Recreational weed may be illegal in the UK, but that doesn’t mean it’s hard to get hold of.
In fact, the smell of cannabis is common on the streets of most towns and cities throughout the country, and has been for decades.
So considering how popular weed is in the UK, it got me thinking about what the nation’s favourite strains are.
So I’ve done some research, spoken to some British stoners, and compiled this list of the 5 most common weed strains in the UK.
Weed in the UK
Despite its illegality, cannabis is still widely used in the UK, with some estimates suggesting that over 6 million people have tried it at least once. However, attitudes towards cannabis are changing, with many people calling for its legalisation for recreational use.
Efforts to legalise recreational cannabis in the UK have been gaining momentum in recent years. In 2018, the UK legalised medical cannabis, which allowed for the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes.
Some experts believe that this move could pave the way for the eventual legalisation of recreational cannabis in the UK, although that remains to be realised.
For now, recreational cannabis remains illegal in the UK, and those caught using or distributing it risk facing legal consequences.
5 most common strains in the UK
1. Stardawg
Love or or hate it, with heavy, dense and potent buds with a thick layer of trichomes, Stardawg a strain to keep an eye out for. A good one to finish the night with.
2. Zkittlez
Fruity and sour, this strain actually smells and taste like your eating skittles. This multiple-award-winning strain has been a favourite in the UK for a few years. A unique strain that is well worth trying!
3. Amnesia Haze
Amnesia Haze is a popular strain in the UK that has gained recognition for its potent effects and distinctive flavour profile.
Considered a sativa-dominant hybrid strain, Amnesia Haze, or ‘ammi’, was a staple on most dealers menus for years – although less so now with the influx of new exotic strains.
4. Cheese
For many old-school stoners in the UK and beyond, the classic weed strain known as “Cheese” holds a special place in their hearts.
Once ubiquitous and often the only option available, Cheese was a staple of the cannabis scene in the UK during the 1990s and 2000s.
However, as the market for cannabis has expanded and new “exotic” strains have become available, Cheese has fallen out of favour with some enthusiasts.
5. Lemon Haze
A very popular strain that’s been around for years now. A cross between Lemon Skunk and Silver Haze, Lemon Haze is fruity and sweet with a citrus taste.
Other popular UK strains
With a distinctively sweet and fruity taste, Headbanger OG is a Sativa-dominant hybrid cross between Sour Diesel and Biker Kush. It has dense buds and provides a nice, uplifting stone.
Bred by Lady Sativa Genetics, this Sativa-dominant strain has become very popular in the last couple of years. It’s a cup winning strain with a fruity, orangey taste.
An old-school strain, Northern Lights was many people’s favourite until all these Cali strains came along. A direct descendant of indigenous Afghani and Thai landrace strains, expect a fruity taste with relaxing effects.
- Cookies Gelato
A hybrid strain combining two of the most famous strains of recent years, Gelato and Girl Scout Cookies, Cookies Gelato is so flavoursome it’s earning a stellar reputation in the UK. A smooth and fruity taste makes it a very popular strain.
What about hash?
Before Stardawg, Cali packs and Nerdz Ropes, even before Cheese, White Widow and Northern Lights, pretty much all you could get in the way of weed in the UK was hash.
From the mythical soapbar – which was occasionally cut with melted bin bags and smuggled in fuel tanks, making it catch light if you put a flame to it – to luxury imports from Morocco, Afghanistan and Nepal, hash was what a lot of us grew up with.
In a way it’s no surprise that in the age of high potency buds, high purity concentrates and highly commercialised cannabis brands there’s growing demand for the smooth, comforting and nostalgic embrace of some good hash.
However, it’s not that easy to find these days. But this article may help you. And there’s always this delicious CBD squidgy black hash.
Where to buy seeds in the UK
If you’re interested in growing any of these strains yourself, you may be wondering where to buy seeds. While there are many seed banks and online retailers that sell cannabis seeds, it’s important to do your research and choose a reputable supplier that offers high-quality genetics.
We recommended IceHeadShop, an online retailer based in the UK that specialises in cannabis seeds, smoking accessories, and CBD products.
They offer a wide range of seeds from some of the top breeders in the industry, and their selection includes both feminised and auto-flowering varieties of countless high-grade strains.
Conclusion
While cannabis attitudes are evolving, and medical cannabis has found legality, the prospect of full recreational legalisation in the UK remains uncertain.
However the UK’s most common weed strains showcase a diverse range of flavours and effects that have shaped the country’s cannabis culture.
From Stardawg’s potent buds to Zkittlez’s fruity allure, and from the iconic Amnesia Haze to the nostalgic Cheese, each strain tells a story of its own.
What do you think? What strains are on your list?
Buy your seeds at IceHeadShop.
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