Top 5 Cheap Weed Strains Online to Try

ByKingCrop Team on August 30, 2024

Updated September 2026 — the strain lineup, prices, and stock status in this guide were re-checked against our live menu this month. For adults 19+ in Ontario.

High quality sometimes costs a little. The same goes for weed strains. Today, there are many potent yet cheap weed strains available in Canada’s online shopping market that won’t burden your wallet. If you use weed regularly and don’t want to spend too much on it, King Crop has compiled the Top 5 Cheap Weed Strains that you will be guaranteed to get high with. Each one has a page on our site, and the ones in stock can be delivered anywhere in the North of Toronto and across the GTA, so choosing something suitable will be easy. Try one today — your wallet will thank you!

What Influences the Cost of Weed Strains Online?

If you’re wondering why some strains cost more and others cost less, it’s important to understand the factors that influence pricing. Each weed strain has a different price history, from the way it is grown to how it is marketed. So, what influences the price formation of weed?

Cultivation process

Weed cultivation requires much of the same methods as growing vegetables. The addition of pesticides and chemicals reduces costs, which ultimately affects the final cost of weed strains. Special growing conditions (controlling temperature, humidity, light, etc.) increase the cost of the final product. Mass production can also produce cheap strains, as this production option lowers the cost per unit.

THC and CBD content

High THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) strains are more expensive because they require more precise control during cultivation. High THC concentrations increase psychoactive effects, making such strains more desirable among experienced users. At the same time, high CBD (cannabidiol) strains can also be more expensive due to specialty genetics and the extra difficulty of cultivation.

Popularity and rarity

Weed strains known for their unique flavour or effect are more expensive due to demand. Rare strains can also cost above average because they are difficult to get and often have limited quantities. Such strains may have unique genetic characteristics, making them sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. You can read more about the different weed strains on our blog.

The Cheapest Weed Strains are Worth Your Attention

If you want to try something affordable and equally impressive, King Crop has selected five cheap weed strains that are worth every dollar spent — each one links to its product page, where today’s stock shows. Bought by the ounce, they work out to roughly $2.11 to $5 per gram, and our 1 OZ Deals start at just $59 for a full 28 grams.

Purple Gelato (Balanced Hybrid, AAA Shelf)

If cheap weed strains had a monarchy, this one would sit on the throne. Purple Gelato is an AAA hybrid born from a balanced cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, and it looks anything but budget — emerald-green buds shot through with deep purple under a coat of frosty trichomes, with a sweet dessert nose and a cool mint edge underneath it.

The effect is what you would expect from a dessert hybrid: a heavy, full-body relaxation that suits slow evenings and lazy weekends. At $99 for a full ounce (28 g) — about $3.54 a gram — Purple Gelato is one of the cheapest ways to fill your stash jar with something genuinely beautiful.

Platinum Cake (Indica-Dominant Hybrid, THC: 20-26%)

Dessert lovers, this is your budget pick. Platinum Cake crosses Platinum OG with Wedding Cake, inheriting dense, frosty buds and a sweet, dessert-like flavour profile from two of the most celebrated names in modern cannabis genetics.

This AAA indica-dominant hybrid (70/30) delivers deep physical relaxation with a euphoric uplift — the kind of strain that turns a stressful day into a quiet night in. Like Purple Gelato, it belongs to our 1 OZ Deals range, at $59 per ounce when it is in stock, so a premium-tasting cake costs you about $2.11 a gram.

Durban Poison (Pure Sativa Landrace, THC: 20-26%)

The name has travelled a long way. Durban Poison is a powerful boost of energy and creative uplift, one of the few true landrace sativas still widely available in Canada. This South African pure sativa is known for its sweet, spicy anise-and-pine notes with a citrus undertone that leaves a bright and refreshing aftertaste.

Durban Poison will immediately perk you up, inspire you to get creative and increase your productivity. It’s the perfect strain for those looking for a powerful boost to their day, whether it’s for work, sport, or just being active. At $55 for a quarter (7 g) and $140 for a full ounce, it stays an inexpensive choice for all sativa lovers.

Chemdog (Potent Hybrid, THC: 20-25%)

Yes, that Chemdog — also spelled Chemdawg, a genuine cultural landmark with a genetic background so tangled nobody fully agrees on it. Chemdog is a hybrid famous for its pungent diesel-and-skunk terpene profile and serious potency, blending intense cerebral stimulation with a heavy body feel.

Strains with this much hype usually carry a hype tax. Not here: our AAA Chemdog is on the 1 OZ Deals menu at $99 per ounce — about $3.54 a gram for one of the most famous names in the game. If you have ever wanted to see what the fuss is about without paying collector prices, this is your window.

Pink Goo (Indica-Dominant Hybrid, THC: 20-25%)

Looking for something exotic yet economical? Pink Goo is an indica-dominant hybrid (80/20, bred from Granddaddy Purple, Grape Ape, and Northern Lights #5) that surprises you with its sweet, floral aroma and gentle effect on the body and mind. This strain immerses you in a pleasant relaxation, like a soft cloud enveloping you from all sides, calming you down after a long day.

It’s a great choice for those who want a quality and gentle effect without getting glued to the couch. And the best part is that Pink Goo doesn’t require a big investment — a quarter (7 g) is $55 and a full ounce is $140, remaining affordable even for those looking for something unique.

Potent Doesn’t Always Cost Expensive

Many of us are used to thinking that if something costs a lot, it is necessarily better. The same goes for cheap weed. Many users think that the most potent and effective strains are expensive. But the truth is that every new strain that comes on the market at an affordable price can be effective. It is important to remember how to store the weed properly to preserve its potency and flavour.

If price per gram is what you are shopping on, the ounce deals shelf and full 28g price list shows where the low end of our menu sits this month.