Notable Figures
Notable figures in cannabis strain development include breeders and advocates who have shaped modern genetics. Ed Rosenthal, known as the "Guru of Ganja," authored influential books on cultivation and strain selection.
DJ Short, creator of Blueberry and Flo, pioneered flavorful strains in the 1970s.
The Jungle Boys (Ivan and Juan) popularized exotic hybrids like Wedding Cake through innovative growing techniques.
Sherbinski, founder of Sherbinskis, developed Gelato and its derivatives, influencing dessert-like strains.
Berner, rapper and Cookies co-founder, elevated strains like Girl Scout Cookies to global fame.
Other pioneers include Neville Schoenmakers (Neville's Haze) and Sam the Skunkman (Skunk #1), whose work laid foundations for today's varieties.
Strains Roles in Cannabis Culture
Strains like Purple Haze inspired music (Jimi Hendrix), while OG Kush became synonymous with hip-hop.
Events like the Emerald Cup judge strains on quality and sustainability.
In 2025, trends favor "exotics" with colorful buds and terpene-rich profiles, popular in social media and lounges.
Popular Brands
Popular cannabis brands specialize in breeding and distributing top strains, often with signature genetics.
A list of brands leading cannabis strain cultivation:
Cookies
Lume Cannabis Co
Jungle Boys
Elev8
Famous Strains (in Alphabetical Order)
Afghan Kush (Indica)
Earthy, relaxing strain from Afghanistan, known for pain relief and sedation.
Afghani #1 (Indica)
Classic landrace with heavy body effects and pine flavors.
AK-47 (Hybrid)
Balanced high with earthy, sweet notes; award-winning for creativity.
Amnesia Haze (Sativa)
Citrusy, uplifting strain for focus and euphoria.
Animal Mints (Hybrid)
Minty, relaxing with high THC for stress relief.
Blue Dream (Hybrid)
Berry-flavored, balanced for daytime use and creativity.
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Bruce Banner (Hybrid)
High-THC for euphoria and relaxation, named after Hulk.
Bubble Gum (Hybrid)
Sweet, fruity bubblegum taste with uplifting effects.
Cheese (Hybrid)
Cheesy aroma, balanced high for social settings.
Chemdawg (Hybrid)
Diesel-scented, potent for creativity and appetite.
Do-Si-Dos (Indica)
Sweet, earthy for deep relaxation and sleep.
Durban Poison (Sativa)
Sweet, energizing for productivity.
Gelato (Hybrid)
Dessert-like, balanced for euphoria and relaxation.
Girl Scout Cookies (Hybrid)
Sweet, earthy for balanced high and pain relief.
Gorilla Glue #4 (Hybrid)
Sticky, potent for heavy relaxation.
Granddaddy Purple (Indica)
Grape-flavored, sedative for sleep.
Green Crack (Sativa)
Fruity, energizing for focus.
Gushers (Hybrid)
Fruity, relaxing with high THC.
Hash Plant (Indica)
Hashy, relaxing for pain.
Hindu Kush (Indica)
Earthy, sedative landrace.
Ice Cream Cake (Indica)
Sweet, calming for stress.
Jack Herer (Sativa)
Piney, creative high.
Jenny Kush (Hybrid)
Earthy, uplifting with high THC.
King Louis OG (Indica)
Garlic-skunky, sedative.
Kush Mints (Hybrid)
Minty, balanced relaxation.
Lemon Cherry Gelato (Hybrid)
Citrus-sweet, euphoric.
Lemon Kush (Hybrid)
Lemon, uplifting.
London Pound Cake (Hybrid)
Sweet, calming.
MAC (Hybrid)
Earthy, creative.
Master Kush (Indica)
Earthy, relaxing.
Mimosa (Hybrid)
Citrus, motivating.
Mint Chocolate Chip (Hybrid)
Minty-sweet, productive.
Northern Lights (Indica)
Sweet, sedative.
OG Kush (Hybrid)
Earthy, euphoric.
Oreoz (Hybrid)
Chocolate, relaxing.
Papaya (Hybrid)
Tropical, calming.
Permanent Marker (Hybrid)
Gassy, creative.
Pineapple Express (Hybrid)
Tropical, uplifting.
Purple Haze (Sativa)
Berry, energizing.
Rainbow Belts (Hybrid)
Fruity, balanced.
Runtz (Hybrid)
Sweet, relaxing.
RS11 (Hybrid)
Sweet, potent.
Sherbet (Hybrid)
Creamy, uplifting.
Silver Haze (Sativa)
Citrus, energizing.
Slurricane (Indica)
Fruity, sedative.
Sour Diesel (Sativa)
Diesel, invigorating.
Strawberry Cough (Sativa)
Strawberry, cough-inducing high.
Super Silver Haze (Sativa)
Spicy, uplifting.
Trainwreck (Hybrid)
Piney, potent high.
White Widow (Hybrid)
Earthy, euphoric.
