Which Strain Should I Grow?

https://www.leafly.com/news/growing/how-to-pick-marijuana-strain-to-grow

Quotes: Some strains require more care and attention than others. This information is usually made available by breeders and distributors, but be sure to do some research to see how difficult specific strains are to grow. Difficulty equates to more care and attention, which can involve a more complex nutrient regiment, more training requirements, and perhaps paying more attention to environmental factors. These all take time, patience, and research to master, especially if you don’t have much growing experience.

The legality of cannabis in your state will determine whether you can buy seeds or clones at the dispensary. Even if you can, you’ll be limited to genetics that are only produced in your state, as seeds and clones can’t cross state lines.

Certain strains benefit from open space and are easier to grow outdoors. For example, sativas tend to grow taller than indicas and have a more open bud structure, making them better in warmer and more humid climates.

Dwarf and auto-flowering varieties grow short and bushy, making them perfect companions for spatially limited grows. Lowryder is a dwarf cultivar and Hash Plant and Critical Kush are other varieties that grow small and have short flowering times.

Many OG strains, like OG Kush, need specific nutrients, like a higher quantity of calcium and magnesium. Other varieties such as Blue Dream or Green Crack don’t need as much watering and can be left alone for longer periods and given a less stringent nutrient schedule.

• If you’re looking for aroma and flavor, try growing a strain with a great terpene profile, even if it’s lower in THC.
• If you’re looking to grow a strain simply to process into a concentrate, you’ll probably want something known for producing a lot of resin.
• If you’re looking for symptom relief, check out Leafly’s strain databaseand find one that meets your needs—you might want something with a particular THC to CBD ratio.