When beginning to grow marijuana plants for the first time, the secret to success starts with a series of decisions you must make. What strain of cannabis do you want to grow and where to get it from? With many unscrupulous sellers of seeds online it's hard to know where to start. What kind of buzz are you looking for and do you want a strain that is easy and forgiving to grow? These are questions you need to answer, and I’ll guide you along the way to picking the absolute best strain for beginners.
Believe it or not there really are strains that are best for beginners. These strains are easy growers, less finicky then other strains. Just because these strains are great for beginner growers doesn’t mean that they are excellent strains. But, most of the 5 strains we recommend in this article will knock your socks off with potency.
1. Trainwreck
Getting into the nitty gritty of Trainwreck genetics is very interesting. It consists of Mexican Sativa, Thai Sativa and Afghani Indica making it a Sativa-dominant hybrid strain. Trainwreck affects the mind heavily, you can also expect a calm body buzz and a rush of adrenaline when you first take a hit.
The Afghani genetics make the plant look more like Indica, but the effects are on the heavier Sativa side. Trainwreck reminds me of pepper but a bit sweet.
Trainwreck is very popular with people that suffer from conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, stress migraines, PTSD, pain and stiff joints.
This strain is easy to grow and a low flyer, so it won’t grow too tall for your indoor or private outdoor garden. This plant produces very green flowers in just 7-weeks.
2. Dragon’s Breath
Dragon’s Breath is a sativa dominant hybrid cross that was created out of two legendary parents strains. This strain is resistant to common molds and mildew.
This strain performs outstandingly outdoors.
Provided sufficient space is left between plants, there is quality substrate, abundant water and it is adequately fertilised, we will have a spectacular plant that will provide abundant harvests of large, resinous buds. It is a plant that assimilates fertiliser very well.
3. Northern Lights
One of our most famous strains is Northern Lights. This 7 to 8 week compact, fast and very dense strain is a favourite amongst many. With frosted buds possess a honey-musk aroma blended with an earthy Afghan undertone. Low odor and easy to grow this strain is a favorite for both connoisseur quality and commercial quantity.
Northern Lights is so easy to grow that's why she is well loved by a lot of growers. Not just that, it is also very potent with the THC level of 15% +. In just 7 to 8 weeks, you will have a rich, potent, mostly Indica smoke with a pleasant layer of frosty and lushy honey-musk aroma that would make you feel good.
4. Jack Herer
The exact genetics of this strain have been kept a closely guarded secret, but it’s believed that Jack Herer is a mixture of Northern Lights mixed with Shiva Skunk and Haze. It is a world renown strain noted for its clear-headed buzz with a boost of focused energy. I find that this strain puts an instant smile on my face while reducing my stress almost instantly.
Jack Herer is a very popular day-time strain promoted by Jack Herer himself — a legendary, life-long activist and author of ‘The Hemperor Wears No Clothes,”
5. M-39
Released in bean form years ago by one of the oldest seed banks in Holland (now long defunct), the M-39 was touted as a production plant extraordinaire from the very beginning. Heavyweight indica-dominant genetics and true ease of growth made this hardy strain a staple for Canadian growers from Quebec to Ontario and beyond.
In Conclusion
There is a never-ending lineup of strains to pick from and it might seem overwhelming when you are first trying to pick a strain to grow. Remember to consider your grow area conditions as well as the strains medicinal benefits and you’ll make a great choice for your first grow.
