Which type of weed seeds should someone new to growing start with? You can make things pretty tough on yourself with a difficult plant, such as Sour Diesel. It is best that you start with a simple variety to get the hang of things. We have compiled a list of 5 top strains for beginners.
Are you about to take the plunge and start growing yourself? And you don’t know how to start?
To successfully win your first, second or even third grow, you need to gain a lot of knowledge:
- When do your plants need water?
- How do you set up your lights?
- Which fertilizers do your plants like?
It’s all about trial and error, and the last thing you want is a hassle with a complicated, fussy weed variety that only makes it more complicated. As a grower, you are advised to start with a flexible, simple variety.
The following 5 types will help you a long way to get yer thumbs greener. Once you have mastered them, you will grow the most demanding and difficult weed varieties before you know it.
Here are the top 5 TYPES we have researched for beginners
JACKET THE RIPPER
If you like sativas, then you will be in good company with Jack the Ripper Autoflowering. This species is blessed with the legendary genes of Jack Herer and a ruderalis for autoflowering properties. If you would like to grow a good variety without too much hassle, then you’ve come to the right place. Jack the Ripper Autoflowering moves from seed to harvest in 60-70 days. Indoor growers can count on 300-350 g / m²; outdoor growers harvest 75-130g / plant. Because this plant does not grow higher than 60-90 cm, it can be grown unobtrusively. Thanks to a THC content of 20%, Jack the Ripper Autoflowering treats you to a tsunami of joy, creative inspiration and zest for life. Users who have never smoked a fantastic sativa sometimes get a little worried or paranoid after too many hoists.
SKUNK
Skunk is a legendary variety from the 70s and contains Mexican, Afghan and Colombian genetic material. It is the foundation on which many contemporary crossings are based. But the old lady herself can also be there. The name refers to the distinctive “skunky” taste. The high induced by Skunk guarantees an energetic, euphoric experience, giving you very artistic indulgences. Or a devour. Skunk has a flowering period of 55 days and becomes approximately 80-110 cm high. The indoor harvest yields 550–600g / m²; outdoor growers can count on 550-650g / plant. Skunk has a fantastic reputation in terms of reliability. It is a lively crossing, the growth characteristics of the plant are stable and it is quite forgiving.
WHITE WIDOW
White Widow is a harmonious species – in terms of effects, flavours and growth characteristics. This cross has as parent plants a Brazilian sativa (60%) and an Indian indica (40%). Her effects are both joyful and relaxing, adorned with a dash of creative energy from a sativa. Her richly varied aroma of sweetness and spices is amazing but exquisite. White Widow has balanced growth characteristics, of which its resilience and reliability are widely praised. And that makes her super suitable for beginners. White Widow is able to reach a height of 150-200 cm and needs a flowering period of 60 days. Indoor harvests tap around 550–600g / m²; outdoor ladies provide you with 500-600g / plant.
POWER PLANT XL
Power Plant XL has many qualities to be proud of: its uplifting sativa high, colossal yields and ease of breeding for starting growers. She is from South Africa and everyone in the Amsterdam coffee shops is crazy about it. Her flowering period of 55 days is over in no time. The height varies quite a bit with 80-200 cm. What is fantastic, however, are its yields of 600-750g / m² indoors and harvests of 500-600g / plant outdoors.
CRITICAL XXL
And then the indica enthusiasts will enjoy themselves. Regarding indica-dominant species for beginners, Critical XXL is a godsend. It contains both Skunk and Afghan genes and is, therefore, a kind of world format that is also easy to breed. With a THC content of 19%, Critical XXL produces a distinctly fruity aroma and leads to a blissful, relaxing and creative trip to the limits of consciousness. After a flowering period of 50 days, indoor plants deliver 650 g / m²; outdoor plants generate 600-750g / plant. Depending on the situation, it becomes 80-230 cm high.
Starting a growing project for the very first time is often exciting, but also nerve-racking. The most important thing is that you start with a suitable species for beginners. And as you have read, there are plenty of options that do not compromise on quality and yield.