The best marijuana seeds for outdoors

Want to know which marijuana seeds are best for outdoor growing and where to get them? Read on.

Outdoor marijuana

Every outdoor grower looks forward to spring to start germinating seeds. Indoors you can grow all year round, but outdoors the season only lasts a few months, so you want to make the most of it.

Indoors, you also have total control over the climate and can keep it stable and in the ideal range. There are no cloudy or windy days, no rain and no hail. Outdoors, things are very different, and you're at the mercy of the weather.

Growing cannabis outdoors has some big advantages. The most important one: sunlight is still free. On top of that, you can grow huge plants with yields that would take several indoor harvests to match.

But you're also exposed to the climate, which varies a lot from one part of the country to another, and not just in temperature. Humidity and when the fall rains arrive are key factors that shape how your grow develops and which marijuana seeds are best for your outdoor grow.

How to buy outdoor marijuana seeds

In principle, there's no such thing as an outdoor-only or indoor-only marijuana plant. Some strains are trickier than others, like a pure Sativa indoors, but with a little skill you'll do just fine.

That said, several factors make one strain a better fit than another. Some may not even be viable, like a Sativa that finishes in November in the Pacific Northwest, where fall rains can set in by October.

So, as tempting as it is, going for the most productive outdoor strain isn't always the right call. First and foremost, look for a plant that does well in your climate.

To do that, the most important thing to consider is roughly when the first fall rains (or frosts) arrive in your area, along with the typical humidity where you grow.

With hundreds of strains on the market, you're bound to find exactly what you're looking for. Here are a few examples:

Best marijuana seeds for outdoor grows in areas with short summers

If you grow in the northern states, the Northeast or the Pacific Northwest, Indica strains are your friend: their outdoor flowering period is very short and they're usually harvested before the end of September. Hindu Kush, Black Domina and Northern Lights are a few of them.

You can also go for one of the so-called fast versions. The fastest ones are ready in early September. AK 47 Fast Version and Amnesia Fast Version, for example, are two Sativa hybrids that finish 2-3 weeks earlier than their regular-flowering versions.

And of course, you can harvest any autoflowering plant on the date you choose. Just keep in mind the number of days in its life cycle. If it's a 10-week auto and you want to harvest on September 1st, germinate it around mid-June, well after your last frost.

Best marijuana seeds for areas with long summers

This is the situation every grower dreams of: in long-season areas like California, the Southwest or the South, you can grow practically any strain. From long-flowering Sativas like Amnesia, Amnesia Haze or Cannalope Haze to the fastest Indicas.

If you go with autoflowers, you can even pull up to 3 back-to-back harvests. Someone with just a small balcony or patio can easily stock up for the year with 3 runs of 2-3 plants each, averaging about 3.5-5 oz per plant.

Best marijuana seeds for outdoor grows in humid areas

The problem with many strains is that they don't handle high humidity well, and in those conditions mold is always a threat. Think of the Southeast, the Gulf Coast or the rainy Pacific Northwest coast.

For example, strains such as Critical, which produce very large, dense buds, are often hit by botrytis (bud rot). Pruning during the veg stage can help: the buds will be smaller, but you'll get more of them.

In general, Sativas and Sativa-dominant hybrids handle humidity better. Their buds are fluffier and get more airflow. Plus, their genetics come from very humid places such as Thailand, Mexico or Colombia.

Amnesia Lemon Haze, Durban Poison or Kali Mist all handle these conditions very well. On the other hand, they're not the best choice for short-summer climates.

Is it better to plant feminized or regular seeds outdoors?

Well, it depends. With regular seeds, you should always expect some plants to be male, and you'll have to pull them. If you only have room for one plant, that's a big risk. In that case, feminized seeds are the way to go.

On the other hand, plenty of growers still love the charm of regular seeds and are even happy to find a good male to make their own crosses.

So weigh the pros and cons of feminized and regular plants before choosing one or the other. And whatever you grow, check your state and local laws first.

Where to buy the best outdoor marijuana seeds

There's a common misconception about bulk seeds. In our case, they come from meticulous breeders, some of whom have worked, or still work, for big seed banks.

What other brands spend on advertising, we spend on finding the best breeders to bring you a quality product that lives up to what growers expect.

So if you're looking for cheap outdoor marijuana seeds, your best option is Bulk Genetics, and we're always happy to give you advice if you need it.