By Luke Sumpter

Waking up after a full night’s sleep makes you feel refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead. We usually take it for granted, but, for some people, even getting a few hours of solid sleep is a major achievement.

Insomnia, a relatively common sleeping disorder, negatively impacts sleep onset, duration, and quality for millions of people. There are various treatments out there, each working to varying degrees. Alongside a long list of lifestyle changes, though, cannabis might help one cope with the condition.

Cannabis contains a vast cocktail of phytochemicals. Among these are over 100 cannabinoids, molecules largely unique to the herb. The cannabinoids THC and CBN—found in most strains— are known for their ability to chill out the mind and help smokers wind down in the evening.

But, as modern research has shown, it’s terpenes that underpin each cultivar’s unique effects.

They synergise with cannabinoids to tweak their effects, and even pack some impressive properties of their own. Some terpenes will make you feel alert, whereas others, as we’ll show you, are soothing and relaxing. Along with that, these aromatic molecules are responsible for the varying flavours and tastes of each strain.

Below, we'll review the top cannabis seeds for sleep. We’ll walk you through what to expect when growing them, and give you a breakdown of why they’re so good to blaze up just before your head hits the pillow.


1.Watermelon

Since its release, Watermelon has ushered many cannabis smokers to the land of nod. This direct descendant of Watermelon OG S1 possesses an indica-dominant genetic profile and develops a dense and wide canopy. Germinate seeds using the paper towel method and transfer them into their final pots or growing location once their taproots reach a length of 2cm. At the end of week 2 of veg, you’ll have yourself a sturdy seedling with a thick stem and several sets of small true leaves. Apply training, such as LST or ScrOG, during week 3 to prevent your plant from exceeding 80–150cm throughout the growing cycle.

Watermelon week by week

You’ll notice preflowers quickly emerge after you make the switch to bloom indoors, or when daylight hours start to wane outdoors. Expect a flowering time of 7–8 weeks before harvesting up to 500g/m² from indoor plants and 450–500g/plant from those grown outdoors.

Equipped with a THC content of 22% and high levels of the stoning terpene myrcene, Watermelon’s phytochemical profile makes her one of the best strains for sleep. You’ll feel a heavy physical high start to wash over your body almost immediately after taking a hit.

Watermelon
23_genetic background_1 Watermelon OG S1
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 130 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 8 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 22%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20% Indica 80%
34_yield outdoor_1 450 - 500 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 150 - 200 cm
27_harvest period_1 October
22_Effect_1 Calming, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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2.Sherbet Queen

Drop your Sherbet Queen seeds into a glass of water and let them soak for 24 hours. Transfer the soaked seeds into their final pots, or grow them out in smaller pots before transplanting them into their final outdoor growing positions. You’ll have healthy and vibrant seedlings standing at a height of around 8cm at the end of the second week of veg. Aim to top and perform LST during week 6 of veg to keep your plants compact and productive. Transition indoor plants to bloom around week 8 and apply some defoliation to increase light penetration into the canopy.

Sherbet Queen week by week

Expect your plants to stretch during bloom and reach a height of 80–120cm, depending on pot size and training techniques. You can prepare to start pulling in buds 8–10 weeks after flowering commences. Indoor plants will churn out up to 525g/m², whereas outdoor specimens will treat you to 450–500g/plant.

Overall, Sherbet Queen ranks as one of the best indica strains for sleep. These buds help to prime the mind for slumber thanks to their enormous THC content of 24% and physically relaxing terpenes. You’ll feel your eyelids start to become heavy, and before you know it, it will be the morning.

Sherbet Queen
23_genetic background_1 Pink Panties x Sunset Sherbet
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 525 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 24%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 15% Indica 85%
34_yield outdoor_1 450 - 500 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 140 - 180 cm
27_harvest period_1 October
22_Effect_1 Calming, Clear, Heavy, Sleepy

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3.Medusa F1

As a true cannabis F1 hybrid, Medusa F1 boasts hybrid vigour—a trait that makes her easy to grow, fast to flower, and super potent. Germinate seeds by sowing them directly into their final pots; their superb germination rate makes this option perfectly feasible. This specimen grows fierce and fast. You’ll have a seedling standing at 7cm by the end of the first week of veg. Two weeks later, she’ll hit 20cm. Apply LST at this time to keep her tamed and compact.

Medusa F1 week by week

You’ll see preflowers start to emerge at the end of the fourth week of veg. Your plants will stretch and peak at around 50cm during bloom if trained appropriately. Defoliate frequently to ensure buds inside the canopy are exposed to adequate levels of light. Prepare to harvest during week 11 and enjoy strong aromas of fruit and mint as you begin processing the buds.

If you’ve ever wondered what strain of weed is good for sleep, know that you just found one of the best! This hard-hitting F1 hybrid harnesses massive quantities of THC to drive a muscle-melting high that will have you yawning, stretching, and dreaming after a smoke.

Medusa F1
23_genetic background_1 Sugar Magnolia x American Beauty
25_flowering time_1 40 - 45 days
29_THC_1 THC: Very high
22_Effect_1 Balanced, Creative, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy
110_harvest 70 - 75 days after germination

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4.Punch Pie

Punch Pie derives from a legendary collaboration between Royal Queen Seeds and Tyson 2.0—Mike Tyson’s very own cannabis company. Kid Dynamite made sure his genetics reflected his character, from resilience to speed to vigour. Punch Pie seeds do well when sown directly into their final pots. Generous application of worm tea and foliar compost teas keep plants thriving throughout the vegetative phase. Consider applying training during weeks 3–4 of veg, and start shaping the canopy with generous defoliation as the flowering stage approaches.

At this point, switch over to food higher in phosphorus and potassium to keep Punch Pie performing well. Flush plants 2–3 weeks before harvest to remove any harsh tastes and ensure her deliciously sweet and fruity terpene profile shines through. Prepare to harvest up to 550–650g/m² from indoor plants following a flowering phase of around 8–9 weeks. When grown in a sunny spot, outdoor plants are capable of churning out up to 750g/plant ready to harvest during late September.

Considering Tyson’s KO boxing record, it shouldn’t surprise you that Punch Pie ranks as one of the best weed strains for sleep. Take a couple of hits and prepare for this strain's THC content of 22% to land heavy blows to your body and mind.

Punch Pie
23_genetic background_1 Purple Punch x Purple Kush
33_Yield indoors_1 550 - 600 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 110 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 22%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 10% Indica 90%
34_yield outdoor_1 650 - 750 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 120 - 150 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Calming, Euphoric, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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5.Grape Ape

Grape Ape will attack your taste buds with flavours of blueberry and candy and blow your mind with a THC content of 20%. To get your hands on these fierce buds, start by sowing seeds directly into their final pots indoors. If you’re growing this strain outside, wait until the last frost has safely passed before germinating. Indoors, this strain will stay at around 40cm tall throughout veg if trained early, and will peak at 60cm later in the growing cycle. Foliar feeds of seaweed and fish emulsion help to propel leafy growth.

This progeny of Afghani, Mendocino Purps, and Skunk #1 starts to stink during the flowering phase. Defoliate frequently to keep the canopy aerated, and consider setting up a drip irrigation system to keep plants from drying out in arid regions. Prepare to harvest up to 500g/m² from indoor plants following a flowering time of 7–9 weeks. Outdoors, plants offer a return of 500–600g/plant ready to harvest in late September.

Grape Ape makes the perfect botanical companion before hitting the hay. Pour yourself a cup of herbal tea, light up a joint, and enjoy this peaceful and comforting nightcap.

Grape Ape
23_genetic background_1 Afghani x Mendocino Purps x Skunk 1
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 60 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 20%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 10% Indica 90%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 600 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 160 - 190 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Calming, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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Let These Sleep-Promoting Strains Help Your Head Hit the Pillow

These strains have what it takes to put your mind at ease and get you ready for a long, peaceful, and restorative night’s sleep. Try each variety over time to discover which one really hits the spot for you. Their unique cannabinoid and terpene profiles all work in different ways to induce a craving for deep slumber.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: