Top 5 cannabis strains high in Myrcene

The many different types of cannabis aroma are formed by different combinations of aromatic compounds known as cannabis terpenes. There are thought to be around 400 terpenes and of these the most common and abundant is myrcene. Myrcene is also found in hops and several other plant species such as Bay, Thyme, Lemongrass and Mango. In beer, myrcene gives the slightly peppery, spicy/balsam scent. In cannabis, dozens of different terpenes in unique combinations are responsible for the complex range of smells.

What is a high amount of Myrcene for cannabis?

Myrcene, like other cannabis terpenes, is not fundamentally psychoactive in the same way as THC. Terpenes add taste, aroma and pungency to cannabis rather than potency. Myrcene often accounts for around 20% of the total terpene content with some strains being particularly rich in it. The next most abundant terpenes, in order, are caryophyllene, limonene, pinene and humulene.

Although myrcene isn’t psychoactive it is thought to have mild influences, promoting a sense of calmness/sedation. Many cannabis connoisseurs claim that a good terpene content not only gives great taste/aroma, but that it also has subtle effects which modulate/steer the type of high. Some cannabis fans traditionally assumed that the couch-lock effects of strong indicas was caused partly by especially high myrcene levels in indica strains.

But analysis of Dutch Passion lab reports show that myrcene is equally distributed across indica, sativa and hybrid cannabis strains. Myrcene is also found at equally high levels in plants grown from autoflower seeds vs plants grown from photoperiod feminised seeds. CBD-rich cannabis seeds also produce plants rich in myrcene.

Above: Auto Skywalker Haze terpene analysis showing the cured buds contained almost 1% terpenes, with myrcene the dominant terpene and limonene coming a close second.

Dutch Passion analytical lab reports indicate that the total terpene content is typically up to 0.5% by weight of the cured buds. This can go up to around 1% in premium strains that have been expertly grown and cured. It’s important to note that less experienced cannabis growers often lose much of their terpenes during hasty and badly controlled drying/curing.

If premium quality buds are your goal it makes sense to complement the best cannabis seeds & grow room with professional quality drying and curing. This preserves as much of the precious terpene content as possible, our pro-guide is below with some expert tips.

Best Myrcene-dominant cannabis seeds

Many cannabis strains will produce plants that are rich in myrcene. The chances are that myrcene will be the dominant terpene, in higher concentrations than other cannabis terpenes. But for those that love particularly myrcene-rich buds the following Dutch Passion strains all routinely produce particularly high myrcene levels.

Terpene lovers may be interested to note that Dutch Passion are actively screening new potential varieties for unusual terpene profiles. This is driven in part by the fact that so many modern cannabis strains have myrcene as the dominant (or at least a significant) terpene.

Some of the genetics for the modern quest for different terpenes is, ironically, coming from the Dutch Passion gene bank archives of 1970’s and 1980’s un-crossed original strains. This takes nothing away from the fact that so many modern growers love the rich, complex myrcene related flavours and aromas. Here are the top-5 Dutch Passion strains that produce myrcene rich buds. They include a mix of indica/sativa genetics, available in both autoflowering cannabis seeds and feminised seeds.

Auto CBD-Victory cannabis seeds (Myrcene 37% of total terpene content!)

Auto CBD-Victory is part of the Special Cannabinoid cannabis seed collection, home to rare and unusual cannabinoids. Her buds tend to contain 4-6% CBDV and 4-6% CBD with little-to-no THC. She grows from autoflower seed to harvest in around 10-11 weeks. In a recent analysis myrcene accounted for 37% of the total terpene content. This helps produce a woody and floral aroma with notes of pine, conifer and rose. The taste is somewhat fruity with sweet and sour floral notes.

Auto CBD-Victory® Research Genetics
	Autoflower		Indoor
	Special Cannabinoids		Outdoor
	Hybrid		10 weeks
	4-6%		L

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Auto CBD-Victory® Research Genetics
	Autoflower		Indoor
	Special Cannabinoids		Outdoor
	Hybrid		10 weeks
	4-6%		L

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Auto CBD-Victory® Research Genetics
	Autoflower		Indoor
	Special Cannabinoids		Outdoor
	Hybrid		10 weeks
	4-6%		L

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Auto Mimosa Punch cannabis seeds (Myrcene 22%)

Auto Mimosa Punch is an autoflower strain with very high THC levels and a particularly pleasurable feel-good high. One unusual feature of her is that she also boasts the highest terpene levels ever found on a Dutch Passion auto. If you like a terpene profile which make you gasp with delight then Auto Mimosa Punch is our top recommendation! Myrcene, terpinolene and caryophyllene are present at very elevated levels ensuring maximum jar-appeal and lip-smacking taste levels.

Auto Mimosa Punch® Mimosa (Clementine X Purple Punch) X Auto Purple Punch
	Autoflower		Indoor/Outdoor
	USA Special		10-12 weeks
	Hybrid		L
	Very High		Cup winner

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Auto Mimosa Punch® Mimosa (Clementine X Purple Punch) X Auto Purple Punch
	Autoflower		Indoor/Outdoor
	USA Special		10-12 weeks
	Hybrid		L
	Very High		Cup winner

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Auto Mimosa Punch® Mimosa (Clementine X Purple Punch) X Auto Purple Punch
	Autoflower		Indoor/Outdoor
	USA Special		10-12 weeks
	Hybrid		L
	Very High		Cup winner

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C-Vibez feminised cannabis seed (Myrcene 48%!)

C-Vibez is a one of Dutch Passion’s all time most potent hybrid strains. With extremely high THC levels you can hit and perhaps exceed 25%, something few cannabis strains can achieve. C-Vibez also boasts crazy myrcene levels, accounting for 48% of the overall terpene content. If you’re looking to buy some feminised seeds that will deliver a tongue-tangling terpene tease and banging THC levels there are few better!

C-Vibez® Mad Scientist X Voodoo
	Feminised		Indoor
	Classics		10-12 weeks
	Hybrid		XXL
	Extremely high

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C-Vibez® Mad Scientist X Voodoo
	Feminised		Indoor
	Classics		10-12 weeks
	Hybrid		XXL
	Extremely high

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C-Vibez® Mad Scientist X Voodoo
	Feminised		Indoor
	Classics		10-12 weeks
	Hybrid		XXL
	Extremely high

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Passion Fruit cannabis seeds (Myrcene 38%)

Very strong and stable genetics make Passion Fruit easy to grow. She has a complex fruity taste and aroma which deliciously complement the consistently strong buds. Myrcene accounts for 38% of the total terpene content making this an excellent feminised hybrid strain for anyone wanting to grow some tasty Grade-A buds. Bloom time is a fast 8 weeks, ideal for the grower looking for reliably fast, commercial-quality results with an old-school taste and penetrating pungency.

Passion Fruit® Sweet Pink Grapefruit X Orange Bud
	Feminised		Indoor
	Orange family		Outdoor
	Hybrid		8 weeks
	Very high		XL

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Passion Fruit® Sweet Pink Grapefruit X Orange Bud
	Feminised		Indoor
	Orange family		Outdoor
	Hybrid		8 weeks
	Very high		XL

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Passion Fruit® Sweet Pink Grapefruit X Orange Bud
	Feminised		Indoor
	Orange family		Outdoor
	Hybrid		8 weeks
	Very high		XL

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Auto Trichome & Cream cannabis seeds (51% myrcene)

Auto Trichome & Cream is another unusual autoflower strain. She boasts one of the highest trichome-per-square millimetre counts ever seen by Dutch Passion. The result is one of the most potent hybrid autoflower strains ever seen by Dutch Passion. Myrcene accounts for a staggering 51% of the total terpene content making it perhaps the richest myrcene strain in the Dutch Passion collection. The buds have a fruity scent with delicious and smooth doughy/creamy notes. Some blue/purple hues add to the magnificent jar-appeal of this highly recommended autoflower strain.

Auto Trichome & Cream® Cookies & Cream (Starfighter x Girl Scout Cookies) x Autoflower
	Autoflower		Indoor
	USA Special		Outdoor
	Hybrid		10-12 weeks
	Very High		L

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Auto Trichome & Cream® Cookies & Cream (Starfighter x Girl Scout Cookies) x Autoflower
	Autoflower		Indoor
	USA Special		Outdoor
	Hybrid		10-12 weeks
	Very High		L

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Auto Trichome & Cream® Cookies & Cream (Starfighter x Girl Scout Cookies) x Autoflower
	Autoflower		Indoor
	USA Special		outdoor
	Hybrid		10-12 weeks
	Very High		L

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Ready for a Dutch Passion terpene blast?

Fans of the best terpene profiles have to consider and optimise three key aspects of their grow.

1. Start with the best cannabis seeds for you
Firstly you need to start with the right cannabis seeds, even the world’s best growers can’t produce premium buds from second rate weed seeds. Do your research carefully, good quality seed banks should have plenty of online grow reviews so you can see exactly what the cannabis seeds will deliver.

2. Optimise growing conditions
Secondly, growers have to optimise their grow room. That may mean upgrading from hot HPS lights that evaporate so many terpenes into your exhaust air stream to modern LED. It may mean careful environmental control as well as keeping your plants in the nutrient sweet spot and optical sweet spot from cannabis seed to harvest.

3. Harvest, dry and cure your cannabis buds slowly & carefully
Thirdly, harvest/drying/curing needs to be carefully controlled. Get this wrong and your terpenes will be lost forever.

If you have the experience to master these challenges, then any of the recommended strains should produce quality buds rich in myrcene.

Most of the Dutch Passion strains have terpene/cannabinoid analysis available on the relevant web page allowing you to select the strains that best suit your needs.

If you need more help selecting the best cannabis seeds for you then the Dutch Passion seed finder is easy to use, asking a few simple questions about your preferences before suggesting the best autoflower seeds/feminised seeds.