Top Hemp Strains to Try in 2021

There are several ways to consume CBD. What we love about hemp flower is the wide variety of hemp strains out there. Each strain has a unique composition of terpenes and cannabinoids, which provides a unique smoking experience. 

Check out some of the CBD studies that have been conducted on these products. For this article, let’s take a look at some of our favorite hemp strains in the industry.

Banana Bread Greenhouse

Banana Bread is a greenhouse-grown seedless hemp strain. It is an Indica-dominant hybrid that is a cross between Vietnamese Black and Purple Kush. The terpene profile is fruity, with a smell and taste similar to bananas. The CBD percentage of Banana Bread is 18.8 percent, making it one of the stronger CBD hemp strains. Prices range from $5 for a gram to $450 for a pound.

Bubba Kush Greenhouse

Bubba Kush is one of the most popular hemp strains on the market. This greenhouse-grown strain is an Indica known for its large buds. Its terpene profile is earthy with notes of chocolate and coffee. The total cannabinoid percentage of Bubba Kush is 13.7 percent, and the CBD percentage is 11.16 percent. It costs $475 per pound.

Special Sauce Greenhouse

Special Sauce is a greenhouse-grown hemp strain that is hand-trimmed to give the buds a gorgeous appearance. Grown mostly in Oregon, this strain has a terpene profile that is a blend between cheese and berries. It has a total cannabinoid percentage of 14.83 percent and a CBD percentage of 14.8 percent. Prices range from $5 a gram to $450 for a pound.

Hawaiian Haze Greenhouse

Hawaiian Haze is a greenhouse-grown hemp strain that is a Sativa-dominant hybrid. Its two parent strains are Hawaiian and Haze. The terpene profile is mostly fruity with strong notes of pineapple and mangoes. It also has less prominent notes of pine and pepper. Hawaiian Haze hemp buds are light green with orange streaks. They are less dense than most strains of hemp. It has a CBD percentage of 19.87 percent. The price runs from $5 a gram to $450 for a pound.

Jack Frost CBG

Jack Frost is a unique hemp strain in that the dominant cannabinoid is CBG rather than CBD. The buds are covered in white and silver trichomes, which give it a frosty appearance. The terpene profile is a mix of pine, hops, and citrus. It has 18.8 percent total cannabinoids and a CBG percentage of 17.7 percent. Prices range from $8 a gram to $700 for a pound.

Jon Snow

Jon Snow is another CBG-dominant hemp strain. It is grown in Oregon in a light-deprivation environment. This helps enhance CBG content. It has a floral terpene profile with notes of orange peels. The buds are fairly dense with white trichomes. The total cannabinoid content sits at 21.7 percent and the total CBGa percentage is 20.78 percent. Prices go from $8 a gram to $700 a pound.

Acid Rock Outdoor

Acid Rock is an outdoor hemp strain that is lightly seeded. It is grown in the desert of Nevada, close to Area 51. The buds are bright green in color and fairly dense. The total cannabinoid percentage is 11.3 percent and the total CBD percentage is 9.26 percent. Since this strain of hemp contains some seeds, the prices are lower. It ranges from $5 a gram to $250 for a pound.

Otto II Franklin Outdoor

Also known as Otto II sweet, the Otto II Franklin is another outdoor hemp strain. This strain is a hybrid that has been bred for weather resistance. It has a heavy floral terpene profile that is pleasant on the senses. This seedless strain has 7.75 percent total cannabinoids, and 6.22 percent CBD content. Prices vary from $5 a gram to $250 a pound.

Pineapple Haze Greenhouse

The Pineapple Haze hemp strain is the product of crossing Pineapple and Haze strains. As the name suggests, the terpene profile has strong notes of pineapple. It is a Sativa-dominant strain that has a CBD percentage of 23 percent. Prices go from $5 a gram to $450 a pound.

Purple Punch Greenhouse

Also known as Purple Gas, Purple Punch is one of the most popular hemp strains on the market. The nugs are dense, sticky, and covered in purple trichomes. The terpene profile is earthy, with a mix of sweet and spice. This strain of hemp has a total cannabinoid content of 24 percent and a total CBD content of 18.98 percent. Prices go from $5 a gram to $450 a pound.

Runtz

The Runtz hemp strain is a cross between Zkittlez and Gelato. It is in the same family as the Cookies strain. It is an evenly balanced hybrid with a noticeably fruity terpene profile. It has a total cannabinoid percentage of 20.74 percent and a CBD percentage of 16.59 percent. A pound of Runtz runs $400.

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple comes from the Cherry family of hemp strains. These hemp buds are a darker green and it has a terpene profile of chocolate and cherry. This strain is harvested early in the harvest season, which makes it pretty popular. The total cannabinoid content sits at 17.6 percent, and the total CBD content is 12.99 percent. Prices go from $5 a gram to $250 a pound.

Sour Diesel Greenhouse

Sour Diesel is a greenhouse-grown hemp strain with an impressive cannabinoid content. The buds are dark, dense, and sticky. As the name suggests, the terpene profile gives this strain a diesel-like aroma mixed with sour citrus. The CBD content of this strain is over 20 percent. Prices go from $5 a gram to $450 a pound.

Sour Tsunami Greenhouse

The Sour Tsunami hemp strain is one of the first to be bred specifically for high CBD content. This greenhouse-grown strain is a Sour Diesel phenotype that is Sativa-dominant. The terpene profile is citrusy with a hint of gas. The buds are dense and dark with purple hairs. The total cannabinoid content is over 24 percent, while the total CBD content comes in at 18.18 percent. Prices range from $5 a gram to $450 a pound.

Suver Haze Greenhouse

Suver Haze is a hemp strain born from crossing Suver #8 with Early Resin Berry. It was bred to be easy to grow and have high yields, so it is a favorite for many hemp farmers. The terpene profile of Suver Haze has notes of pepper and sweet fruit. The total cannabinoid content comes in at 21.5 percent, and the total CBD content is 17.5 percent. Prices start at $5 for a gram and go to $450 for a pound.

Tahoe

Tahoe is an outdoor hemp strain grown outdoors in Nevada near the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Even though this strain is grown outdoors, it is seedless and hand-trimmed.  The nugs are known for being dense and have a nice, floral terpene profile. It has a total cannabinoid content of 11.6 percent and a CBD content of 9.12 percent. A pound of Tahoe costs $250.

A Final Word on Hemp Strains

While many hemp vendors sell these hemp strains, not all vendors are created equal. Every one of our strains is 100 percent organic and sustainably sourced. They are all tested by a third party for harmful toxins and cannabinoid content. Finally, we package our product in an FDA-approved food kitchen facility. This means you’re only getting the highest quality hemp strains. Check out our shop to give one of these strains a try and jump over to our blog to learn more about CBD business opportunities.