Cannabis might be called weed, but some strains can prove challenging to grow, especially for those unfamiliar with the plant and its needs. And with so many strains out there, finding a variety to match your experience as a beginner grower can be difficult. That's why we've created this hand-picked list of easy-to-grow cannabis strains ideal for beginner or first-time growers.
The strains highlighted below might vary in terms of genetics, potency, aromas, and effects, but one thing they all share is an ability to deliver superb results without much grower interference. If you're new to cultivating cannabis, these strains are the perfect starting point. Their solid genetics provide them with plenty of vigour to grow into strong plants that are resilient to stress, pests, and pathogens. All it'll take to get these ladies to harvest is some good soil, a solid watering routine, and the occasional feed of quality fertiliser.
So, what are you waiting for? Find the perfect beginner cannabis strain below.
Green Crack Punch is an energising and cerebral strain that drops bombs on the cranium in the form of sativa sensations. This lively experience eventually tails off into a smooth body high.
Created from the cross of OG Kush and Critical Mass, Critical Kush is an unbridled beast that brings together the best of both. Be ready for a potent and deeply relaxing high, generous yields, a short 8 week flowering time, and a taste and aroma worthy of its illustrious parents. This is a super strain of cannabis seeds, ideal for the indica lover.
Skunk XL is based on a mix of Colombian, Mexican and Afghan varieties - Skunk #1, a genetic blend that laid tracks for a new generation of cannabis strains. Throughout the years it has been worked on and now Royal Queen Seeds offers this classic variety as feminized seeds. The trailing XL in the name is well-deserved - expect extra large yields.
The Royal Queen Seeds feminized Critical is among the most popular strains among commercial producers and inpatient growers that want lots of top quality weed in no time. With 7 weeks of flowering period, yields up to 600 g per square meter and high THC content, Critical makes a great cash crop.
Blue Cheese Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds is the mix of Blueberry Automatic and Cheese Automatic. The result in and interesting and tantalising mix of flavours, combined with a potent cerebral high. This strain of cannabis seeds goes from germination to harvest in roughly 10 weeks, and can produce a fairly generous yield for an auto variety. It’s an instant classic.
Pineapple Kush is not only great choice for any recreational user looking for a strain with a pleasant cerebral high, but also for medical users seeking help for ailments such as tension, anxiety, mental stress, migraine, PMS and many other indispositions. Pineapple Kush requires 7-8 weeks of flowering to produce a yield of 500-550g/m².
The feminized Special Kush #1 by Royal Queen Seeds is the "resurrection" of an old school Kush strain that loves to grow in the wild and then it fills all available space and reaches and exceeds 3m height. Indoors, this 80-20 Indica/Sativa hybrid requires 7-8 weeks of flowering to produce its small and tight nuggets. Expect an average yield of 400g/m² and a very hash-like taste.
Easy Bud by Royal Queen Seeds is a hybrid result of an autoflowering Ruderalis with a vigorously growing Indica species. This feminized cannabis is a combo of Sativa 15%, Indica 55% and Ruderalis 30% genes. Easy Bud is a close cousin of the autoflowering White Dwarf. Due to its strong genetics, this strain can be cultivated almost everywhere and in no time regardless the environment conditions.
Though Dutch coffeeshops vary quite a lot, there is one thing they all have in common - Northern Light. This legendary strain is one of the most widely known and recognized cannabis varieties and Royal Queen Seeds made a great job to introduce this acclaimed genetics into its feminized seeds offer.
Think "classic cannabis strains", and White Widow would surely be among the first plants that comes to mind. An absolute all-time bestseller in Dutch coffeeshops, and winner of numerous cannabis awards throughout the years, White Widow offers stable genetics, vigorous, low-maintenance growth, and an outstanding high—just what marijuana should be like.
Despite its namesake coming straight out of a comic book, this strain is definitely not "make-believe". From Royal Queen Seeds to you, HulkBerry Automatic is a potent, fruit-flavoured strain with a fast-growing superpower. It's easy to see why this auto is a popular favourite amongst seasoned stoners.
Perhaps one of the dankest and tastiest Cookies hybrids, Green Gelato by Royal Queen Seeds reigns in a new era of connoisseur cannabis. The delicious Thin Mint Cookies and the mouth-watering Sunset Sherbet, arguably the best-tasting Cookies genetics from the SF Bay area, come together in what is one of the most luscious dessert cannabis strains that you can grow today.
Fast Eddy lives up to its name - it goes from seed to harvest in 8-9 weeks. Cheese, Juanita la Lagrimosa and Ruderalis have been brought together to form a low-maintenance autoflowering plant with the potential to generate generous yields and a high CBD content, along with a rather low THC content of only 9%. This 60-100cm plant is able to produce 450g/m². Induces a clear and comfortable high.
Bubble Kush Automatic incorporates the most desirable traits of three excellent varieties - Bubble Gum with its distinctive sweet taste and smell, OG Kush with its intense and long-lasting high and the high yielding and fast growing Royal Critical Automatic. Requires only 8-9 weeks from germination to harvest. Relaxing and full of flavor.
Candy Kush Express is a nicely balanced 60% Indica/40% Sativa hybrid bred by crossing Sweet Special and Royal Kush. The trailing "Express" is well-deserved for she requires only 7 weeks to finish her flowering cycle. Royal Kush is known for its sedative effects, but adding Sweet Special gives the high a heady and euphoric aspect. Boasts with a THC level of 18%.
Sour Diesel by Royal Queen Seeds is probably one of the most famous cannabis strains on the planet. This fine cannabis strain comes straight from California and is many growers and blowers favorite. It is a reliable source for high quantities of high quality marijuana with a very pungent, aromatic taste. Expect 450-600g/m² of buds with chemical, herbal and sour flavors.
With a THC content surpassing most other strains on Earth, HulkBerry is not here to play around. With roots in the competitive and innovative Colorado breeding scene, HulkBerry provides hybrid vigour in the grow-op and soaring highs that have been known to impress even the most fastidious canna-connoisseur.
Painkiller XL is an exemplary breed for medical users. The 1:1 ratio of THC to CBD ensures high therapeutic value, while the cerebral high is kept at a low, manageable level. The potential applications for this strain include relieving pain, anxiety, migraines, fibromyalgia, diabetes, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. Ready for harvesting after 8 weeks.
Bubblegum XL boasts with a high THC level, yummy aroma and taste and long-lasting inebriation that will make you feel as if you have blown your own extra large chewing gum bubble filled with serenity and relaxation. Furthermore you can expect high yields of very dense nuggets in the range of 450-500g/m² after only 8-9 weeks of flowering.
Royal Haze Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds is an autoflowering cannabis hybrid of the famous Amnesia Haze and Skunk. The result of this purely feminized cross is a majestic autoflowering breed that follows the steps of the well know Amsterdam Haze but with an easier approach to grow by yourself.
Euphoria is definitely a great choice for medical users in search for a CBD-rich variety. By crossing Great White Shark and Juanita La Lagrimosa, Royal Queen Seeds created a plant with an exceptionally high CBD level of 10% and only 9% THC. With such a high CBD level Euphoria is apt as treatment for various ailments.
Sweet Skunk Automatic (feminized) by Royal Queen Seeds is a stable three-way cross between Early Skunk x Critical x ruderalis. This indica-dominant power pack produces 400–450g/m² in a 9 weeks life cycle and its cannabinoid content draws your butt to the couch. Its nice and skunky flavour will dominate your smoking experience.
Northern Light Automatic by RQS is an autoflowering hybrid of the classic Northern Light that combines Afghan genetics to create a robust and potent cultivar. It went on to set the standard for indoor growing in the ‘80s, and formed the basis for a legion of superior hybrids. Northern Light Automatic harnesses all the potential of the original, in an easy-to-grow package.
Quick One by Royal Queen Seeds is a crossing result between the autoflowering Ruderalis with a flash growing Indica. This feminized marijuana is a fusion of Sativa 10%, Indica 60% and Ruderalis 30% genes. During its first appearance it was one of the quickest growing breed on earth.