Every cannabis gardener deserves to grow top-shelf genetics. And what speaks more highly of a strain than a cannabis cup award or accolade? Every year, all across the globe, the cannabis community flocks to events like Spannabis, The High Times Cannabis Cup, Copa del Plata, Highlife, and many more, to find the hottest new strains on the planet. Now, you can grow some of these groundbreaking varieties right at home.
Below, we've hand-picked our favourite cannabis cup winners. Whether you're looking for a plant with heavy yields, mouth-watering aromas, or insane cannabinoid concentrations, you're bound to find something to suit your needs in the list below. Get browsing to find the crème de la crème of cup-winning cannabis strains.
Royal Queen Seeds’ Legendary OG Punch is a distinguished hybrid that offers a deeply soothing experience, making it an ideal choice for evening use. This strain is not only effective in easing stress and concerns but also shows promise in providing relief for physical discomfort.
El Patron produces gorgeous flowers known for their potency. Enjoying these buds can lead to an inspiring and euphoric experience. Prepare to unleash your inner creative.
Royal Cookies is a dream come true! This blend of Cookies Forum specimens is able to yield 15.8-18.5oz per square yard after only 8-9 weeks of blossom. This sturdy plant reaches only 31.5-43.3 inches. Warning: Approach this variety with caution; don't get fooled by the sweet and earthy taste, you could have a tough time with it because of its potency of 23%!
Haze is probably one of the most famous families of cannabis strains - it gets its popularity both for the sheer quality of the product and the unique experience it provides, as well as for its long flowering period. The Royal Queen Seeds feminized Shining Silver Haze allows you to enjoy the great Haze strains without the need to wait for months!
A powerful Sativa dominant strain that merges the finest attributes of cannabis breeding traditions from the US and the Netherlands. This strain has been a top seller in seedbanks and Dutch coffeeshops for many years. The Royal Queen Seeds feminized Amnesia Haze offers a unique and robust experience.
Introducing the Royal Gorilla by Royal Queen Seeds, a powerful hybrid cannabis strain that redefines potency with levels that can reach an incredibly high 27%. This strain, previously exclusive to the US, offers an outstanding experience that is both intense and balanced. Prepare for incredible relaxation paired with a pleasant uplifting feeling!
Royal Haze Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds is an autoflowering hemp hybrid of the famous Amnesia Haze and Skunk. This purely feminized cross results in a majestic autoflowering breed that mirrors the well-known Amsterdam Haze, offering an easier cultivation process.
Medical Mass is a hybrid that combines the easy cultivation of Critical Mass with the high CBD content of Juanita La Lagrimosa. This medical variety is straightforward to grow and is noted for its significant CBD potency. Harvests can reach 1.1-1.2 pounds per square yard after 10-11 weeks of flowering.
Discover the result of combining three renowned strains with Zamnesia Seeds’ Sticky Beast Automatic, a top-tier autoflowering seed variety. This exceptional blend brings together the delightful flavors of Bubble Gum, the robust characteristics of OG Kush, and the high productivity of Critical Auto, resulting in an unparalleled autoflower.
Purple Punch by Zamnesia Seeds is a dreamy variety that shines with an exquisite taste and a soothing presence. Despite her compact stature, this variety is very easy to grow and can deliver impressive yields.
Amnesia Haze Automatic takes the potent and highly sought-after characteristics of Amnesia Haze and combines them with the autoflowering traits of ruderalis. This results in a seed variety that transitions from germination to harvest in as little as 10 weeks! It’s quite impressive for a Haze variety and is sure to be appreciated by enthusiasts.
Very much a cheesy threat, Triple Cheese by Barney's Farm boasts vigour, potency and pungency, all in equal measure. This heavenly indica mixes the superb Blue Cheese with the awe-inspiring Original Cheese, resulting in a specimen that all indica fans will love. Very easy to grow, Triple Cheese manages to appeal to growers of all levels, making it the ideal addition to any cannabis collection.
Tangerine Dream is a complex cross with the G13 and Neville's A5 Haze, resulting in an ultra high-yielding strain with an amazing potency of 25%. It's easy to grow and quick to bloom, offering a unique experience that starts with a cheerful uplift and transitions into a deep sense of relaxation.
Critical Kush by Barney's Farm is a very successful cross between Critical Mass, itself a hybrid of Afghani x Skunk #1, and OG Kush, a Northern Californian strain with Chemdawg and Pakistani Kush heritage. This impressive marriage ultimately results in an indica-dominant strain that promotes relaxation, making it a great choice for unwinding and medicinal purposes.
Black Domina stands as a pinnacle of old-school, heavy-duty indica hybrids. The expert breeders at Sensi Seeds achieved a remarkable feat with the creation of this predominantly indica powerhouse. Within a mere 7 weeks of flowering, growers can anticipate harvesting dense, resin-coated buds that deliver a deeply relaxing experience from compact, high-yielding plants.
Big Bud from Sensi Seeds has been enhanced through feminization, resulting in a version that's more vigorous, productive, and robust. The feminized Big Bud is known for its impressive yield. It grows to a moderate height, is manageable, and boasts an attractive appearance. Leveraging its Indica heritage, Big Bud offers a deeply relaxing experience complemented by subtle Sativa nuances.
Among the standout additions to Dutch Passion's 2018 lineup is their premier high-CBD variety, CBD Charlotte’s Angel! This sativa boasts an impressive CBD potency, while keeping its strength under 1%. This new variety is a top pick for medicinal users who appreciate a richly flavored smoke without the effects associated with high strength.
Discover an exceptional strain from the renowned lineage that includes Skunk #1, Skunk Passion, and Orange Bud. With a potency of 18%, exceptional yield, and a brief flowering period, this variety stands out as a top recommendation from the Dutch Passion team.
Super Skunk from Sensi Seeds stands out as a remarkable specimen with a lineage that combines Skunk #1 with a highly resinous Afghani, creating a predominantly indica hybrid (80%) that is both potent and appealing to a wide range of growers.
Looking for a strain that brings a feel-good factor? Auto Euforia from Dutch Passion is your answer. This autoflowering Sativa stands out with its distinction and character. Compact and bushy, it's bursting with sweet flavor, offering a sense of well-being and stress relief. Let 'Euforia' take over you.
The feminized Super Skunk Automatic by Sensi Seeds is the third iteration of the iconic Skunk #1. This autoflowering variant is one of the most reliable and swift performers in the seed industry. With a brief period from planting to harvest and a predictable vegetative growth phase, it's also suitable for outdoor growing in regions with shorter warm seasons.
Great White Shark is a distinguished member of the "White" family, resulting from a cross between White Widow (Brazilian x South Indian) and Super Skunk. Its potency level is rather moderate at 22.94%, complemented by 1.7% CBD and 0.8% CBN. It can produce yields of up to 28 ounces per square yard.
If relaxation is high on your priority list, Cheese is your go-to strain. Aficionados of savory varieties with a high yield potential will undoubtedly fall for this award-winning strain. It offers a skunky flavor and an exceptional harvest when the time comes.
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 well to LST (Low Stress Training). Its potency is impressive, with a strength of 19%.
Super Lemon Haze is a delightful variety known for its distinct citrus fruit flavor combined with the unmistakable influence of a Haze. The taste buds are treated to lemon, lime, and pink grapefruit, while the exhale brings very earthy and musky flavors, complemented by traces of incense and black pepper. This strain can yield up to 2.65 pounds outdoors when grown in optimal conditions.
Sensi Seeds introduces the remarkable Northern Lights #5 x Haze. Comprising 70% Sativa genetics, this plant exhibits vigorous growth, speed, and beauty, producing buds coated in resin. As a relatively tall variety, Northern Lights #5 x Haze is notable for its impressive yield and quality. This strain is known for its strong effects, offering a significant experience.