strains for growing by the sea

The 5 best cannabis strains for growing by the sea

If you live near the coast, you will face some unusual challenges when growing. The maximum summer temperatures you experience maybe a few degrees cooler than in places a few miles inland. However, minimum temperatures on the coast may not be as cold as further inland.

The sea acts like a giant temperature regulator, dampening the maximum temperatures and ensuring that the minimum temperatures do not sink too low. For the discerning grower on the coast, this can mean a few months of great weather to grow both auto-flowering cannabis seeds and feminized photoperiod seeds.

The best cannabis seeds for growing in coastal regions

For many coastal growers, auto-flowering cannabis seeds are a good choice due to the mild coastal conditions. Due to their short height and bushy character, they are easier to shelter from the prevailing wind than a 3-4m tall photoperiod feminized strain.

Indica cannabis strains

The fast outdoor life cycle and mild coastal conditions mean you can (depending on your latitude) get maybe 2 or even 3 consecutive outdoor auto flower harvests per year. Of course, photoperiod feminized cannabis seeds can also be grown on the coast.

Varieties that have proven themselves in the outdoor area and have a fast flowering time are preferred. Indica cannabis strains or indica-dominant hybrids may stay slightly smaller than stretchy sativa strains - this could be useful for coastal growers who experience strong winds. The milder your climate, the easier coastal growing will be, and the greater the variety of cannabis seeds you can use. Here are Dutch Passion's 5 best cannabis seeds for growing on the coast.

Auto Mazar, robust study and compact auto-flowering seeds of the Indica variety

Auto Mazar has been at, or very close to, the top-selling auto-flower seed since its release. Hailing from the Mazar-i-Sharif region of Afghanistan, it belongs to the family of hardy Afghani Kush cannabis seeds that are known for their brutally potent smoke and beneficial effects. Yields are heavy and the buds smoke/vape with a powerful Afghani Kush heat.

As an indica autoflower strain, you can expect compact, bushy plants that typically grow under a meter tall. If you occasionally get a strong sea breeze, this robust and resilient indica will cope well with the blustery conditions. After about 100 days from germination of autoflower seeds, your plants will be ready to harvest.

Auto Mazar seeds can be grown in containers or directly in the ground and require very little if any maintenance. Just provide good, nutrient-rich, and moist soil and let the premium indica cannabis genetics do the rest. As a reward, you'll get dense, hard buds with an infamous potency and an infamous anti-anxiety high. The strong physical effect also makes this strain interesting for medicinal growers.

Durban Dew hard photoperiod feminized cannabis seeds

Durban Dew brings together the best traits of Outdoor Cannabis Cup winners  Frisian Dew and Durban Poison. She is a photoperiod feminized cannabis strain and part of the tried and tested and highly recommended Dutch Outdoor cannabis seed collection. It is ready to harvest around early October in the northern hemisphere (early April in the southern hemisphere).

These hybrid genetics are robust and easy to grow. As with all photoperiod feminized cannabis seeds, a little pre-grow indoors before gradually acclimating to outdoor life will help to produce the heaviest final plants. Plants can reach 1.5 to 3 m tall outdoors, depending on conditions. A general piece of advice for outdoor cannabis growers is to protect the plants from the wind, e.g. B. through a mound.

Another general piece of advice for outdoors is to prepare the growing area well, amending the soil (if necessary) with supermarket soil, slow-release organic nutrients (e.g. BioTabs), well-rotted manure, general fertilizer, etc.

You can expect plants to reach a few meters in good conditions and yields of several hundred grams per plant in optimized coastal conditions.

Auto Skywalker Haze, epic THC potential and easy to grow

Auto Skywalker HazeAuto Skywalker Haze plants grow to around 75–125cm tall outdoors in good conditions. This makes it easy to hide them behind garden shrubs or wild brambles/nettles. These high THC autoflower seeds also have the well-known Dutch Passion growth habit.

All you need to do is ensure plants have adequate access to good quality soil and water during warm, sunny weather. The yields are well above average and the quality of the buds rivals that of a good indoor grow.

Auto Skywalker Haze is typically ready to harvest after around 3 months of outdoor growth. Pro growers should grow their plants under indoor lights for the first few weeks. This protects the seedlings from the outside influences while they are most vulnerable and gives them the best possible start to achieve bigger plants and a higher yield. Made headlines shortly after its introduction with THC levels of around 30%, independently measured by licensed Portuguese medical cannabis company Pure Healing. These are unmatched THC levels for an autoflower strain according to Dutch Passion's experience. Combine that with the autoflower's easy growing style and fast 3-month life cycle outdoors and you have a winning formula for any outdoor cannabis grower.

Frisian Dew, proven outdoor bestseller

Frisian Dew  is a photoperiod feminized strain that is perhaps Dutch Passion's most robust and hardy outdoor strain. She is a hybrid strain that is typically ready to harvest in early October in the northern hemisphere. Frisian Dew has a remarkable resistance to mould, a great trait in the sometimes humid weather that is present along the coast at the end of the season.

Frisian Dew can reach large dimensions under ideal conditions: 3 m in height and just as much width is no exception. It is also very robust and can withstand a lot. She is one of the few photoperiod feminized strains that can be successfully grown in the northern latitudes of the UK.

If you're growing cannabis outdoors, on the coast (or anywhere else in difficult conditions), then the following UK outdoor grow guide will be useful reading.

Auto Mimosa Punch, fast & potent autoflower seeds from the USA

Auto Mimosa Punch is a new addition to the Dutch Passion autoflower seed collection. She descends from an elite cloned Mimosa crossed with the stunning genetics of Purple Punch. She typically grows between 50 and 90 cm in height and packs a fearsome effect, as you would expect from her infamous parent genetics.

For the best flavor and aroma, try growing this connoisseur-quality lady organically in soil. Pick the best 3 months of the season outdoors and, if desired, let the seedlings grow some indoors to give them a head start.

Alongside the intense potency of the Cannabis Cup-winning parent genetics, you'll also enjoy an unforgettable terpene profile, fruity flavors, and an herbal finish. Delicious stuff with more than a touch of classic old-school horniness.

Auto Mimosa Punch seeds are part of the USA specialty cannabis seed collection. They use the best North American cannabis genetics and combine XL yields with deliciously loud flavors and potencies that numb the mind and body in glorious harmony.

Auto Bruce Lemon Diesel from Super Sativa Seed Club, Jet Fuel meets sweet citrus with extreme potency!

The Super Sativa Seed Club ("SSSC") is a seed company also founded in Holland in the 1980s. They stand for high-end quality and still use their original seed archives for breeding and research. Auto Bruce Lemon Diesel is one of SSSC's best autoflower seeds. With her unique, rich aroma of sweet citrus and raw, pungent diesel, she's an instant new favorite. Outdoors it takes about 3 months to grow and grows up to a meter tall.

These hybrid genetics are robust and highly potent, and their seeds are very consistent, so you can expect an outdoor plot full of frosty plants with punchy vigor. With a THC content of around 20–25%, these SSSC genetics are really strong. They are also easy to grow by the sea or any other outdoor (or indoor!) location. Provide good growing conditions and these high-quality autoflower genetics will provide you with true A-quality buds.

Auto Bruce Lemon Diesel combines Bruce Banner and Lemon OG genetics. It is an irresistible combination of jet fuel and a sweet clementine/tangerine aroma. Few strains offer such an appealing level of spiciness. Outdoors, she grows from autoflower seed to harvest in around 100 days with heavy yields and multiple long buds on each plant.

Growing cannabis near oceans or seas

If you grow cannabis near the sea or coast, you will face some unusual growing challenges. On the one hand, you will have to deal with stormy, humid, and windy weather. On the other hand, you will find a reduced tendency towards frosty, frigid weather. You may also notice fewer temperature extremes. The well-prepared coastal cannabis grower can take advantage of these often temperate conditions when growing cannabis outdoors.

The reduced propensity for temperature extremes can mean that the coldest temperatures and early fall/autumn frosts that can occur inland won't hit coastal growers quite as hard. This is because in many parts of the world the ocean is a few degrees warmer than land during cold weather, creating a mild microclimate on the coast. In midsummer, during the hottest days, it is often noticeably cooler on the coast, especially when there is a sea breeze. This can give the cannabis grower slightly easier conditions on the coast.

Is Salt Water Good For Cannabis?

A downside to growing cannabis on the coast is the harmful effects of coastal sea spray. In strong winds, salt spray can be carried hundreds of meters inland. Saltwater contains high levels of sodium chloride.

In small amounts, these minerals occur naturally in the soil and do not cause any damage. But repeated exposure to saltwater from the sea can harm cannabis. The delicate biochemistry of cannabis requires a carefully balanced mix of minerals and nutrients for the plant to thrive. Exposing the plants to high levels of sodium chloride will result in rapid deterioration in health and eventual death.

Get ready for a summer stone at the beach

Many people grow some cannabis plants by the sea, but even more, people vape/smoke their stash on the beach. Why not? There's nothing better than vaping on the beach or smoking a fat joint on a sunny summer day. If you want to grow enough cannabis to fill your jars at the lowest cost, all you need is a pack of cannabis seeds.

You can grow her indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse. You can opt for autoflowering seeds or the more traditional photoperiod feminized seeds. If you need help choosing the right cannabis seeds for your growth plans and location, you should try the Dutch Passion Seed Finder. He'll ask you a few simple questions about your growth plans, then recommend the seeds that are best for you. Remember, the cheapest way to enjoy unlimited high-quality cannabis is to grow it yourself!