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Top 10 Indica Strains of 2023
Indica strains have won the hearts of countless weed lovers. They're dense and compact, making them ideal for situations that require stealth, and offer a diverse range of effects, from stoning to uplifting. To save you from perusing through the hundreds of options available, we've listed the very best indicas of 2023.
Do you have a penchant for indica strains? If so, you’re not alone! Many smokers and growers quickly fall in love with their powerful effects, compact morphology, and superb productivity. With a wide range of choices available, it can quickly become overwhelming searching for the best of the best. To assist you in your quest for quality, we’ve assembled a list of the 10 best indica cultivars of 2023. Enjoy!
1. ICE
One of the most notable indica strains we carry is ICE. An acronym for Indica Crystal Extreme, it will seem as though your plants are covered in an icy frost once harvest rolls around. ICE matures its bountiful, sparkling buds in as little as 8 weeks of bloom, but many growers prefer to extend the phase to 10 weeks. ICE is a hybrid of Northern Lights, Afghan, and Skunk, a marriage that culminates in a spicy, earthy, and herbaceous aroma alongside a decadent high.
2. Blue Gelato
As one of our most popular indica strains, Blue Gelato encompasses all of the classic indica traits. This variety produces compact buds that are packed with a THC content of 23% and moreish tastes of earth and diesel. She ticks all of the boxes, but what else would you expect from the progeny of Blueberry, Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, and Sunset Sherbet? After harvesting this strain, you’ll get to savour her mentally uplifting and physically relaxing effect for weeks to come. Expect a yield of 19.4 – 21.2 oz/m² from indoor specimens and a bounty of up to 21.2 oz from those cultivated outdoors.
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Blue Gelato
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Blueberry x Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies x Sunset Sherbert |
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19 to 21 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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9 - 10 weeks |
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THC: 23% |
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Sativa 20% Indica 80% |
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18 to 21 oz/plant |
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5 to 7 feet |
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October |
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Balanced, Physically Relaxing, Uplifting |
3. Apple Fritter
Apple Fritter has earned the status of one of the tastiest indica varieties available. This delicious offspring of Sour Apples and Animal Cookies produces boatloads of sugary, earthy, and fruity terpenes. Paired with a THC content of 24%, these aromatic molecules exert a creative and uplifting high suitable for any time of day—just take things one hit at a time to maintain productivity during working hours! Apple Fritter is quite productive both indoors and outdoors. Indoor plants grow to 46.8 inches and pump out up to 15.9 oz/m². Those grown outdoors peak at 58.5 inches and produce 15.9 – 17.6 oz when raised in a sunny position.
Apple Fritter
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Sour Apple x Animal Cookies |
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14 to 16 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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8 - 10 weeks |
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THC: 24% |
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Sativa 40% Indica 60% |
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16 to 18 oz/plant |
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4 to 5 feet |
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Early October |
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Creative, Uplifting |
4. Sherbet Queen
Sherbet Queen breaks the mold when it comes to conventional indica highs. She exerts an impactful body high alongside stimulating cerebral effects, making for a well-rounded high. An 85% indica strain that shares genetics with the ever-popular Girl Scout Cookies, you can expect a characteristically sweet and earthy flavor and aroma.
Sherbet Queen
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Pink Panties x Sunset Sherbet |
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16 to 18 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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8 - 10 weeks |
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THC: 24% |
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Sativa 15% Indica 85% |
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16 to 18 oz/plant |
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5 to 6 feet |
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October |
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Calming, Clear, Heavy, Sleepy |
5. Bubble Kush
Our sweet Bubble Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid with a touch of sativa and 19% THC. This magical blend of Bubble Gum and OG Kush inspires a relaxing, natural bliss as you explore the corners of your mind. Our Bubble Kush grows up to 54.6 inches indoors and 78 inches outdoors, producing large yields in both settings.
Bubble Kush
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Bubble Gum x O.G. Kush |
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19 to 21 oz/m² |
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3 to 5 feet |
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8 - 10 weeks |
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THC: 19% |
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Sativa 20% Indica 80% |
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21 to 23 oz/plant |
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5 to 7 feet |
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Late September |
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Clear, Physically Relaxing, Stoned |
6. Blue Cheese
This beloved indica-dominant hybrid was created by crossbreeding Oregon Blueberry with the popular Original Cheese (UK Cheese). Cheese strains have a pretty distinct taste and smell, and this definitely applies to Blue Cheese, although it does have an extra hint of sweetness from the Blueberry. Aside from its wonderful taste, it also induces some very strong effects.
Blue Cheese
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Original Cheese x Oregon Blueberry Blend |
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18 to 19 oz/m² |
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3 to 5 feet |
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8 - 9 weeks |
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THC: 19% |
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Sativa 40% Indica 60% |
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18 to 19 oz/plant |
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5 to 7 feet |
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Late September |
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Clear, Physically Relaxing, Stoned |
7. Watermelon
Watermelon easily ranks as one of our top indica strains. This delicious cultivar stems from Watermelon OG S1 and features 80% indica genetics. Her potent THC content of 22% synergises with fruity terpenes to cast a heavy physical high over every muscle in the body. You’ll experience a wave of relaxation crash over you mere minutes after taking a hit. Effect aside, this variety also delivers big yields. Indoor plants churn out up to 17.6 oz/m² after a flowering time of just 7–8 weeks. Their outdoor counterparts provide a return of 400–17.6 oz/plant ready to harvest in October.
Watermelon
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Watermelon OG S1 |
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16 to 19 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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7 - 8 weeks |
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THC: 22% |
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Sativa 20% Indica 80% |
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16 to 18 oz/plant |
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5 to 7 feet |
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October |
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Calming, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy |
8. Biscotti
Biscotti will charm you with her good looks, astronomical levels of THC, and scrumptious flavors. This progeny of legendary parent strains Gelato 25 and Triangle Kush emerged with a vastly indica-dominant genetic profile. Her dense and compact purple-green buds make her the centerpiece of any grow room or garden. As one of the best indica strains you can find today, she serves up a hard-hitting high fueled by a THC content of 25% that will leave you feeling intensely creative. You’ll enjoy tastes of cookies, diesel, and fruit as you experience new ideas filling your head. When it comes to cultivation, you’ll harvest up to 17.6 oz/m² and 21.2 oz from indoor and outdoor plants, respectively.
Biscotti
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Gelato 25 x Triangle Kush |
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16 to 19 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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8 - 10 weeks |
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THC: 25% |
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Sativa 20% Indica 80% |
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19 to 21 oz/plant |
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5 to 6 feet |
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October |
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Cerebral and uplifting, Creative |
9. Purple Queen
Purple strains aren’t only pretty to look at; they also pack some serious heat within their majestic buds. Purple Queen exerts powerful effects on both the mind and body. It’s smooth to smoke, with a full-bodied Kush flavor and a hint of lemon. This is a wonderful strain to unwind with after a long day at work. On top of all that, the heavy-yielder will leave you in awe of her canopy of glittering violet buds.
Purple Queen
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Hindu Kush x Purple Afghani |
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16 to 19 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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8 - 9 weeks |
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THC: 22% |
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Sativa 25% Indica 75% |
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23 to 25 oz/plant |
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6 to 7 feet |
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October |
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Calming, Euphoric |
10. Royal Skywalker
If you’ve experienced Royal Skywalker, you’ll know why she made it on our list of top indica strains for 2021. If you’ve yet to taste this American strain, then we have two words for you: “Blueberry” and “Mazar”. These parent strains endowed Royal Skywalker with pungent notes of blueberry and pepper, as well as a THC content of 25%—enough to keep you mellow and red-eyed for hours to come. Grow this bushy cultivar indoors for a return of 19.4 – 21.2 oz/m², or out in the garden for a yield of 500–21.2 oz.
Royal Skywalker
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Blueberry x Mazar |
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19 to 21 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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9 - 10 weeks |
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THC: 25% |
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Sativa 40% Indica 60% |
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18 to 21 oz/plant |
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5 to 7 feet |
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October |
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Clear, Physically Relaxing |
