strongest strain

[seaofgreens]

Depends what you are looking for.
For instance, supposedly you will tend to get more potent phenotypes in this order from the Strawberry family:
Strawberry fields<Strawberry Cough<Strawberry Coffin (Cough is clone only I think though, so that kind of muddles this example, but still!!!)

This would be an example of strongest genetic potential so far brought out in a particular trait. In this case, the strawberry terpene profile. (Maybe there are even better strains in development, I have no idea.)

Is this an indicator, that if you went out and bought some Strawberry Coffin cuts or seeds and grew them out, that for sure, without a doubt, you would be ending up with some fire? No, of course not. But when the plants are brought to their full potential, you will tend to get overall strain profiles.

This would also be why strain reviews are somewhat subjective nonsense, but also very similar to how a sommelier would sample and review the grape profile from a bottle of wine.

To really echo what everyone else has been saying. As time goes on, I would guess that for at least a niche population, the terpene profile and overall cannabinoid combination is where the future lies.

Will there be a strongest example of each favored profile? My guess is that each year this will change, but yes, I believe it is possible to extrapolate a "strongest" strain (best strain profile might be a better name,) when judging by individual characteristics.

Could you broaden that into simply one overall best, or even just best indica/sativa/hybrid without devolving mostly into pointless subjectivity?

No.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

Tbh, strain naming is kind of ridiculous and a crapshoot these days. Until breeders start stabilizing their strains at least past f5-f7, you will get different phenotypes which is pretty dumb, imo. Other plant growing communities are very technical with the terms "strain" "cultivar" etc, and stabilization specification.

The fact that different breeders claim to both have a strain with the same name, but used different starting parents, and possibly even different strains altogether to make it, is insane.

 

[kellya86]

@EverythingsHazy, this is so true. When choosing a strain now you really have to investigate the actual genetics, not just go on name, to get exactly what you want.

Amnesia haze is a prime example. There are many different genetic make ups that people are all calling amnesia haze.

 

[h3rbalist]

I have just sourced some imported Amnesia Lemon Haze, I'm lucky and know a professional dope dealer.

I have been spoilt as of late with strains like Jack-Flash, Blueberry, Critical Kush, Master Kush, OG Kush and most recently the Lemon Ami Haze.

As great as these have all been I am yet to lay my hands on anything that looks as good as this Alaskan Thunderfuck. (which I posted earlier, has anyone on FC ever come across this strain?)

 

[CarolKing]

I have seen Matanuska Thunderfuck and picked some up a week ago. I don't always see it but it's harvest time in the Pacific NW and I've been seeing a great selection. It's one of the best strains around. I'm hoarding it, I have a few grams left. There are two strains that have similar names originating from Alaska.

 

[strictly vapor]

There's obviously many awesome strains. I know it isn't the highest thc content, but for me my favorite and most potent, flavorfull strain I've had in 10 years on the job is Rockstar. I've had plenty of rockstar that wasn't that great, but the few times I was able to get the AAAA BC grown rockstar it was the strongest most satisfying knockout indica I've had - and that's a bold statement!

 

[ginolicious]

I use to really love Mazar. And you do not hear much of the strain anymore let alone see it floating around.

 

[Winegums]

There's obviously many awesome strains. I know it isn't the highest thc content, but for me my favorite and most potent, flavorfull strain I've had in 10 years on the job is Rockstar. I've had plenty of rockstar that wasn't that great, but the few times I was able to get the AAAA BC grown rockstar it was the strongest most satisfying knockout indica I've had - and that's a bold statement!

I know what you're talking about. Same goes for some of the BC grown OG kush.

 

[CarolKing]

Now that cannabis is labeled for THC levels it's all over the map. It depends on the plant itself. I have the same strain, same company name and different THC levels. Do you mean generally the strongest strains? I have a Grape Ape from Artizan one package says 23% THC and the other exact strain and company name at 19% THC also just .01% CBD.

I read online about different strains and here on FC. Leafly is a good resource. I really wonder about the accuracy of the labeling? I would like to see more info how they get their numbers.
That would be a whole new thread.
I bet Mr Science Guy @t-dub knows.
Edit
I posted some info about a test kit over in the new gadgets section in the lounge.

 

[herbivore21]

A lot of the comments in this (admittedly quite old) thread seem to conflate THC % with potency of flowers. However, my experiences with high terpene lower THC containing extracts reliably informs me that the stuff that rings my bell most has less THC and more of the other actives! Concentrates with high THC and lower terps (absolute shatters etc) do not come close in psychoactivity. Consider also that when you have high THC, you might also have minor cannabinoids that take away from the perceived psychoactivity (CBD and THCV are examples). High THC does not necessarily mean high psychoactivity.

So a strain that gets the most THCA/THC in the flower is not necessarily going to be the strongest in terms of psychoactivity. When I dabbed straight THC without anything else a few times, I found the 'high' boring and directionless. It felt like a lot was missing from the usual cannabis effect. When I dab whole resin heads whose membranes have not been ruptured, or hit flower in one of my flower vapes, I get much more 'high' with much less percentage of THC.

This needs to be understood by all newcomers and old-timers alike. THC percentages do not equal potency.

 

[invertedisdead]

When I dabbed straight THC without anything else a few times, I found the 'high' boring and directionless. It felt like a lot was missing from the usual cannabis effect.

This was my experience as well. Straight hype.

 

[herbivore21]

This was my experience as well. Straight hype.

It is just the typical hasty appropriation of scientific concepts in the cannabis community. The same problem causes us to get so much inaccurate reporting about science in the media. It is much easier to broadly take claims from a scientific source as given and start telling everyone about the 'science' one knows rather than carefully understanding the qualifying language and making sure to first understand all of what was written.

It seems like ever since Mechoulam discovered THC, stoners have been talking about THC as if their flowers only release THC when they smoke them lol

Sooner the conflation of cannabis psychoactivity with THC percentage ends, the better

 

[invertedisdead]

It is just the typical hasty appropriation of scientific concepts in the cannabis community. The same problem causes us to get so much inaccurate reporting about science in the media. It is much easier to broadly take claims from a scientific source as given and start telling everyone about the 'science' one knows rather than carefully understanding the qualifying language and making sure to first understand all of what was written.

It seems like ever since Mechoulam discovered THC, stoners have been talking about THC as if their flowers only release THC when they smoke them lol

Sooner the conflation of cannabis psychoactivity with THC percentage ends, the better

They don't want anyone to take the time to understand the language, they prefer to use marketing-science, using "science" as a means of trust, an endorsement (like a product recommendation from your best friend) rather than proper understanding of the data.

Also, I think edibles do a good job of demonstrating psychoactivity beyond THC levels; granted it gets converted, but still.

 

[herbivore21]

They don't want anyone to take the time to understand the language, they prefer to use marketing-science, using "science" as a means of trust, an endorsement (like a product recommendation from your best friend) rather than proper understanding of the data.

Also, I think edibles do a good job of demonstrating psychoactivity beyond THC levels; granted it gets converted, but still.

I think edibles are another discussion entirely to be fair lol, Delta 11 THC through the gut is not comparable to Delta 9 THC being vaporized.

The irony of the above is that science only gets that kind of credibility if we take the time to communicate it accurately. Nothing hurts the perception of credibility of a scientific concept like conflicting versions of that concept from different sources (not that this has any bearing on the actual validity of claims - but look at the last election and tell me that perceptions can't take on a life of their own and change the world - sadly we have to take perception into account and not just the merit of ideas)! As such, it is important to make sure we understand scientific ideas before trying to share them!

 

[invertedisdead]

I don't think the conversion makes it incomparable at all. It's all cannabis; why not compare it? Different, sure, but more in common than they don't. The fact it starts as delta 9 from the same source is all the more reason to compare it, IMO. The same reason we compare vaporization to smoking.

 

[CharSadehBeast]

White widow with AK47 second

I've been told Dr Kevorkian is the strongest strain if you've been lucky enough to find the real deal

 

[Hobbess]

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The strongest strain I have grown (over 50 strains including some mentioned in this thread) or tried is The Dope by Doctor Greenthumb.

Hands down the best cut through the tolerance high I`ve had, jump if you ever get a chance to try some.

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[muunch]

I have some Alaskan Thunderfuck right now and it's not the strongest I have at the moment, let alone the strongest I have ever had. I'll post pics later or tomorrow.


Cannabinoid % will vary by plant and even bud I bet so...

 

[Prolusio]

Right now I have some Jack Herer, Snowcap, Chem Scout, Girlscout Cookies, Durban Poison, Nuken and Ace Killer OG.

Out of all of those I'd say Ace Killer is probably the strongest; both in effect and vapour production. The clouds this herb produces are very thick to the point of almost being harsh, but very satisfying. It's labeled as Indica and from the effects it provides I have to agree. It's very relaxing with lots of body high, but since it's so strong it also seems to keep me up! Couch locking but not sleep inducing, until it tapers off at least. Great for a weekend around the house!

I also really like the Jack Herer though, strong in a different way. It's labeled sativa and again I have to conquer. It's like the opposite spectrum from the Ace; very energizing very stimulating very focusing. I felt like cleaning my whole house and organizing my desk ; very active herb! Not as thick vapour but damn tasty and smooth. If you're a person who gets anxious from sativa I think this is probably one to use carefully! It does provide some euphoria to balance out the energy but it's still active euphoria; if that makes any sense . The kind of feeling that makes you wanna chat with someone or type a really long post on a forum, do something. Not so much mellow out and contemplate the universe, euphoria.

 

[CarolKing]

I have some Tahoe OG and some Northern Lights that knock me out before bed but it depends on who the grower is and how well your cannabis was taken care of before you bought it.

 

[muunch]

Here's the Alaskan Thunderfuck I have

 

[stonecreek]

man, those girlscoutcookies knocked me on my ass... seriously strong sh*t

 

[Esoteric]

My friend grew some Kali Mist around ten years ago that would blow my head off. Ive never experienced anything like it interms of flavour, depth and strength.

Sadly he lost the mum and like most strains the Kali isnt the same these days.

 

[stonecreek]

but seriously though, whats the strongest sativa dominant hybrid going around right now? any ideas?

 

[psychonaut]

GSC is probably the strongest strain I've tried, followed by Kong, King Kush, Ewok, Jillybean, in no particular order. I refuse to get GSC because it's potency and my reaction during onset (too racy!)