Top 5 Cannabis Strains for Warmer Climates (2020 Update)
Choosing a strain to suit your climate is an important factor when growing cannabis outdoors, so here are some strains suited to the warmer areas of Europe.
As a versatile and hardy plant, cannabis can grow in a wide array of climates and environments. However, different strains are better suited to certain conditions. Not every cultivar performs well in warm climates closer to the equator, but there are varieties that actually thrive in areas where the growing season is hot and sunny. Learn more about our top 5 strains for the hot climate!
1. SOUR DIESEL
Cali breeders created Sour Diesel under the warm sun of the southern West Coast. Since then, she’s spread among the international cannabis community, leaving a trail of tasty terpenes. She stems from Original Diesel, Northern Light, Shiva, and Hawaiian. Her genetic profile of 70% sativa and 30% indica generates a cerebral effect. She produces densely packed flowers that hold a THC content of 19%, alongside medium levels of CBD. Sour Diesel doesn’t fall short when it comes to productivity, either. Indoor plants produce 475–525g/m², whereas their outdoor counterparts put out up to 600g per plant.
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2. BLUE MYSTIC
Blue Mystic is another product of the US West Coast. Breeders carefully crafted her in the picturesque hills of Oregon and California. A team with a shared vision for connoisseur genetics created her using parent varieties Oregon Blueberry and Northern Light. Blue Mystic inherited the best traits from both of these legendary cultivars—Oregon Blueberry’s terpene profile and Northern Light’s body-slamming indica high. She churns out a respectable THC content of 18%, delivered in tandem with sweet tastes of blueberry and sugar. Expect an indoor yield of 375–425g/m². If you’re growing outdoors, get ready to harvest up to 450g per plant in October.
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3. AMNESIA HAZE
Another legend, especially amongst the canals of Amsterdam, Amnesia Haze is a sativa hybrid well suited to the relaxed and sunny lifestyle of Southern Europe. Her heritage can be traced back to both South Asian and Jamaican landrace strains, giving her a preference for hot locations. She is an award winning strain with a lot to offer, including an extremely potent THC content, large yields (up to 700g per plant), skyrocketing high, and a sweet citrusy flavour. Being mainly sativa, Amnesia Haze needs a little longer to finish, becoming ready for harvest late October.
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4. AMG
AMG can handle warm temperatures with ease. Above-average summers are a breeze for this strain, and she’ll cruise through most heatwaves. Known by her true name of Amnesia Mac Ganja, AMG has scooped up an impressive array of awards. This heavily sativa-dominant lady will switch the floodlights on in your brain and put you in the mood for a productive day. She’s best smoked in the morning with a double shot of espresso! Enjoy spicy and earthy flavours with every hit. If you plan on growing her indoors, you’ll receive a rewarding yield of 450–500g/m². Prefer to grow outside? You won’t be missing out with a harvest of up to 600g per plant.
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5. FRUIT SPIRIT
Fruit Spirit, as the name suggest, is a strain we developed in a bid to make one of the most tongue tantalising and mouth-watering strains possible. She is a sativa with a fierce exotic streak in her; as such, she is perfect for growing outdoors in warmer areas of the world, such as Spain, Italy, or Greece. When allowed to thrive in the great outdoors and really spread her roots, she can produce up to 525g per plant of some very cerebrally uplifting bud. Definitely one for the connoisseur! Fruit Spirit becomes ready for harvest in early October.
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Now all that’s left to do is to take a pick and get yourself some seeds! And if you’d like information on growing in extreme climates, read our guide on growing in drought conditions, where we share our tips, as well as some ideas for suitable strains.
