Best Hybrid Strains

If you were not aware, most of the cannabis strains you will find available in seed banks, dispensaries, or coffee shops are officially classified as hybrids.

If you are not aware what the definition of a hybrid strain is, this is a strain of cannabis which contains sativa as well as indica genetics. This leads to them having a wide variety of effects, with the most popular indica body stone, or the cerebral sativa high.

As you can imagine, the way a hybrid breed of cannabis is produced is by crossing a single strain of cannabis with another. An example of this is when a cannabis breeder will cross a strain which is sativa dominant with one which is indica dominant.

By cross pollinating these genetics will create a new hybrid strain. This means the strain can be classified as either a sativa dominant or an indica dominant strain, depending on if they contain more than 50% of indica or sativa.

So, if you are a fan of hybrid strains of cannabis, then this list includes some of our favorite hybrid strains of cannabis. So, keep reading if you want some recommendations for hybrid strains of cannabis (see also “Hybrid Strains: A Comprehensive Breakdown“)!

Our Favorite Hybrid Strains

We have included a wide variety of different strains on this list, so there should be a hybrid strain here for everyone. Make sure to read through our descriptions so you can find the best hybrid strain for you!

Jack Herer

If you have not heard of it, Jack Herer, is a cross of Northern Light #5, Haze, as well as Shiva Skunk. This is a balanced hybrid with an equal mix of indica and sativa, and this strain has been produced since the earlier years of the 1990s.

The strain itself was named after a friend of Ben Dronkers who was a famous activist for Cannabis, also called the Emperor of Hemp.

This hybrid strain has 4 primary phenotypes, with 3 of these being sativas and 1 being indica, this makes Jack Herer a fun strain to grow. This plant can grow very tall when planted in loose soil, and because of this it is able to produce quite a substantial yield.

This is because the buds of Jack Herer have a very dense structure, this means that by the time it is ready to harvest it is covered in sticky resin glands. 

Jack Here is also known for having a great Terpene profile, this means it has a noticeable presence of terpinolene, pinene, and caryophyllene. The dried flowers of this plant have a strong skunky aroma, including undertones of lemon as well as pepper.

This strain is known to consumers for how soothing and uplifting the effects of this strain are. This is why it is such a popular daytime strain, and it leaves the user feeling uplifted and creative. 

Fruity Juice

If you have not heard of Fruity Juice, this hybrid strain is almost balanced but slightly off with 55% sativa, and then 45% being indica.

This hybrid was introduced to the cannabis community all the way back in 1995, so it has been popular enough to still be produced now. This strain was created through the combination of a classic Afghan indica which is put with a Thai sativa.

This leads to it having an incredibly abundant harvest, as well as a tropical seeming palate.

You can only find this strain being made in regular seeds, and this means that the plant itself is able to produce male as well as females. Because of this people growing this strain will need to ensure that they sex the plant around the third or fourth week of its growth.

As well as this it is advised that when cultivating Fruity Juice, you do this outdoors, or in a greenhouse. This is because this strain is capable of growing up to 3 meters tall, and because of this, it gets a pretty substantial harvest!

If you are choosing to vaporize Fruity Juice, you will get hints of tropical fruits when vaping, as well as a hint of a spicier hashish, this makes this a very revitalizing experience to vape.

The high from Fruity Juice will start uplifting as well as cerebral, and this is an indication of the Thai heritage of the strain. Then his will gradually fade into a more soothing full body high which is an indicator of the Afghan lineage.

Guava Jelly

The hybrid strain Guava Jelly has made through crossing the Wedding Cheesecake strain with OG Kush, Durban, and Strawberry Kush.

This is another hybrid which is balanced 50/50, and on top of this, it has a relatively unique terpene profile, this is commonly compared to tropical punch.

This strain is also known for being a great producer of resin, and on top of this it is able to thrive when growing outdoors, especially when in a more Mediterranean climate.

When you grow Guava Jelly in a more loose soil, the strain will be able to reach a pretty impressive height, and because of this, Guava Jelly is able to reach a very large harvest.

If you want to get the best productivity from this strain, you will want to cultivate it under the sun. In spite of this though, you can grow Guava Jelly inside if you want, or in a greenhouse.

The plant you get from this strain will be slender and tall, and has longer branches which feature a heavy foliage.

As mentioned earlier, this strain has a pretty unique terpene profile which is very noticeable, this has myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene dominant.

This means you will get some sweet notes of berries, as well as aniseed with occasional skunky undertones. As well as this, the high which you get from this strain is pretty uplifting, this is why this is a popular choice for a daytime strain. 

Jack Flash

If you have never heard of it, Jack Flash is actually a multiple winner of the cannabis cup, and it is a strain which is derived from the aforementioned Jack Herer.

This is a slightly less balanced strain than Jack Here though with Jack Flash being 55% sativa and only 45% indica, and this was achieved through combining Super Skunk with Haze.

It is worth noting for beginners that you can only get Jack Flash as a regular strain, so you will not be able to get a male or female plant.

Jack Flash is well known for being able to reach some pretty extraordinary heights when grown outdoors, and per plant, you can get up to 600 grams. Because of these reports, you should not be surprised if your Jack Flash plant grows to be over 3 meters tall.

This strain is also quite resilient, able to grow longer branches, as well as buds which are densely packed. The flowering time is also quite long, getting up to 70 days. Due to its hazy heritage, it also flourished in a climate which has longer summers.

The profile of Jack Flash tends to be more earthy and it has floral undertones complimenting the skunky notes.

The sativa is uplifting and this leads to a more cerebral euphoria, however this high fades slowly into a nice body stone with a more relaxed feeling. If you are looking for a hybrid strain which is easy to grow and does not need much maintenance, this is a top pick!

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)

If you have not heard of it, Girl Scout Cookies, or as it is more commonly referred to, GSC, is another hybrid which is perfectly balanced and it was first created in the early 2010s.

It was first produced by the Cookie Family which are located in San Francisco, and it is a cross of Durban Poison, OG Kush, Hindu Kush, all using an Afghan combination.

In spite of being one of the more recent hybrid strains, it has become massively influential and you will find most strains found in dispensaries will have some GSC genetics included.

Compared to most of the other strains which have been mentioned, GSC is a more stocky plant, and with this, the branches it has are more sturdy and they feature clusters of flowers which are used to fill out internodal gaps.

In spite of being more stocky, GSC plants actually have the possibility to grow over 3 meters and you will get a great yield within 65 days. It features a massive amount of myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene within its terpene profile.

The cultivator of this strain has mixed nutty and woody tones and within this it has more sweet and skunky undertones as well and just a little spice. The high you get from GSC is quite potent and lasts pretty long as well and ends with a deep body stone.

Gelato #420

It is pretty hard to list some of the best hybrid strains and overlook Gelato so we have to mention it here. Gelato #420 changed the game when it comes to the terpene profiles of modern day strains.

This strain was produced through the combination of Gelato 33 with OG Kush, and Durban, and this has led to it being a 60% indica and a 40% sativa hybrid.

The cultivar of Gelato #420 is sturdy and able to yield about 500 grams per every square meter. This plant also has a very dense bud structure and this is also coated with trichomes.

The internodal gaps are quite short, the clusters of the compact flowers have a thick cola. This is also not a very beginner friendly strain to grow and it is recommended that if you want to grow this, that you have experience growing an easier strain beforehand. 

If you are a big fan of dessert strains, then you are going to love Gelato #420, and its terpene profile is made with limonene, beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, as well as linalool.

It also features sweeter notes with grapes, fresh berries, and citrus undertones being noticeable as well as a slight presence of pine. The effects of this strain will give you an initial sensation of a cerebral high and it will then fade into a more calming full body stone.

It is worth noting however that the THC content is pretty heavy so prepare for the effects of that!

Pure Power Plant

This is a pretty classic hybrid strain of cannabis and it originates from The Netherlands, and has been grown since the earlier years of the 1990s.

If you do not know much about Pure Power Plant, it is actually a phenotype of Power Plant, and it is a hybrid of 40% indica and 60% sativa, it is derived from an African sativa lineage. 

We should also mention that this strain is pretty low maintenance, and this is even more so if you are living in a temperate climate where this strain will thrive. This gives the Pure Power Plant the potential for an amazing yield with especially dense flowers.

The flowers of this strain are particularly compact and are similar to a more classic indica which features a similarly lush foliage.

This strain has a flowering period which lasts up to 60 days, and on top of this, there is a chance that from this strain you can get more than one harvest every year.

The terpine profile of Pure Power Plant has quite a heavy presence of myrcene as well as pinene and caryophyllene, because of this you should expect the sweeter notes of vanilla as well as some more earthy undertones as well.

The high from Pure Power Plant is quite uplifting, and this has shown to stimulate both happiness and creativity. If you are looking for a new daytime hybrid strain, this is going to be a great option.

White Widow

White Widow is a very popular strain which is known all over the world for being one of the top hybrids which is available. Because of this it is a favorite particularly in the coffee shops of Amsterdam where it has been present since the 1990s.

This is one of the less balanced strains we have features on this list with it features a dominant 65% indica with just 35% sativa. This was achieved by crossing the Brazilian landrace with Southern Indian indica.

This strain also features in some other hybrid strains which you might recognize as well, like White Rhino, White Russian, and Blue Widow. 

The cultivar of this strain is particularly well known for how low maintenance it is, as well as being a pretty easy strain to grow in the first place, it is actually named after the heavy content of trichome it has.

The flowering period for White Widow is around 65 days, and you will likely yield about 500 grams for every square meter of this plant you have. This makes it an ideal strain to have in your garden.

The high from this strain is quite uplifting and increases your creativity and happiness. This will then fade into a standard body stone. We love this strain for early evenings especially.

White Gold

If you are a fan of our previous choice, White Widow, this choice was formed by crossing this with Himalayan Gold, leading to the name White Gold.

This is an indica dominant hybrid with 60% indica and 40%  sativa. This gives it a much more dense and compact bud which is covered in a characteristic sticky resin gland.

The cultivar for this strain is best to be grown in a more Mediterranean climate and the yields for this can get up to 600 grams when grown in more loose soil.

This strain is also known for how in the last few weeks of its flowering period you will notice some purple hues on the buds as well as some deeper orange colors pistils as well.

This is also a great strain for beginners being quite low maintenance, so even if you are just starting, you should be able to get quite a large yield and dense buds.

Gorilla Glue

This strain of cannabis is comprised of 50% sativa and 50% indica making it a perfect balance of the two, it has lineage of Chocolate Diesel, Chem’s Sister, as well as Sour Double.

This is one of the strongest strains which we have selected and is quite potent. This strain is well known for how it won the 2014 Los Angeles Cannabis Cup which led to this strain gaining quite a lot of popularity, especially in LA.

The THC level of Gorilla Glue is around 25% and this has been shown to increase your dopamine production. This strain is usually used around nighttime, so if you want a more soothing strain to help you sleep, this is a great option!

Summary

Hopefully this list has shown you some great hybrid strains which you can look out for, and informed you on what hybrid strains are.

We have chosen a wide variety of different hybrid strains on this list, so hopefully you have found a couple which you like the sound of and is available locally to you!

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