Classic cannabis strains are the old school genetics behind almost everything you smoke today. Born from landrace roots and refined through the 80s and 90s, these varieties gave us the skunk, haze and kush lines modern hybrids are built on. They still hold their own too: reliable growth, honest highs and flavours that never dated. Plenty here suit a first grow, and our beginner strains page narrows that down further.
Dutch coffeeshops served as the go-to place for great weed long before the age of dispensaries and weed pharmacies. In honour of these establishments, we've created a seed pack of Coffeeshop Classics. Containing seeds from some of the most beloved coffeeshop strains, this pack will take you back to a time...
Exceptionally flavoursome and potent, Blue Dream from Zamnesia Seeds is a hybrid strain of distinct character and sophistication. A choice mix of Blueberry and Haze strains, Blue Dream manages to draw out the very best from both sides. Her shortened flowering time of just 9 weeks leaves other Haze strains in the dust!
Multiple Cannabis Cup winner and all round best seller Amnesia Haze, is a strain of high prestige. This predominantly sativa super strain is blessed with psychedelic powers that will captivate all of your senses (and body too). Her capacity for producing exceptionally high yields make her a prize catch for growers, regardless of her 12-13 weeks flowering period.
The very finest example of feminized Skunk #1 and Sensi Seeds has it. Unashamedly uniform, Skunk #1 grows with both consistency and quality each and every time. Putting on an energetic performance, the Indica-dominant diva flaunts a tantalizing aroma and boasts amazing yields. Once inhaled, she puts hybrid genetics to good use, unleashing a physical/cerebral buzz that Indica lovers will...
Forest-fresh character: Earthy, woody, and pine-edged, old-school coffeeshop in every grow.Legendary lineage: Brazilian sativa meets Indian indica in a cross that's earned its reputation over decades.Easy to grow: Compact indoors,...
This easy to grow plant is the most popular strain of Serious Seeds. It is of medium height and produces good yields quite quickly. Available as Regular as well as Feminized seeds.
The feminized Northern Lights by Sensi Seeds is one of the three cornerstones of cannabis breeding and has a strong influence on the grower and blower communities for over 30 years now. The short flowering period of only 45-50 days and the heavy high-quality yields within such a short span, plus the quality and aromas and flavors of the end product made it win cup after cup. 90% Indica.
The original Amnesia seeds from Super Strains (formerly known as Hy-Pro Seeds). One of the best and strongest (Haze) sativa's on the market. Winner of many Cannabis Cups. Extremely strong effect and an incredible high. A must have for every cannabis connaiseur. The original Amnesia is available only as feminized seeds.
Very much a plucky pot provider, Critical from Zamnesia Seeds is a (mostly) indica strain that is high on potency and even higher on yields. A meticulous combination of Afghani and Skunk, she is a short but remarkably sweet strain that flourishes under minimal supervision. In Just 7 weeks of flowering she is ready...
Big Buddha Cheese is an award-winning strain, and one of the most popular varieties in the UK. Featuring a trademark flavour profile and a surging, energetic high, this Cheese variant harnesses the best genetics to produce a robust and unforgettable hybrid.
GG#4 Auto by Fast Buds is a spectacular autoflower that shines with incredible resin production, very high potency, and a superb taste. This autoflowering variant of the award-winning GG #4 is just the right strain if want top-quality buds at harvest time, but appreciate the ease and convenience of an...
OG Kush is the Californian classic: Chemdawg x Lemon Thai x Pakistani Kush, 19% THC and 3% CBD. Earth and lemon on the nose, a slow body-heavy effect, 8 to 9 weeks of flowering and up to 600 g/m2 indoors. Rated easy, so it suits a first grow.
Jack Herer by Sensi Seeds is an award-winning hybrid that usually comes in the form of a sativa-dominant phenotype. The top-tier genetic material contained in Jack Herer is responsible for its amazing characteristics, ensuring fast flowering and heavy yields along with an incredible smell and high-potency buds. The...
Bubblegum by Zamnesia Seeds is a sativa-dominant hybrid developed in the more recent years of cannabis breeding by crossing Power Plant and Santa Maria. Although it has a strong sativa background, it falls into the quick-flowering category, delivering dense buds in a period of just 8-9 weeks. Bubblegum’s aroma and...
Purple Punch by Zamnesia Seeds is a dreamy indica that shines with an exquisite taste and an incredibly relaxing effect. Despite her compact size, this almost pure indica is very easy to grow and can deliver great yields.
A part of cannabis culture for decades, Hindu Kush now has legend status among recreational and medical users alike. Easy to grow for the novice. Lavish reponses for expert growers. Hindu Kush is a unique strain thta should be in everyone's collection.
A mostly Indica plant that won several cannabis awards, producing a tasty, fruity marijuana. A deserved first place in the general category at the High Times Cannabis Cup tells a lot - Dutch Passion's Blueberry is one of those strains that create history. An absolute must among the serious grower's collection.
Bubblegum XL boasts with a high THC level, yummy aroma and taste and long-lasting inebriation that will make you feel as if you have blown your own extra large chewing gum bubble filled with serenity and relaxation. Furthermore you can expect high yields of very dense nuggets in the range of 450-500g/m² after only 8-9 weeks of flowering.
Straight from the sunny sands of California, Sour Diesel is a potent sativa mistress ready to blow your mind sky high. With a flowering time of 10 weeks, this mix of Diesel x Northern Lights is an absolute legend.
Fuel-forward nose: Pungent diesel aroma with sour, herbal depth, hits the moment you open the bag.California four-way cross: Northern Light, Shiva, and Hawaiian meet Original Diesel in a 75% sativa-dominant build.Productive indoor grower: Up to 600g/m² from a plant that rewards training across a 10-12 week...
Neville's Haze is an almost pure Sativa and boasts with an incredibly intense cerebral high, be prepared for a long-lasting, euphoric, creative, stimulating, introspective, very spiritual and psychoactive sensation alongside a gentle body numbing effect. The buds are covered in tons of trichomes and the smell is best described as "a skunk got into your spice rack."
Original Glue (GG4S1) is a masterful creation from the breeders at GGStrains. THC levels of up to 30% and a delicious terpene profile have made her soar in popularity. This is the official, original strain formerly known as Gorilla Glue.
The hype is real, guys! Our breeders managed to bring you something Californians long for—the exquisitely delicious and ultra-potent Runtz. This cross of Gelato and Zkittlez is everything you could ever want from a cannabis strain: tasty, powerful, balanced, productive, and fast-flowering. Get the seeds and experience this phenomenon first-hand!
White Widow is very likely one of the most renowned cannabis varieties of all times - and not groundless. This mix of Brazilian and South Indian genetics is known for its extreme resin production and potency. Despite the strong Indica influence it takes White Widow 8-10 weeks to reach full maturity but the yield of up to 800g/m² is a more than generous reward.
Basing on the cannabis plants from both Americas and using some advanced cross breeding techniques, the Barney's Farm breeders managed to develop a nostalgic yet modern strain with exceptionally high THC content, smooth Sativa high and distinctive analgesic properties: Acapulco Gold!
Super Silver Haze is a highly decorated strain and probably one of the most sought after Sativa hybrids - this multiple award-winning variety has been created by mixing the genetics of Skunk, Northern Lights and Haze. Super Silver Haze develops long branches, performs great in a ScrOG setup and responds very good to LST (Low Stress Training). THC level of 19%.
Want to grow a true landrace sativa? Here's your chance; Beldia originates from the Riff Mountains in Morrocco and boasts a delicious hash-like aroma and gentle high incomparable to that of modern THC-rich strains.
Sensi Seeds’ Hindu Kush is a purebred Indica and only available as a regular, non-feminized seed. This highly stable Afghan genotype was created by selecting and crossbreeding the best-performing Hindu Kush landraces over countless generations of plants – consistent results, uniformity, and a short flowering time of 45-50 days are key properties. Exquisite Afghan hash flavours included!
Very few people in the vast cannabis community have never heard of the infamous Durban Poison, a legendary, pure sativa strain originating from the area surrounding the South African port city of Durban. Durban by Sensi Seeds comes in regular and feminized forms, with all the powerful characteristics of...
A rare opportunity to taste the true South African cannabis, created by Dutch Passion exclusively by selective inbreeding of pure Durban Sativa s. A great choice to experience some of the world's best cannabis genetics - as close as possible to the all natural marijuana one can think of.
The “strongest strain on earth” is now available from BSB Genetics! Award-winning Bruce Banner will smash you in the head with a powerful, energising, and creative high. With some phenotypes clocking in at an unreal 32% THC, you won’t need more than one hit to say goodbye to procrastination and hello to new levels of inspiration and motivation!
The result of mixing the iconic strain Jack Herer with that of a Ruderalis, Zamnesia Seeds have created an autoflowering phenom worthy of the same adulation and respect as the original strain. This feminized version (though compact) boast substantial yields of both quantity and quality - ready in just 10 weeks!
Ever wondered what Jimi was riffing about in 1967? With Purple Haze Autoflower, it's never been easier to experience the magic of Purple Haze yourself. In just 65 days, this compact auto will reward you with top-shelf sativa buds that'll take you on a long-lasting, trippy, and creative journey.
We hate to toot our own horn, but we've really done it this time; Purple Haze is an A-grade sativa with a big cerebral high and delicious aromas that'll fill you with euphoria and creative energy after just a few tokes. Order your seeds below and add a real classic to your indoor or outdoor garden.
Native to the Santa Marta mountain range in Colombia, Colombian Gold is a landrace variety that contains plenty of aromatic terpenes and a respectable level of THC. It's a sativa-dominant plant, which is noticeable to the naked eye—specimens grow tall and lanky with lots of branches. It's also a highly vigorous variety, pleasing growers with its high resistance to mould and rewarding...
Easy to grow: This low-maintenance strain is resilient and fast to finish. Unique flavours: Experience notes of earth, fuel, and coffee. Powerful effects: Backed by a high THC content. Strong heritage: Bubba Kush and ruderalis form the perfect genetic foundation.

Every strain on this page earned its place the hard way: decades of growers choosing to grow it again. Here is how the classics came to be, and what to expect if you grow one now.
Before breeding, there was geography. Hindu Kush from the mountains, Durban from South Africa, Acapulco Gold from Mexico: pure lines shaped by their homelands, several available here as regular seeds for purists.
Skunk #1 proved stabilised hybrids could work, Northern Lights set the indoor standard, and the Haze and Widow lines defined the coffeeshop menu. Most modern genetics trace straight back to this handful of names.
Expect honest, well-documented plants rather than record-breakers. A White Widow or Skunk 1 grows almost anywhere in the UK climate under a tent, while pure landraces like Panjshir Real Kush stretch tall and take their time, better suited to patient growers with headroom. Sour Diesel rewards the wait with that unmistakable fuel-sharp nose. New to all this? Start with the gentler names on our beginner strains page, or go deep with regular seeds if breeding is the goal.
The coffeeshop generation: White Widow, Amnesia Haze and the Haze crosses that ruled Amsterdam menus in the nineties. Most are still bestsellers today, and you will find them in this category as fresh seeds.
Indoors, absolutely: a tent handles White Widow or Skunk 1 without drama. Outdoors is tighter; pick faster classics and start after the last frost, since pure landraces usually finish too late for the British autumn.
The landraces predate breeding entirely: Hindu Kush and Durban evolved over centuries in their home regions. Among bred strains, Skunk #1 from the seventies is the founding father of stabilised hybrids.