Top 10 Indica-Dominant Strains - CannaConnection (2024)

This delightfully dank strain has an impressive lineage, being the offspring of Cheese and Blueberry. As a result, she can reach THC levels of 19–20% with her aromas and taste a pungent mix of berry, Skunk and cheese. This blue lady also delivers a strong, relaxed and lazy high. Her heritage, THC levels, aroma, and high make her a force to be reckoned with.

Speaking of the high, if you are looking for that infamous couch-lock sensation, this is a hybrid that delivers! The dominance of Blue Cheese mixes with its sativa side to create a deep, meditative stone, perfect for kicking back and binging Netflix or a nature documentary.

Recognised multiple times in the CannaConnection Hall of Fame, this lovely hybrid should not be overlooked. Not only does it taste like blueberry cheesecake, but it's also a perennial fave at Amsterdam coffeeshops, and the Dutch know a thing or two about great cannabis. Don't worry, though; it isn't just a hit with those who smoke. The delicious flavours of Blue Cheese make it a perfect strain for edibles—particularly sweet ones like cookies, cakes, and brownies.

Thanks to a short flowering period, cultivation is also fun and stress-free (7–8 weeks). Indoor growers should expect 450–500g/m², while outdoors, this strain shows its sativa influence, reaching up to 2m tall and yielding between 500–550g/plant. One drawback of Blue Cheese is its high leaf to bud ratio. Trimming should be done regularly, so it does not overwhelm come harvest time.

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This famous hybrid has multiple awards under its belt, is a resident in the CannaConnection Hall of Fame, and is a constant member of top ten indica-dominant strain lists. If that wasn't enough, she continues to impress in France, Spain, and Italy.

Girl Scout Cookies is a super-potent strain that hails from the West Coast of the US, where she was an instant hit. Her powerful high combines feelings of euphoric happiness mixed with deep relaxation—attributes she owes to her parents, OG Kush and Durban Poison. And then there is the taste; a lip-smackingly sweet, fruity delight.

Of course, the potent high is unsurprising, given her impressive THC level (up to a staggering 28%). The experience is not only powerful but combines the best of a balanced sativa/indica mix. An awesome smoke indeed.

Cultivating this baby is not really for beginners, but she certainly can deliver when reared by skilled hands. However, even novices agree the extra effort she occasionally needs during cultivation is worth it. This photoperiod strain has an 8–9 week flowering period, after which she should be ready for harvesting. Outdoor growers should plan to collect buds in early October.

To top it all off, she produces medium yields. She can be counted on indoors for about 400-500g/m² with little effort. Expect roughly the same yield per plant when grown outdoors, although if you want to squeeze every last gram out of her, hold off on harvesting until early October.

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This indica-dominant strain is a fan favourite. Kosher Kush is a classic strain and winner of many Cannabis Cups for being one of the dankest of the dank (thanks, in part, to THC levels of up to 29%). She's great for stoners who look forward to a strong, relaxed, sleepy, and happy high. Of course, given her strength, it's best to clear your schedule as overindulgence can result in a prolonged stay at couch-lock city. On the aroma end of things, expect a pungent earthiness, combined with a spicy, fruity mix.

According to seedbank Reserva Privada, Kosher Kush hails from the streets of LA. When they ran across the original cultivar, they were blown away by the strain and decided to create their own version. However, they called it by its present moniker instead of the old name (Jews Gold).

She is an easy strain to grow, but challenging to master. That said, even novice cultivators can get decent results; it just takes a little practice to get her to perform her best. This strain has a fabulous leaf to bud ratio, making the plants super easy to trim.

A 9–10 week flowering time can mean that the strain gets quite tall, which is somewhat unusual for indica-dominant strains. As such, high-stress training, including topping, is recommended, so she reaches her bushy potential. Expect solid (and rather aromatic) yields of 450–550g/m² indoors. In fact, Kosher Kush's buds are super-stinky, so make sure you have a fresh carbon filter installed to avoid any unwanted attention.

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Those who have experienced God's Gift don't think it is sacrilegious to mention her name because it is never taken in vain. This indica-dominant strain is a hybrid sent straight from heaven, blessed with fantastic taste, aroma, and potency. Very popular in California, she is known for her star power and respectable potency.

Because every grower from Emerald Triangle to San Francisco may have crossed versions of Purple and Kush, finding a stable, traceable version of God's Gift is challenging. Fortunately, we've hunted down one of the most popular versions—an offspring of OG Kush and Grand Daddy Purp. By retaining the best phenotypes of both parents, God's Gift is a worthy addition to our top ten indica list.

God's Gift has a sweet and fruity taste reminiscent of oranges and lemons. Staying true to her indica background, she can also deliver a strong, relaxing body stone accompanied by a meditative mental state with a serious physical buzz. The THC level (18–22%) also sends one sky-high fast, so be ready for several hours of bliss. Because she is so potent, this is definitely not a strain recommended for newbies. However, if you can't live without the warm embrace of God's Gift, just be sure to take it slow and savour every hit.

A short and bushy plant, she is easily grown indoors, even in limited space. With a flowering time of 8–9 weeks and medium yields, you won't have long to pray for thanks, but make sure you do, as this is one strain that delivers time and time again.

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You don't have to be Timothy Leary to appreciate the truly trippy potential of LSD. This potent strain creates a strong and transcendent head high that is nothing less than sensational. Expect a powerful impact described as euphoric, trippy, and psychedelic.

Indeed, the cerebral effect alone is one of the most popular traits of this lovely hybrid. The truly uplifting high also make LSD a great choice for first-timers. You'll still need to have your wits about you, but the experience isn't so overwhelming that you can't grasp reality.

This award-winning cross between classic strains—Original Skunk #1 and a genuine Afghan indica—is a powerhouse that is hassle-free to grow and delivers on the high after just nine weeks of flowering. Not much else is known about her lineage, but when you see some of the stats below, it's clear that only the best examples were used in her crossing.

Cultivating this strain isn't just hassle-free but fun, especially as she can deliver impressive yields. Her flowers have an intense musky smell, reminiscent of old school hash. Hardly surprising, though, given her roots hail from Afghanistan. When smoked, this baby brings a powerfully deep and euphoric high.

LSD is also highly resistant to mould and common cannabis diseases, which helps make her an easy plant to grow—especially for novice cultivators. Even better, she can deliver around 500–600g/m² indoors when conditions are right. But like most of her kind, this 70% indica does not get very tall, offering plenty of potential for growers tight on space. Outdoors, expect to harvest her in late September.

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Purple Kush is the dank, visually stunning indica offspring of a Hindu Kush and a Purple Afghan cultivar. This head-turning purple princess has up to 20% THC and is a knockout in more ways than one! If you love purple buds, buckets of thick resin, and a creeping couch lock sensation, then Purple Kush is the girl for you.

Her knockout nature starts with a couch-lock stone combined with deeply satisfying euphoria. This rich, earthy strain creates a scrumptious, fruity, lip-smackingly delicious grape taste. None of this is surprising, though, considering that she is almost 100% indica. However, for this reason, she is also popular with users who crave a happy, focused stone that can induce giggles.

Purple Kush produces compact and highly resinous buds—great for making hash and extracts. There'll be plenty of buds to experiment with too, as yields can reach 500g/m² indoors and a whopping 800g/plant when cultivated outdoors. If you do take her outdoors, just be ready for one hell of a growth spurt. In the right conditions, she can reach a lofty height of 2m.

Thankfully, Purple Kush thrives in cooler climates and northern regions, developing stunning, signature purple colours during flowering. In fact, the cooler nighttime temperatures accentuate the development of her purple-ish and red hues. Speaking of fat, frosty, purple bushes, expect a flowering time of 8–9 weeks indoors, with outdoor plants ready to harvest in late September or early October.

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This 80% indica hybrid has a lineage that stretches back to the 1970s—a period of experimentation among growers that featured crossings from Thai, Columbian and Mexican landraces. One outcome of this intense hybridisation was the acclaimed Juicy Fruit. A specimen of Juicy Fruit was later crossed with an Afghan landrace, creating, in 1979, the first-ever Blueberry.

In the 1990s, Blueberry hit Europe, and variations such as Blue Satellite, Blue Moonshine, and Blue Velvet were created using its genetics. Fast forward to today, and Blueberry still hasn't gone out of style. She remains a perennial favourite among growers, Dutch coffeeshops and dispensaries all over the US.

This strain is not only beautiful, but can deliver the goods too—producing 19–21% THC. Its fruity, sweet taste (with a floral hint) is reminiscent of blueberries and forest fruits. The buds and leaves have a distinctive blue hue and, as you'd expect, give off a pungent aroma from the moment they start flowering. Medicinally, this is a great strain for a long-lasting, relaxing stone with mild feelings of euphoria.

Perhaps the only downside to Blueberry is she can be a bit picky when growing—namely, your choice of fertilizer. To get the most out of her, you'll need to keep a close eye, especially during the transition to flowering. However, under ideal circ*mstances, she rewards her caregiver with a grade A harvest. Grown indoors, she reaches heights of 50–100cm in just 8–9 weeks of flowering.

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This popular classic was crowned one of the "25 Greatest Strains of All Time" by High Times for a reason—she embodies the spirit of Californian cannabis, making her a fantastic choice for crossbreeding. Her versatility has also made her a top seller in Spain and Italy.

This fabulous indica-dominant hybrid results from a cross between Chemdawg and Hindu Kush. Thankfully, this lineage creates a high reminiscent of the straight-to-the-brain Chemdawg, while retaining a subtle heavy body stone.

OG Kush is well-known for its strength, complex aroma, and flavour profile. The latter is bold and attention-grabbing, featuring a mix of pine, earth, diesel, spice, and citrus. Usually testing between 19–25% THC and up to 0.3% CBD, OG Kush creates a buzzy body high combined with bright euphoria.

This is a bushy, squat plant, reaching no more than 160cm in height, and featuring strong, dense branches. The buds are large and compact, showing off their bright lime colour. You'll be delighted to hear that you won't have to wait long for said buds either, as the flowering period only lasts about eight weeks.

Outdoors she can reach just over 2m and should mature in early October. OG Kush is also a great plant for ScrOG and super cropping to increase yield, where yields can top 475g/m² indoors and about the same per plant outdoors.

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This strain is a winner of several cannabis cups, including the Champions Cup in 2005 and the Bio High Times Cannabis Cup in 1996. Much of that success she owes to her unique nature, as her oddly pointy leaves and bud shapes—which resemble a rhinoceros horn—earned her the name White Rhino.

With 20% THC, this beautiful beast of a strain creates a sweet, fruity smoke that evokes a relaxed and happy high. She is also a good choice for those needing a little appetite stimulation. People who have not encountered this strain before often take a few tokes and believe their bud is "not working". However, nothing could be further from the truth. Like a rhino getting up to speed, she takes her time before hitting you at full gallop with waves of euphoria and numbness.

This 80% indica combines Afghan, Brazilian, and South Indian genetics to deliver outstanding results and amazing flavours. She is also straightforward to grow both indoors and out, producing a squat and bushy plant typical of indica-dominant strains. White Rhino also responds well to SOG and ScrOG, delivering massive yields of up to 900g/m² after just nine weeks of flowering.

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Recognised as one of the top OG Kush strains, this is one brilliant autoflowering hybrid! She is the cross of American West coast favourite OG Kush and ruderalis genetics.

However, due to a vast array of OG cuts spread across many breeders, there are often differences between every autoflowering version. Quality OG Kush autoflowering plants should exude a spicy, fuel-like, citrusy flavour, combined with a knockout power punch. And, of course, they should be ready to harvest in no time at all.

Backed by those premium OG Kush genetics we mentioned, this is the perfect strain for unwinding from a long or stressful day, either by yourself or with friends. Because of her potent effects, novice smokers should approach her with due respect. As long as you give her the respect she deserves, she'll reward you with one of the most enjoyable highs out there.

This 75% indica strain is also not a demanding plant to cultivate. For that reason, she is a top-shelf autoflower that can deliver delicious crops without too much effort.

Indoors, she stays relatively compact, rarely exceeding 1m in height, whereas outdoors, in warmer climates, she can reach close to 2m. Generally, she has a complete lifecycle of 10–12 weeks. Just be sure to water her adequately as she is a thirsty plant that prefers frequent drip-feeds rather than one big water every few days.

OG Kush Autoflowering will produce up to 400–450g/m² indoors and about 50–170g/plant when cultivated outside.

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