Top Six Cannabis Strains for European Growers
That's right, spring is here! The gentle spring sunshine is there to be basked in, and plants, like people, crave warmth and light as we swap the slippers for soil. It's time to get into the garden or greenhouse and green those fingers. If spring and summer are your only chance to grow cannabis at home, then you'll want to make the most of this time of year. But not all cannabis seeds are the same, and some are more suitable to the sometimes unpredictable European summers. That's where we come in; team ASC doesn't like leaving things to chance and has chosen the Top six outdoor cannabis strains for European growers.
Grab the gloves and the incubation trays; let's germinate!
Frisian Dew Cannabis Seeds – Dutch Passion
First, we have a cracker of a hybrid born in the Netherlands. Frisian Dew is resilient, balanced and not half tasty. The indica-sativa hybrid by Dutch Passion is known to flower fast and for its ability to combat mould. When breeding this hybrid, Dutch Passion had Northern European climates in mind, making it ideal for European growers looking to make the most of an outdoor harvest this year. And they won't be disappointed with the outcome. Frisian Dew tends to flower by the end of September at the latest and will produce vibrant purple hues following robust growth.
Wappa Cannabis Seeds – Paradise Seeds
Dutch master breeders Paradise Seeds have several strains that perform well outdoors, but maybe Wappa is the jewel in the crown. Sweet, dependable, and stunning, Wappa is compact and adaptable to most environments, making it a winner with outdoor growers. The indica dominant hybrid will flower in 6-7 weeks and works well in regions with short summers. Wappa is one of the most uniformly feminized strains on the market. Growers can expect dense flowers with fruity flavour and huge outdoor yields.
Pineapple Express Auto Cannabis Seeds – Barney's Farm
Made famous by the film, Pineapple Express is also available as a feminized strain, but this auto flowering version is your ticket to a fast tropical harvest. Pineapple Express Auto combines tropical flavours with auto flowering genetics. It is ideal for growers in various European climates looking for a fast flowering crop because it will be ready in 6-7 weeks. The plants will form a central cola speckled with red and browns and an obvious layer of THC trichomes.
Royal Cheese Cannabis Seeds – Royal Queen Seeds
A royale with cheese is just what your greenhouse ordered. Royal Cheese by Royal Queen Seeds is a fast-flowering indica ready for harvest before the colder northern European weather sets in. Like the classic versions of Cheese, Royal Cheese comes packed with a pungent aroma and potency for days. These plants will thrive outdoors across most regions in Europe. This is one of the most coveted strains in the RQS back catalogue and with good reason. It performs excellently outdoors, will be ready to flower in 7-8 weeks and produce an impressive yield.
Early Skunk Cannabis Seeds– Sensi Seeds
What do you get when you wake Skunk #1 first thing in the morning? Early Skunk! From the creators of one of the most famous strains in Super Skunk, Sensi Seeds brings you Early Skunk. It's an early riser and a fast finisher. Hardy, fast flowering, indica dominant and designed for outdoor cultivation in cooler climates. This Skunk#1 x Early Pearl hybrid combines robustness and potency to create a hybrid that will finish in 55 days.
Durban Poison Cannabis Seeds – Dutch Passion
A lot of fast-flowering cannabis strains are indica hybrid, but what about the sativa? Dutch Passion has crafted its original Durban Poison and made known its resilient nature and ability to adapt to cooler environments. This pure sativa hails from South Africa and is ideal for outdoor growing in Europe in places with shorter summers. As mentioned, it finishes early for a sativa, flowering in 8-9 weeks. While not the most potent sativa on the market, it's known for its clear-headed, energizing high, and easy-to-grow nature. It produces sativa flowers with a unique terpene profile.
Best Strains for European Growers at Amsterdam Seed Center
While these are six of our outdoor champions, many more are out there waiting to be found. Use the ASC Seed Finder to match your needs with the perfect cannabis strain. When growing outdoors in regions like Europe, be aware of the following factors, climate, amount of daylight, and native pests. Choosing strains specially bred for outdoors gives you a better chance of a successful outdoor crop.
Until next time, the more you know, the more you grow.