The best weed strains depend on what you are looking for: for maximum potency Tutankhamon (26% THC) is our number one, for a clear haze effect Amnesia Gold, for beginners Northern Lights and White Widow, for a dessert aroma Gelato. The most award-winning strain in our catalogue is Nefertiti. Below you will find our top 10 cannabis strains compared by THC, flowering time and harvest time — plus the best haze, skunk, hash and kush strains and the best strains for beginners.
Every strain on this list comes from our own breeding. Pyramid Seeds has bred and produced its own genetics since 2002. The THC, flowering and yield figures come from our strain data sheets; how much of that your plant reaches depends on light, climate and care.
The top 10 cannabis strains at a glance
| # | Strain | Type | THC | Indoor flowering | Outdoor harvest (northern hemisphere) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutankhamon | 60% sativa | 26% | 60 days | 2nd–4th week of September | potency, best seller |
| 2 | Nefertiti | 80% sativa | 22% | 80 days | 1st week of November | haze fans, award-winning |
| 3 | Amnesia Gold | 75% sativa | 26% | 65–75 days | 2nd–3rd week of October | haze, creative effect |
| 4 | Ramses | 80% sativa | 23–26% | 73–80 days | 1st–2nd week of September | pure Amnesia Haze |
| 5 | Northern Lights | 90% indica | 20–22% | 55 days | 1st week of September | the indica classic |
| 6 | White Widow | 50/50 hybrid | 20–22% | 60 days | 2nd–4th week of September | a balanced classic |
| 7 | Super OG Kush | 80% indica | 23–25% | 55 days | 1st–2nd week of September | kush, relaxation |
| 8 | Gelato | 55% indica | 25–27% | 60–65 days | – | US genetics, dessert aroma |
| 9 | Black Cherry Punch | 90% indica | 25% | 60 days | September | evening, fruity aroma |
| 10 | Shark | 80% indica | 22% | 48–55 days | 1st–2nd week of September | skunk, fast flowering |
Flowering times are indoors, counted from the switch to 12/12. Under LED most strains finish about a week earlier.
The top 10 strains in detail
1. Tutankhamon — our best seller
Genetics: AK-47 selection · Type: 60% sativa / 40% indica · THC: 26% · Flowering: 60 days (LED 53) · Yield: up to 900–1,000 g/1.5 m² under LED, outdoors 0.5–1.5 kg per plant
Our best seller and the flagship of Pyramid Seeds. Fresh citrus and spice, a cerebral start and a relaxation that follows slowly. Tutankhamon is easy to grow and finishes outdoors by the end of September. Why we list 26% THC although much higher values have been measured in tests is explained in our post The strongest cannabis strains.
2. Nefertiti — our most award-winning strain
Genetics: Black Widow × White Widow · Type: 80% sativa / 20% indica · THC: 22% · Flowering: 80 days (LED 73) · Yield: up to 750–850 g/1.5 m², outdoors 0.5–1.5 kg per plant
Nefertiti is the most award-winning strain in our catalogue: 1st place in the hydroponics category at the Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup 2007 (still under the name Black Hemp), 2nd place at the Catalonia Cup 2008 and 3rd place in the hash extraction category at the Catalonia Cup 2010. A haze aroma with pine and citrus, a psychedelic, active effect. Because of its long flowering it is best grown indoors or in a greenhouse.
3. Amnesia Gold — haze for creative minds
Genetics: Lennon × Amnesia Haze · Type: 75% sativa · THC: 26% · Flowering: 65–75 days (LED 58–68) · Yield: up to 800–850 g/1.5 m², outdoors 0.5–1.5 kg per plant
Cerebral, creative, euphoric — Amnesia Gold is our haze for the daytime. Outdoors it only ripens in mid to late October, so in short-season climates it is better grown indoors. How it differs from classic Amnesia Haze is shown in our comparison Amnesia Haze vs Amnesia Gold.
4. Ramses — pure Amnesia Haze
Genetics: Amnesia Haze · Type: 80% sativa · THC: 23–26% · Flowering: 73 days under LED, 80 days under HPS · Yield: outdoors 500 g–1.5 kg per plant
If you are looking for the classic Amnesia Haze, you will find it in Ramses. A cerebral, creative effect with plenty of energy — nothing for late evenings. According to its data sheet it is ready outdoors in the 1st–2nd week of September.
5. Northern Lights — the indica classic
Genetics: Afghani × Thai · Type: 90% indica · THC: 20–22% · Flowering: 55 days (LED 48) · Yield: up to 800–850 g/1.5 m², outdoors 0.5–1.5 kg per plant
Deep relaxation, short flowering and ready outdoors as early as the first week of September: Northern Lights is the safe choice for short summers. Everything about the strain and its variants is in our Northern Lights strain guide.
6. White Widow — the balanced classic
Genetics: South American sativa × South Asian indica · Type: 50% sativa / 50% indica · THC: 20–22% · Flowering: 60 days (LED 53) · Yield: up to 800–850 g/1.5 m², outdoors 0.5–1.5 kg per plant
Half sativa, half indica, resinous and forgiving — White Widow has been one of the best-known strains of all for decades. All its variants, from the autoflower to the CBD version, are covered in our White Widow strain guide.
7. Super OG Kush — kush with a diesel note
Genetics: Hindu Kush · Type: 80% indica · THC: 23–25% · Flowering: 55 days (LED 48) · Yield: outdoors 0.5–1 kg per plant
Earthy, diesel, citrus — and a deep, calm relaxation. According to its data sheet it also suits beginners and is ready outdoors in the 1st–2nd week of September. We introduce the whole kush family in OG Kush and the Kush family.
8. Gelato — US genetics with a dessert aroma
Genetics: Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies · Type: 55% indica · THC: 25–27% · Flowering: 60–65 days (LED 53–58) · Yield: outdoors up to 1 kg per plant
Sorbet, cream, sweetness — Gelato is one of the most popular US strains of recent years: euphoric and at the same time deeply relaxing. More in our Gelato strain guide.
9. Black Cherry Punch — fruity, for the evening
Genetics: Blackberry Kush × Cherry Pie · Type: 90% indica · THC: 25% · Flowering: 60 days (LED 53) · Yield: outdoors 0.75–1 kg per plant
Anti-stress and strongly relaxing: Black Cherry Punch is a strain for winding down after the day. Ready outdoors in September — and mould-resistant, which helps in damp autumns.
10. Shark — skunk with a short flowering time
Genetics: Northern Lights × Super Skunk · Type: 80% indica · THC: 22% · Flowering: 48 days under LED, 55 days under HPS · Yield: up to 750–800 g/1.5 m², outdoors 500 g–1.5 kg per plant
The skunk genetics in our catalogue: calming, body-focused and with one of the shortest flowering times on the list. Ready outdoors in the 1st–2nd week of September.
The best haze strains
Haze stands for sativa-leaning strains with a bright, cerebral effect, a spicy citrus aroma and usually a long flowering time. From our catalogue:
- Amnesia Gold: Lennon × Amnesia Haze, 26% THC — creative and euphoric.
- Ramses: pure Amnesia Haze, 23–26% THC — the classic Amnesia.
- Nefertiti: 80% sativa with a haze aroma, 22% THC — our most award-winning strain.
More sativa-leaning strains are in our guide The best sativa strains and in the sativa seeds category.
The best skunk, hash and kush strains
- Skunk: Shark (Northern Lights × Super Skunk) — 22% THC, 48–55 days of flowering.
- Hash: Super Hash (G13 Hash Plant × Mr. Nice Hash Plant) — 90% indica, 20% THC, spicy with tropical fruit, 48 days of flowering under LED. Which strains suit hash and rosin making is covered in our guide Cannabis extraction: the best strains.
- Kush: Super OG Kush (Hindu Kush, 23–25% THC) and all our other kush strains in the kush strains category.
For the best indicas in one place, see our guide Best indica strains.
One more US classic that didn’t make the top 10 but belongs on every resin lover’s list: Gorilla Glue (GG4), a hybrid famous for buds so sticky they cling to the scissors. Its origin, effects, THC and our versions are covered in our Gorilla Glue strain guide.
Which cannabis strain is right for me?
| You are looking for … | Our recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| your first grow | Northern Lights, White Widow, Auto Northern Lights | robust, short flowering, forgive mistakes |
| maximum potency | Tutankhamon, Gelato, Black Cherry Punch | 25–27% THC according to the data sheets |
| an active daytime effect | Amnesia Gold, Ramses, Nefertiti | sativa-leaning, cerebral |
| relaxation in the evening | Northern Lights, Super OG Kush, Black Cherry Punch | 80–90% indica |
| an outdoor grow in a short season (UK, northern Europe, Canada, northern US) | Northern Lights, Super OG Kush, Shark, Tutankhamon | harvest by the end of September |
| a quick harvest without a light schedule | Auto Northern Lights | 70 days from germination |
If you can’t decide between indica and sativa, our comparison Indica vs sativa vs hybrid helps. For outdoor growing in short-season climates such as the UK, northern Europe or Canada, choose strains that are ready by the end of September and grow late haze strains such as Amnesia Gold or Nefertiti indoors. In long seasons (southern Europe, California, the US South) the late sativas finish outdoors too. All strains that finish outdoors by the end of September are collected in our outdoor cannabis seeds category.
Please note: Pyramid Seeds sells cannabis seeds as collectible items, and the growing information on our site is for educational purposes only. Whether you may germinate seeds and grow plants depends on the law in your country, and the rules differ widely — please check the regulations that apply where you live before growing.
FAQ: The best weed strains
What is the best weed strain?
It depends on your goal. For maximum potency Tutankhamon (26% THC) is our best seller, for a creative haze effect Amnesia Gold, for beginners Northern Lights and White Widow. The most award-winning strain in our catalogue is Nefertiti.
Which of the top 10 strains have the most THC?
Gelato (25–27%), Tutankhamon (26%), Amnesia Gold (26%) and Black Cherry Punch (25%). How much THC your plant reaches depends heavily on light, climate and care. Lab values in detail: The strongest cannabis strains.
What are the most popular weed strains?
Among the classics, Northern Lights, White Widow, OG Kush and Amnesia Haze have been known worldwide for decades; among modern US strains, Gelato and the Cookies family. In our own catalogue Tutankhamon is the best seller — what our customers order most is on our best sellers page.
Which cannabis strain is good for beginners?
Northern Lights and White Widow: robust, short flowering and tolerant of mistakes. If you want to grow without changing the light schedule, choose Auto Northern Lights — it is ready to harvest about 70 days after germination.
What are the best haze strains?
Amnesia Gold (Lennon × Amnesia Haze, 26% THC), Ramses (pure Amnesia Haze, 23–26% THC) and Nefertiti (80% sativa with a haze aroma). Haze strains have a cerebral, active effect and usually flower for longer.
What are the best kush strains?
Super OG Kush from the Hindu Kush line (80% indica, 23–25% THC, diesel and citrus) is the core of our kush family. All our kush genetics are in the kush strains category.
Which cannabis strains are best for outdoor growing in a short season like the UK?
Strains that are ready by the end of September: Northern Lights (1st week of September), Super OG Kush and Shark (1st–2nd week of September) and Tutankhamon (2nd–4th week of September). Late strains such as Amnesia Gold or Nefertiti are better grown indoors in short-season climates.
What is the difference between indica and sativa?
Indica strains grow compact, flower faster and have a more physically relaxing effect. Sativa strains grow taller, flower for longer and have a more cerebral, active effect. Most modern strains are hybrids leaning to one side.
The most popular strains, direct from the breeder
All the strains on this list are available directly from Pyramid Seeds — with a germination guarantee and discreet shipping to the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada and worldwide. What our customers order most is on our best sellers page.
Our strongest strains at a glance — from Tutankhamon to Gelato.
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