23 EASIEST Strains to Grow Outdoors & Indoors for Beginners to Experts - Mold Resistant Strains (2023)

The easiest cannabis strains to grow indoors and outdoors from seed. For beginners, novice growers, experts, and commercial cultivators alike. Indica and sativa strains that do well in hard climates, producing respectable yields of potent marijuana.

Easiest Photoperiod Cannabis Strains to Grow from Seed

Northern Lights

Northern Lights accounts for a huge portion of genetics in hybrid cannabis strains today, along with other fundamental breeding strains, Skunk #1 and Haze. Sensi Seeds’ Northern Lights is selectively bred by crossing original NL-1, NL-2, and NL-5 genetics, which were the only pure Northern Lights cultivars in existence. Northern Lights set the standard for which all other indica strains are still judged, growing to the epitome of Afghani expressions—compact, fast flowering plants filled with dense, sparkling resin-soaked buds that give powerful knockout, narcotic effects.

Blue Dream

Blue Dream, a West Coast best-selling staple, is perhaps the easiest strain to grow outdoors for beginners due to its vigorous growth, giant stature, and enormous yields of potent, top-shelf quality, fruity buds. Blue Dream is a 70% sativa dominant “beaster” strain that can grow over 4 meters, ready to harvest outdoors (in the northern hemisphere) around mid-October. It stretches out big during flowering, so indoor growers may want to veg Blue Dream quickly to produce more easily managed plants. Up to 21% THC.

Durban Poison

Durban Poison is an original South African sativa that made its way to Holland during the seventies. The line was subsequently crossed with local indica genetics and inbred for quality. Dutch Passion’s Durban Poison seeds grow into healthy mold resistant cannabis plants that thrive in both indoor and outdoor climates. A perfect first-time grower’s choice, Durban Poison can grow over 10 feet tall and finishes by late September to early October. With its revered sativa smoke, Durban Poison hits fast and gives users an energetic, trippy, strong high.

Gorilla Glue

Gorilla Glue, named for its super sticky resin, is an award-winning marijuana strain hybrid from the US. This hardy cannabis variety is easy to grow indoors, as well as in tricky outdoor climates from hot and humid Hawaii to cold mountain areas. The plants grow fast and fill in thick with sparkling, dense buds. The strong, stinky aroma of Gorilla Glue intensifies after harvest. Highly recommended for novice growers. Very potent—up to 26% THC.

Pineapple Chunk

Pineapple Chunk by Barney’s Farm Seeds is a tasty 3-way hybrid cannabis strain made between Pineapple, Cheese, and Skunk #1 genetics. The seeds germinate quickly, growing into vigorous indica dominant plants that flower fast and yield excellent quantities of fruity, pungent marijuana. Pineapple Chunk is suitable for growing both indoors and outdoors, making for an easy early harvest of high-grade pineapple-and-cheese smelling buds with a strong 25% THC content.

Green Crack

Green Crack is a vigorous sativa hybrid that brings in impressive yields of tight, sticky buds. A hardy grower, Green Crack does well in most indoor and outdoor climates. Its wide internode spacing allows for air to flow through the plant while still forming dense, potent cannabis buds. Resistant to Botrytis mold. Bred between 1989 Super Sativa Seed Club Skunk #1 and an isolated Afghani cutting, Green Crack marijuana seeds are easy to grow for beginners and experts alike. Tasty and potent—up to 22% THC.

Gelat.OG

Gelat.OG by Seedsman combines the genetics of two very in-demand West Coast marijuana strains—Gelato and OG Kush. This hybrid features great yields, a fast flowering time, and delicious indica buds high in THC. Gelat.OG grows well both indoors and outdoors, where it can reach upwards of 7 feet tall. Indoors, Gelat.OG is easily maintained as 3 to 4-foot bushes. The buds change purple colors in cooler temps during the last weeks of bloom, yielding heavy harvests of hard-hitting, resin-coated pine/lemon/diesel buds. Euphoric stone. Up to 25% THC.

Blue Cheese

Blue Cheese is a stable cross between Blueberry and Cheese. It forms premium dank indica buds with a nice fruity flavor. These thick, robust plants are easy to grow indoors, in a greenhouse, or outdoors. Blue Cheese shows fairly good mold and powdery mildew resistance for an indica. Its fast flowering time is why outdoors growers in cold climate Oregon love this strain. The buds have a light blue color tone to them, grade A bag appeal, and the ultimate cheesy stench. 23% THC.

The Incredible Bulk

The Incredible Bulk is bred to be a heavyweight performer in both yield and growth speed. Incredible Bulk seeds grow up to produce boxing glove-sized buds on monster, bulky plants that adapt well to most environments. An easy-to-grow strain indoors that responds to heavy feeding and cropping methods. The finished product is strong and hits hard. 20–24% THC.

LSD

LSD is a powerfully psychoactive feminized seed strain to grow, ideal for both new growers and the pros. Created from Skunk #1 and Afghani indica genetics, this modern hybrid is prized for its great potency, flavor, and high. LSD grows easily from seed outdoors and indoors, producing resilient plants that develop enormous “grenade” colas. The buds are oily, very stinky, and give strong trippy effects. Tested at 24% THC.

AK47

AK47 by Serious Seeds is an award-winning 4-way hybrid regular seed strain bred by Serious Seeds. Extremely popular since the mid-nineties and still up there with the best, AK47 is famous for its super stinky buds that hit hard and fast—a true “one-hit wonder” strain. Bred from landrace Thai, Mexican, Colombian and Afghani genetics. The seeds grow easily manageable, moderate-height plants that develop compact, frosty colas. AK47 prefers dry climates.

Gold Leaf

Gold Leaf by ILGM is Robert Bergman’s cannabis strain of undisclosed genetics, bred for easy cultivation and high yields. With a distinct gold color and pungent aroma, Bergman’s Gold Leaf plants mature into swollen bud-covered monsters. This indica dominant strain is suitable for growing almost anywhere. Indoors it is advised to limit height. Cropping and pruning techniques can increase production. Uplifting, relaxing high. 21% THC.

Gorilla Bomb

Gorilla Bomb is a sativa dominant hybrid made from a clone of the 2014 multi-award winning GG #4 pheno by GG Strains combined with Bomb Seeds’ THC Bomb. Gorilla Bomb seeds give growers productive yields of insanely sticky-icky buds with a sour piney aroma. The bushy plants handle high heat well and flourish in both indoor and outdoor climates, easily reaching over 6 feet tall. Gorilla Bomb forms tons of bud sites that get covered in a mess of trichomes, making highly potent end product at over 25% THC.

Super Skunk

An easy-to-grow high yield strain both in and out, Super Skunk is a classic mostly indica hybrid that takes Skunk #1 to the next level—with better flavor, yield, and potency. The consistent plants are quite stinky and produce gigantic yields. Outdoor harvest is early, by the end of September. These pungent and sweet buds give strong, quick-hitting body effects. Up to 20% THC.

Strawberry Cough

Strawberry Cough is an award-winning American sativa hybrid best known for its delicious strawberry flavor. Created by Kyle Kushman using Strawberry Fields and Haze genetics, Strawberry Cough is an easy strain to grow both indoors and outdoors for anyone that doesn’t mind waiting a little longer to get exceptional results. Kushman has partnered with Homegrown for this seed release. The high gives soaring, uplifting effects. Up to 25% THC.

Easiest Autoflowering Cannabis Strains to Grow from Seed

Black Jack Auto

Black Jack Auto by Sweet Seeds is a hybrid of S.A.D. (Sweet Afghan Delicious) Auto and Jack Herer. It produces big nugs on short/medium plants absolutely covered in sugar crystal. A good autoflower strain for novice growers of all types, Black Jack Auto seeds grow to a height of 40 to 110 cm indoors and taller outdoors, with potential yields over 250 grams per plant of dense, resinous, sweet buds. 15–20% THC.

Blueberry Auto

Blueberry Auto is an easy to grow weed strain that produces excellent fruity bud both indoors and outdoors. Based on the award-winning Blueberry genetics, this mostly indica autoflowering seed strain grows more compact and finishes quicker than the original. Its buds have strong berry aromas and remarkably sweet flavors. Happy, relaxing high. A great auto strain for beginners looking for a decent first harvest. Up to 14% THC.

Fantasmo Express

Fantasmo Express, aka Auto Ghost Train Haze, is the most sativa dominant Mephisto Genetics strain available, incorporating genetics from Rare Dankness’ OG Ghost Train Haze sativa strains. Fantasmo Express plants grow quickly and stretch up to 90 cm tall during their flowering cycle, finishing in a little over two months from germination. Easy to grow, great yield, nice plant size, and resin profile.

Pineapple Express Auto

Pineapple Express Auto seeds by Fast Buds combine special fruity flavors with great yields and happy highs. A forgiving, easy to grow indoor/outdoor marijuana strain, even for first-time cultivators. Pineapple Express Auto gets between 90 to 140 cm tall depending on indoor or outdoor growing setups. Its high-quality buds give overpowering aromas of pungent sweet pineapples.

OG Kush Auto

OG Kush Auto by Seedsman is a great high-grade marijuana strain for beginners growing in small spaces. This stout indica dominant autoflower strain stays under 4 feet tall and is finished growing in only 2½ months. OG Kush Auto’s thick, rock-hard golf ball shape buds add up to high yields come harvest time. OG Kush Auto packs a punch at 15–20% THC.

Afghan Mass XXL Auto

Auto Afghan Mass XXL is a new and improved autoflowering indica strain created from the largest and heaviest yielding phenotypes of 00 Seeds’ Auto Afghan Mass—a hybrid of Critical Mass Auto and Afghani. While it takes few weeks longer to flower, Auto Afghan Mass XXL grows taller and yields more than the original variety. The plants are bushy in growth, attaining a height of 80 to 100 cm indoors or even higher outdoors. Its resinous buds are solid and weigh out heavy on the weed scale. Powerful, relaxing smoke. 17% THC.

White Widow Auto

White Widow Auto by Seedsman is one of the most popular autoflowering Seedsman strains, prized for its quick growth and high yields of frosty White Widow buds. The plants stay short at 50 to 120 cm tall, developing beautiful elongated colas completely covered in trichomes. Suitable for cultivation almost anywhere. Highly potent, smooth smoke. Also, see ILGM’s White Widow Auto seeds.

Girl Scout Cookies Extreme Auto

Girl Scout Cookies Extreme Auto is a potent autoflowering version of the famous Girl Scout Cookies strain. This version produces magnificently frosty, high-grade marijuana on fast and easy to grow autoflower plants. It’s bred from Durban Poison and OG Kush with the addition of ruderalis genetics. The 80% indica plants stay compact during growth, forming stinky GSC buds in short time. Consistently a best seller at marijuana seed banks. Super dank weed. Up to 21% THC.

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