Low THC cannabis covers strains that dial down the THC punch while keeping all the flavour and character you'd expect from the plant.
These varieties sit at 15% THC or below, often well under 10%, and many pair that gentler profile with higher CBD to smooth things out even further. Breeders have taken classics like Durban Poison and Juanita la Lagrimosa and shaped them into lines that smell and taste brilliant.
Low THC cannabis started with breeders who wanted to turn up the CBD and turn down the high.
They took solid genetics, Durban Poison, Juanita la Lagrimosa, and a handful of others, and crossed them carefully to keep the good bits while easing off the THC.
In The Pines, for example, blends Pineapple Thai, Master Kush, and Pineapple into something that's still interesting but much lighter.
Red Pop, which came out of Detroit, usually lands in the low teens for THC, and Blue Dynamite sits between 6% and 10% most of the time, though it can creep up to 19% now and then. Harlequin, CBD Kush, and White Widow CBD Autoflower have all become go-to names for anyone after high CBD collection.
These breeding projects have also brought autoflowering and feminised seeds into the mix, so collectors have plenty of choice. The upshot is a whole range of strains that smell and taste the part but keep THC in check.
What they smell and taste like
Just because the THC's lower doesn't mean the flavour takes a hit.
In The Pines smells crisp and piney with a splash of citrus and tropical fruit. ACDC keeps it simple with clean pine notes that don't shout. Sour Tsunami brings heavy diesel with a citrus twist, and Remedy adds a hint of floral to its piney base.
Harlequin goes for sweet citrus and herbs, Blueberry CBD layers berry sweetness with a floral finish, and Cheese delivers earthy richness with a touch of spice.
These strains still churn out plenty of terpenes, so there's still sweet, earthy, and fruity profiles. CBD Kush throws in wood and hash undertones for that classic Kush feel, and Pennywise, sitting around 8% THC and 8% CBD, keeps things balanced and smooth.
Sour Space Candy clocks in at roughly 15% CBD and brings peppered tobacco and sour diesel to the table. The full sensory range is still there.
How the cannabinoids stack up
Low THC cannabis is all about keeping tetrahydrocannabinol in the background.
Most of these strains sit below 10–12% THC, and plenty drop under 1%. ACDC hovers around 1% THC and 13% CBD, while Remedy regularly comes in at 1% THC or less.
Pennywise averages about 8% of each cannabinoid, giving you a neat 1:1 split, and Sour Space Candy delivers around 15% CBD with barely any THC. Ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 are common, putting CBD front and centre.
Legal definitions shift depending on where you are. Texas Compassionate Use Program caps low THC cannabis at 0.5% THC by weight, Australian hemp law draws the line at 1% for the whole plant, and some US states, like New Jersey, stretch the definition to anything under 10%.
Low THC Frequently Asked Questions
Low THC cannabis means strains with reduced tetrahydrocannabinol, usually 15% or lower, often under 10%, bred to keep psychoactive effects gentle while preserving aroma and flavour.
ACDC, Sour Tsunami, Remedy, Harlequin, Pennywise, and Sour Space Candy are all well-known low THC strains. Hybrids like In The Pines, Red Pop, and Blue Dynamite also fit the bill.
Low THC strains often run 1:1 or 1:2 THC-to-CBD, putting cannabidiol ahead of psychoactive compounds. ACDC sits around 1% THC and 13% CBD. Pennywise averages 8% of each.
Low THC cannabis seeds are legal in most countries and US states because of their trace THC. In the UK, cannabis seeds are sold strictly as collectibles and souvenirs for adults.
Low THC strains keep diverse profiles, piney, citrusy, tropical, diesel, floral, berry, earthy, and spicy. Harlequin offers sweet citrus and herbs. Blueberry CBD brings berry sweetness and floral notes.
CBD can moderate THC by binding to the same receptors, which blocks THC from attaching and dials down psychoactive intensity, creating a clearer, calmer experience.
Low THC seeds come as autoflowering, feminised, and regular types from breeders worldwide. Autoflowering varieties like White Widow CBD Autoflower and CBD Kush Autoflower are popular with collectors.
Not always. Many low THC strains are bred to boost CBD, but some just have lower THC without a big CBD increase. Check individual strain profiles for exact ratios.
Texas compassionate use program defines low THC cannabis as 0.5% THC by weight or less. Recent rules let adults aged 21 and over buy products with up to 0.3% THC.
Cannabis plants produce roughly 80 to 100 cannabinoids, plus around 300 other chemical compounds. CBD and THC are the main ones, but the plant's chemistry goes much further.
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