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Now that you can buy marijuana online, there’s no reason to settle for anything but the best. In the past, cannabis connoisseurs were limited to what was available locally. But these days, you can buy legendary strains like Gorilla Glue, Northern Lights, and Pineapple Express without leaving your sofa.
The most legendary strains are renowned for their highs, but also for their taste, smell, genetics, and history. Many of these strains have been carefully bred over decades, and all have earned their all-time status.
So which strains simply can’t be missed? That depends on what you’re looking for. Each strain offers a unique experience, and everyone will respond differently to each strain.
You might be looking for an uplifting head high that will get your creative juices flowing—try Blue Dream. Or you might be looking for deep, complete relaxation, in which case the infamous Gorilla Glue is your friend.
Whatever you’re looking for, we’d argue that all of these best-selling strains will leave you satisfied.
Gorilla Glue
Let’s start with a heavy-hitter: Gorilla Glue isn’t a strain for the faint of heart. But it is a hugely popular Cannabis Cup Winner that experienced users shouldn’t miss.
A hybrid with up to 28 percent THC, Gorilla Glue offers the ultimate relaxation. Numbing your mind and body completely, you’ll feel sedated but euphoric. Fair warning: This is a powerful high. We wouldn’t recommend Gorilla Glue if you’re heading to a party—or planning to do anything at all, really.
But there are few strains as sedating as Gorilla Glue. It’s an excellent strain for those suffering from insomnia or depression, or just looking to switch off entirely for the evening.
Blue Dream
Blue Dream is a sativa-dominant hybrid. It still packs a punch, with a THC content of up to 27 percent. But the THC in Blue Dream is balanced by a two percent CBD content.
That means you get a more balanced and cerebral high. Blue Dream will make you feel energetic and creative while still relaxing your body. It’s a great strain for daytime use and for artists, musicians, and other creative types.
Medical marijuana users find that Blue Dream’s energizing high is useful for treating chronic fatigue and pain. The lack of sedation makes this a suitable strain for daytime use for those who need it.
OG Kush
As the name suggests, OG Kush is a somewhat mythical strain that’s taken on legendary status. Thought to have originated in the 1990s from a cross with Hindu Kush, it’s since been bred to produce other infamous strains like GSC.
OG Kush is a sativa-dominant hybrid with 20–25 percent THC content. Unlike Gorilla Glue, it isn’t sedating. Instead, after a hit of OG Kush you’ll find yourself energized, euphoric, and sociable. You’ll primarily get a head high, with fewer effects on your body.
Be prepared for the potent smoke, which some users find harsh, and the pungent smell left after smoking OG Kush.
Northern Lights
If you’re looking for something a little more mellow, Northern Lights could be the strain for you. One of the most popular indica strains of all time, Northern Lights is derived from Afghani and Thai landraces, which only adds to its popularity.
With up to 33 percent THC, Northern Lights will deeply affect your whole body. You’ll feel sleepy, comfortable, and lazy as you settle into the contented high. A good choice for those suffering from insomnia, anxiety, and stress, North Lights will blissfully slow down your body and your mind.
Pineapple Express
Even your grandma has probably heard of Pineapple Express! It’s one of the few strains that has crossed over into the mainstream, with the Seth Rogen film of the same name.
The name Pineapple Express is a nod to its tropical smell and taste, with hints of pineapple, mango, and pine. A creative and energetic strain, Pineapple Express can help increase productivity and focus. It’s also a fun social strain.
For the uninitiated, Pineapple Express could lead to paranoia. Its head high is quite strong, like other sativas, and it contains around 20 percent THC.
Chemdawg
Chemdawg (or Chemdog) is another legendary strain with uncertain origins. It’s a hybrid strain that hits fast and strong.
Chemdawg has an upbeat high, amplifying your senses and heightening your awareness. While the head-high is buzzy, you’ll find your body deeply relaxed. Some new users find Chemdawg a bit overwhelming, so go easy on your first hit.
Unlike the tropical notes of Pineapple Express, Chemdawg has a pungent smell and taste of diesel.
Durban Poison
This sativa strain was born in the South African city of Durban. It’s a landrace strain, part of a long history of cannabis cultivation in Africa. Durban Poison has around 15–20 percent THC. Like other sativas, it has a mostly cerebral high.
With Durban Poison, you’ll find yourself focused, creative, and sociable. There’s little risk of couch-lock here, making Durban Poison a suitable strain for daytime use.
Like other strong sativas, it can make new users feel anxious and on edge. But with experienced users, Durban Poison is extremely popular, and for good reason.
Gelato
Gelato is a sweet-tasting, Californian hybrid known for its balanced, mellow high. With high THC content (up to 25 percent) and little CBD, Gelato will hit your body and mind in equal measure. It’s a potent strain, and the balanced high comes on quickly.
At the same time, Gelato isn’t a sedating strain (like Gorilla Glue), and many people do choose it for daytime use. It’s said to help treat anxiety, as it feels more like an indica and therefore is less likely to cause paranoia.
The Best Strains of All Time?
Choosing the “best” strain of weed is simply not possible. There are so many diverse and unique strains of marijuana to buy online, each with its own particular benefits and sensations. You’ll not often find two users who agree on their favourite strains–and that’s how it should be.
But famous strains like Chemdawg and Gorilla Glue have earned their place in the history books. Thousands of people, over decades, must be onto something. These strains are best-selling for a reason, and we’re pretty sure you’ll love them, too.
