Sativa strains are renowned for their long leaves, tall stature and creative highs. Perfect for those seeking a creative and energetic buzz, they're cerebral and euphoric.
There are plenty of Sativa strains to choose from too, from funky and fruity flavorful options to super-high yields that grow well in UK conditions. To help you discover the best Sativa strains in the UK right now, we've produced a top 10 list of the country's best seeds. See which Sativa you'd prefer to get started on growing in the UK.
Why Sativa strains are so popular in the UK
Sativa strains are particularly popular in the UK with creatives, from musicians through painters and writers, because they stimulate the mind. No sedative sofa slump; they’ll get you uplifted and motivated. There are more mellow options too, with hybrids creating a great counter-balance.
While the UK government hasn’t seen fit to grant weed legal recreational status as of yet, that doesn’t stop the UK from growing some of the best Sativa strains. Sativa strains can be immensely rewarding in the UK thanks to their ease of growth both indoors and outdoors.
Just be careful with outdoor growth, as Sativa's originate near the equator, meaning they love to bask in sun and heat.
If you're not sure which Sativa strains are best suited for the UK, we're here to help with this top 10 list.
Top 10 Sativa strains UK
- Doug's Varin (100% sativa)
- Chocolope (95% sativa)
- Acapulco Gold (80% sativa)
- Ghost train Haze (80% sativa)
- Super Silver Haze (80% sativa)
- Haze 1 (80% sativa)
- Jack Widow (80% sativa)
- Berner cookies (75% sativa)
- Blue dream (70% sativa)
- Purple Haze (70% sativa)
1. Doug's Varin (100% sativa)
Doug's Varin is a highly sought strain loaded with THCV, a rare hyper-charged THC. The result is a legendary strain that's renowned for its powerful cerebral high.
Growing
Doug's Varin is not recommended for beginners. It thrives in warm, Mediterranean climates and so isn't particularly suited to the UK weather. Taking your plant indoors is a fine solution - just be sure to give it space. Tipping and trimming your plant is essential. In optimal conditions, Doug's Varin can reach heights of 160 cm indoors and 220 cm outdoors. The incredible THCV profile is well worth the effort.
Smell, taste and effect
Doug's Varin has a fruity aroma with some dank earthy undercurrents. It's surprisingly sweet given its THCV rating, and boasts layers of pine and citrus. The effects are extraordinary, with long-lasting cerebral effects that are described as energy-boosting and creative. It's been associated with many mind-stimulating episodes that may be crucial in the fight against Parkinson's disease.
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2. Chocolope (95% sativa)
Chocolope is an award-winning Sativa-dominant strain made by crossing Cantaloupe Haze with Chocolate Thai. It's peaking in popularity right now due to its immense chocolate flavors that go incredibly well with a cup of coffee.
Growing
Chocolope is a fine beginners Sativa strain, offering a short flowering time and quick harvest. While perfectly suited for outdoor growth, indoor growers can make use of a wealth of popular techniques, like SOG. Just remember that, like all Sativa plants, you need some space for height growth. You can expect this powerful plant to reach heights of 150 cm indoors and 200 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Chocolope boasts an exceptional flavor profile of dank dark chocolate and sweet lingering caramel. Underneath this umami profile, you'll find citrus, grapefruit and berries, like a mossy fruit chocolate bar. It comes into its element with its long-lasting effects. Enjoy a dreamy, cerebral effect that reaches euphoric heights - perfect for dealing with stress or depression.
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3. Acapulco Gold (80% sativa)
Acapulco Gold is based on an ancient, shamanic strain that's been captivating people for centuries. It's been growing in popularity in the US and UK thanks to its traditional, mystical roots.
Growing
Acapulco Gold does need experienced hands. That's because of its tropical origins and desire for warmth. Growing outdoors in the UK in the wrong season can be disastrous. With good calendar awareness - she thrives. Alternatively, take her inside and enjoy impressive yields and flowering times of just 63 to 70 days. You can expect heights of up to 120 cm indoors and 200 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Acapulco Gold boasts an impressive Sativa-dominant flavor profile of sweet, fruity scents and lashings of dank, woody pine. The effects produced are motivating, energizing and long-lasting, making it a favorite for those seeking inspiration and mental clarity.
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4. Ghost train Haze (80% sativa)
Ghost Train Haze is an award-winning Sativa-dominant hybrid that was created by cross-breeding Nevil's Wreck and Ghost OG, among others. It's among the most powerful and stimulating strains known to man.
Growing
Ghost Train Haze is a versatile plant that's suited for indoor, outdoor and greenhouse growing. She liked the weather warm and dry, so watch out for humidity and rain. Despite this, it's relatively easy to cultivate in the UK with proper conditions. Ghost Train Haze also responds very well to SOG training methods indoors. Some experience goes a long way here, allowing your plant to reach heights of 150 cm indoors and 225 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Ghost Train Haze has a distinct and pungent aroma that's skunky, fruity and earthy. To taste, you'll get sweeter citrus and wood spice. As for effects, this is a powerful strain with long-lasting cerebral effects that provide bursts of energy and conviviality. Just be careful with the extreme THC content.
Learn more: Ghost train haze seeds
5. Super Silver Haze (80% sativa)
This legendary American strain is among the UK's most popular Sativa strains. And no wonder; it boasts an impressive high and easy-grow profile that's won the High Times Cannabis Cup on numerous occasions.
Growing
Super Silver Haze has an excellent growing profile, but it takes an experienced hand for the best success. Each stage of its life and flowering requires different nutrients, making it more hands-on than other strains. Treat it well, and you'll find great growth indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse. Just make sure that you avoid wet and early autumns. Provided you've got optimal conditions, you can expect heights of up to 160 cm indoors and 220 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Super Silver Haze is a smooth and sweet strain with uplifting notes of lemon and incense. The flavor is a pleasant mix of citrus and sandalwood with layers of THC diesel. It's noted for its energetic and long-lasting body high which comes with uplifting, euphoric effects. This makes it ideal for balancing stress levels and tackling nausea.
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6. Haze 1 (80% sativa)
Haze #1 is an instant classic with a 1990s Californian pedigree. From its euphoric high to incredible yields, no wonder it dominates many favorite growing lists.
Growing
Haze #1 is a plant for expert hands only, although feminized seeds do make the job easier. She can grow high and requires a lot of nutrients to reach its yield potential. As a warm, sunny climate is required, many UK growers opt to take things inside. Here, you need to keep an eye on space through pruning methods. In optimal conditions, you can expect heights of up to 150 cm indoors and 200 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Haze #1 is renowned for its remarkable mix of herbal, floral and sweet citrus notes. These all give way to chocolate and earth spice to taste. The high is sudden, long-lasting and cerebral. It's a euphoric and creative high that's beloved by artists.
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7. Jack Widow (80% sativa)
Jack Widow is an enigmatic crossing of Jack Herer and White Widow. Two of Amsterdam's classic strains collide here to produce one of the UK's most beloved Sativa seeds.
Growing
Jack Widow requires experienced hands. While it handles temperate climates quite well, it does have some susceptibility to mold and mildew. Keep an eye on the weather for optimal outdoor growth. Alternatively, bring it indoors for sustained light and pruning. This is a strain that needs some care as it can react poorly to nutritional errors. Still, you can expect good yields and heights of up to 120 cm indoors and 300 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Jack Widow boasts a sweet and sticky aroma that's typical of Haze strains. There are big fruity flavor notes and hints of vanilla and eucalyptus. The strain is loaded with THC, offering a powerful cerebral high that's energizing and inspiring. It's known for its use in combatting inflammation and muscle spasms.
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8. Berner's Cookies (75% sativa)
This spectacularly strong Sativa-dominant variant of the iconic Girl Scout Cookies originates in San Francisco. It's a firm favorite among UK aficionados thanks to its potency.
Growing
Berner's Cookies is relatively easy to grow thanks to its high fungal resistance profile. Still, it does require some careful hands and a good knowledge of nutrients and conditions. While possible indoors and outdoors, light and warmth are essential. Care is essential at the flowering stage. In terms of growth, you can expect heights of up to 140 cm indoors and 200 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Berner's Cookies is a powerful strain with a sweet and mellow flavor profile. Enjoy juicy tropical fruits alongside sweet vanilla and earthy spice. Renowned for its uplifting high, it can come on slow with creative and talkative effects. Perfect for social situations, a high tolerance of THC is important.
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9. Blue Dream (70% sativa)
Blue Dream is a certified classic that conjures up images of hippiedom in the 1970s California. Boasting an impressive high, it remains a perennial favorite for UK Sativa enthusiasts.
Growing
Blue Dream is an easy-grow strain that's perfectly suited for first-time growers. Ideal for indoor, outdoor and greenhouse cultivation, it is particularly partial to sunlight and warmth. If in doubt, bring Blue Dream inside. Like many other Sativa strains, Blue Dream grows large. Expect heights of some 200 cm indoors and a whopping 300 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
It boasts rich fruity and sweet aromas of lemon and blueberry, alongside vanilla and tropical mango. This sorbet-like concoction comes together on the tongue with hints of earthy spice. A long favorite with medicinal users, it produces a potent and long-lasting euphoric high that's uplifting and energizing. This full bodily relaxation is a particular favorite with those treating depression and nausea.
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10. Purple Haze (70% sativa)
Purple Haze is a thing of beauty, generating richly colorful leaves and luscious, crystal-covered buds. A long favorite with UK rockers, it's noted for its dreamy, cerebral high.
Growing
You don't have to be as talented as Jimi Hendrix on the guitar to grow Purple Haze. Forgiving and hardy, it's fairly easy to control and cultivate. Just be careful with humidity and cold. You can grow this strain indoors or outdoors, depending on your climate. In optimal growing conditions, Purple Haze can reach heights of 150 cm indoors and 225 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Purple Haze has wonderful fruity genetics, giving it a wonderful aroma of blueberries and spice. The taste is an equally captivating mix of sweet and earthy notes. This fine stain offers creative and blissful highs that are perfect for those seeking inspiration.
Learn more: Purple Haze seeds
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Sativa strains are known for their large yields and cerebral highs. As such, they've long been a favorite with connoisseurs looking to energize their creative streak and bliss through stress. Get started and buy sativa seeds for the UK at Weedseedsexpress.