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Best Strains for Beginners

Updated: Oct 30

With weed becoming more common throughout the US, new people are trying it out for the first time every day. Whether you’re looking for something therapeutic or something fun, you need to choose the right strain. Some strains aren’t the best beginner strains for smoking, though.


Best Beginner Weed Strains

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If you want your first time smoking weed to be fun and low-stress, these are six of the best cannabis strains for beginners on the market. If you’re ready to grow them, you’ll find them conveniently priced in our marijuana seed mix packs


Blue Dream is a legendary strain known for being super-popular on the West Coast. It’s incredibly potent, with THC levels reaching as high as 24%. Despite these high numbers, it’s still a low-paranoia strain that’s forgiving to beginners. It offers a peppy, energetic high that includes a euphoric mood lift that’s perfect for daytime use.

Blue Dream Strain

Blue Dream Strain

Another aspect that makes Blue Dream one of the best beginner strains for smoking is its delicious, fruity flavor. Blue Dream is a cross between Blueberry and Silver Haze, so the flavor is fruity and sweet, with a hint of herbal earthiness to balance it out.

Blue Dream is relatively easy to grow for new growers. If you can offer plants some headroom to grow and keep your humidity level stable, then you’ll reap the rewards. Blue Dream can offer harvest up to 21 ounces per square yard in about nine weeks indoors or out. Buy Blue Dream Seeds


Those new to marijuana that are seeking a Cloud 9 experience should look no further than Skywalker OG. This 70/30 indica dominant strain can provide up to 24% THC levels, without being overwhelming. In fact, plenty of people rely on Skywalker OG’s therapeutic properties. The laid-back nature of this weed strain combined with its high CBD levels makes it one of the best MMJ strains available.

Skywalker OG Strain

Skywalker OG Strain

Growers also appreciate the moderate challenge of this strain, making it one of the best pot seeds for beginners that are looking to grow outdoors. The plants can get up to eight feet tall, so they’re not always the right choice for indoor grows, but outside they can produce yields as high as 28 ounces per plant. Combined with its delicious therapeutic and euphoric effects, Skywalker OG is known for being one of the best cannabis strains for beginners. Buy Skywalker OG Seeds

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Another great outdoor strain is Amnesia Haze. It’s an 80/20 sativa-dominant strain that’s known for its ability to help even the most introverted person open up and socialize. It can reach THC concentrations as high as 21%, so it’s no slouch when it comes to giving you a buzz, either. The social, energetic, but relaxed high of Amnesia Haze is one of the best beginner sativa strains.

Amnesia Haze Strain

Amnesia Haze Strain

As long as you’re prepared to keep temperatures and lighting stable, Amnesia Haze can be one of the best beginner strains to grow outdoors. If you are in a climate with consistently warm Octobers, you’re in the perfect place to grow these impressively large plants. Look for harvests of up to 25 ounces per plant in places with lots of sunlight and warmth. Amnesia Haze should be ready for harvest in nine weeks indoors, or mid-October outside. Buy Amnesia Haze Seeds


You’ve heard the phrase “the real OG,” right? Well, that phrase likely refers to OG Kush, the real OG outdoor strain. This is one of California’s best-selling strains because of its laidback and euphoric, yet completely relaxing high. As long as you don’t mind a definite case of the munchies, this 75/25 indica-dominant strain is just about the best weed for beginners. The moderate THC level – about 19% – helps keep you grounded but feeling good even if you’re not a long-time user. It’s a reliable low-paranoia strain that keeps you buzzed but not overwhelmed.

OG Kush Strain

OG Kush Strain

This strain is ideal for growing indoors especially if you have an indoor cannabis grow room setup. OG Kush is a compact, dense, bushy plant that delivers healthy yields with very little space. You can expect harvests up to 17 ounces per square yard indoors or per plant outside. If you’re looking for a great strain to grow in a tiny back yard space, OG Kush can help meet your needs in just eight weeks. Buy OG Kush Seeds


There aren’t many strains that aren’t hybrids anymore, which makes Pure Indica such a great find. This is an impressive strain that’s perfect for delivering full-body relaxation without any risk of racing thoughts. Pure Indica is the epitome of low paranoia strains. It offers an evening of couchlock without profound sleepiness. It’s tasty, too – expect sweet and fruity flavors with a subtle hint of earth. This helps make Pure Indica one of the best indica strains for beginners.

Pure Indica Strain

Pure Indica Strain

Despite its pure heritage, Pure Indica isn’t too hard to grow. It stays small, at about two and a half feet high on average. THC content and yield are both on the lower side, but that can benefit new growers. The 14% THC level and the 6-8 ounce yields indoors can help prevent new growers from getting overwhelmed. Combined with the fast harvest time – just eight weeks! – this makes Pure Indica some of the best pot seeds for beginners. Buy Pure Indica Seeds


If you want a 100% indica experience but with a little more intensity, Granddaddy Purple can provide. This delightfully uplifting strain gives you the giggles and is also one of the best MMJ strains because it’s potent but relaxing. Plenty of people use this strain to relieve symptoms of depression, stress, insomnia, and nausea.

Granddaddy Purple Strain

Granddaddy Purple Strain

If you’re new to growing, Grand Daddy Purple is some of the best weed for beginners. It’s disease-resistant and gets reasonably large. You can expect yields up to 17 ounces per plant outside or 14 ounces per square yard inside without much work on your end. It’s forgiving of temperature changes and humidity fluctuations, and it’s not prone to pests.


This hardiness is what makes it one of the best cannabis strains for beginners. It doesn’t hurt that it’s cold hardy, so it can be grown in temperate environments and still offer serious harvests. Buy Granddaddy Purple

Whether you are new to consuming or growing marijuana, these strains can provide a beginner-friendly experience that you’ll love. Purchase feminized seeds of these beginner marijuana strains in our store.

Happy growing,

Robert

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FAQ About the Best Beginner Weed Strains

What are the best strains for beginner growers?

Some of the best strains for beginner growers include Grand Daddy Purple, Blue Dream, and White Widow.


What are the best Sativa strains for beginners?

Amnesia Haze and Blue Dream are some of the popular beginner-friendly Sativa strains.


Which is the best low-paranoia strain?

Pure Indica is a great low paranoia strain. It offers full-body relaxation and has a sweet fruity flavor with a subtle hint of earthiness.

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