Best Weed Strains to Grow

Which marijuana strains are the best or the easiest to grow? Well, that is a bit tricky question. There is no definite answer to this because there are many factors involved in choosing the best weed strain to grow. Keep reading if you want to understand more about what goes into choosing a good strain.

The Importance of a Good Marijuana Strain

Even if you choose a good strain, there is much room for variation from grower to grower or in your particular area. That variation means there will be different, unique experiences for each person that grows a marijuana plant. People will have different goals, likes, and dislikes when it comes to getting high. 

The small differences in the genetics of marijuana plants can have huge impacts on the experiences you can have when you smoke a particular strain. The biggest factor when choosing a strain is the desired level of THC, CBD, or other cannabinoids.

Prior to understanding what is best to choose for you, let’s have a look at some general cannabis knowledge. There are three established species: sativa, indica, and ruderalis, where the last is mainly used for fiber. Sativa strains are generally the ones you want to grow if you seek energy and creativity, and indica strains are the ones that will slow your pace and relax. 

There also are autoflowering cannabis whose vegetative and flowering stages change based on age, as opposed to the ratio of dark and light hours required for photoperiod-depending strains. Moreover, there are feminized cannabis seeds – extremely useful when you need only female marijuana plants for cannabis flower growing. 

Moreover, the variety of strains existing nowadays is huge. Try one, then another, and you will definitely find your direction and the suitable strain to meet all your requirements.

How to Choose the Best Strain For You?

The first thing that you need to know is that there is no ‘right’ way to select the best cannabis seeds for you to grow. There is no definite answer here. It is a bit like choosing your favorite musician, movie, or TV show. Everyone’s taste is different. Here are some questions you might want to consider:

• What are your needs? What do you seek to experience? Are you seeking energizing, focusing, and creativity boost or relaxing, unwinding effects?
• Sativa vs indica vs hybrid. You will be looking here not only between these species but also at what cannabinoid profile the strain tends to develop: is it more THC, CBD, CBG, or something else? Of course, each plant’s profile is not 100% predictable, but you can shorten the list of cannabis strains to grow.
• Are you interested in growing indoors or outdoors? Here you better consider your time availability and your financial capabilities. Some strains require more control, while others might be easier to grow. Short flowering time strains might cut out your electrical bills when grown indoors.
• What are you buying: autoflowering seeds, feminized seeds, or regular ones? Here you might consider how quickly you want to harvest your flowers, or maybe you are going for cannabis seeds.

You might want to try various strains before sticking to the one to your liking.

Autoflowering Strains and Feminized Seeds

We have mentioned the opportunities of getting autoflowering strains or feminized seeds. Let’s have a deeper look at these terms. 

Autoflowering strains do not require changing the ratio of day and night to go from vegetating to flowering states. This is opposed to the majority of strains which are photoperiod dependent. Autoflowering strains are ready to harvest in less than ten weeks, though the harvest tends to be lighter in comparison to photoperiod strains. 

Feminized cannabis seeds will get you growing only female plants. This is a perfect solution for those going for the flowering process, as no separation between the male and female plants will be needed. One slight drawback is that some feminized cannabis seeds might not be very genetically stable and, when exposed to stressful environments, develop hermaphroditism, that is, when the marijuana plant grows both male and female flowers. 

Best Weed Strains 

As by far the most widely cultivated drug with more than 150 million users, cannabis has thrived, and now we have hundreds of strains we can choose from, while new ones appear as we speak. Let’s have a look at one of the most popular and their features. 

1. Blue Dream Strain

many dislike one of the most known strains – Blue Dream, but growing it is indeed a dream. With a moderate size and an average flowering time (around 70 days), it requires little care. This strain produces a balanced high, along with effects such as cerebral stimulation and full-body relaxation. In terms of flavor, Blue Dream smells and tastes like sweet berries. Medical cannabis users often use Blue Dream to treat symptoms of depression, chronic pain, and nausea.

2. Bruce Banner

This is true classics strain that flowers rapidly (8 to 10 weeks) and delivers a euphoric high. Despite its short, bushy stature, you can get a high yield from it. Beginners should find Banner one of the easiest weed strain to grow. The effects of this strain will linger in the head and may provide body relaxation. Bruce Banner buds offer a diesel aroma with sweet undertones 

3. Girl Scout Cookies

You may also know this indica-dominant strain as GSC. In addition to producing euphoric effects, it generates waves of nice relaxation. One hit will make you feel happy, hungry, and stress-free. This strain is high in THC and is best for experienced cannabis consumers. Those with a low THC tolerance should proceed with caution when consuming GSC, as its effects might be overwhelming. GSC has a pungent, sweet cherry, and lemon flavor profile, along with a minty, sweet cherry, and lemon taste. This strain is a favorite amongst home growers for its typical flowering time of 9 to 10 weeks and its dessert-like flavor.

4. Bubba Kush

Bubba Kush has become a popular strain globally, especially in the US, due to its strong sedative effects. Also known as “Bubba,” “BK,” and “Bubba OG Kush,” it is a powerful indica strain with sweet hashish flavors with notes of chocolate and coffee on the exhale. BK is known for its large, dense buds of forest green and pale purple. Although its genetic origins are unknown, Bubba Kush‘s plant stature and bud structure seem to suggest Afghani descent. 

5. Sour Diesel

The sativa marijuana strain Sour Diesel, also known as “Sour D” and “Sour Deez,” is produced by crossing Chemdawg and Super Skunk. Patients use Sour Diesel to alleviate the symptoms of depression and stress. It has a pungent flavor profile that smells like diesel. It has dreamy, cerebral, fast-acting, and energizing effects. It is advised to keep it in a dry, outdoor environment, and it takes around 77 days for it to flower. 

6. Blue Cheese Strain

The indica cross Blue Cheese was produced by crossing a Blueberry male with an original U.K. Cheese (a Skunk #1 phenotype) female. The sweet and savory scents of berries and blue cheese come together to produce a rich, distinctive flavor reminiscent of the original Cheese. The heavy effects will help you unwind at the end of the day and provide relief for muscle cramps, discomfort, and stress. 

7. Purple Haze

This classic sativa strain, Purple Haze, delivers a euphoric burst of euphoria accompanied by cerebral stimulation that awakens creativity and contentment throughout the day. The high-energy cerebral stimulation awakens creativity and joy throughout the day as well. Purple Haze is believed to be a cross between Purple Thai and Haze strains, which pass on earthy and sweet flavors underscored by notes of berry and sharp spice. The bright lavender colors of the Purple Haze buds are further justification for this strain’s name. 

Conclusion

When it comes to deciding on growing the best weed strains, the decision is based on a number of factors. The best strain for growing requires careful selection. There are some considerations that a new cannabis grower should think about.