Popular in Indica: at a glance

ProductTypeAroma / notesReported THCFrom (CAD)
Stargazer OG AAA WeedIndica-dominant hybridpine, mintabout 16–21%$85.00
King Louis XIII AA WeedIndica-dominant hybridpine, earthy, spicy kushabout 20–29%$55.00
Skunk #1 AAAA WeedHybridsour skunk, earthy, sweet fruitabout 16–22%$100.00
Khalifa Kush AAA WeedHybridkush pine, pepper, sour lemonabout 21%, some batches higher$100.00
Animal Crackers AAAA Popcorn NugsIndica-dominant hybridsweet cookie dough, fuel, earthyabout 18–27% depending on the source$100.00
Permanent Marker AAAA Popcorn NugsHybridcandy, floral, gasabout 25–30%$100.00
Super Skunk AAAA Popcorn NugsIndica-leaning hybridskunky, herbal, citrusabout 18–22%$100.00
Grape Crush AAAA Popcorn NugsIndica-leaning hybridgrape candy, ripe berriesabout 12–20%$100.00
Blackberry Kush AAAA Popcorn NugsIndica-dominant hybridsweet berry, hash, fuelabout 16–24%$100.00
GMO Cookies AAAA WeedIndica-leaning hybridgarlic, mushroom, dieselabout 20–33%$100.00
Girl Scout Cookies AAA WeedIndica-leaning hybridsweet, earthy, mintabout 19–28%$5.00
Shiva Skunk AA WeedIndica-dominant hybridmusky, sweet, earthyabout 17–20%$65.00
Ice Cream Cake AAA WeedIndica-dominant hybridvanilla cake, cream, doughabout 20–26%$85.00
Granddaddy Purple AAAA WeedIndica-dominant hybridgrape, berry, sweetabout 17–25%$8.00
Grape Ape AAAA WeedIndica-dominantsweet grape, berry, earthyabout 15–23%$8.00
Peanut Butter Cookies AAA WeedIndica-leaning hybridsweet, nutty, pineabout 20–30%$5.00

Type, aroma and THC ranges come from public strain references and the partner listing; they are not lab results for a specific batch.

What “indica” means when you shop

In 18th-century botany, “indica” described cannabis grown in India; today it is a market label for strains with a heavier, earthier character that people usually reach for in the evening. Plants sold as indica often descend from Afghan and Hindu Kush lines. Because almost every modern strain is a cross, this page lists indica-leaning strains, and the real detail sits on each strain page: the commonly cited parents, the breeder and the aroma notes people report.

What the research says about the label

A 2021 Nature Plants study found that the indica and sativa labels are poor predictors of genetics and overall chemistry, but also that indica-labelled samples tend to carry more earthy terpenes such as myrcene, while sativa-labelled samples carry more fruity, tea-like ones. In other words, “indica” is a decent hint about aroma and a weak promise about effects. Dose, tolerance and the person matter more.

Classic indica-leaning strains

StrainKnown forAroma notes
Northern LightsAfghani and Thai landrace roots; a parent of several famous hybridsEarthy, sweet, spice, pine
Granddaddy PurplePurple Urkle × Big Bud cross from CaliforniaGrape, berry, sweet, earthy
Afghan KushHindu Kush landrace characterEarth, hash, black pepper, pine
Bubba KushKush-family indica, popular for eveningsEarthy, coffee, dark chocolate, pepper
Purple KushHindu Kush and Afghani ancestryEarth, spice, grape, lavender
Pink KushOG Kush relative; Tom Ford is a well-known cutSweet vanilla, floral, citrus, gas

How to pick an indica

Choose by aroma first: earth and coffee point to the classic Kush profile, grape and berry to the purple lines, vanilla and cream to Cookies crosses. Then compare the grade (AAAA, AAA, AA) and the price per gram, and check the strain’s reported THC range. See also hybrid strains for balanced crosses and sativa strains for daytime profiles.

Using and storing indica flower

Start with a small amount and give it time. Keep flower in an airtight glass jar in a cool, dark place, with a humidity pack if you like. You must be of legal age in your province: 19 in most of Canada, 18 in Alberta and 21 in Quebec.

FAQ: Indica

What does indica mean?
Indica is a traditional name for cannabis with compact plants and dense buds. Sellers use it for strains that are usually chosen for evenings and winding down. Most modern strains are crosses, so the strain page is the better guide.
Is indica always relaxing?
No. Research shows the label predicts genetics and chemistry only loosely. Dose, terpene profile and the individual all change the experience.
Which terpenes are common in indica strains?
Myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene and pinene turn up most often. They shape the earthy, spicy, citrus and pine notes people describe.
What are famous indica strains?
Northern Lights, Granddaddy Purple, Afghan Kush, Bubba Kush, Purple Kush and Pink Kush are among the best-known indica-leaning strains.
Is an indica stronger than a sativa?
Not necessarily. Potency depends on the strain and the batch, not on the indica or sativa label.
How should I store indica flower?
Airtight glass jar, cool and dark. Avoid heat and direct light.