There are as many reasons to grow cannabis as there are cannabis growers, whether you’re cultivating your own medicine, finding a new hobby, or breaking into the business.
Industrial cannabis grower and breeder Robert Bergman started I Love Growing Marijuana to spread his love for the plant and help cannabis consumers turn into successful cannabis growers.
Cannabis can be a tricky plant to grow—it has very particular light and nutrient needs.
ILGM used their expertise to pass along their best recommendations for beginners, indoor growers, outdoor growers, and experts.
You’ve been a cannabis consumer for a long time, and you’re ready to start growing your own—maybe to save some cash, or maybe because you’re curious.
Super Skunk is a heavy indica derived from Skunk #1 and Afghani genetics with super dense buds and highly pungent aroma.
Autoflower seeds are wonderful for beginners because they’re easy to grow and don’t need as much light.
If you’re looking for a higher yield and have a little more space, White Widow feminized is another easygoing strain, both in cultivation and effects.
These White Widow seeds from ILGM are one of the easiest feminized seeds to grow and yield about 18 ounces per nine square feet.
Maybe you’ve tried your hand at growing before, or maybe you’re a beginner.
This strain is perfect for small spaces, and it has an incredibly high THC content for an autoflowering strain, with up to 20% potency.
Sativa-dominant hybrid Super Lemon Haze is a moderately difficult strain with a huge payoff in THC content, stress and depression-busting effects, and bold lemon flavor.
Sun-grown cannabis is rich in terpenes and yields big, beautiful buds, and doesn’t have nearly as big an impact on your power bill.
You’ll want to watch it for pests, but it craves the light and air that comes with being grown outside.
The feminized version of Bergman’s Gold Leaf can grow indoors but truly thrives outside, where plants grow quickly—and can reach heights above seven feet.
But you want a strain that’s going to reward all that hard work, with beautiful buds and even better highs.
It needs a mild, protected environment and it’s prone to pests, so indoors is ideal.
Outdoors, provided you live in the right environment, these towering plants will give you bright, dense buds as far as the eye can see.