Best Cannabis Strains for Beginners: Top 15 Strains for Those Starting their Cannabis Growing Journey

Is marijuana really hard to grow? The answer honestly depends upon the strain you are choosing. There are some marijuana strains that you can grow without practically having ever grown a plant in the past. And then there are some strains that you will struggle with even if you are someone who has been growing Cannabis for years. Over the course of this article, we introduce you to some of the best cannabis strains for beginners which are extremely easy to grow and are pretty beginner-friendly.

The idea behind this list is to provide beginners with an idea about which are some strains that they could buy to start off their journey with. These strains require little attention and pretty much grow on their own. We have tried to include a fair mix of regular marijuana strains as well as autoflowering marijuana strains – which make things even easier. Autoflowering strains are very easy to grow but generally tend to provide a lesser yield compared to regular strains. 

When one talks of easy-growing seeds, we also ensure that most of these strains are pest and disease-resistant. These are two things that require a lot of monitoring from the growers, and they also need to know what they are looking for – else they’ll keep missing it until the damage has already been done. However, with most of the strains on our list below, you don’t need to worry too much about that. 

Do make sure you go through all the strains on the list to get a better idea about beginner-friendly strains before making a decision on which ones to start off your journey with. We also have a FAQ section later on, which answers some of the most common and frequently asked questions about growing weed. Let us now look at some of the most common challenges faced by the growers.

Challenges Faced by Marijuana Beginners: Among the first major challenge that growers face when they are starting off with their journey of growing weed is about the nutriton – people often get confused about which nutrients to provide at what point in the growth cycle. The answer to this question depends from strain to strain, so make sure you are keeping that in mind while choosing one. 

Besides that, you need to know the climatic conditions that your strain prefers – how warm or cool should the temperature be, as well as how humid it needs to be. Both these factors are important when it comes to ensuring your plant does not die off, as well as ensuring that you get the maximum yield out of your plants. 

Lastly, you must also keep in mind the fact that marijuana plants tend to grow really large! Some plants even grow as high as 12 ft in height. However, most beginner-friendly plants are usually not that tall and would easily fit inside your grow tent while also giving you some extra space for hanging the lights and other stuff that you might need in the growing process.

Top 15 Cannabis Strains for Beginners in 2023

Here are the fifteen best options that there are if you are a beginner looking forward to growing marijuana strains. These are all easy-to-grow strains, and some of them are even autoflowering strains which are even easier because you don’t really have to worry too much about adjusting the lighting there. These have all been chosen from the top three seed banks – ILGM, Seedsman, and Crop King Seeds. All three of these names are considered rather safe to transact with and have a high germination rate as well. Here’s the list:

Image	Product	Features	Price
	White Widow Feminized Cannabis Seeds	Dominant Strain: 60% Indica-dominant, 40% Sativa genetics THC Level: Up to 19% THC concentration Effect: Creative, Relaxing, Uplifting, Happy High	Check Price on ILGM
	Green Crack Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: Sativa-dominant strain THC Level: Up to 21% THC content Effect: De-stressing, Relaxing, Comforting	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	Super Skunk Feminized Seeds	Dominant Strain: 80% Indica-dominant strain, 20% Sativa Genetics THC Level: Up to 20% THC Content Effect: Happy High, Relaxing, Uplifting, Good Sleep	Check Price on ILGM
	Train Wreck Autoflowering Feminized Seeds	Dominant Strain: 70% Sativa dominant, 20% Indica, 10% Ruderalis genes THC Level: High THC levels Effect: Strong, Uplifting, Happy High, Head Rush	Check Price on Seedsman
	Zkittlez Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 70% Indica dominant, 30% Sativa strain THC Level: Up to 23% THC content Effect: Uplifting, Happy High, Euphoric, Comforting, Relaxing	Check Price on ILGM
	Mimosa x Orange Punch Feminized Seeds	Dominant Strain: 65% Indica dominant strain, 35% Sativa THC Level: Up to 30% THC content – very potent Effect: Uplifting, Euphoria, Comforting	Check Price on Seedsman
	Blue Cookies Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 60% Indica dominant, 40% Sativa lineage THC Level: Up to 20% THC content on an average Effect: Relaxing, Uplifting, Euphoria	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	Crown Royale Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 70% Indica dominant, 30% Sativa lineage THC Level: Up to 21.50% THC content on an average Effect: Soothing, Relaxing, Sleepy	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	AK-47 Feminized Cannabis Seeds	Dominant Strain: 65% Sativa-dominant strain, 35% Indica lineage THC Level: Up to 20% THC content Effect: Happy High, Relaxing, Euphoria, Uplifting	Check Price on ILGM
	Bubba Kush Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 80% Indica dominant, 20% Sativa lineage THC Level: Usually between 15 to 20% THC content Effect: Relaxing, Comforting, Soothing, Body High	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	Blue Sunset Sherbert Feminized Seeds	Dominant Strain: 65% Indica-dominant, 35% Sativa content THC Level: Very high, usually hovers around 28% Effect: Creative, Relaxing, Uplifting, Body and Head High	Check Price on Seedsman
	Early Miss Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 60% Indica dominant, 30% sativa and 10% Ruderalis  THC Level: Around 20% THC content Effect: Relaxing and Comforting	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	Grandaddy Purple Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 100% Indica dominant strain THC Level: Up to 23% THC content Effect: Relaxing, Couch Lock, Comforting, Refreshing	Check Price on ILGM
	Forbidden Runtz Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: Indica dominant strain, carries Sativa lineage as well  THC Level: Up to 26% THC content Effect: Body High, Overpowering, Relaxing	Check Price on Seedsman
	Sour Diesel Autoflowering Seeds	Dominant Strain: 60% Sativa-dominant, 40% Indica content  THC Level: Up to 20% THC content Effect: Energetic, Focus Booster, Mood Improvement, Creative High	Check Price on ILGM

1. White Widow Feminized Cannabis Seeds

A strain that needs no introduction, White Widow is one of the highest-selling strains on the ILGM Seed Bank, as well as every other seed bank across the world where it is available. The strain offers a decent THC level, above-average yields, good taste, and a powerful buzz. There’s absolutely nothing about the White Widow strain that one can complain about. Born out of a cross between a South American Sativa strain with a South Indican Indica, White Widow is also one of the easiest strains to grow for those who are just starting out on their cannabis cultivation journey. 

This is a perfect strain for indoor growers as it does not grow too tall. The strain usually attains a maximum height of somewhere about 4 to 4.5 feet at the most and stops growing after that. This makes it extremely easy to manage inside a grow tent. When growing the White Widow strain indoors, you might want to give it somewhere between 8 to 9 weeks to get ready for harvest. The strain loves light and you can provide it with as bright lights as possible and it will grow stronger in them. Another factor that makes it among the best beginner-friendly cannabis strain is that this is a fairly disease-resistant plant and can withstand most things without intervention.

The strain carries a sweet, woody, and herbal taste to it – smoking it would feel like you’re taking a walk through a rainforest. The strain leaves a strong and pungent smell around you once you are done smoking it. There’s a strong earthy smell to it too. Smoking White Widow can give you a euphoric head-rush at first which allows you to think rather creatively. The strain provides relief from depression and anxiety, as well as stress. This is totally a ‘daytime’ strain and can be consumed in the morning before you start working. It helps boost productivity and improves one’s focus as well.

 

2. Green Crack Feminized Marijuana Seeds

Among the most popular thing that one must know about the Green Crack strain is that it was named by one of the most iconic stoners in the world, Snoop Dogg! This is an easy-to-grow strain of marijuana that can be grown indoors as well as outdoors. This is a Sativa-dominant cannabis strain and comes by crossing an Afghan strain with the OG Skunk strain, giving it a very powerful smell and taste. Not only does it smell and taste strong, but it also gives a strong hit too!

Green Crack is a name that is known in the marijuana circles for being one of the most hard-hitting strains. While it has a THC content that hovers between 18 to 21%, the strain can actually pack in a very powerful punch. It has a strong couch-lock potential, and the moment you smoke it, you start feeling the relaxing effects. This makes for a great evening or a night-time strain, which allows you to relax better and just rest in front of your couch. Smoke this one after an exhausting day at work and enjoy the overpowering effect it has on you.

The Green Crack bud has a very strong and dank taste. You can feel some citrus notes, but for the most of it, there’s the classic herbal and sour taste that is associated with weed. Smoking this strain will release a ton of smoke, and the smell tends to linger around for a while. The smell is also quite ‘authentic’, as Green Crack smells like the classic pungent and skunk-like weed that we know of. The strain takes about 8 to 9 weeks to fully mature, and provides you above-average yields – usually bordering 600 grams per square meter. While there are no medical properties that this strain carries, you can use it to bust some stress for sure.

 

3. Super Skunk Feminized Seeds

Another very popular variant, not just among those who are beginners, but among the marijuana community in general – the Super Skunk strain is an overwhelmingly Indica-dominant strain that carries up to 80% Indica genetics. It is known for the strong smell that it leaves behind, and for its very relaxing and relieving sort of a high that it provides to those who consume it. The strain has a good amount of THC content, grows mostly on its own, and is a good fit for those who plan on growing weed indoors in a grow tent.

The Super Skunk strain comes as a cross between the Skunk #1 crossed with an Afghani Indica. While there’s practically no CBD content in this strain, it does carry a lot of THC – heading up to 20%. If you plan on growing it indoors, you need to know that it will take up to 8 weeks to reach the harvest phase, and will provide about 21 oz per square meter. These plants don’t grow too tall either, but you’ve got to keep an eye out for the branches as they tend to be heavy and thick. The buds are generally thick and quite moist. This strain loves light, so provide as bright lights to it as you can!

The kind of high that you get from it is typical of an Indica dominant strain. It gives you a strong ‘body high’ that allows you to relax and gives you an uplifting and euphoric high. It makes you light-hearted and talkative, but not energetic. The strain has a strong taste, as you have already guessed from the name. There’s a strong cheese-like taste to it, and when you exhale it, it has an ammonia-like feel to it. If you are lucky enough, you’ll be able to feel some citrus notes too. This strain will give you a strong case of ‘the munchies’ so make sure bags of snacks are nearby when you are smoking Super Skunk!

 

4. Train Wreck Autoflowering Feminized Seeds

The train wreck strain of marijuana is called so because of the way the ‘high’ hits you. This is a Sativa-dominant strain, carrying up to 70% Sativa genetics, along with 20% Indica and 10% ruderalis strains. If you are looking for marijuana for beginners, this is just the strain for you! This is a great strain for beginners not only because it is easy to grow, but also because it is an autoflowering plant. This means that you do not have to change the lighting settings too much in order to ‘trigger’ flowering, as it happens automatically. The strain is a cross between the OG Train Wreck strain x the California Dream strain x a Ruderalis strain.

If you are planning on growing this strain, there’s good news for you. It grows well indoors as well as outdoors. If you plan on growing it outdoors, the ideal harvest time would be Mid to late October for you. If you plan on growing it indoors, the Train Wreck strain takes about 75 to 90 days – which is between 11 to 13 weeks to fully mature. This marijuana strain carries a sweet taste to it. At times it almost feels like tasting sap. There’s a ton of resin present inside the buds here, which makes it an ideal option for those who plan on creating THC extracts. 

While the THC levels here remain unspecified, stoners testify it feels somewhere between 15 to 20% THC content, as that is the kind of buzz you get here. It is not too mild, but it is not too overpowering that it clouds your decision-making skills. The strain is great for pain relief, as well as for helping people deal with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. This is also a good option for people who have suppressed appetite-related problems – as it makes you quite hungry. The strain is developed by the experienced breeders at the Humboldt Seed Co. and is available on the Seedsman Seed Bank.

 

5. Zkittlez Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Zkittlez Strain of marijuana is very popular among people who want to relax after a tiring day. This is a 70% Indica dominant strain with 30% Sativa heritage. The strain has high levels of THC and is among the easiest-growing options you have across the cannabis world. The Zkittlez strain comes as a cross between the Grape Ape strain with the Grapefruit strain, both of which are Indica-dominant plants with a fruity taste – a quality that has carried over in this offspring. 

For those who are considering growing the Zkittlez strain, you need to know that it takes about 8 weeks to completely grow up, and offers a high yield of about 21 ounces per square meter. The strain prefers climates similar to what its parent strains grew up in – hot and humid. However, make sure that while giving it a hot environment, you aren’t making it so hot that the plant starts to burn off. At night, you need to lower the temperatures, but never below 50F. The strains are easy to manage for first-time growers and don’t grow too tall either. They do get a little bushy so you might want to space them out a little. 

The Zkittlez strain gives you a head rush, but not one of those maddening kinds. It is a soothing and relaxing sort of a head rush that lasts for a short while, before heading into a more long-lasting body high. It is an extremely refreshing strain – and when you wake up after smoking this strain, you feel energized and well-rested. You can get pretty high on it, but not so high that you begin to lose control. There will be some dry mouth and red eyes after a Zkittlez joint, so make sure to watch out for them!

 

6. Mimosa x Orange Punch Feminized Seeds

While this is indeed a beginner-friendly strain, the Mimosa x Orange Punch is also one of the most unique and good-looking marijuana strains out there. This is a 65% Indica dominant strain that carries about 35% Sativa genetics too. The strain was created by crossing the Mimosa Evo strain with the Orange Punch strain, giving this unique mix of the two. The strain offers great yields and a very strong THC content which can totally knock you out. This is great for indoors as well as outdoors growers.

As we pointed out above, this strain carries extremely strong THC levels that can touch up to 30%. The minimum you get here is also generally North of 20%. Mimosa x Orange Punch delivers up to 700 grams of yield per square meter indoors, which is a high yield, and when you grow it outdoors, you get up to 1500 grams per plant. The best thing about this strain is that it does all of it while remaining within 3.5 ft indoors and within 6ft when grown outdoors. The maximum flowering time that this strain takes is up to 9 weeks, and it is usually ready for harvest outdoors by late September.

The strain carries a candy-like taste with strong notes of Citrus that come from the Orange Punch lineage. The strain is extremely good-looking and has a strong orange hue to it – carrying dense buds with shades of purple and orange on it. Make sure you are providing a lot of air to this strain while growing it indoors. It usually has a strong and uplifting euphoric effect on the stoners and gives a very happy high. Not only is this among the best strains for beginners and growers who are just starting out, but it is also one of the best strains for gifting people, as it produces some of the best-looking buds we’ve seen!

 

7. Blue Cookies Marijuana Seeds

When it comes to beginner-friendly strains on the Crop King Seeds seed bank, Blue Cookies is among the top names on that list. The strain is created as a mix between the Blueberry Marijuana strain and the Girl Scout Cookies strain. It is a plant that provides above-average yields and can grow well under most conditions – indoors or outdoors. This is a largely Indica-dominant strain, offering about 60% Indica and 40% Sativa lineage. Blue Cookies is low in CBD but provides strong THC levels. 

Talking of THC, you get approximately 20% THC content here on most occasions. This is a strain that traces its origin in the US itself, and can grow pretty well in the climate here – adapting well to low temperatures (cool, but not cold), and can also withstand some amount of heat (warm, not hot). The strain prefers low humidity levels and carries some very juicy resin inside the buds. The strain also carries a very frosty and crystallized look. All in all, you’re going to get a very blue hue on it, thanks to the Blueberry heritage that it carries. This is a very good option for those who like to press their buds to extract the resin.

The kind of high you get here is a strong buzz in your head. This provides a creative rush and a euphoric high, which makes the stoners rather happy. However, after the initial euphoric feeling has passed, you will begin to feel more relaxed and de-stressed. This makes it a pretty good option for people suffering from mental health related challenges, and especially for those who have trouble sleeping. This is an evening-time strain that will help you relax overnight and wake up refreshed. Lastly, the strain provides an above-average yield of about 550 grams per square meter when grown indoors.

 

8. Crown Royale Feminized Marijuana Seeds

One of the easiest marijuana strains to grow, the Crown Royale has been around for some time now – and is a strain that traces its origins in Canada. A strain that can be grown indoors as well as outdoors, and one that offers above-average yields. Another lucrative thing about this strain is that it carries a fair bit of CBD too, and has some medical properties in it which people often appreciate. However, it is primarily a recreational strain and not a medical strain. 

This is a 70% Indica-dominant strain, which carries about 30% Sativa heritage as well. This Indica-dominant heritage of the strain ensures that the plants don’t grow too tall and are just the perfect option for those who plan on growing them in grow tents. However, outdoor growers need not worry, the Crown Royale strain grows equally well outdoors too – and actually provides a higher yield over there. Talking of yield, indoor growers can expect somewhere around 500 grams per square meter, and outdoor growers enjoy a somewhat higher yield. 

The strain carries up to 21.5% THC levels – which is strong enough to get you going on a ‘trip’, while the CBD levels hover around 2%, which is higher compared to many other strains where this number is usually under 1%. This gives it a unique advantage of getting you high as well as healing you. The strain is excellent for the purposes of pain relief and reducing inflammations. People suffering from chronic back and knee pain can also benefit from the Crown Royale strain. Taste-wise too, this strain is good enough, as it gives a very fresh and spicy taste in your mouth when you smoke it, but when you release the smoke, a skunk-like smell will then linger around the room. This strain is best enjoyed with a giant bag of munchies near you.

 

9. AK-47 Feminized Cannabis Seeds

Don’t get scared by the name, this AK-47 is not the destructive kind! A very powerful strain of marijuana that gives the stoners a very happy high, AK-47 carries about 65% Sativa strains and 35% Indica strains in it. Known for being a very easy-growing plant, this strain also flowers really quickly. The strain carries a global heritage – as it is a mix of four parent strains, the exact specifics of which are unknown. It carries a Colombian Sativa strain, a Mexican Sativa strain, a Thai Sativa strain, along with an Afghani Indica. Afghanistan is the location where the AK-47 rifle gained notoriety and hence the name.

This strain is usually ready in eight weeks – give or take a few days. It provides an average yield of about 14 ounces per square meter, but that number gets a boost when you grow it outdoors. The strain grows best in low humidity, and high levels of humidity need to be avoided at all costs. AK-47 prefers a sunny and bright climate and an airy environment. Other than that, this isn’t too demanding a strain and people with minimal experience can also grow it with ease.

The AK-47 strain carries about 20% THC content and gives a very strong high to those who smoke it. You get a ‘head rush’ which is pretty much instant. In just a couple of drags, you start feeling the effects of the weed, giving you an energetic, creative, and active high. This is one of the purest Sativa-like experiences that you can get from a strain, as it gets you up and about instead of putting you in an Indica-like couch lock. When you smoke it, the AK-47 gives some floral notes, but it is largely earthy, pungent, and sour in terms of the taste it leaves behind. This is a great strain for stress relief, and can also help deal with other problems such as anxiety and sleepless nights. This is totally one of the best weed strains for beginners.

 

10. Bubba Kush Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Bubba Kush strain is among the most popular names not just in the Kush family of strains, but in the world of marijuana at large. The strain offers a strong, Indica-dominated high and also carries quite a few medical properties. It is a good-tasting strain which also happens to be quite easy when it comes to growing it. The exact origins of the Bubba Kush strain remain unknown, but it is a popular name that is available across every major seed bank in the world. 

Let us first start with how this strain makes you feel like! Smoking the Bubba Kush strain will give you an intense body high, which is a classic Indica trait. The high here is extremely strong, despite the THC content being in moderate amounts (between 15 to 20%). There are some strains with a much higher THC concentration that do not deliver the kind of high you get here. It carries about 1.2% CBD content. The strain puts you in a couch-lock and gives you a really good sleep. This is just the perfect strain for those dealing with restlessness in the nighttime, or with insomnia. The Bubba Kush strain is also a great strain for getting some relief from chronic pain.

The strain also tastes really good! In the first few drags, you feel it is quite sweet and unusual from the others. After a bit, you start tasting the notes of bubblegum, which is something rather unique to the Bubba Kush strain. When you exhale the smoke, it leaves behind a smell that is quite pungent, skunk-like, and earthy. It takes about 9 weeks to peak and offers a decent yield of up to 500 grams indoors. The strain grows equally well outdoors too and offers up to 300 grams per plant when grown outdoors.

 

11. Blue Sunset Sherbert Feminized Seeds

The Seedsman Seed Bank has a collection of some of the most unique strains out there. This is the Blue Sherbert strain, which is a strain that is quite simple and easy to grow and offers a high yield as well as an extremely high THC content. This is an Indica-dominant strain, carrying up to 65% Indica lineage and about 35% Sativa legacy. It is a great-tasting strain. It can be used only for recreational purposes as it is extremely low on CBD and does not carry too many medical properties. 

The strain is known for a lot of things, but among the first things that we would like to point out about it is that it produces some dense and sticky buds, which carry a lot of resin content in them. Stoners who like to consume weed in ways other than smoking can choose to press these buds to extract the THC out of it. The Blue Sherbert strain carries up to 28% THC levels – which is massive. The strain gives an intense but balanced high – you feel a head rush as well as a strong body high out of it. 

What also makes this a beginner-friendly marijuana strain is the fact that it does not grow too tall. The strain grows only up to a height of 3.5ft when grown indoors. However, when you grow it outdoors, it can go up to twice that number. The strain generates massive yields of up to 700 grams per square meter when grown indoors. Outdoors, it goes even higher – up to 1000 grams per plant! It is also a very good-looking plant, carrying shades of orange, purple and red, while blue is the most dominant color here. The strain comes as a cross between the Sunset Sherbert Strain and the Purple Punch strain. If you’re planning on growing a plant to gift weed to your friends and family, this is totally the right strain for you.

 

12. Early Miss Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds

The Early Miss Autoflowering strain is another popular name on the Crop King Seeds seed bank. The strain is rather easy to manage for new growers because it can withstand a range of temperatures going as low as 10 degrees. This is an Indica-dominant strain that gives a relaxing buzz to those who consume it. The strain also carries some benefits in the medical space and is also a fast-growing plant. You can grow it indoors as well as outdoors with equal ease. This is a strain that is 60% Indica dominant, while featuring about 30% Sativa genetics, and another 10% of Ruderalis heritage – giving it the autoflowering ability.

Indoor growers need to take note that this strain doesn’t grow too tall. This is something that works in their advantage. However, the yield that you get is somewhere around 200 grams per square meter, which is a little lower than average. However, given that this is an autoflowering strain, a low yield is expected. Another thing that you need to know about the Early Miss strain is that this is a fast-flowering strain and gets ready in just about 7 weeks. The strain can be grown in pretty much every climatic condition except one where the weather gets too cold (under 10 degrees C). 

Let us now talk about the kind of effect that this strain has on you. There’s about 20% THC content in the Early Miss autoflowering strain. It can provide you with a long-lasting body high that can be sustained for hours. Those who smoke it feel an intense and overpowering feeling which allows the whole body to relax. The strain provides relief from restlessness and anxiety and helps you ease into a night of better sleep. This is the perfect kind of weed for those who want to smoke a relaxing joint after a long and tiring day at work. Totally the best marijuana for beginners.

 

13. Grandaddy Purple Feminized Marijuana Seeds

Anyone who has been growing for a while, or reading up on growing marijuana strains is likely to have heard of the Grandaddy Purple strain. Among one of the highest-rated strains at the ILGM seed bank, the Grandaddy Purple strain is a pure Indica, carrying 100% Indica genetics. The strain carries a high THC concentration, and also provides above-average yields. It doesn’t take too long to mature. All of this put together gives this strain the distinction of being among the most beginner-friendly of marijuana strains. Lastly, we’ve got to point out – the taste here is also quite unique!

The Grandaddy Purple strain has been around for a while, and one of the first things that one notices about it is the dense purple buds that it produces. There’s a sheet of purple on top of the strains, along with crystallized red hair around it. The strain provides the highest yields in bright conditions. Also, make sure that the humidity levels aren’t too high while growing the strain. Grandaddy Purple thrives in humidity levels around 50% (Try maintaining a range of 45 to 55%). The strain can grow up to a maximum height of 5 feet and isn’t one that grows too tall, thanks to its 100% Indica legacy. It provides up to 17 ounces of yields per square meter when grown indoors.

The strain carries up to 23% THC content – which is good enough to get you very high. Being a 100% Indica strain, it can offer an intense body high. It provides a relaxing couch lock that can put you to sleep and helps you wake up quite refreshed. This is definitely a strain that you should smoke in the evening or night. Lastly, it tastes really good too – offering a mix of grapes, berries, pines, and other sweet and fresh notes. All in all, an easy-to-grow strain that is not only good to look at, but tastes really good as well!

 

14. Forbidden Runtz Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds

An Indica-dominant strain with a fair bit of Sativa lineage, this is the Forbidden Runtz autoflowering strain, which is known for its high THC levels, as well as an overpowering and relaxing high. This is an autoflowering strain – which makes it easy for beginners, as it grows quickly and doesn’t need constant attention from the grower. The strain is low on CBD but does carry some medical benefits. This strain comes from the Runtz family of marijuana strains. We have a detailed article on some of the Best Runtz Strains that you might want to check out. It offers above-average yields. 

The strain comes from unclear origins. It makes use of a US-cultivated Runtz strain and crosses it with a Ruderalis strain to give it the autoflowering properties. The Forbidden Runtz strain carries up to 26% THC content and about 1% CBD content. The kind of high that you feel when you smoke this weed is extremely strong and will get you on your couch or on your bed in no time. This is the kind of high that gets you light-headed and makes sure you are happy and euphoric while you also feel sleepy and relaxed. The strain also has medical benefits in terms of pain relief, as well as when it comes to dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression among other problems. 

When you grow it indoors, do note that there will be quite a few branches that come from all around the strain and it tends to get quite dense. You might need to make use of some low stress training techniques to get things sorted. Also, ensure that there’s enough light passing through to the lower portions of the plant. Another tip here is that since the buds are too dense and close together, you might want to promote some airflow in the tent. Thankfully, the plants don’t grow too tall and can be easily managed inside a grow tent. Indoor growers can expect about 550 grams per square meter. Plants of the Forbidden Runtz strain are usually ready for harvest in about 9 weeks since you start growing them.

 

15. Sour Diesel Autoflowering Seeds

The Sour Diesel autoflower strain offers a well-balanced mix of Indica and Sativa genetics, though it pips a little towards the latter, with 60% Sativa and 40% Indica lineage. The strain carries a very strong smell which is easily identifiable. It also gives you a powerful buzz and is also known for some medical benefits. There’s high THC content in the Sour Diesel strain and this is a plant that is rather easy to grow! Given that this is an autoflowering plant, beginners should totally consider this as one of their first grows.

While the exact origins of the Sour Diesel strain are unknown, it is believed to be a cross between the Super Skunk strain and the Chem Dawg 91 strain. The Sour Diesel strain has been around for nearly 30 years now and is a US-origin strain. When growing it indoors, know that it takes about 10 to 13 weeks to fully mature and get ready for harvest. Upon peak performance, it yields close to 15 oz per square meter. The number is somewhat higher if you decide to grow it outdoors. Make sure that you are keeping humidity levels moderate as this strain needs quite some protection from mold and mildew. 

Let us now talk about the effects of this strain. The Sour Diesel strain gives you a strong psychedelic and euphoric buzz initially. The effects are long-lasting and you will continue to feel buzzed for as many as four to five hours. The strain does make you more talkative and happier and does not usually cause paranoia, which is another huge plus. Make sure you don’t overdo it though, as you might face intense cottonmouth. The strain tastes of burnt diesel and sour lemons. When you release the smoke, you get a pungent and skunk-like smell surrounding you.

 

Editor’s Picks: Which of these strains to pick?

Now that you’ve gone through all the options that we have listed in this article, it is time for us to reveal our cards! We believe that if you are looking for an ‘all-time classic’ which delivers on every front, you should totally go for the White Widow strain. It gives you a strong high, provides you with a good taste and smell, and is very easy to grow weed for beginners. Totally among the best beginner-friendly options that we have. 

For those who want to experience extreme THC levels, we suggest checking out the Mimosa x Orange Punch strain which carries up to 30% THC content and can give you a very strong buzz. Another good option for those who want a strong buzz is the Blue Sunset Sherbert strain which carries THC content up to 28%. 

If you are looking for something that is a ‘pure Indica’ experience and carries 100% Indica genetics, we suggest you to check out the Grandaddy Purple strain. For those seeking a more Sativa-like and Psychedelic sort of a high, make sure to try out the Sour Diesel strain which can give you a very trippy and psychedelic buzz.

Lastly, autoflowering strains are also among some of the most beginner-friendly options out there. If you are looking forward to buying some autoflowering strains, we recommend you to take a look at the autoflowering Train Wreck Strain. We also recommend you to take a closer look at our article on the best autoflowering cannabis strains which will help you find many more options similar to this one. 

Buyer’s Guide to the Best Cannabis Strains for Beginners

When it comes to the best cannabis strains for people who are just starting out their marijuana-growing journey, it is essential to understand that options are limited. While there are thousands of marijuana strains out there, not all of them are easy to grow. There are some strains that tend to be moderately difficult while others might be very difficult to grow. Some strains require a higher level of training the plants while others might need lesser. Some plants grow taller and need more maintenance, etc. 

Over the course of this section, we take a closer look at some of the key factors that need to be kept in mind while selecting marijuana seeds to grow as a beginner:

• Resistance to Mold, Rot, and Humidity

When you are planning on buying marijuana strains for beginners, one of the first things that you might want to check out is their resistance to rot, mold, and humidity. This is something that even expert growers might not realize has affected their plants initially, and by the time they find out, it can be too late. Mold tends to spread pretty quickly too, and the more adverse the weather conditions are, the faster it can affect the plant. 

However, with time and experience, growers get a fairly good understanding of how to control the climatic features, what can be done to prevent mold and rot, and to reduce humidity levels. People learn by making mistakes, but some mistakes can prove too costly as an entire plant can go to waste if rot or mold infests it. If you are a grower who is just starting out with their marijuana-growing journey, we strongly recommend getting these mold and rot-resistant strains. 

• The Length and the Width of the Plant

If you are someone who has just started growing marijuana plants for the first time or are still learning your way into it, we recommend you to get plants that do not grow too tall in length and too wide in width. This is because the longer or the wider that your plants begin to grow, the tougher it gets to manage them. If you are just starting off with your journey and you end up getting a plant that is too tall to manage, it will become difficult for you. Hence, we strongly recommend starting off with smaller plants. 

Wider plants are not recommended because they would become too bushy after a while and you’ll have a tough time maintaining them inside a grow tent. Hence, as a beginner, always try and look for cannabis strains that grow shorter and thinner. 

• Autoflowering vs Photoperiod Strains

As a beginner, you might not have a complete idea about when to reduce the lighting hours in order to trigger manual flowering. However, if you get hold of autoflowering plants, your task becomes much easier. You don’t need to manually reduce the lighting hours here, and the plants tend to hit flowering on their own, without any external interference from the grower. This makes your task as a grower pretty simple. 

In the case of regular photoperiod strains, when your plant hits the pre-flowering phase where sex organs start to appear, growers slowly start to reduce their lighting hours, and by the time the plants are ready to flower, the lighting hours are reduced from about 18-20 in the vegetative phase down to only about 10 to 12 hours a day. In the case of autoflowering plants, no such thing is needed. 

• THC and CBD Content

Another factor that is important – no matter what kind of grower you are (experienced or a beginner) is the THC and CBD levels. If you are looking forward to growing a marijuana plant because you want to get high by smoking the buds of the plant, you will need to get a strain that carries high THC levels. Anything with over 15% THC can give you a strong buzz, and when this crosses the 21-22% threshold, the high that you experience is pretty intense. There are some strains that offer as high as 30% THC in them! 

CBD is another important factor that has to be considered, particularly by people who are looking forward to growing their marijuana plants for medical and therapeutic reasons. The higher the concentration of CBD in a plant, the higher its medicinal properties are. Marijuana strains can provide medical effects such as pain relief, relief against anxiety and depression, reduction of stress, help against arthritis and pain due to cancer treatment, etc. Do keep an eye out for the THC and CBD percentages when you choose the strain of your choice.

• Growing Techniques Involved

Different marijuana plants perform differently when ‘trained’ using various techniques of growth. These include high-stress training (HST) and low-stress training (LST). Then there are different processes such as topping and fimming, and methods of growing like Screen of Green and Sea of Green. These are techniques that take time to master – and beginners might not be comfortable growing plants that require multiple of these techniques to be used to grow cannabis plants. Make sure that the strain that you are buying grows without too much effort. Most seed banks tell you how easy or difficult it is to grow a strain. 

• Growing Indoors vs Growing Outdoors

Are you going to grow your plant indoors or are you planning on growing it outdoors? This also has a major impact on how easy or difficult it is going to be for you. Generally speaking, growing plants outdoors might be a little difficult for beginners because when you grow them outdoors, you don’t really have control over the climatic factors. In an indoor setup, you can recreate climatic conditions to suit your needs better. You can control the heat and the humidity, and indoor setups don’t have rain, pests, and other such elements involved as well. Furthermore, cannabis plants generally tend to grow taller outdoors than they grow indoors, which makes them even more difficult to manage for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Cannabis Strains for Beginners

Here are the answers to some of the most common and frequently asked questions about these strains. We have put them together under this one section to provide you with a larger overview of what to expect from these easy-to-grow strains. We insist that you read through these questions to get a better picture of growing weed.

1. Which is easier to grow – a Sativa cannabis plant or an Indica cannabis plant?

While both strains pose their own unique set of challenges and can’t really be compared on any other parameter, there is one thing that can act as a gamechanger of sorts, especially for indoor growers. Those who grow their weed indoors are generally looking for strains that can be grown inside a grow tent. One of the most important things here is that these strains need to be short in height. This is why Indica strains are preferred because they don’t grow too tall. However, other than that growing both these strains is pretty much identical. If you are looking for plants that don’t grow too tall, we also suggest taking a look at some autoflowering plants. 

2. What to keep in mind while choosing the best weed for beginners?

One of the first things that you need to keep in mind before you choose a cannabis strain as a beginner is the kind of schedule it requires. There are some plants that need to be watered frequently and there are others that require a constant nutrient intake. There are some strains of marijuana that need you to trim and prune them rather frequently while others are fine on their own. Another thing that you must consider is how disease-resistant and mold-resistant are they. These are among two of the most popular reasons marijuana plants go bad. 

Thirdly, make sure that your plants are ‘flexible’ and don’t rely on you frequently changing the humidity and temperature levels. Beginners need these things. As you start gaining experience in growing weed, you can then choose to go for more ‘demanding’ strains. 

3. Are autoflowering marijuana strains good for beginners?

Yes, autoflowering marijuana strains are excellent for beginners because they don’t require too much effort from your side. You don’t even have to adjust the lighting schedule on them. Usually, flowering is triggered when you reduce the lighting hours from about 16-18 hours a day to about 12-10 hours a day. However, autoflowering plants don’t need you to change the lighting schedule and they start blooming on their own, making it easier for the growers. Sometimes, novice growers might not even know when to reduce the lights and hence it reduces confusion on that front.

4. How much weed should I smoke as a beginner?

Is there ever something such as ‘too much weed’ is that stoners typically ask. Well, there sure is! However, while there is no definite limit as to how much weed one should smoke, we recommend beginners to go slow – as sometimes the effects tend to take time to show up, and if you’ve smoked too much by then, they can give you a very strong nauseating sort of a buzz. Basically, it is always a good idea to slowly build up the buzz and to see when is it that you start feeling uncomfortable and stop there. It is a good way to test the waters by going slow. 

5. Can medical marijuana plants be grown by beginners?

Yes, medical marijuana plants can very much be grown by beginners. There are a number of easy-to-grow medical strains out there that can be grown at home and with a limited experience. These strains are generally low on THC and can’t get you too high, but are a great source of CBD, which is where the medicinal effect kicks in. We also have a detailed article on the best medical marijuana strains on our website which we strongly recommend you to check out. 

Conclusion

We hope that by the time you reach this section, you have a fairly accurate idea about what kind of strains are great for beginners who are just starting off with growing weed. There’s a misconception that growing cannabis plants is very challenging. If you choose the right strains based on your experience, and if you follow the basic instructions, it is actually an easy-breezy task! If there are some strains that you’d want us to try out and review, feel free to drop us a DM or let us know in the comments below, and we shall list them here as soon as we can. Till then…

…Happy Growing! 🙂