Top 10 cannabis seeds for a terpene explosion!

Years of experience has shown that most home grown harvests average around 0.5%-0.6% terpenes in the dry buds. Experienced growers with the skills to harvest, dry and cure cannabis well can get nearer 1%. But provide the highest-terpene cannabis strains to a good grower and you can expect terpene-soaked buds with exquisite dankness and terpene levels over 1%, and occasionally over 2%!

Average terpene content measured in cannabis

For several years Dutch Passion have been routinely measuring, and publishing grow reviews with independent lab analysis showing total cannabinoid content as well as the terpene profile. These techniques are also used during each stage of breeding with new strains. Dutch Passion now have numerous lab reports showing over 1% terpenes in the dry buds. For growers that means juicier, tastier harvests with around/over twice the terpene content of average strains.

Top 10 cannabis seeds with over 1% total terpene content

It should be added that strains with high terpene content/potential doesn’t mean a lower total cannabinoid content. The following strains are all independently documented to produce high terpene loadings in combination with high THC levels.

The key piece of advice to those seeking to produce the most flavoursome buds is to do all they can to fully optimise their grow room conditions. Avoid over & under feeding, over/under watering and grow room temperature/humidity extremes.

Auto Cinderella Jack: 25%+ THC levels with 1.6% terpenes

Auto Cinderella Jack is a top-5 Dutch Passion best-selling autoflower strain. She hit the headlines when several lab reports showed THC levels of 25%+ in the dry buds. Ever since then she has been a repeat buy for thousands of serious autoflower seed growers.

But this fine quality auto strain, using genetics from Cinderella 99 x Jack Herer X Magnum, has also produced total terpene levels of over 1.6% in the dry buds. You can expect a delicious tongue-teasing fresh and fruity taste, all with an 11 week grow cycle. The dominant terpenes are pinene, myrcene and caryophyllene. Auto Cinderella Jack is a cannabis cup winner and comes with the Dutch Passion teams recommendations for those seeking premium quality autoflower seeds that deliver unusually potent buds with exceptional flavour!

Auto Forbidden Cherry: stable purple outdoor champ with >1.6% terpenes

Auto Forbidden Cherry is a fully purple, robust and stable auto strain that delivers particularly good results outdoors, but also does very well indoors where she takes around 9-10 weeks to grow from autoflower seed to harvest.

This hybrid indica/sativa autoflower strain is a fast to grow indoors or outdoors. But it’s outdoors where this durable beauty really shines, with compact colourful nugs boasting exotic deep purple colours.

THC levels are high and the taste/aroma is next-level. Terp levels near the 1.6% level seen in Auto Forbidden Cherry are rarely seen. If you’re an outdoor or greenhouse grower looking for some of the tastiest and stinkiest genetics you can grow, then Auto Forbidden Cherry seeds are for you!

Bubba Island Kush: powerful sour, fruity indica Kush with 1.4% terps

Bubba Island Kush is a heavy yielding indica from the Dutch Passion USA seed collection. She takes just 7 weeks in bloom and boasts very high THC levels alongside 1.4% terpenes.

Those that prefer growing powerful photoperiod feminised seeds will find Bubba Island Kush presents a difficult-to-beat all round package. She takes just 7 weeks in bloom; flowering doesn’t get much faster than that. THC levels are around and above 20% in the rock-hard buds.

The buds reek with a sour kush aroma and fruity notes thanks to the 1.4% terpene levels. Loud flavours and memorable smoke quality come as standard!

THC-Victory: buds rich in THCV with a whopping 2.3%+ terpene levels

The highest terpene levels ever seen in Dutch Passion buds were just over a whopping 2.3% in THC-Victory. This is a specialist medical strain that produces 6-8% THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin) and a similar amount of THC.

With 6-8% THC the psychoactive effects are mild and manageable. THCV is a new cannabinoid receiving medical attention and is primarily of interest to medical growers. THC-Victory is available in feminised seeds with a unique effect.

You feel relaxed and creative yet with motivation and a subtle high. The terpene profile is also unique, with very high levels of the normally elusive terpinolene as well as pinene, ocimene and caryophyllene.

The rich and penetrating scent is spicy and floral with a certain sharpness and freshness. If you’re looking for a mildly potent strain with a sensational terpene mix, then there are no better cannabis seed options!

Auto Duck: unique webbed leaf for ultimate guerrilla stealth, 1.6% terpenes

Auto Duck is a repeat best seller with outdoor growers. Her special genetics produce webbed leaves (similar shape to a duck footprint) which lack the characteristic cannabis leaf shape. This allows her to naturally blend in with surrounding shrubs and plants. You could walk straight past Auto Duck and not realise it’s cannabis!

Auto Duck grows from autoflower seed to harvest in around 3 months outdoors. Potency is medium/strong, satisfying and long lasting. The exceptional 1.6% terpene level provides a connoisseur touch to the buds with an earthly, floral and fruity bouquet.

Blooms can be very chunky. The naturally camouflaged leaf shape is the result of numerous requests from the guerrilla growing community. Genetics came from a gene bank strain with webbed leaf traits which underwent lengthy selective breeding. The genetics are also available in photoperiod feminised seed form as Frisian Duck - highly recommended for guerrilla growers.

Auto Lemon Kix - searing 20-25% THC levels with >1.3% terps

With banging 20%+ THC levels and loud fruit candy flavours Auto Lemon Kix is one of the most potent sativa strains in the USA cannabis seed collection. She suits the grower seeking uncompromising strength and a straightforward no-fuss grow experience.

Auto Lemon Kix takes around 12 weeks to grow from autoflower seed to harvest. That’s a week or two longer than the average autoflower life cycle. But the wait is rewarded with unusually heavy harvests of top-shelf buds.

The sweet fruity pungency is exceptional, the terpene profile is dominated by the normally elusive terpinolene, and complemented by high levels of caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene. If you’re a serious grower looking for a top-shelf autoflower with exceptionally strong genetics this is one of the best in our collection!

CBD Auto Blackberry Kush, CBD rich buds with >1.3% cannabis terpenes

CBD Auto Blackberry Kush produces a CBD-rich harvest with purple-coloured buds containing up-to/around 15% CBD. THC levels are always below 1%, meaning no psychoactive effects. If you’re a medical grower seeking a high-CBD/low-THC autoflower strain this is an excellent cannabis seed choice. Terpene levels are >1.3%.

Taking 11-12 weeks indoors (a couple of weeks longer outdoors), CBD Auto Blackberry Kush is easy to grow with alluring deep purple buds. The scent is pungent and penetrating, earthy and fruity. The taste is of sweet dark forest fruits. Her compact indica structure makes her a great choice for those with limited grow space.

Auto Blueberry, classy connoisseur genetics with 1.1% terpenes

Auto Blueberry is noted for her calming anti-anxiety effects and delicious sweet blueberry taste. Her 1.1% terpene level ensures an exceptionally tasty harvest. Auto Blueberry is also one of the fastest autoflower strains in the Dutch Passion cannabis seed collection, sometimes ready in as little as 8-9 weeks after autoflower seed germination.

The effects are blissfully relaxing, soothing with a creative edge. Combined with the rich, sweet and fruity-berry taste Auto Blueberry fully deserves her connoisseur reputation.

Auto SFV OG - cripplingly powerful THC levels>25% and 1.1% terpenes

Auto SFV OG uses acclaimed San Fernando Valley (‘SFV’) genetics with their reliable 25% THC levels. These autoflower seeds suit only the most demanding grower seeking maximised potency levels - occasional smokers may feel that the effects are overwhelming. The effects are powerful - even for those with a high tolerance level.

Expect medium sized hybrid autos with heavy yields, taking 10-12 weeks to grow from autoflower seed to harvest. Part of the USA cannabis seed collection, you can expect the customary loud OG taste/flavours alongside stunning potency. All with the speed and ease-of-growth of autoflower seeds!

Auto Mimosa Punch, cannabis cup winning USA genetics rich in terpinolene

Auto Mimosa Punch was runner-up in the 2022 Highlife Cup, wowing the judges with her delicious fruity, citrus, sour & diesel aromas alongside her stunningly powerful effects. A recent lab analysis showed just over 1.5% terpenes in the dry buds, one of the best terpene profiles we have ever seen from a hybrid autoflower seed.

16 different cannabis terpenes were recorded - making this a complex terpene-rich strain that stands out for raw pungency. The 3 dominant terpenes are terpinolene, myrcene and caryophyllene. It’s unusual to see the often-elusive terpinolene present at such levels. The rich old-school scents fill the room within seconds of opening your jars, we don’t think you will have smelled anything quite like Auto Mimosa Punch!

With THC levels around 20%, satisfaction is guaranteed. Interestingly, the cannabinoid analysis showed an extensive entourage of minor cannabinoids which may well account for the unusually powerful and rounded high. Auto Mimosa Punch is remarkably strong with long lasting effects. CBG was present at over 3% (!) along with CBC (0.24%) & CBD (0.34%).

She takes around 10-12 weeks indoors with heavy yields, especially under powerful LED. Also, an above-average outdoor autoflower seed choice. Check out our week-by-week grow guide below if you’re considering Auto Mimosa Punch seeds for a future grow:

Grow the best tasting cannabis buds

Many of these lab results are a few years old. Should the grows be repeated under a modern high-quality LED grow light with supplemental UVA/UVB we would expect, if anything, even higher terpene levels.

Those chasing the highest terpene levels face similar challenges to those seeking maximised potency. To reach the full genetic potential in your cannabis seeds you will need to aim for optimised conditions. Growing with aerated containers (auto pots, air pots, felt sacks etc) and slow-release organics (e.g. BioTabs) is a proven recipe for success.