Growing your cannabis outdoors is a great option for home growers. You can get a bigger yield without having to pay as much for utilities and climate control. However, since you can’t control mother nature, you need to choose strains that will withstand the climate. Mould, frost, pests, and other hazards can damage your crops, but by going with the best strains, you’ll cut down on those issues so all you need to worry about is growing, curing, and harvesting. Here are the top 7 outdoor weed strains for 2020. 

Zensation

Medical users often need a strain that will provide relief from pain and discomfort. Zensation is the perfect antidote, as it gives you a tranquil and relaxed feeling all over your body and mind. The strain is Indica-dominant, so it provides a calming effect at night to allow for a comfortable sleep. It has close to 25% THC levels, and a short growing period. In 8-9 weeks the buds are fully grown, with a yield of approximately 400 grams per square meter outdoors. The flavor is usually a mixture of berries, along with a scent of juniper. For all of these reasons, Zensation is extremely popular as a medical cannabis option. 

Gelato

You can’t go wrong with any of the Zamnesia outdoor strains, and Gelato might be one of the best they offer. Gelato is well known for offering a sugary flavor with a high level of THC. This strain offers a heavy dose of relaxation and bliss. Gelato is a great option for outdoor growing if you have the right sunlight and soil mix. It’s terpene will flourish in the right climate, giving a burst of flavor and aroma. You can harvest it in October with a yield of around 400 grams on each plant. The only thing you need to start your planting are the seeds, which can easily be acquired in their online cannabis seedshop. 

White Widow

White Widow shot to fame out of the Netherlands almost 3 decades ago, and it’s never lost its potency or it’s popularity. This award winning strain is sativa-dominant with a potent THC level that improves the user’s mood and gives a satisfying pain relief effect. One of the main features of this strain for outdoor growing is the amount of resin it produces. This protects the seed and the bud from pests and fungi. It yields a litter less than other outdoor offerings at 300 grams per plant, but many growers find the effects to be well worth it. 

Orange Juice

If you are looking for a refreshing effect from your cannabis, then Orange Juice might be just what you need. It’s got a tangy flavor owing to cross-breeding with Tangie. It has a large terpene load to pack a sensation that even veteran users will find unique. The scent continues with the citrus theme by giving off a hint of tangerine. Growing this strain outdoors comes with a big yield and big flavor. It may not be a great option if you are trying to grow discreetly, since it gives off a heavy scent that can be easily identified. 

Purple Kush

Purple Kush grows well inside or outside and is quite easy to manage. It gets its name from the color of its leaves. It offers a 25% THC level. It’s strong and smoky and great for when you want to sit and relax in euphoria from its heavy buzz. It is a popular pain reliever, which makes it important for medicinal marijuana. It can help with muscle cramps, spasms, depression, and anxiety. Because of its sedative powers, it also helps with insomnia and other sleep-related issues. Have some snacks ready, however, since Purple Kush is well-known to cause hunger along with relaxation. 

Critical Kush

Critical is a particularly good choice for those who live in colder climates. It flowers quickly to beat the frost, and it’s also as hearty as it is potent. One of the best things about Critical is that it offers a very high yield of 550 grams per plant, so you will have a large stash with plenty for others. It is an Indica-dominant strain that is mind-expanding and delivers an intense high that will last you a long time. 

Quick Kush

Quick Kush is another fast-flowering plant that works well in cooler climates with short warm weather periods. It is popular because of its California flavoring and because it provides a quick high. It has an oily scent with a hint of lemon that regular users love. It can also have a bit of a taste of lemon in certain batches. Quick Kush is usually ready for harvesting in a little under 2 months so you can avoid the rains in the fall. It’s not a hard strain to grow, so it’s perfect for beginners who are just learning and want an exceptional buzz. 

Growing outdoors is a fantastic way to grow a large yield and save some money while you are at it. Marijuana growing is getting more sophisticated all the time, and with more experimentation and data, there will no doubt be several new strains perfect for outdoor growing on the scene soon.