WHICH CANNABIS SEEDS SHOULD I BUY TO GROW OUTDOOR

Just a little while longer and spring is already here! This is good news for many of us. After all, spring represents the beginning of life, the birds are singing again, the weather is also getting better and with it our mood. However, spring also heralds the start of the outdoor growing season. And that is fantastic news for the growers among us! That is why we at 24High are going to help you choose the right and best cannabis seeds for outdoor cultivation in the Dutch and Northern European climate. Choosing the right genetics is of the utmost importance! First of all, let's start with one of the most important questions you should ask yourself before you start growing your own cannabis plants: do you want a regular, a feminized or a autoflower growing a seed?

With regular seeds, both female and male plants emerge. The male plants should then be separated, because they do not produce cannabis buds. You only keep the male plants if you want to make crosses and/or fertilize the female plants. Assuming you don't want this, you'll have to separate them. We therefore do not recommend regular seeds for novice growers with little to no growing experience, but for more experienced growers. Then we have arrived at the "feminized" also called feminized cannabis seeds. These cannabis seeds produce female plants with 99.9% certainty . In very exceptional cases it can happen that a male or a hermaphrodite plant (the latter is both sexes) arises from it. However, this rarely happens, so you can almost always assume that female cannabis plants will arise from feminized seeds. We find this very suitable for novice growers.

Here top 5 cannabis seeds that are suitable for outdoor growing?

1. Hollands Hope by Dutch Passion Cannabis seeds

One of the first and classic Dutch "outdoor" strains, has been cultivated since 1980. A large cannabis plant with short internodes and very good yields. A heavy Indica effect with a powerful knockout high. The Hollands Hope is quite mold resistant and a potent and compact Indica that produces large buds and is suitable for changeable climates with wet and cold late summers. These cannabis seeds are therefore highly recommended by us for all outdoor growers in the Netherlands. The Hollands Hope has a flowering time of about 8 weeks. Outdoors, the plants grow to 1.5-2.5 meters in height with long tops of about 40-50 cm. It can of course yield between 100 and 1000 grams, depending on the growing conditions. The has the following properties:

Flowering time: 8 weeks
Harvest time: end of September, first week of October
Yield: very high
Category: feminized
Indica/Sativa: 100% Indica
Indoor/Outdoor: mainly outside
THC percentage: +/- 15%

2. Frisian Dew by Dutch Passion Cannabis seeds

The most beautiful "open ground" variety that Dutch Passion has developed. The Frisian Dew is the crossing of a female Super Skunk with a male Purple Star. Although Dutch Passion in the has developed many Skunk/Purple hybrids in the past 20 years, we have never seen so much potential before! The Frisian Dew is light purple in color and 50% Indica, 50% Sativa. A particularly high yield and a favorable stem/leaf ratio are characteristic of this hybrid strain. She is not susceptible to mold and all in all a very full performing open ground variety. She has a soft "Purple" aroma and provides a powerful high. In short, a stable, strong plant and a real must for the open ground grower, especially in the more northern regions climates. This strain delivers mega yields under the right growing conditions. If you prefer to grow her in a pot, just like with the Hollands Hope, use a 50L pot and preferably a lot bigger. Then you will be filling quite a few curing pots!

The Frisian Dew has the following properties:

Flowering time: 7 to 8 weeks
Harvest time: end of September, first week of October
Yield: far above average
Category: feminized
Indica/Sativa: 50% Indica and 50% Sativa
Inside/Outside: outside
Genetics: Super Skunk x Purple Star
THC percentage: +/- 10%

3. Northern Lights by Vision Seeds & Northern Lights Automatic by Royal Queen Cannabis Seeds

Northern Lights is one of the world's most famous cannabis strains. It is largely an Indica strain that was bred in the USA in the 1970s from Afghan genetics. The plant already came to the Netherlands in the 1980s. Soon after being inducted into the Dutch grow scene, the Northern Lights became dé standard strain for indoor cannabis cultivation. She conquered the whole world and thus became one of the foundation strains of modern cannabis breeding. In recent years, various cultivation and breeding techniques have resulted in different Northern Lights varieties. All with the best features of this legend, but each with something extra unique. We sell Northern Lights cannabis seeds from two different and very well-known seed suppliers. Although they are the same species, the genetics of both are slightly different. That's why we discuss them separately.

Northern Lights by Vision Cannabis Seeds

The feminized Northern Lights cannabis seeds from Vision Seeds have been a favorite of many cannabis growers for years because of their easy growing properties and great narcotic values. We highly recommend this strain for novice outdoor growers as it is one of the most forgiving strains around. A high flower-to-leaf ratio, compact buds, good yields, exceptional resin production and a neutral taste followed by a strong sweet aftertaste when smoked are all hallmarks of this great cannabis strain! It is a typical Indica with a strong, but very relaxed effect for both body and mind. She can be grown outdoors as well as indoors and in the ground as well as in pots!

The Northern Lights from Vision Seeds has these characteristics:

Flowering time: 9 weeks
Harvest time: (late) September/early October
Yield: above average to high
Category: feminized
Indica/Sativa: 80% Indica and 20% Sativa
Inside/Outside: outside
THC percentage: 15+%

We also have feminized autoflowering Northern Lights Auto Vision Seeds seeds available. These Northern Lights Auto seeds enter their flowering phase almost immediately. They will start flowering after a few weeks! As a result, growing this strain is incredibly fast.

The Northern Lights Auto from Vision Seeds has the following properties:

Flowering time: 8 weeks
Harvest time: +/- 3 months after planting
Yield: average to above average
Category: feminized autoflower
Indica/Sativa/Ruderalis: 80% Indica and 20% Ruderalis
Indoor/Outdoor: both apply
Genetics: Northern Lights x Mexican Ruderalis
THC percentage: +/- 15%

Northern Lights Automatic Royal Queen Cannabis Seeds

The Northern Lights Automatic from Royal Queen Seeds is a perfect blend of new and old. Northern Lights Automatic is both autoflowering and feminised. It is a very versatile strain. Perfect for the discreet indoor and outdoor growers. After a short growth period, also known as the vegetative phase, the strain develops an abundance of buds. She goes through her entire cultivation and life cycle in just 9-10 weeks after planting the seeds.

DThe Northern Lights Automatic delivers a generous yield to say the least and is arguably one of the highest yielding autoflowering strains out there. She grows to about 90-120 cm high. This makes her a rather large plant for an autoflowering variety, but her yield is also proportionate. Outdoors she yields about 200 grams per plant and no less than 550 grams/m² if you grow her indoors! Like the original Northern Lights, the Northern Lights Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds a pleasant, sweet taste and a comfortable, mainly physical effect that is often accompanied by a cerebral boost. This is the same classic strain from RQS, but with an autoflowering twist. That also makes it an ideal plant for medicinal users.

The Northern Lights Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds has the following features:

Flowering time: 6 to 8 weeks
Harvest time: +/- 3 months after planting
Yield: above average (for an autoflower)
Category: feminized autoflower
Indica/Sativa/Ruderalis: 80% Indica and 20% Ruderalis
Indoor/Outdoor: both apply
Genetics: Northern Lights x Ruderalis
THC percentage: +/- 14%

4. Quick One by Royal Queen Cannabis Seeds

The Quick One is, as the name suggests, an extremely fast-growing autoflowering variety. She was one of the first autoflowering varieties. At the time of its introduction, it was one of the fastest growing cannabis plants in the world. The Quick One descends from Canadian genetics and is based on the original autoflowering strain Lowryder. She was bred by crossing Williams Wonder x Northern Lights with Ruderalis. The ruderalis has given the plant its autoflowering properties. That means it will flower automatically without changing the light schedule. These genetics are at the origin of almost all autoflowering cannabis strains out there today. Compact, fast growing plant with medium yield! The Quick One cannabis seeds from RQS are all feminized seeds. After planting, they become strong female cannabis plants. These are ready for harvest after about 8 weeks! Some plants take 9 weeks to fully mature, but that's still pretty fast. Especially when you consider that most photoperiod cannabis alone takes 9 weeks to flower. The Quick One is a small, compact plant. It usually does not grow higher than 50-60 cm and is therefore very suitable for the balcony or to stay well out of the fence. With proper care, she can yield up to 150 grams per plant and some growers have even managed to get more out of it. The plants have fresh, spicy and citrus-like aromas. The taste is mild, but pleasant and accompanied by a pleasant physical high.

The Quick One from Royal Queen Seeds has the following features:

Flowering time: 5 to 6 weeks
Harvest time: +/- 2.5 months after planting
Yield: above average (for an autoflower)
Category: feminized autoflower
Indica/Sativa/Ruderalis: Indica 60%, Sativa 10% and Ruderalis 30%
Indoor/Outdoor: both apply
Genetics: Lowryder#1 x Old School Indica
THC percentage: +/- 13%

5. Autoflowering Mix by Royal Queen Cannabis Seeds

Last but NOT least the Autoflowering Mix from Royal Queen Seeds. Would you like to start growing but can't choose from all the great autoflowering strains yet? Then this is dé perfect mix for you! This is a mixed pack containing a selection of the original and new autoflowering strains from Royal Queen Seeds. All these strains are feminized autoflowers and so the seasons and the number of light hours are not important for their cultivation. They can be planted and grown almost anywhere, at almost any time. Outdoors, multiple harvests in one season are certainly possible. All varieties can also be grown indoors. This Autoflowering Mix includes some great and new autoflowering hybrids such as Royal Jack Automatic, Royal Kush Automatic and Royal Bluematic. These are all autoflowering variants of classic cannabis strains, which Known and loved all over the world, the Royal Bluematic is ready to harvest in 8 to 9 weeks, the Royal Diesel Automatic and Royal Kush Automatic take a little longer and are ready for harvest after 9 to 10 weeks. You also get some classic RQS autoflowers in the mix, such as Royal Jack Automatic, Diesel Automatic, Quick One and Royal Kush, some of the first autoflowering strains introduced that quickly became the favorites of many autoflowering breeders. All these varieties go from seed to plant in just 8-9 weeks and are ready for harvest!If you want to try a number of different autoflowering cannabis strains with a range of different highs and taste and, all of which are ready for harvest in less than 10 weeks, try the outdoor Autoflowering Mix from RQS!

The Autoflowering Mix from Royal Queen Seeds has the following properties:

Flowering time: 5 to 8 weeks
Harvest time: 2 to 3 months after planting
Yield: above average (for autoflowers)
Category: feminized autoflowers
Indica/Sativa/Ruderalis: Sativa's & Indica's x ruderalis
Indoor/Outdoor: both apply
THC percentage: +/- 15%

This concludes our top 5 cannabis seeds for growing in the Dutch and/or Northern European climate. Now you know everything you need to know to make your choice about the strains you would like to grow (outdoors) this year. Do you have any questions or are you in doubt? Do not hesitate to contact our customer service. We at 24High Seedshop wish you Have fun growing and of course a lot of breeding success!

This blog was written by: @TheStonedGrower (Instagram)