10 of the most productive cannabis strains

As professional cannabis growers know, a good harvest is judged both on quantity and quality. When it comes to quality, it's all in the hands of the grower. While this is partly true in terms of quantity, some cannabis strains tend to produce more flowers than others, and some even end up as monster plants. Here are 8 varieties known to produce a maximum number of flowers.

Gold Leaf

This variety of cannabis not only has an incredibly high yield but also contains a lot of THC and CBD. It thrives in sunny climates, but can easily be grown indoors. The Gold Leaf easily exceeds 2 meters and is known for making large buds.

Therapeutic consumers use it for the relaxing effect it induces, ideal for treating stress, hyperactivity, anxiety and insomnia.

Northern Lights

Unlike the Gold Leaf, the Northern Lights doesn't grow as tall. It is smaller in size, with medium to high THC levels. Grown in a Mediterranean climate, it will yield its full potential. It is known for its high resin content.

A taste for Northern Lights is often described as sweet, spicy or bitter. It contains little CBD and is often consumed to help treat symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, migraines, hypertension or post-traumatic stress syndromes. The effects are relaxing, a little too much so at times.

Sour Diesel

The Sour Diesel is another variety that is both large and productive. Its dominant sativa side at 60%, with approximately 18% of THC and little CBD, A generous producer that blooms for 70 days.

Its name gives an idea of its taste, with a lemony smell and aromas that resemble diesel fuel. Its sativa effects are present but not overpowering, and it's best suited to social use. La Sour Diesel is used in particular for anxiety, stress, chronic pain and nausea.

Strawberry Kush

The Strawberry Kush is appreciated by indoor growers for its reasonable size compared to its production. This plant will remain small and compact, but its buds will be massive. Indica at 75%, it develops between 17 and 19% of THC. Easy to pick up for novice gardeners, it flowers in 55 days and adapts perfectly to a continental climate.

It contains little CBD and will be more useful for lack of appetite, pain or anxiety.

Amnesia Haze

L’Amnesia Haze, is a well-known Amsterdam sativa with 80% and THC levels of around 21%. Medium in size, it flowers in 64 days, with a consistent yield.

L’Amnesia Haze is popular for its effect, which many appreciate. It generally softens its user while keeping them awake, with a light, pleasant effect that won't last very long. It generally makes people more sociable and works well for migraines, depression or nausea.

Super Silver Haze

Another member of the Haze family. The SSH is a big plant with record production. Its buds are known for being very sticky, with effects that are both clear and powerful. Its taste is reminiscent of pine, with pungent, fruity overtones.

The Super Silver Haze is the tall-growing cousin of Silver Haze. SSH is preferred by many growers for its medium size, which has kept its high yields.

Chocolope

The Chocolope is a 90% sativa strain with incredible yields, high THC (19%) and CBD levels. It can happily exceed 2 metres in height, but can be grown indoors just as well. Its aromas are woody and coffee-like, with stimulating and creative effects. It is often used to relieve migraine headaches, but also for anxiety, bipolar disorders or menstrual pain.

Super Skunk

The Super Skunk is a compact plant that produces a lot. It has a lemony aroma, and tastes like skunk when smoked (thanks Captain Obvious). The effect lasts a long time, but remains pleasant. Be careful, however, not to sink too deep into the sofa.

It's a well-known plant, 90% indica, with medium THC and low CBD levels, a very high yield and a short flowering period. Super Skunk is a great plant for beginners and can be used to help people with hyperactivity, hypertension, migraines and anxiety.

Added 09/23/2016:

A selection is inevitably incomplete, so some strains will produce more than an Amnesia or a Chocolope. But, because there's a but, by popular demand, we're amending this list of the most weed-producing cannabis strains with some of your recommendations 😉

Big Bud

The Big Bud from Sensi Seeds is a predominantly indica cannabis strain (85%) whose name suits her very well. This strain's reputation is built on its phenomenal yields and huge, heavy buds with THC levels approaching 17%. The buds are much larger than the leaves, but they don't make for a very tall plant either, making it easy to grow indoors.

Its fruity, slightly acidic aromas dominate its persistent indica effect. La Big Bud is often consumed by people seeking to overcome insomnia, migraines, pain or stress.

Critical Mass

The Critical Mass also takes its name from its mass production of heads. It flowers in 6 to 8 weeks, with a very interesting leaf-flower ratio. THC levels range from 19 to 22%. The Critical Mass is the darling of Spanish Cannabis Social Clubs, much like the Blue Dream or Amnesia Haze from Amsterdam. It grows like an indica but delivers high-energy sativa effects, with flavours reminiscent of Northern Lights or Skunk.