which are the ten best options that you have and you can buy off the internet in just a few clicks, let us also look at some of the things that you must keep in mind while making your choice. Consider this as a buyer’s guide for buying the right kind of sativa strain for all your needs:

• Taste: the seeds that you are planning on buying need to offer you the right kind of taste and smell that you are looking for. Many sativa strains are specially bred to have a specific kind of taste. Some of them are berry-like, then there are others which are more citric, some have a vanilla flavor, while there are some which retain the natural earthy taste. Choose yours based on what you prefer!
  
• CBD/THC Ratio: one major thing to consider is the CBD and THC% in each of these varieties that you see above. Each strain has a different THC/CBD combination which gives it a unique property. A high THC plant will give you a higher ‘high’. For people who are new to smoking up, we suggest choosing something which offers a low THC percentage as it might be a comfortable experience for you to ease into a ‘high’ and gradually crank it up. Higher CBD numbers mean better medicinal benefits.
  
• Growth Cycle: Growers must know how long their plant takes to fully mature from being a seed to the flowering stage. Some plants mature faster while others take a long time. Make sure you know that about your seeds before you decide on making the final purchase! Moreover, also make sure you know how tall your plants are going to grow before you buy them. You don’t want to end up with 12ft plants in a 7ft grow tent.
  
• Autoflowering and Feminized: Make sure that the seeds you are getting are feminized as the male trees will be of no use (unless you are a breeder). Autoflowering is optional but a great choice for those growers who are still new to growing weed as it is easier for them to manage these auto-flowering plants.
  

Which is Better: Indica or Sativa?

The honest answer to this question depends upon what you as an individual prefer. If you are looking forward to smoking something that excites you or something that relaxes you. Are you looking to grow tall plants outdoors or small plants indoors? Are you someone who prefers a body high or a mind high – is it medicinal benefits you are looking for? How experienced a grower are you, what kind of a taste do you want, etc. There’s just so many factors and variables that come into the play that it actually becomes quite hard to decide which is the winner in the indica vs sativa battle. We agree that it sounds like a cop out but there is no answer to it! It is totally your call in the end! 

Frequently Asked Questions about Sativa Strains 

Here are the answers to some of the most common and frequently asked questions about sativa strains of marijuana – 

1. Can Sativa strains get me more ‘high’ than Indica strains?

While the answer, generally speaking, is ‘yes’, the fact is that you need to look into some details. If your sativa strain has a lower THC% than compared to the indica strain, it will not get you as high as the other one. However, the kind of high that you get when you smoke sativas is almost always a ‘mind high’ which is what most recreational users are looking for. 

2. Can smoking sativa strains make me more creative?

Given that you get a mind high, smoking a sativa strain will unleash your thoughts and potentially make you think in a much more broader perspective than you would otherwise do. Many artists and entertainers have, on record, claimed that weed makes them more creative. However, realistically speaking, this is not 100% accurate – it only amplifies your existing thoughts and does not place new and creative thoughts in your head. 

3. Are there any side-effects of smoking a sativa strain?

If you are looking forward to sleeping after a tiring day, you might not want to smoke the sativa strain. This is because smoking sativa buds generally gets you quite a rush of thoughts in your head and makes you feel more energetic and excited. Besides this, the only after-effects or side-effects that need to be considered are potentially those of a dry mouth and red eyes, which is common with most other forms of weed too. 

4. Which is the best place to order these seeds from?

For anyone looking forward to ordering sativa seeds, we strongly recommend you buy them via the links that we have provided above along with our seed reviews. However, if you wish to buy them separately, you can choose to proceed with any reliable seed bank which has marijuana seeds. Seed banks are trusted places where breeders are hired to hand-pick the best quality seeds which are produced by crossing plants of different strains so that the stoners/growers get a unique experience. You can find a number of seed banks online as well as some physical stores where you can simply walk in and purchase the seeds that you need. 

Conclusion

We hope that by this point in the article you know everything that there is to know about sativa strains, as well as their key differences between the indica and sativa strains of marijuana. We have also attempted to provide the most comprehensive list of the strongest and the best sativa strains of marijuana that you can find in 2021 and grow by yourself. If there are still any questions, feel free to send us a mail and we shall get back to you as soon as we can! You can also drop a comment below. Till then…

…Happy Smoking! 🙂