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    Lightbulb How To Pick A Marijuana Strain To Grow - Exclusive Article for THCTalk Members

    Choosing what weed strains to grow is one of the most exciting parts of building a garden. You’ll be able to pick your favorite plants based on their flavors, THC content and their type of high. However, there are also some more practical factors to consider. Keep on reading and you’ll know what to look for in no time!

    So Many Options: Let’s Narrow It Down
    With strain types including photoperiod, autoflowering, feminized, Sativa, Indica and hybrid, among others, it can be difficult to find the right strain for you. Your needs will depend on factors like the size of your garden, your personal experience in growing, and your ultimate goals. We’ll help you navigate all of the variables.

    Feminized Or Regular?

    The first question you’ll need to answer is whether you want to grow feminized or non-feminized strains. The answer to this may well depend on your background growing weed. For newer growers, feminized seeds are a great option. They’ll always germinate into female plants, which takes a lot of the guesswork out of growing. Female plants are the only ones that grow flowers and produce THC, so they’re the only plants you want to grow. Non-feminized seeds are good for growers who want to crossbreed their own genetics.

    Photoperiod Or Autoflowering?
    Autoflowering strains will naturally begin flowering after they’ve been in the vegetative stage for a few weeks. It’s a helpful trait that can streamline a grower’s entire garden. In contrast, photoperiod plants require a change in their light schedule to begin flowering (this mimics the natural change in light between summer and fall). This trait is useful for growers who want more control over their garden, because they can then choose exactly when to start flowering their plants. If you want to learn more about autoflowering cannabis, we have a whole in-depth article about just that: https://is.gd/maH8Qv

    Indicas, Sativas And Hybrids, Oh My!
    Cannabis strains generally fall into one of three broad categories. Depending on a plant’s genetics, it will have different effects when you smoke it. Indicas are known for their relaxing effects, while Sativas offer a stimulating high. Hybrids are a mix of the two, and can have varying effects depending on their parent plants. Indicas and Sativas also have some other differences. For example, Indicas generally have higher yields than Sativas do. However, Sativa plants usually have higher THC content than Indicas. You’ll need to consider all of these factors when deciding what strains to grow. For more information on all the differences between Indicas, Sativas and hybrids, check out our full article: https://is.gd/sPrq94

    THC Or CBD-Rich Cannabis Strain?
    The answer to this question is generally one of personal preference. Strains with lots of THC will get the smoker extremely high, while CBD-rich strains have fewer psychoactive and more medicinal effects. In fact, CBD may even counteract THC, meaning that even if a strain has tons of THC, it might not get you high if it contains a significant amount of CBD as well.

    Growing Indoors Vs. Outdoors
    You’ll need to pick different strains depending on whether you’re growing indoors or outdoors. Growing inside means you’ll have limited vertical space to grow. As a result, you’ll want to grow shorter plants. Indicas are particularly well-suited for growing indoors. They tend to grow into shorter, bushier plants, so they require a garden with lower headroom. In contrast, Sativas generally like to grow tall and lanky. They’re better-suited for outdoor growers, who have unlimited height to work with. That’s not to say that growing a Sativa indoors is impossible, but it will likely take more effort to effectively manage.

    Terpene Profiles – What Are The Differences?
    Sometimes, you’re not aiming for high THC or huge yields. Instead, you’re interested in learning how to pick marijuana for its taste. Cannabis strains can have a multitude of individual flavors and aromas ranging from sweet and fruity to pungent and tangy. Some of the tastiest strains transcend the Indica/Sativa barrier. There’s a lot to choose from in both teams, no matter if you’re a fan of citrus and berry or dank and skunk.

    In Conclusion: Finding The Right Strain For You
    Understanding the differences between cannabis strains is only half the battle. After you know how they work, you’ll need to understand how to find a strain that’s best for your particular situation. You’ll want to pick different strains depending on whether you want high yields, high potency, discretion, or ease of growing.

    Growing For Highest Yields
    Growers who want to maximize their yields need to choose their strains wisely. Photoperiod strains allow growers to vegetate their plants for as long as they want so they can get huge before entering the flowering stage, consequently growing bigger buds. In addition, these growers should focus on growing Indicas, because they generally have higher yields than Sativas. Finally, growing outdoors is also a good idea for anyone who wants huge yields – it provides infinite space to grow and one of the most powerful lights on earth: the sun. If you want to know what strains will promise you the highest yields, check out our Highest Yielding collection: https://is.gd/s921Dy

    Interested In Highest Potency?
    Sativa strains usually have a higher percentage of THC than Indicas do. As a result, any grower who’s aiming for high-potency plants should consider growing Sativas. If you’re growing indoors, this may take some extra work, though. Sativas like to grow tall and lanky, so you’ll need to employ plant training techniques like low-stress training or SCRoGging to successfully cultivate them in an indoor garden with low headroom. Growing outdoors also offers a solution for this – with infinite height, you can let your Sativas stretch as tall as they want to. To know what cannabis strains have the highest potency, visit our Highest THC collection: https://is.gd/4liyEi

    The Best Choice For Inexperienced Growers
    Still new to growing cannabis? No problem. There are several ways that new growers can ensure their first grow cycle goes well. First, they need to use feminized seeds. A feminized seed will always sprout into a female plant. That’s extremely helpful when you’re just starting out, because even a single male plant can pollenate a garden of females and leave no hope for a potent harvest. New growers should also consider growing autoflowering strains. That way, they don’t need to worry about light cycles or changing the timers on their lights! Sound good? Then check out our Easy-To-Grow list! https://is.gd/jlA2AC


    For Discreet Growing
    Finally, for growers who want to maintain a low-key garden, growing inside is usually the best option. As a result, it’s a good idea to populate your grow with Indicas. If discretion is one of your main goals, consider using autoflower strains as well. This will allow you to go through your entire grow cycle quickly and with smaller plants. All such cannabis strains can be found in our Autoflowering collection: https://is.gd/xytuDB

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