Cannabis can be known for enhancing creativity and improved focus. Many famous artists such as singers, painters, musicians will sometimes use cannabis to help them get in the zone and bring out that magical creativity. However, some strains can be better than others when it comes to creativity. In general, Sativas have longer flowering cycles than Indicas, grow better in warm temperatures with long seasons, and usually grow taller with light-green, thin leaves.

 

Here are a few strains you might want to try to help you with your productivity:

Jack Herer from Lifted 20%-24% THC

Named after the famous cannabis activist Jack Skellington, this Sativa-dominant hybrid originated from Sensi Seeds in the mid-80s. Growers who know they have an instant success strain in their hand will sometimes keep the exact origin of their creation secret. Although there’s still some kind of mystery surrounding the true origins of Jack Herer, stipulations put a Haze crossed with Northern Lights #5 and Shiva Shunk. This nine-time Cannabis Cup Winner displays resinous buds with an enjoyable lemon and pine scent that will invade the room you are smoking it in. Users often report an increase in creativity after the initial headrush that comes in seconds after the first hit. This day-time strain can be great for shy and socially awkward persons as the strain is particularly good in facilitating the conversation.

 

Purple Haze from Mr.Greendeliver     18%-21% THC

Purple Haze gets its name from the classic by Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 song. Flowers of Purple Haze are large-sized with mossy green and deep purple hence the name. Weed connoisseurs highly praise this strain due to its high energy boost and a creative mindset induced throughout the high. This Sativa-dominant strain is a 60% ratio is very cerebral strain like all the great Sativas. It can stimulate conversation before the body high starts to set in after a few hours making the users more relaxed and calm.

 

Strawberry Cough from Mr.Greendeliver 18%-23% THC

The winner of the Best Flower in the 2013 Cannabis Cup has a soft and sweet taste with fruity notes inducing an intense cerebral high. The story goes that Kyle Kushman, a former High Times editor, was growing an unknown clone given by a friend next to a strawberry patch and somehow giving it a pungent strawberry scent and taste. It was later crossed with a Haze to become the Strawberry Cough we now know.  Although this is a 85% Sativa dominant, it displays an Indica-like bud structure, with dense leaves structure and pinecones-shaped buds covered in amber, reddish pistils. Strawberry Cough hits hard from the moment you toke and provide a strong, focused, energetic feeling but beware as the intensity of cerebral high might induce a slight paranoia at a very high dose for the untrained smoker. Users report a longer than usual high lasting close to 4 hours.



AK-47 from Ontario Cannabis Co   18-22% THC 

Despite having somewhat of a violent name, AK-47 is actually a very mellow hitter and will leave the user in an uplifting and euphoric state of mind. Excellent at taking the edge off with the relaxing and stress relieving characteristics of the 35% Indica presence in AK-47. The Sativa-dominant strain has won countless awards, 16 to be exact. One being the 1st Sativa at the Toronto Treating Yourself Expo in 2011. Usually, a nighttime smoke, AK-47 is a good choice for insomniacs with the small CBD and CBN level contained in this strain. A cross between three landraces Sativas (Mexico, Thai and Colombia) and Afghan Indica, produced this excellent stress reliever while letting you keep a mental focus.



Durban Poison from Tree House 25+%  THC

Durban Poison is a pure Sativa landrace that originally comes from South Africa.  The history behind the strain goes back to the 70s when an American grower named Ed Rosenthal brought South African seed back to the US for himself and Mel Frank to optimize the flowers. 

The bright orange pistils contrast the dark forest green leaves and a white coating of trichomes which gives the flowers a sticky residue and a light sheen. Smokers will feel clear and focused right away, but beware of high doses as it can bring you in a state of overdrive or light paranoia if you are inexperienced with high-THC level strains. Start with a low amount and go at your own pace. Durban Poison is the perfect candidate for a wake and bake session.