Micro growing is a method used by new cannabis growers. This is done using a small-scale environment or small containers to plant their cannabis seeds. Done commonly indoors, there are strains specifically grows with high success rate by micro growing them. Choosing the right pot is very important for micro growing your cannabis. Also, the proper lighting matters very much when it comes to indoor planting. But the most important thing to consider with the micro growing setup is the perfect strain to plant.
Here are the top 10 marijuana strains for micro growing in no order.
Critical
Critical is an Indica dominant cannabis with a 60:40 ratio to Sativa. This strain is a cross between Afghani and Skunk strains. On average, this strain is tested with 18% THC level. From Royal Queen Seeds, this cannabis hybrid returns higher yield in a short span of time at 7 to 8 weeks. This strain does not grow taller than 1 meter. With small size, this cannabis only needs short spacing in between plants while providing great yields. This strain on requires very little maintenance and grows well in the Sea of Green method. Each plant produces a yield of 65 to 75 grams or 600 grams per square meter with 600W lighting. This provides a solid smoke and brings a stone effect, which eventually boils down to mellow and relaxing feeling.
Royal AK
Royal AK is a Sativa dominant cannabis with 60:40 ratio to Indica. This strain is a cross between Columbian, Thai, Mexican and Afghan strains. On average, this strain is tested with 18% THC level but can go higher at 20%. This cannabis hybrid returns a yield in about 8 to 9 weeks. The buds of this cannabis are extremely resinous and highly potent. This hybrid gives off a powerful fruity scent. With average height, this strain is perfect for small pots indoors. Indoor planting offers 525 grams to 575 grams yield. This cannabis grows from 80 cm to 140 cm in height. The effects are being stoned and high.
Royal Cookies
Royal Cookies is an Indica dominant hybrid with 80:20 ratio to Sativa. This strain is a cross. The THC level of this cannabis has been tested to go high at 23%. It takes 8 to 9 weeks for this strain to flower and produce a yield of 450 grams to 525 grams per square meter. Being Indica, this strain has short stature. This could grow from 80 cm to 110 cm indoors. Royal Cookies prefer a warm climate. Among Royal Queen Seeds’ cannabis, this strain has the highest THC content that might overwhelm novices.
Royal Moby
Royal Moby is a Sativa dominant hybrid with 65:35 ratio to Indica. This strain is a cross between Haze and White Widow strains. Flowering time of this type of cannabis takes from 9 weeks to 10 weeks. Boasting in THC content of 21%, this cannabis can be too overpowering to novice users. This strain does not easily get fed up to fertilizers and other chemicals. This can be grown indoors with low maintenance, in a sea of the green method and on hydro setups. This cannabis provides a high yield in a smaller number of plants.
Amnesia Haze
Amnesia Haze is a Sativa dominant with 70:30 ratio to Indica. A flowering period occurs during the 10th week up to the 11th week of planting. This strain is very potent and contains 22% THC level. This cannabis produces a yield of 600 grams to 650 grams per square meter indoors. This may be a sensitive plant but is quite good to be grown indoors. It reaches up to 140 cm in height when cultivated indoor on a limited space.
Northern Lights
Northern Lights is an Indica dominant hybrid with an average of 21% THC content. It has a ratio of 95:5 Indica to Sativa, which makes it almost a pure Indica one. It takes 6 weeks to 8 weeks flowering time before harvest and yields about 125 grams per square meter. Being an Indica, Northern Lights does not grow very tall and is common in small to medium size.
Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush is a pure Indica strain and grows just how Indica grows, with small to medium size and short height. This cannabis is easy to grow and reaches 30 inches up to 78 inches in height. A yield of 3 to 6 ounce per square feet is expected after 7 to 9 weeks flowering time. It provides relaxing, euphoric and sleepy effects to the user.
Purple Kush
Purple Kush is a pure Indica, produced by the cross between Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani strains. It has a height no more than 30 inches and produces a yield of 1 to 3 ounces per square feet in 7 to 9 weeks flowering time. This strain has flavor and aroma that of earthy grape and berry. It induces relaxing, happy, uplifted and sleepy effects.
Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese is an Indica hybrid and a cross between Skunk #1 phenotype known as UK Cheese and Blueberry male strains. This cannabis strain is easy to grow and has a height reaching from 30 inches to 78 inches. Trimming is an option to limit its height when planted indoors. Flowering time occurs around 7 to 9 weeks and produces a yield of 1 to 3 ounces per square feet.
Grape Ape
Grape Ape is an Indica strain that is quite easy to grow. It produces a yield of 3 to 6 ounces per square feet at around 7 to 9 weeks flowering time. Its height reaches from 30 inches to 78 inches but can be shorter indoors.
Conclusion
As you can see, with micro growing there is a need to consider the height of the cannabis plants, the bushiness, the branches, the size and many other aspects that may affect the success rate of this setup. It is always good to consider plants who do not grow much taller or bigger to avoid conflict with the container as micro growing uses small environments and pots. Though Indica strains commonly grow in smaller sizes and shorter height, it cannot be concluded that Sativa strains are not good for micro growing. There are Sativa strains who grow better in small places and pots with low maintenance. May it is Sativa or Indica dominant, size and height vary for different strains. Also, trimming your plant to keep it short can be of help in micro growing.
