Growing your own cannabis at home is both fun and rewarding, and the payoff is well worth the wait. But cultivating cannabis indoors (which allows for year-round harvests) is a bit more involved than simply throwing a few seeds into the ground and waiting until harvest time.
If you want to grow the best cannabis indoors, carefully consider which strains will do best in your indoor grow environment first. Lucky for you, your favorite cannabis seed bank is here to help!
Space Requirements for Growing Cannabis
Different strains require different amounts of space to be fruitful. Sativas, for example, (which hale from warmer regions near the equator) need ample room as they often grow as eight feet or taller under the right conditions.
On the other hand, Indica strains have adapted to shorter growing periods by maturing quicker at a smaller size. Indica buds tend to be denser than Sativas and often produce higher yields in confined spaces.
Taking size into consideration, those with limited grow space should opt for Indica strains. That’s because plants within this subspecies won’t outgrow smaller spaces and usually complete the growth cycle more quickly. This not only allows for a more bountiful harvest because the plant will not be crowded, but allows more frequent harvests, as well.
Analyzing Your Environment
Any strain can technically be grown indoors; however, Indica and Ruderalis cultivars tend to fare better inside than Sativas. This is especially true for novice growers, those with limited time on their hands, or growers in cold regions. That’s because these strains tend to be more hardy and able to withstand environmental factors such as drops in temperature or strain due to pests and contaminants.
On the flip side, Sativa strains are more resilient to temperatures. Therefore, they are ideal for spaces that experience extreme heat. temperatures are especially likely when using high-intensity discharge (HID) lights. These lights (both high-pressure sodium and metal halide) produce lots of heat and, as a result, require additional components such as ballasts and cooling systems. However, their light penetration is usually much better than other lighting systems, often producing denser buds.
Sativas also tend to perform better in humid conditions than Indicas do. This is due primarily to the open bud structure of the plants. The flowers tend to be light and fluffy, allowing excess moisture to dissipate quickly, thus preventing botrytis and other fungal diseases from infecting the plants.
Conversely, Indicas have adapted to endure the dry, desert-like conditions of the Middle East. So, if you live in an arid environment and don’t feel like investing in a humidifier, an Indica variety is your best bet.
Indeed, environmental conditions can profoundly impact a plant’s flower production. As such, optimizing your grow space to meet the needs of your strain will significantly enhance the quality of the buds. Usually, however, it’s easier to choose a cultivar that is already well-suited to your environment.
Finding Strains to Fit Your Preferences
Perhaps the most crucial aspect to consider when growing cannabis indoors is the intended medicinal qualities of the strain. Obviously, if you don’t like sleep-inducing body highs, Indicas may not be the best option for you despite their ease of growth. If you prefer Sativas with their upbeat, cerebral, you can still grow them successfully with proper care and plant training techniques.
The Best Strains for Indoor Grows
For those looking to grow cannabis easily indoors, we suggest the following strains:
This cross of Indiana Bubblegum and Stardawg is excellent for indoor grows because of its fast growth cycle and plentiful harvest. It’s both unique and easy to grow and is a pleasure to consume, given it’s sweet, candy-and-skunk flavor and mellow high.
This hybrid of Pre ’98 Bubba Kush and Animal Cookies is a favorite among our team. Its breathtaking bag appeal and rich flavor of freshly brewed coffee and cookie dough are sure to please. The compact, medium-sized plants are easy to train, making them ideal for indoor grow rooms with limited space.
This has been one of our most popular strains for a long time, and for good reason. Its vigorous growth and fast flowering time make it a fantastic choice for indoor growers of all skill levels. And when grown in cold climates, this strain often displays enchanting hues of purple and red. If you like the bold, fruity flavors of red wine and citrus, this hybrid of Sunset Sherbet and Purple Punch won’t disappoint.
This is the child of Blue Dream, one of the most popular commercial cannabis strains of all time. Like its parent, Dreamcatcher thrives in a variety of environments, producing huge yields of berry-candy flavored buds. Its Stardawg father adds some extra and raunchy, skunky aroma to enhance this powerhouse of a strain.
Final Thoughts on Strain Selection for Home Grows
There you have it: our top tips on strain selection for home grows. By choosing a cultivar that is the right size for your garden, is adapted to your climate, and is resistant to pests and diseases, you’ll be well on your way to having a successful indoor harvest.
It’s important to remember that, while some varieties of cannabis are better suited to indoor grows than others, a determined and experienced gardener can successfully cultivate just about any strain out there. Choose a cultivar that catches your eye, and develop the skills necessary to make it thrive in your indoor grow room.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the best strains for home grows. We’re always happy to help!
Do you have a favorite indoor strain? We’d love to hear about it in the comment section below.
Thanks for the informative little blog really helps for picking a strain for my environment .. I grow in a tent with MH/HPS bulbs but I have a cooling system and keep a dehumidifier in the room that has the tent to keep my environment half ass descent.but anyways thanks for the nice read brother I sure do appreciate u taking the time to help people out like this
My Favorite strains created by GPS….
Copper Chem ( might be the best ever) & Cookies and Chem! Those two ladies are very special! I can’t wait to pop more of your gear! Thanks GU and crew!
Everyone is talking about the cookies and Chem can you describe the taste of it? It’s on my list for sure
I have been on a roll collecting a few A+ genetics, and your gear in my hut is about as HOT as it gets…thanks for taking the time not only to help your customers easily attain tier 1 genetics, but to also educate them with helpful tips that your personal experience has blessed you with, likely the hard way over the years. I have been actively researching Cannabis since college (long time)…and then especially when my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism) in 1997 at the age of 5. I rely heavily on companies like Greenpoint (and a few of your partners) for cutting edge genetics and information, and have found starting with top quality gear is #1 before anything else. Your website is top notch and right on my shortcuts bar…the effort you have put in has not gone unnoticed…Applauds to very precise descriptions, awesome pictures, user feedback, company and breeder reputation…then add the wide selection of Indica, Sativa, hybrid, and CBD strains and you’re golden…wait, I forgot to add the greatest “reverse auction” customer integrated experience ever of eCommerce, with amazing price opportunities, and an extremely well done Nugget program…have I said enough!,
Can not wait to try your gear.
It’s nice to see A seed company that share so much information and knowledge with its customers on the different strains that are available because there are a lot to choose from and can feel overwhelming at times but when you have companies that put lists up it can help sum it up for you mean my 1st purchases from greenpoint seeds this year got 1 Bodega bubble gum ,1 Pioneer Kush
2 Cookie Wreck And 2 packs Do si Dos.
Love my Indicas for SoG technics, Sativas for my Gorilla
Just picked up Copper Chem and I am excited to find a couple gems in this pack! I have personally had the privilege to grow original Chemdawg and let me tell you it was beyond special! To the point that my wife still talks about it to this day and that was years ago. Find the strain that best suits you and give it a shot, you just might find one that has all you that you want and stays within your grow space. Got Sundance Kid as well, hoping for that Sherbert pheno! Living in a legal state has allowed me to grow quite a few clone only elites and now I will find my own elites thanks to Greenpoint. Good luck to all and happy growing! Thanks Gu!
How is the copper Chem it’s on my lost to get just waiting for a sale! Are their many phenos and which taste the best?
The copper chem is gorgeous I have a handful of girls and the #10 cut all couple weeks into flowering and cant wait to see what comes of em.
Gu and his buddies are the best in the industry. I have been on board for quite a time and have bough fifteen or more strains from here, the hardest part is finding the time to try them all. All the elite strains here are legit, and prompt reliable service. I would like to publicly thank Gu, for allowing me to get the strains I have always dreamed about . Ron
This is your one stop shop for all your seed needs! I am so thrilled my buddy introduced me to this website. I have been purchasing steady on here for a couple years now and am only purchasing more as time passes and the grows go out. Nowhere else can you go online and fine this kind of quality and this kind of selection at the lowest prices possible out there. If the prices still are to high for you come back when a reverse auction is up and get it for way under it’s actual value. Gu is top notch with customer service and keeping this site run right. You won’t regret a single purchase ever!
I am very happy with Greenpoint seeds, fast transport and high quality genetics, own many seeds and I prefer Tomahawk
What did you like about the Tomahawk?
I was thinking of getting that one at the next sale.
The tomahawk is another beautiful looking flower and covered in trics! I have gotten to smoke her yet but will here very soon
If I had the space I would like to try some breeding of my own as I feel that there are some unique combos out there I haven’t seen anyone try yet.
You can always try micro breeding and isolat branches for seeds. Oh I’m sure there are I can’t wait to see all the posts later in the year From all the GPS product I know I’ll be getting a few up myself soon as construction and some repairs get done
What is micro breeding?
I wanted to try that but you still have to grow out a male and that my problem I don’t have amy where to put a male
But i still worry about the pollen getting everywhere since I’m indoors if I water it and bump it pollen would be everywhere and that’s what I’m scared of
Growing herb can be extremely rewarding.
Great informative article. Lots to consider here for newer growers.
I have loaded up on greenpoint seeds genetics
Really helpful thanks!
Bodega bubble gum looks like a solid choice
Hello, I don’t have a comment, but I do have a question if you don’t mind .I’m from Alabama and I wanted to know if your company sends products to Alabama, thank you.
We certainly do. All 50 states!
Covers all bases great read to have before diving in.
Running copper chem dream catcher calico queen chem 34 and bodega bubblegum with a buddy cant wait to see everything unfold and see what each pack has to offer! White master kush x stardawg and santa muerte x stardawg both have been my favorite strains to grow from GPS. Amazing genetics hands down.
oh my ! chem 34, That was Famine x Stardawg right? really wish i didn’t miss out on those when they were available . But I guess I cant have them all.
Hope to f2 the bajesus out of em
Where can you buy White master kush x stardawg and santa muerte x stardawg?
I don’t see them listed anywhere.
How much did you like the copper chem? I’m looking for another strain that’s the best tasting!
F2 ‘s sound like a great idea, best of luck . Please keep us informed.
They’ll be doing there thing soon narrowing down the boys and supporting the girls letting em get big big under the sun.
Excellent dude, hope all go’s well.
My favorite so far is the deputy!! Right out of the gate she has out grew everything that’s went against her kudos to greenpoint for this strain. Now western wizard is out i might have a new favorite strain we will see.
Thanks,
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What is the deputy like I haven’t tried anything like it and really haven’t done much research on it
Can’t wait to try the Bodega Bubblegum
Looking to get Copper Chem hope I can get some at the Dawg Days of Summer sale this seems like it should be a rocker.
Will an outdoor seed grow just as well indoors?
I can’t see why not as long as you perfect the conditions inside to resemble outside I can’t see any problems! One reason they could say it’s outdoors is bc of how big it gets!
I was wondering if any strawberry phenos were being found in the deputy?
Did you find any?
Strawberry sounds very interesting indeed what was the harvest weight like was it a good yeilder?
Every greenpoint seed I’ve popped has never been a disappointment they thrive outdoors cannot wait for harvest of dream catcher, calico queen, copper chem, bodega bubblegum , and chem 34.
I’m growing the Bodega bubblegum outdoors as well, I got 6 girls from a pack, all very similar. They are few weeks into flower now. They all smell very sugary sweet, remind me a lot of the gum that came with packs of baseball cards when i was younger.
Sorry didn’t see your reply til now, I’m also running Dream Catcher (blue dream x stardawg) and Calico Queen (sfv og x stardawg). The Bodegas did stretch a bit, but not nearly as much as the others.
4 Girls , all different but some degree of berry in each. my favorite is very sweet , smells like that Boo Berry cereal.
To be honest I want extra packs of all his gear! That stardawg male must be one hell of a stud! I’d love to see pics of it!
I tried googling and found some star dawn female pics but could locate a male or even less gu’s male!
Love gps. Bandit breath may be my next if no info on pebble pusher or wedding cakex stardawg for my next indoor. Will keep checking forum.
I was fortunate enough to seed out these two of Gu’s. The Golden Nuggets and the Golden Goat x Polar Bear OG. Now I am considering breeding the two together as well as individually as well to get more seed of each. Both of these were so good and I find it a surprise that they are no longer available. Does GPS have any intentions on bringing these strains back.
Very useful info, thank you all guys.
Which Strains tend to give the larger yeilds? I just purchased Bananimals for a trial run, but what other strains should I go after if I want a larger Crop?