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American budtenders’ best strains of 2024

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Just in time for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we have your best buds and flower brands, Leafly Nation.

How do we know? Easy. In fall 2024, we enticed over 900 budtenders to pick the best weed strain and brand in their state. When they point out smoke, you can bet it’s fire.

The results are in, the votes tallied, and we’re ready to announce who took home awards in 17 different states.

Whether you’re staying home or traveling this holiday season and into 2025, shop smarter with this distilled list of Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024 award-winning strains and brands across legal America.

Overview of Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024 strains and brands:

State LeaflyBudtenders’ Choice 2024 —Best Strain Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024 —Best Flower Brand
Arizona Permanent Marker by Connected Alien Labs
California Permanent Marker from various Cannabiotix
Colorado Chemmy Jones Green Dot Labs
Illinois Bubba’s Girl (grown by CAM) IC Collective
Maryland Snoop Dogg OG Sunmed
Massachusetts Chem D Smash Hits
Michigan Candy Cake Grown Rogue
Mississippi Zoap Sea of Green South
Missouri Kumquat Good Day Farms
New Jersey Animal Face Garden Greens
New York Trop Cherry Matter
Ohio Orange 43 Klutch Cannabis
Oklahoma Kitchen Sink D&D Nursery
Oregon Toad Venom Deep Greek Gardens
Pennsylvania Animal Face Rythm
Vermont Grape GMO Upstate Elevators
Washington One Piece Heavenly

Arizona

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Arizona: Permanent Marker (grown by Connected, bred by Seed Junky Genetics)

Leafly strain of the year in 2023. Bred by Seed Junky and selected by hypemakers Doja Pak, this takes a mix of Biscotti and a Sherb backcross and crosses that to Seed Junky’s Jealousy strain. Permanent Marker really put the game on its side by spawning waves of people chasing that astringent marker ink note. Doja has said that the name for this actually started back when they first smelled this type of aroma in the jars of RS11 but that later when this strain hit, it perfectly exemplified that smell. Beyond just that telltale whiff of polyurethane resin, you can also get floral notes that come along with the Jealousy strain, and even moments of detergent soap as well. Connected Permanent Marker is a slightly sweeter version with a greener hue and more of those subtle smells. Leafly users across multiple states all say this strain produces a blissful experience that they consider top-shelf. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Arizona: Alien Labs

Fan favorites of the Sunshine State, Ted Liddie and the crew piloting the Alien Labs mothership have managed to take their top shelf game and deliver a similar experience to the smokers of Arizona. Though the team out there started small, the dedication to keeping things the same as their larger California crew is something that should be applauded. Unlike many other deals to take brands out of state, Alien Labs controls all their Arizona efforts, with Lidie himself making regular trips out to ensure that things are running up to par and that the new strains they’re preparing in California are also on track in Arizona as well. This push to create cohesion in the brand across state lines is part of what has made them so popular with Arizona’s budtender population. (Matt Jackson)

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California

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of California: Permanent Marker ([Biscotti x Sherb Bx1] x Jealousy)

connected tropical z
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Another win for this unstoppable strain that delivers for smokers looking to find something that’s incredibly potent and speaks to the taste profiles of today. Seed Junky and Doja Pak again hit the podium to accept an award for the most recommendations from Budtenders, this time in California. With so many different high profile strains and breeders based out of Cali, winning this distinction is no small battle. This goes to show why Permanent Marker was chosen as the winner for Leafly’s 2023 Strain of the Year and returned to be the strain highlight for October. On the West Coast, Doja Pak of course has their amazing example but so does Connected, LA Family Farms, and MOCA Humboldt which Leafly Senior Editor David Downs recently reviewed as, “the best Markers this fall.” (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of California: Cannabiotix

Cannabiotix, or CBX, has a decade of history behind it and stands as one of California’s highest ranking flower brands in terms of statewide sales, especially for their Cereal Milk flower. Also available in Nevada, CBX keeps a large menu of around 40 strains, many of them exclusives made through the 8 different large-scale pheno hunts it maintains across 2 different facilities every year. It’s through these efforts that they’ve released top-selling strains like Tropicanna, Gluetopia, French Alps, and L’Orange. At Hall of Flowers this year, the public was introduced to Cannabiotix founder Neema Samari who, during their ICONOCLAST speaker series, said the brand name is a combination of the words Cannabis and Antibiotics. A nod to the company’s 2014 beginnings during the medical cannabis movement. As the market moved from medical to recreational, the brand has been known more by their abbreviation. (Matt Jackson)

Colorado

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Colorado: Chemmy Jones

Chemmy Jones stands out as Colorado’s top cannabis strain, offering a perfect blend of potency, flavor, and smoothness. Known for its powerful effects and complex aroma, this hybrid delivers a euphoric high while maintaining relaxation. With its distinct citrus and earthy notes, Chemmy Jones is a favorite among both connoisseurs and casual users. Its consistent quality, balanced effects, and impressive terpene profile make it the undisputed Budtenders’ Choice Best Strain of Colorado.

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Colorado: Green Dot

Green Dot ROYGBIV Orange up close. (Courtesy Green Dot Labs)
Green Dot ROYGBIV Orange up close. (Courtesy Green Dot Labs)

Green Dot sets the standard for premium cannabis in Colorado, offering consistently exceptional flower. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovative cultivation practices, Green Dot delivers top-tier strains that satisfy both novice and experienced consumers. Their dedication to excellence earns them the title of Budtenders’ Choice Best Flower Brand of Colorado.

Illinois

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Illinois: Bubba’s Girl

A combination of old-school ’98 Bubba and GSC, smoking this strain will transport you back to an era of hacky sacks and YOLO hats. Grown by CAM, a brand that’s grown over the years to an impressive size, Founder and CEO Anna Willey told Leafly this strain represents the overall goal of their lineup: to combine the rich legacy of cannabis with modern demands for potency and flavor. “It’s not just a flower,” she said, “it’s a statement about CAM’s commitment to honoring the classics while pushing the boundaries of cannabis innovation.” When you squeeze the nugs your hands come away smelling like gasoline but underneath, you’ll pick up an orange peel smell that together, has the creaminess of a push-pop. Bubba’s Girl is a first-class blending of GSC’s fruitiness with the earthiness of Bubba, giving you a dense flavor that sinks straight to the bottom of your mouth. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Illinois: IC Collective

(Courtesy IC Collective)
(Courtesy IC Collective)

After garnering a huge following as a mainstay for discerning flower smokers in The Bay Area, IC Collective has grown to become Illinois’ choice for Bartender’s favorite flower brand. What’s amazing about IC Collective is their dedication to keeping alive some of the harder to grow and not always hyped strains of cannabis that will forever hold a place in the hearts of serious weed heads. IC stands for “Integrity Code,” referring to the company’s mission to hold the line (quite literally) in the face of trends. Chem and Sour are some of the building blocks of this brand and they offer an astounding seven different varieties of Chem flower on their strain menu. Every time this brand manages to deliver beautiful nugs and the move to Illionois has given them the space to work on some of the surprise leads from their 2016 pheno hunt, as well as modern hunts that are underway now. (Matt Jackson)


Maryland

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Maryland: Snoop Dogg OG

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Maryland: Sunmed


Massachusetts

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Massachusetts: Chem D

Massachusetts’ home state breeder, Chemdog, adds to his wins with a Budtenders’ Choice 2024 award for Chem D.

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Massachusetts: Smash Hits

Massachusetts’ home state breeder, Chemdog and his brand Smash Hits adds to his trophy case with a Budtenders’ Choice 2024 award for best flower brand.


Michigan

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Michigan: Candy Cake (Zkittlez Cake x Jungle Cake)

When asked what strain is sending Michigan to the stores in droves, budtenders told Leafly that the clear winner was Candy Cake. This sweet treat which smells like cherry muffin candy brings together two flavorful strains that have been big winners for the Jungle Boyz brand. Zkittlez Cake is, like it sounds, a combo of Z and Seed Junky’s Wedding Cake. The Jungle Cake is also Wedding Cake, but this time with Seed Junky’s White Fire #43 which adds an element of gas to the cake mix. Both halves are rooted in the Seed Junky world but have achieved mainstream commercial success through Jungle Boyz. Over in Michigan, Bud & Mary’s told us they consider this a great end of the day smoke that gives a nice body high and Freshly Fine, who produces this strain for the state, says they consider this giggly high a great way to combat stress and even cramps. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Michigan: Grown Rogue

Grown Rogue is a name that seemed to easily spring to mind with budtenders across Michigan on the subject of favorite flower companies. An affordable brand of smoke, When it comes to bringing West Coast flavors to the Michigan market, Grown Rogue delivers cultivars like Apples & Bananas, Biscotti, MAC1, Kush Mints, Gelonade, Georgia Pie, and Cheetah Piss. Operating in both Oregon and Michigan, this year they increased the personal ownership of their midwest operations to 80% in an effort to keep the same low cost, quality products they strive for on the West Coast. Obie and Sarah Strickler started the brand as a medical cannabis grow over a decade ago and now through investors and valuable genetics, they’ve secured a reputation for delivering bang for the buck that seems to have resonated with Michigan. (Matt Jackson)


Mississippi

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Mississippi: Zoap (Rainbow Sherbert x Pink Guava) created by Deep East Oakland.

It’s no real surprise Zoap was nominated by budtenders of Mississippi after the flower went on to win Best Indica at a contest held this year. Zoap is part of a storied RS lineage that produced warships like Studio 54, Pink Guava, Jelly Roll, and RS11. After popping 12 packs of Dying Breed Seeds OZK, Bay Area cultivator DEO Farms eventually selected #16 (Pink Guava) to cross to Sunset Sherbert and spawn the Rainbow Sherbert line. Later, he would cross that Pink Guava back to the Rainbow Sherbert and from those 100 plants, #21 was selected for its soapy citrus flavor. Smokers on Leafly agree that this strain has a robust, and creative head high. Deep East spoke with Leafly and told us fans of Zoap will go crazy for the strains they’re working on next, including two that pair this cultivar with some Bay Area classics: Cookies and Vintage OG. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Mississippi: Sea of Green South (SOG ARMY)

Grape Headband. (Courtesy Sea of Green South)

Sea Of Green, or SOG, is a multi-state company that’s always striving to offer a diverse range of rare and in-demand strains produced in small, high quality batches. Their name is taken from a method of cultivation they’ve used since the brand first started. After success on the California market, their first batches to the Mississippi scene were released in March of this year and it’s already had a noticeable impact on budtenders. Owner/Operator BJ said they offer the same menu of strains in both California and Mississippi but consumers in each state are looking for different things. “They seem to be chasing terps more than THC,” he told Leafly. As for which strains have been most in demand, he listed their Pink Zaza, along with Deo Farm’s Zoap which helped them secure that title for Best Indica at the Sippi Cup competition, only two months after their debut onto the market. (Matt Jackson)

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Missouri

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Missouri: Kumquat

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Missouri: Good Day Farms


New Jersey

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of New Jersey: Animal Face

A personal favorite of this writer, Animal Face has the gassy, pine-laden aroma from the Face Off, but also carries with it the mint, doughy profile of Animal Mints. Seed Junky must have been thinking of how to create the perfect after-work smoke when he made this strain because it causes all the stress and worries of the day to positively melt away. Leafly reviews use words like “creeper” and “permagrin” to talk about how this sneaks up and relaxes your mind, a perfect reason this was chosen as a first place winner for Best Hybrid at the 2022 Emerald Cup in California. Since being released onto the market, East Coast smokers have found this to be a reliable way to take the edge off, providing good flavor and potent results. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of New Jersey: Garden Greens

There are a number of things that stand out about New Jersey brand Garden Greens, including being backed by a fourth-generation, family-owned farming operation which lends over 100 years of agricultural experience to their cannabis cultivation efforts. Another is their win for Z Pie, which took first at the 2024 New Jersey Dispensary Awards. Or perhaps you’d prefer we list the collaboration with West Coast giants Golden State Banana which brought strains like Banana Mochi and Banana Bubblegum to the New Jersey crowd. Along with this, Garden Greens claims that they don’t want to be in every dispensary, only the ones that align with their brand ideals and mission, something that hasn’t slowed down their popularity it would seem. With a menu that also includes a number of heaters from Compound Genetics, Budtenders have made it clear there’s a lot to sample from this brand. (Matt Jackson)


New York

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of New York: Trop Cherry (Tropicana Cookies x Cherry Cookies)

Part of the stoner’s essential daytime smoke, this is a killer from Colorado’s Relentless Genetics, who also produced the famous Rozay strain. Crossing Tropicana Cookies and Cherry Cookies releases an aroma that conveys the richly sweet and tart qualities of both cherries and tangerines. Sometimes this can even look like fake movie weed from the crazy purple hue the buds can take on.  A version of this Trop Cherry took first place in the Michigan Cannabis Cup in 2022 and listening to the reviewers on Leafly, the accolades keep piling up.

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“Never have I had such a flavorful strain. perfect strain for a calm productive mind. Trop Cherry is the only one that truthfully tastes like a delicious cup of fresh…no pulp orange juice,””I could smoke this morning, afternoon, or early evening.” This winning Budtender’s choice for favorite strain seems like an apt winner for the home of the city that never sleeps. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of New York: Matter

Started in Illinois, now in seven states, Matter is part of the Pharmacann portfolio which represents one of the largest vertically integrated MSO’s in the country. As such, the brand seems to have access to a lot of popular strains like Larry Burger and Scottie’s Cake, but also newer contest winners like Grape Gas. They also make a bacon tincture which I’m curious to put in the gravy at Thanksgiving this year. (Matt Jackson)

Ohio

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Ohio: Orange 43

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Ohio: Klutch Cannabis

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Oklahoma

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Oklahoma: Kitchen Sink

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Oklahoma: D&D Nursery


Oregon

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Oregon: Toad Venom

Undoubtedly, one of the most sought after cultivars of 2024 has been Toad Venom. Created by Ronin Seeds and West Coast Connoisseurs, budtenders in Oregon told Leafly this flower sells out in a matter of days, especially since Evan’s Creek is the only contracted producer of the strain. Toad Venom packs a punch. Besides being incredibly stony, even to an experienced smoker, the nugs give off that doughy, minty profile that fans of Animal Face or Animal Mints will respond to immediately. Once you squeeze and grind the nugs, there‘s a gassy, fruity explosion that the breeder described to us as, “citrus and soft green fruits.” When we reached out to Evan’s Creek, they told Leafly this is just part of their work to highlight Ronin’s strains like Banana Cannons, Pi-Chew, and the upcoming Fire Belly Toad which combines the venom with Zikigai from Raw Genetics. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Oregon: Deep Creek Gardens

Deep Creek Gardens' Firebird (Deep Jungle x Maui Sour OG). (Courtesy Deep Creek Gardens)
Deep Creek Gardens’ Firebird (Deep Jungle x Maui Sour OG). (Courtesy Deep Creek Gardens)

Deep Creek calls themselves Oregon’s home for Headies and Exotics. Organically grown, their flower is sometimes referred to as “slept on” when you ask budtenders at shops around the state. Their Supa Durban is a consistent purchase by many steady smokers, their Grape Pie also gets rave reviews and there’s debate as to if they grew some of the best GMO in the state. Since the beginning Deep Creek has had close ties to Dynasty Genetics and the company has won awards for their Ice Queen and Huckleberry Web CBD strain. You won’t find a website where you can look through their current selections and their Instagram presence hasn’t been updated since 2019 however they do look at the DMs. The proof is in the pudding after all, which means smoking is the best way to see what budenders in Oregon have chosen for their favorite. (Matt Jackson)

Pennsylvania

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Pennsylvania: Animal Face

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Pennsylvania: Rythm

Rythm has earned its reputation as Pennsylvania’s top flower brand through meticulous cultivation and exceptional quality. Their premium strains, rich in flavor and potency, offer a perfect balance of effects. Committed to consistency and innovation, Rythm delivers an outstanding cannabis experience, making them the Budtenders’ Choice Best Flower Brand in Pennsylvania.

Fig Farms Animal Face. Hybrid. (David Downs/Leafly)
Fig Farms Animal Face. Hybrid. (David Downs/Leafly)

Vermont

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Vermont: Grape GMO

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Vermont: Upstate Elevators


Washington

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best strain of Washington: One Piece

One Piece. (Courtesy Svin)

Hitting the high seas is Washington’s winner for Budtender’s Favorite. A mysterious strain that gives off a creamy vanilla cake smell, you can also pick out notes of citrus and even gas in there. Curtis at Svin Gardens told Leafly the name is not just a reference to the popular long-running Anime series, but also to how you only need one piece to get you super stoned. 

He also said that One Piece came to them as part of a happy accident. They had phased out a whole series of different Wedding Cake crosses, but afterwards someone in the garden brought him a clone that had a tiny seedling growing out the side which must have come from those crosses. The team kept it, let it grow, and now that happy accident accounts for 3/5ths of their flowering rooms. Though the team can never truly be sure what the Wedding Cake cross really is, Curtis says everyone has their own idea. We love happy accidents. (Matt Jackson)

Leafly Budtenders’ Choice 2024—Best flower brand of Washington: Heavenly

Budtenders of Washington wrote in and told Leafly that when it comes to flower, their favorite producer right now is Heavenly Buds from Southern Washington. On the grind since 2015, this family-owned and operated brand has a current menu that reflects some of the more memorable strains of the last decade. Legends like Apple Fritter, Gushers, and Purple Punch can be found listed next to currently high-in-demand strains like RS11, Honey Banana, and Superboof. Heavenly has a long history of outreach and education with people in the state, even throwing budtender educational meetups as far back as 7 years ago. One thing that’s also different about the brand is their love for old school, Moroccan-style hash which they release onto the market as well. (Matt Jackson)


How we chose the Leafly Budtenders’ Choice Awards

Budtender Shanara at 7 Stars in Richmond, CA shares her favorite strain and brand and got three chances at a $1,000 check. (David Downs/Leafly)
Budtender Shanara at 7 Stars in Richmond, CA shares her favorite strain and brand and got three chances at a $1,000 check. (David Downs/Leafly)

Budtenders did. We polled more than 900 of them in October for International Budtenders’ Day. We enticed answers by giving away three, $1,000 checks to respondents. The unprecedented insight into state weed tastes allowed us to make picks for 17 states this November.

Budtenders’ Choice awards went to the strains and brands most frequently mentioned by budtenders in that state. We also looked for regional flavors, and budtenders from multiple different stores all recommending the same thing.

Some nascent weed states like Arkansas lacked enough data to make a definitive pick. Other states like California, and Colorado had multiple top strains and brands loved by lots of budtenders. For example, 43 budtenders voted in California, and 56 budtenders voted in Colorado. When they point out smoke, you can bet it’s fire.



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6 best hemp pre-rolls of 2024 by Leafly

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These top hemp brands roll over the competition. Recommendations on the best hemp pre-rolls are made by Leafly’s Product Picks team after extensive research, internal debate, and expert consultation. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission.


Our team of writers and editors at Leafly Product Picks has been tracking down the best hemp pre-rolls on the market in 2024, and we’re ready to give our lungs a break and tell you what we’ve learned. We’ve got all the bases covered from super-potent THCA joints to mega-mellow CBD-forward pre-rolls and everything in between, so check out our list and find your new favorite.


A quick look at the best hemp pre-rolls

Best low-potency: Dad Grass, Hemp CBD Pre Rolled Joints 5 Pack

Best premium: Lucky Elk, THCA Pre Rolls 6-pack

Best boutique: Rogue Origin, Lifter Rogue Rollers

Best high-potency: The Hemp Doctor, 3g THCA sugar diamond caviar blunt

Best selection: Arete, THCA Flower Pre Rolls 6-pack

Best budget: Bay Smokes, Blue Cherry Gelato THCA pre-rolls


Hemp is available in more places and more ways than ever before, with hundreds of brands getting in on the hype. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp on a federal level, this sector of the cannabis industry has completely exploded, making it easier for adults in the US to access the power of the plant—no matter the legality status of recreational cannabis in their state.

Maybe you’re searching for an old-school, low-potency CBD smoke, or maybe you want to blast off into the stratosphere with the highest-potency THCA joint you can find. We’ve got you covered wherever you fall on the high hemp spectrum. Shop these picks and have your preferred pre-roll shipped directly to your door.



Price: $35.00 | Amount: Five .7g hemp CBD joints

Do you feel like the modern cannabis industry has left you behind? Do you look at the massively increased potency of modern weed and long for the bygone days when gas was cheap and smoking a joint didn’t knock you on your ass? Dad Grass harkens back to those golden days by offering low-dose, CBD-dominant hemp pre-rolls that help you turn back the clock to a much simpler time.

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Dad Grass’s flagship CBD pre-rolls hit just like your very first time, and they’re probably rolled a lot better, too. Each .7g joint is loaded with their primo CBD-dominant 100% organic hemp flower, and just the best part of that flower besides. You’ll never find any trim, shake, pesticides, or anything else you don’t want in a pack of Dad Grass, just their sustainably grown, good-vibes-inducing hemp. From the second you open up the iconic hard pack and get a whiff of the green goodness within, you’ll start to feel the clock turn back and your anxiety disappear.

• Retro style
• Premium, low-dose flower
• Innovative, sturdy packaging

“Dad Grass pre-rolls are a bit of the golden days wrapped in paper. Light up, break out an old vinyl, and feel the spirit of ‘65 flow through you.”

Although Dad Grass is made with baby boomers in mind, even our team of wretched millennial hipsters could not deny the simple, satisfying goodness of a Dad Grass pre-roll. They make for a charming, low-dose experience that hits perfectly for both those looking to relive a bit of their misspent youth or anyone who loves the taste and habit of smoking a pre-roll but feels overwhelmed by modern cannabis. Dad Grass’s undeniably charming retro aesthetic completes the classic, mid-century feeling, making each Dad Grass pre-roll the cheapest time machine on the market.


Price: $40.00 | Amount: Six .75g THCA pre-rolls | Potency: 25.1% THCA

Use code LEAFLY15 for 15% off at Lucky Elk.

For Lucky Elk, it all starts with the farmers. Ever since they debuted on the scene, they’ve been owned by farmers, not shareholders, venture capitalists, or anyone not motivated by one thing and one thing only—growing the best organic hemp the rich, southern Oregon soil can bear. They’ve been doing this since way back in 2011, making them older than dirt in the hemp industry, and in their decade-plus of operation, they have grown from a tiny hemp farm to a national distributor and haven’t lost any of their personal touch along the way.

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Lucky Elk’s signature THCA pre-rolls are back due to overwhelming popular demand, and we at Leafly were thrilled to see the Elk return to the pre-roll market. Each pack of six .75g Sour Diesel pre-rolls come packaged in an incredibly sharp-looking, sturdy box that effortlessly blends classic quality and vintage style with over a decade of hemp innovation. With Lucky Elk, you can also leave your lighter at home; each pack includes matches and a striker panel, perfectly completing the vintage aesthetic and ensuring you’ll always have what you need in one stroke. Take it from us—if you want to feel like a million bucks, what you actually need is one Lucky Elk.

Farmer-owned
• Classic aesthetic
• Produced in small batches

“Ordering from Lucky Elk is as close as hemp gets to the farmer’s market experience.”

We here at Leafly Product Picks stan Lucky Elk because they treat hemp and THCA with the respect it deserves. They hang dry and slow cure their flower which preserves more of the terpenes and trichomes that set truly great hemp apart. Artisan quality, impeccable customer service, and on-point style all make Lucky Elk the leading hemp name that they are. The only question is how long you’re gonna wait to try them yourself.


Price: $20.00 | Amount: Seven .5g CBD pre-rolls | Potency: 18% CBD

Nestled in the foothills of sunny southern Oregon, Rogue Origin is an incomparable provider of top-of-the-line CBD hemp flower which they harvest by hand. Rogue Origin doesn’t deal with middlemen—their products come directly from their farms, and they pass those savings on to you.

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Rogue Origin’s Lifter Rogue Rollers come packed with 3.5g of premium CBD flower per pre-roll pack and absolutely nothing else. That means no pesticides, chemicals, additives, or anything else that will spoil your good time, just 100% natural USDA-certified organic hemp. Each stylish pack of Rogue Rollers has seven of these bad boys, enough to keep you going and relaxed for a good long while. Rogue Origin generally works off small batches with a rotating lineup of strains, so don’t be discouraged by a sold-out sign on any of their products, there’s almost certainly more stock of cool strains coming soon.

• Farm-direct
• Small batch
• Unique cultivars

“The only way to get hemp that’s more fresh than Rogue Origin’s is to grow it yourself, and even then, it’s doubtful.”

Rogue Origin leverages a massive amount of combined knowledge and experience growing and harvesting hemp to ensure that their products are simply a cut above the vast majority of their peers. Our team is unanimous in the opinion that Rogue Origin is the clear choice for those looking to experience the crème de la crème of CBD-rich hemp.


Price: $24.95 | Amount: One 3g THCA pre-roll | Potency: 948mg THCA

A family business with a commitment to wellness and community service, The Hemp Doctor distinguish themselves through a focus on innovation and quality. They offer products running the whole spectrum of hemp from THCA to CBD and every delta in between, and they excel in each facet. The Hemp Doctor only sources their hemp from farms that use 100% organic farming practices, and meet their high standards for quality assurance, making them one of the most reliable sources of reliable, trustworthy hemp in the industry.

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One of The Hemp Doctors’ newest products, these THCA sugar diamond caviar blunts are NOT for the faint of heart or the unrefined palate. These ultra-luxurious pre-rolls are wrapped in premium hemp paper and infused with a mixture of THCA flower and THCA sugar diamonds, making for a silky-smooth smoking experience that blew our team away in more ways than one. Each caviar blunt is jam-packed with a jaw-dropping 948mg of THCA, enough to get you and your entire circle flying very high for a few sessions. The Hemp Doctor offers these pre-rolls in various strains, but we were partial to Pineapple Express. The sativa-dominant hybrid offers an energizing head high that’ll keep you buzzing despite the high amount of THCA.

• Committed to community outreach
• Offers high-THCA products
• Huge selection

“Medical users, rare cannabinoid connoisseurs, and big-time smokers all have a happy home with the only doctor who still does house calls.”

Our team loves the innovative drive behind The Hemp Doctor’s wide suite of products, and their willingness to dive with both feet into the THCA market has been truly impressive. The true cannasseurs among our crew were particularly thrilled to see quality high-potency THCA options among their pre-rolls, filling a niche that this under-served section of the market has been craving. If that sounds like you, or if you’re just interested in top-quality hemp, click the link below to check out The Hemp Doctor’s wide selection of products, and pick up a pre-roll that makes it feel like the first time.


Price: $29.99 | Amount: Six .6g THCA pre-rolls | Potency: 20-25% THCA (varies by strain)

Arete is a family-owned and operated company that takes hemp personally. The CEO and founder of Arete discovered the incredible powers of hemp during a period of bad health. The founder credits hemp as being a crucial aspect of the wellness regiment that got him feeling hale and hearty again and set up Arete to bring top-quality hemp to folks all over the nation.

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Arete’s packs of six .6g pre-rolls are a marriage of natural goodness and innovative engineering. Their wholesome, potent THCA hemp flower is taken directly from the North Carolina soil before being trimmed and rolled using cutting-edge technology. The result is an impeccable smoking experience, with improved airflow and even burn on every single joint. Our team is partial to Arete’s Rainbow Sherbert strain, a suitably sweet, charming hybrid with DNA from Champagne Kush and Blackberry, but that’s just the tip of the Arete iceberg. Click the link below to head over to the Arete site and see what fresh strains are currently available.

• Unparalleled selection
• Family-owned and operated
• THCA specialists

“Arete’s strain selection reads like a tracklist for a hemp greatest hits album. If you’ve had a favorite strain in the last twenty years, chances are, Arete’s got a pre-roll in stock.”

Our team loves Arete for their unceasing dedication to THCA flower, and we were thrilled to try some of their legendary hemp in a pre-rolled form. They have a wide, and we mean wide, variety of rotating strains available for an incredibly affordable price. If you fancy yourself a true hemp head who wants to experience the whole bouquet of hemp strains, then Arete is the team for you.


Price: $14.99 | Amount: Two .75g THCA pre-rolls | Potency: 30% THCA

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Bay Smokes is a tight-knit crew that stands in stark contrast to some of the bigger operators in the hemp world. They are a minority and women-owned business that is making its mark on the rapidly expanding hemp business through a dedication to offering quality THCA at a shockingly low price.

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Sourced from Bay Smokes’ pristine THCA flower and expertly rolled in hemp paper, Bay Smokes pre-rolls make for an impressively smooth smoke that left our writers positively buzzing. Bay Smokes has six strains on offer, but the clear winner for our team was Bay Smokes’ Blue Cherry Gelato. The devilishly sweet strain reminded us of some of our favorite movie-theater candy, but with earthy counter notes that keep the strain from becoming overly saccharine. You can get a two-pack of this, or any other strain, delivered to your door for just $14.99 plus shipping and handling. You aren’t gonna find a deal like that anywhere else, folks.

• Woman-owned
• High quality at a reasonable price
• Wide variety of rare THCA flower

“Bay Smokes is the go-to brand when you need to make your Miami beach dreams into reality.”

Bay Smokes customers enjoy legendary hemp for a fraction of the price of other bud, and they even offer a bonus of excellent vibes for free. Check them out today and experience some of the best of the bay delivered to your front door.


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Jake Rosendale: Lead Content Writer, Brands & Products

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Jake Rosendale is Leafly’s Lead Content Writer, Brands & Products. He’s been with Leafly since 2022, where he spends his time researching the best products in the wide world of weed. Jake’s been writing about cannabis, food, and wine in the Seattle area for 5 years. In addition to Leafly, you can find his work in Seattle Met Magazine and High Times. He loves sci-fi novels, country music, and Super Lemon Haze.


Anna Elliott: Senior Content Editor, Brands & Products

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Anna Elliott is Leafly’s Senior Content Editor, Brands & Products. She’s been with Leafly since 2021, managing and editing brand-related content and bringing the best stories on the industry’s top products to life. With a decade of experience reviewing products, covering brands, and editing stories, Anna loves talking up the people & products that make a real difference in readers’ every day. She’s found that Space Mints makes the perfect pairing for enjoying her frankly irresponsible vinyl collection.




Final thoughts

And there you have it, our team’s picks for the best hemp pre-rolls on the market today. These brands are on top right now, but in the rapidly evolving hemp world, things can change quickly. Make sure to check back on this list frequently to make sure you’re up to date on the top brands and strains. While you’re here, don’t forget to check out the rest of our Product Picks to see our selections for the greatest finds in the wide world of cannabis. Be well!


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Grow your favorite strains more easily with seeds from these top sources. These recommendations on the best autoflower seed banks are made by Leafly’s Product Picks team after extensive research, internal debate, and expert consultation. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission.


Growing your own cannabis has never been easier, and more and more Americans are discovering their green thumbs and falling in love with cannabis cultivation. A big part of the plant’s newfound popularity is the rise of autoflowering strains, which have charmed novice and expert growers alike with their low-maintenance growing style and consistent yields.


A quick look at the best autoflower seed banks

Best selection: Seed Supreme

Best classic strains: Royal Queen Seeds

Best for beginners: ILGM.com

Most innovative: DNA Genetics

Best high-potency strains: Fast Buds


Our team has been eagerly charting the epic rise of autoflowers, and we’re happy to say that the future is bright for this eternally excellent, accessible crop. To help you get in on the action, we’ve assembled a list of the best autoflower seed banks for the top spots to buy autoflowering cannabis seeds online. This list of seed banks is full of champions, innovators, and artisans, and they’re all well deserving of your hard-earned dollars. 

If you’re curious about what exactly makes an autoflower an autoflower, and what sets this strain apart from traditional photoperiod strains, stick around after the list to read our breakdown of the science—no lab goggles required. But first, and without further ado, here’s our list of the very best autoflower seed banks of 2024.



• Virtually unparalleled selection of autoflowering strains
• Sourced from a global network of breeders
• Quick delivery time and regular giveaways

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GG4 is one of the most famous strains in the cannabis world today and essential growing for cannabis cultivators in the same way that Citizen Kane is essential viewing for film lovers. Seed Supreme’s autoflowering rendition of this famous strain is a fast-growing and low-effort indica-like that is a great pick for either your first grow or your five hundredth. Named after the gloriously sticky resin that it produces in prodigious quantities, GG4 induces a heavily sedating high that relaxes the body, making it a perennial favorite for those who turn to cannabis as a pain reliever or sleep aid.

There’s a staggering number of cannabis strains out there—we oughta know—and the plant’s endless variety is part of the reason why so many people keep falling in love with cannabis. If you have the heart of a collector and gotta grow and smoke em’ all, then Seed Supreme is the bank for you.

They’re a verified weed seed emporium with dozens and dozens of autoflowering strains available at an affordable price point. If you’ve heard of a strain in a song, movie, or here from Leafly, then the odds are good that Seed Supreme can ship it directly to your door. Our advice? Spend an afternoon browsing Seed Supreme’s vast catalog, you’ll find enough enticing strains to plan out your next several grows & see why they’re one of our best autoflower seed banks.

“You want it? Seed Supreme has got it. We tip our cap to this bank, from one crew of strain fanatics to another.”

GG4 gets its high potency from its heavyweight progenitors, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel. This heritage is also where GG4 gets its polarizing flavor; a heavy punch of diesel and ammonia undergirded by more subtle, sour aromas that make themselves known on the inhale. You can expect your GG4 to have somewhere in the low 20% THC range, plenty for even an experienced consumer with a tolerance to match. Seed Supreme’s GG4 auto is also a cinch to grow, despite the strain’s wide leaves and titanic colas due to the sturdy genetics bred into it by the team at Seed Supreme.


• Deep connection to Dutch cannabis culture
• Decades of experience selling cannabis seeds
• Online seedfinder helps customers discover new strains

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Amnesia Haze has been a mainstay of stash boxes the world over for many years, and Royal Queen Seeds’ autoflowering rendition of this classic is the best way to get it in your grow. Amnesia Haze first rose to prominence in the freewheeling Amsterdam scene, where cannabis’ pseudo-legal nature allowed for incredible amounts of experimentation. Amnesia Haze is one of the standout strains from that process, a citrusy sativa-like that our team loves for a morning smoke that won’t end your day prematurely with overwhelming potency.

Royal Queen Seeds is one of the relative newcomers to the US market on this list, but don’t mistake that for inexperience; they only crossed the Atlantic after establishing themselves as one of Europe’s premier sources for autoflowering and photoperiod seeds.

Born in the legendary coffeehouses of Amsterdam, the team at Royal Queen Seeds has had a front-row seat to the development of cannabis into the massive industry it is today. They’re the stewards of some of the genetics from that classic era of experimentation and popularization when Amsterdam was the center of the cannabis universe.

But don’t get it twisted and start thinking that Royal Queen Seeds is just a purveyor of hall-of-fame strains, you’ll also find both new twists on classics and wholly unique strains on the Royal Queen Seeds storefront.

“Cannabis lovers used to have to make a pilgrimage to Amsterdam for this kind of weed. Now, Royal Queen Seeds brings the best of The Netherlands to your garden.”

Amnesia Haze is one of those strains from a shadowy era of cannabis history when genetics and pedigrees get a bit muddled, but it has DNA from both South Asian and Jamaican Landrace strains. Those ancient genetics make Amnesia Haze one of the most recognizable strains on the smoke, but Amnesia Haze is also quite distinctive on the stem as well. You can expect long, thin leaves and foxtail buds with plenty of deep, verdant greens. Amnesia Haze is a bit of a shy one; it takes its time to bloom, but once it does, patient growers will be rewarded with heaps of thick, high-quality buds.


• Wide selection of affordable seeds
• Free grow bible emailed to customers with seed purchase
• Regular incredible promotions

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White Widow, a massively popular strain that began to dominate cannabis culture in the mid-90s, is often recommended for newer growers to get their feet wet with growing before diving in. ILGM has made it even easier to grow this famous it-strain by creating an autoflowering variant that does almost everything but water itself. Even if you’ve struggled with keeping plants alive in the past, ILGM’s White Widow Auto is a cinch to care for; with the ability to thrive in virtually any setup. This strain laughs at cramped apartment closets, fluctuating temperatures, and even some common diseases that make less hearty strains tremble. 

ILGM aka I Love Growing Marijuana and their incomparable founder, Robert Bergman, have been some of the biggest names in American cannabis seeds through several of the plant’s different eras. As you may have guessed from their name, ILGM is a passion project sustained through a commitment to the joys of cannabis cultivation.

We’re big fans of their grow bible, a massive tome full of growing wisdom that ILGM sends to your email when you buy any of their seeds. And that’s the type of outfit Robert Bergman has made—a company that cares about spreading knowledge and furthering the accessibility of cannabis cultivation.

“Aptly named ILGM would be one of the best autoflower seed banks in the world even without their cartoon mascots. With, no contest.”

Like all the best heroines, White Widow’s past is a little mysterious. We aren’t sure of the specifics, but we know that White Widow is descended from a Brazilian sativa landrace and a heavily resin-producing South Indian indica. The result is the Goldilocks of indica-likes, potent but not too potent, relaxing but not sedating, an uplift that comes without panic.

These balanced qualities extend to White Widow’s flavor as well; you can expect a woody, subtly sweet taste that still carries a delightful dankness that our team of writers go wild for. Newcomers to growing and old hands alike will find something to love in ILGM’s White Widow Autoflower, so click the link below and don’t wait another day to start growing.


• Two decades of experience
• Creators of several famous strains
• Reputation for consistent innovation

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You may not have heard of this strain from DNA Genetics yet, but trust us, it might be everywhere soon. A true indica-lovers indica, Canelo is a closer that is best saved for the end of the night when it’s time to tune out and turn off. It excels in this role, and we’re putting our marker down that DNA Genetics’ Canelo’s profile will only keep rising as time goes on, and you can grow it and smoke it way before your local dispensary has it in stock with these autoflowering seeds.  If you love indicas, or even just next-big-things, then you need to check Canelo out.

DNA Genetics is a legendary bank that occupies a rare and hallowed spot in cannabis-growing culture. They’ve recently celebrated their 20th anniversary, an incredible feat that makes them older than Methuselah in weed years. They’ve stuck around so long by consistently looking to the future and never resting on their quite considerable laurels.

They’re the minds behind several of the most popular strains to arrive since the new millennium, with a commitment to quality that has earned them the respect of breeders, retailers, and homegrowers alike. The odds are good that the next big strain is somewhere on DNA Genetics storefront, so get ahead of the curve and order some exciting autoflowering seeds from DNA Genetics before they’re cool and never let your friends hear the end of it.

“When we’re looking for something avant-garde that’ll set the smoke circle buzzing, DNA genetics is our first stop.”

OG Kush and Strawberry Banana are the direct progenitors of Canelo Auto, a prestigious parentage that makes the strain nothing less than indica royalty. You can taste and smell that heritage as well, both in the kush earthiness and fruity sweetness. These genetics also mean Canelo is a resilient plant that is quite forgiving to novice growers and less-than-ideal conditions, so don’t let either of those factors stop you from taking the plunge.

You can expect your Canelo buds to have a THC percentage somewhere in the high teens or low twenties, just enough to put you down for the count at night without a trace of grogginess in the morning. Grow what people are going to be talking about before they’re talking about it and order yourself some Canelo Auto seeds today.


• Autoflower specialists
• Winner of several global awards
• Quality Californian genetics

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Fast Buds’ Strawberry Gorilla Auto is one of the most-awarded autoflowering strains in the world, and it can be yours in no time flat. It recently triumphed in the American Autoflower Cup and even beat out some photoperiod strains to earn honors at the 2023 Farmer’s Cup. Those are pretty some pretty serious kudos to earn, but if you ask them, the team of Fast Buds breeders responsible for this strain would put more stock in the overwhelmingly positive response from growers who have tried their hand at growing their own Strawberry Gorilla Auto. Their hybrid has won hearts with its surprisingly potent strawberry flavor and classic diesel aroma.

Fast Buds has been on a meteoric rise, quickly rising to become some of the preeminent autoflower specialists in the world. They’re an autoflower seed bank that takes pride in their top-tier California genetics while also maintaining a global perspective on the cannabis industry.

Fast Buds’ trophy case features awards from all over the planet, a truly globe-trotting tour of excellence that we here at Leafly have to applaud (and give our best autoflower seed banks list stamp of approval). As a bank that focuses on autoflowers, they’ve done incredible work in ensuring that autoflowering strains can stand on equal footing in terms of yield and potency to their photoperiod counterparts. They’re an easy recommendation for all the autoflower lovers out there, but if you’re a skeptic who’s made it here, then our advice is to see if the autoflower experts at Fast Buds can change your mind.

“Fast Buds knows the ins and outs of autos better than just about anyone.”

Strawberry Gorilla Auto isn’t for novices in more ways than one. It benefits from an experienced hand that knows how to properly handle its height by providing support and plenty of nutrients. Those growers who are up to the task will reap some truly stunning rewards when their gorgeous purple buds are ready for harvest. Strawberry Gorilla Auto is a monstrously potent strain that can produce buds with up to 28% THC. If you’ve ever been skeptical about autoflowering strains’ ability to stack up to traditional photoperiods, we dare you to give Strawberry Gorilla a try; we won’t even say “I told you so!”


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Jake Rosendale: Lead Content Writer, Brands & Products

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Jake Rosendale is Leafly’s Lead Content Writer, Brands & Products. He’s been with Leafly since 2022, where he spends his time researching the best products in the wide world of weed. Jake’s been writing about cannabis, food, and wine in the Seattle area for 5 years. In addition to Leafly, you can find his work in Seattle Met Magazine and High Times. He loves sci-fi novels, country music, and Super Lemon Haze.


Anna Elliott: Senior Content Editor, Brands & Products

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Anna Elliott is Leafly’s Senior Content Editor, Brands & Products. She’s been with Leafly since 2021, managing and editing brand-related content and bringing the best stories on the industry’s top products to life. With a decade of experience reviewing products, covering brands, and editing stories, Anna loves talking up the people & products that make a real difference in readers’ every day. She’s found that Space Mints makes the perfect pairing for enjoying her frankly irresponsible vinyl collection.


What is an autoflower?

An autoflowering cannabis plant is any breed of cannabis that will flower after a certain period of time regardless of the amount of light the plant receives. This is opposed to traditional photoperiod strains, which will only flower due to changing light levels, either caused by the changing of the seasons or by a grower artificially lowering the amount of light the plant receives.

Autoflowers tend to be smaller, faster growing, and less potent than their photoperiod cousins, although enterprising growers are doing their best to mitigate this last point. Since autoflowers are categorically easier to grow than photoperiod plants, they’re very popular with newer growers who aren’t eager to deal with changing light levels. 

All autoflowering strains share some DNA with the cannabis ruderalis plant, a variety of cannabis native to harsh northern climates, forcing the plant to evolve in ways to cope with the lack of sunlight and short growing seasons. Ruderalis isn’t very potent on its own, but breeders can cross cannabis ruderalis with traditional indica or sativa strains in order to produce a plant that flowers automatically, or an “autoflower.”

Pretty cool, right? If you’re still curious about autoflowers, cannabis ruderalis, or anything else having to do with growing cannabis, then head over to Leafly’s guide to growing marijuana. It’s the best spot on the internet to learn everything there is to know about cultivating & harvesting our favorite plant after you’ve made your picks from our best autoflower seed banks list.




Final thoughts

That’s all from us this time, so get to growing! But while you’re waiting for your seeds to germinate, make sure to check back in on this list of the best autoflower seed banks regularly to see if there are any hot new banks with fire strains you have yet to try. And don’t forget to check out the rest of our Product Picks to see our selections fore the greatest finds in the wide world of cannabis. Happy growing! 


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5 best THCA flower of 2024 by Leafly

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The best THCA flower to get you high in nearly every state. These recommendations on the best THCA flower are made by Leafly’s Product Picks team after extensive research, internal debate, and expert consultation. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission.


We’ve been grinding hard—rolling and smoking hard, too—doing our best to find you the very best high-THCA hemp flower. Read on to find our picks for the best brands providing hemp happiness and some choice strains that you can find online and order straight to your door.


A quick look at the best THCA flower

Best classic strains: Arete, White Widow

Best value: Apollo, Ice Cream Cookies

Best top-shelf: Lucky Elk, Cereal Milk

Best high-potency options: Bay Smokes, Jealousy

Best selection: The Green Dragon CBD, Gary Payton


We here at Leafly Product Picks are thrilled to report that the hemp revolution isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The industry is certainly making progress fast enough to make your head spin even when you’re sober, but never fear, our team of experts puts their lungs on the line every day to keep up with the latest and greatest developments.



Price: $35.00 | THCA: 33.9% | Type: Hybrid | Effects: Euphoric, uplifting, creative

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Arete has done an incredible job bringing this classic strain over to hemp. Their White Widow clocks in at an impressive 33.9% THCA, a hefty potency that demands respect. White Widow is descended from a Brazilian sativa landrace and a landrace hailing from South India. True to its name, Arete’s White Widow is coated in a generous white dusting of cool trichomes, and features a delightfully earthy, herbal flavor profile. If you haven’t had the opportunity to try this iconic strain, click the link below and see what all the fuss is about, courtesy of Arete.

More on this strain: One of the giants in the weed world, White Widow has been one of the most popular strains ever since it was first introduced into the famous coffeeshops of Amsterdam, before becoming a worldwide phenomenon. It’s an ever so slightly sativa-leaning hybrid, and originally gained prominence as a day-time smoke and preferred way to encourage creative energy. Time hasn’t dulled White Widow’s fabled powers one bit; it remains one of our team’s go-to’s for brainstorming and socializing.

• Huge selection of classic, famous strains
• Dedicated to all-natural farming methods
• Exceptional customer service

“For true strain heads, Arete’s store page reads like the hemp hall of fame and thanks to them, these legendary strains are available to more people than ever before.”

Our pick for the best source for classic strains that have cemented themselves as true legends, Arete has quickly risen to become one of the most talked-about brands in the THCA flower game. If you’re a newbie to this world with an interest in hemp history, THCA, or any of its cousin cannabinoids, then Arete has the classic strains that you need to try to begin your training to become a true hemp connoisseur. Arete prides themselves on providing a dynamic selection of hemp flower that includes modern, exotic strains as well as an extensive repertoire of classics.


Price: $34.99 | THCA: 19-21% | Type: Indica hybrid | Effects: Relaxing, happy

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Ice Cream Cookies is a strain with a storied history and elite pedigree that makes it nothing short of weed royalty, and Apollo’s high THCA rendition of this classic is a masterpiece. Apollo’s Ice Cream Cookies is a moderately potent strain, testing at between 19-21% THCA, an amount ideal for modest consumers and high-tolerance individuals looking for a gentler high.

More on this strain: A favorite of dessert lovers everywhere, Ice Cream Cookies is a decadently creamy and smooth indica-like that has the sweetness to live up to its name and then some. Our team favored Ice Cream Cookies at the end of a long day when all we wanted to do was melt into something soft and let all the stress of the day fall away. This strain is also famed for its pain relief properties, making it a popular choice among those who incorporate various cannabinoids into their workout or wellness routines.

• Option to subscribe and save
• Wide selection of famous strains
• Vast experience in the psychoactive hemp industry

“Weed may not be rocket science, but Apollo has NASA-level know-how all the same.”

Apollo also makes it easier than ever before to make sure your stores are always full with their monthly subscription service. Customers who subscribe receive Apollo’s premium THCA flower shipped to their door every single month, and not only that, but they save an additional 20% off the purchase price. Whether you’re looking for a gentle stargazing aid or high-octane rocket fuel to help you leave orbit, Apollo has the THCA flower that’s just what you need.

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Price: $40.00 | THCA: 28.3% | Type: Hybrid | Effects: Relaxing, giggly, creative

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Cereal Milk is the standard bearer for a new generation of popular strains making their way into the THCA field, and Lucky Elk is one of the only outlets that provides this soon-to-be iconic wonder. While Cereal Milk may have a name that invokes childhood flavors—and don’t get us wrong, Cereal Milk is plenty sweet—this strain has a complex bouquet of scents and aromas that require an experienced pallet to totally appreciate. Cereal Milk remains an excellent companion to watching TV on Saturday morning, however.

More on this strain:Snowman and Y Life are the famous progenitors of Cereal Milk, making this exciting strain nothing less than true-blue hemp royalty with the pedigree to prove it. It’s an impeccably balanced 50/50 hybrid making it a jack-of-all-trades sort of strain that can match, and then enhance, your vibe, no matter how social or chill it happens to be. Lucky Elk’s rendition of this strain makes for a stunningly beautiful nug with striking orange highlights over vibrant greens and deep, deep purps. These are some photogenic nugs for sure; so make sure to take a few snapshots for posterity’s sake before your session begins in earnest. You’ll want to remember this one.

• Choice selection of exotic and AAA strains
• Organically grown using sustainable farming practices
• Hemp sourced from world-famous Oregon cannabis country

“Lucky Elk represents the best of the PNW. Their green thumbs make us feel like we’re the lucky ones.”

Our pick for the true hemp connoisseurs out there, Lucky Elk elevates THCA into an art form.  Lucky Elk considers themselves to be a team of farmers first and business people second, and as such maintaining a vibrant connection to the Oregon hills is of paramount importance to this enterprising brand. In our writers’ opinion, this dedication to the land has paid off about a hundredfold; Lucky Elk hemp is some of the best in the world, and the crew at Lucky Elk treat their precious product with the respect it deserves. Ordering from Lucky Elk provides a plant-focused experience rare in the industry—try it yourself and experience what hemp is truly capable of when grown by master hands.


Price: $40.00 | THCA: 24% | Type: 50/50 hybrid | Effects: Relaxing, giggly, energizing

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Jealousy has been inspiring desire in eager consumers for a few years now, but Bay Smokes has made it easier than ever to get a taste of this sumptuous strain. Our team loved how quick and easy Bay Smokes made it for us to get our hands on some stunning Jealousy nugs. Shipping was fast and discrete, and our gorgeous green and orange flower arrived wholly intact. If you’ve been finding yourself coveting something new to remind you of what made smoking so special, check out Jealousy from Bay Smokes and help your wandering heart find some contentment.

More on this strain: The green-eyed monster herself, Jealousy is a world-famous hybrid that secured the hotly contested Leafly Strain of the Year award for 2022 and has been a mainstay of weed culture ever since. It’s a lucky break that Jealousy is the sort of strain that effectively chills your mind and elevates the body, or else its lush, fruity aroma with leading notes of diesel and a slightly funky finish might cause envious tension in the smoking circle when supplies begin to run dry. Bay Smokes’ Jealousy also boasts a THCA percentage in the mid-twenties, making it a heavy hitter best reserved for the experienced smoker.

• Woman-owned
• Wide selection of several different THCA products
• California quality at affordable prices

“Bay Smokes has good vibes in spades and some of the best THCA to be found. They make for an impeccable companion when all you want to do is watch the tide roll by and waste time.”

Bay Smokes is a brand that proudly proclaims that a bright new era of hemp is dawning, and we at Leafly are 100% here for it. A minority/woman-owned outfit dedicated to providing hemp of the highest quality, Bay Smokes has carved out an impressive niche for themselves in the THCA flower market, as well as offering a respectable selection of edibles and extracts. For high THCA hemp flower with that legendary California charm without those legendary California prices, choose Bay Smokes.

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Price: $39.95 | THCA: 28.7% | Type: 50/50 hybrid | Effects: Euphoric, Relaxing

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Gary Payton is a near-perfect 50/50 hybrid and generally a bit less potent than some of the other strains on this list, so if you’re new to the world of smoking THCA flower, Gary Payton may be a perfect place to start. The Green Dragon CBD brings their Gary Payton to you from Hemp Living, a premium supplier noted for their quality, so rest easy knowing that you’ll be getting only reputable, third-party lab-tested hemp from The Green Dragon.

More on this strain:Gary Payton is one of the most popular recent strains to emerge onto the scene, a multiple cannabis cup champion winner that is worthy of bearing the name of the legendary Seattle Supersonics player. Just like the man himself, Gary Payton is smooth throughout and finishes clean. We found Gary Payton to be an uplifting, strain that left us with an easy euphoria, helping conversation flow much easier and good times come faster. This makes Gary an easy invite to any sort of social gathering, from a movie night with a few friends to an all-night banger.

• Truly impressive selection
• Regular sitewide deals
• Significant educational resources

“The Green Dragon CBD has one of the best hoards of THCA goodness around, and you don’t have to slay anything to get your share.”

Don’t let the name fool you, The Green Dragon CBD has heaps more than just classic CBD. They possess one of the widest selections of hemp products that you are likely to find online these days, with THCA, CBD, delta-8, HHC, and even more cannabinoids making an appearance. They’ve got more hemp than Santa Claus has toys, all reputably sourced and distributed by The Green Dragon’s expert team. Spend an afternoon perusing their site, and you’ll be presented with a veritable buffet of hemp goodness.

Use LEAFLY20 for 20% off at The Green Dragon CBD.


Why you can trust Leafly Product Picks

Leafly is the world’s leading cannabis discovery platform and provides a vast library of content from some of the most respected voices in cannabis. Leafly Product Picks prioritizes accuracy and integrity in our selections, working through mountains of research and testimonials to source products you can trust.


Jake Rosendale: Lead Content Writer, Brands & Products

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Jake Rosendale is Leafly’s Lead Content Writer, Brands & Products. He’s been with Leafly since 2022, where he spends his time researching the best products in the wide world of weed. Jake’s been writing about cannabis, food, and wine in the Seattle area for 5 years. In addition to Leafly, you can find his work in Seattle Met Magazine and High Times. He loves sci-fi novels, country music, and Super Lemon Haze.


Anna Elliott: Senior Content Editor, Brands & Products

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Anna Elliott is Leafly’s Senior Content Editor, Brands & Products. She’s been with Leafly since 2021, managing and editing brand-related content and bringing the best stories on the industry’s top products to life. With a decade of experience reviewing products, covering brands, and editing stories, Anna loves talking up the people & products that make a real difference in readers’ every day. She’s found that Space Mints makes the perfect pairing for enjoying her frankly irresponsible vinyl collection.


What is THCA flower?

While the high-THCA flower on this list looks, tastes, and smokes, extremely similar to cannabis flower (the same stuff that our readers who live in adult-use states can purchase from a dispensary), all of these picks are 100% Farm Bill-compliant hemp flower. That means that this THCA flower has all the euphoric, psychoactive benefits of traditional cannabis, as well as the access and ease-of-purchase of hemp products like CBD or delta-8 THC dominant items.

Here’s the essential takeaway that you need to know: High-THCA hemp flower is federally legal weed that will get you high if you smoke it that can also be shipped to your door in most US states with no medical card required. Sounds pretty good, no?  

If you’re interested in the technicalities of what exactly THCA is, the differences between THCA and the THC you may be more familiar with, or how exactly any of this is legal, head over to the Leafly cannabis glossary. Our glossary is the single greatest source for cannabis and hemp knowledge on the internet, and has everything you need to know about hemp, THCA, THC, CBD, and maybe even life itself. Now, that may be an overstatement, but who’s to say? You’ll have to read the whole glossary to find out.



Final thoughts

And that’s all, folks, the very best THCA flower available today. As we’ve said, this field changes by the day (sometimes by hour) and the race for the best flower never stops, so make sure to check back in on this article regularly to see if there’s something new for you to fall in love with. And don’t forget to check out the rest of our Product Picks to see our selections for the greatest finds in the wide world of cannabis. Be well! 


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