Beginner Cannabis Seeds
Flowering time covers the shortest to longest of our ten beginner strains. Every grow is different: timing and height depend on the strain, the conditions and the grower.
Marijuana seeds for beginners: the easiest strains to grow
New to growing? The easiest cannabis seeds for beginners are feminized autoflowers: they flower on their own by age, stay compact, and flower in about 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the strain and the grower. This page explains what makes a strain easy to grow and how to choose your first seeds.
Cannabis seeds for beginners: how to choose the easiest strains to grow
Every grower starts somewhere, and the seeds you pick decide how forgiving that first grow will be. The best marijuana seeds for beginners are the ones that need the fewest decisions from you: no light schedule to manage, no male plants to remove, and a short, predictable path to harvest. All seeds here are bred by Super Autoflowers, backed by our 80% germination guarantee, and shipped across Canada, the United States and internationally.
Our 10 beginner strains
These are the ten strains we recommend for a first grow. Nine are feminized autoflowers, and one, Green Crack, is a feminized photoperiod strain for growers who want to control when flowering starts.
- Northern Lights Autoflower: flowering time 50 to 60 days, THC up to 19%.
- White Widow Autoflower: flowering time 75 days, THC up to 20%, height 50 to 110 cm.
- Blue Dream Autoflower: flowering time 8 to 9 weeks, THC up to 20%, height 60 to 90 cm.
- Bruce Banner Autoflowers: flowering time 8 to 10 weeks, THC up to 32%.
- Gorilla Glue Autoflower: flowering time 8 to 9 weeks, THC up to 24%, height 60 to 100 cm.
- Amnesia Haze Autoflower: flowering time 70 to 85 days, THC up to 18%, height 60 to 90 cm.
- Zkittlez Autoflower: flowering time 8 to 10 weeks, THC up to 22%.
- AK 47 Autoflower: flowering time 8 to 9 weeks, THC up to 22%, height 60 to 90 cm.
- Girl Scout Cookies Autoflower: flowering time 65 to 70 days, THC up to 22%.
- Green Crack (photoperiod): flowering time 50 to 60 days, THC up to 22%.
What makes a cannabis strain easy to grow?
Three things make the difference for a first grow. The first is how flowering starts: autoflowering strains begin flowering by age, so there is no light schedule to change. The second is seed type: feminized seeds are bred to grow into female plants, the ones that produce flowers, so you do not have to identify and remove males. The third is size and speed: compact plants with a short cycle fit a small tent or balcony and leave less time for things to go wrong.
Why autoflowers are the best seeds for beginners
Our autoflower seeds start flowering on their own after a few weeks of growth, no matter how many hours of light they get. Indoors, most growers simply keep the lights on a steady 18 to 20 hours a day from start to finish. Most varieties have a flowering time of about 6 to 12 weeks and average around 3 ft (90 cm) tall and can reach 4 to 5 ft when grown well, which makes them one of the fastest and simplest options for home growers.
When a beginner might choose photoperiod seeds instead
Feminized photoperiod seeds take longer and need the indoor light schedule changed to 12 hours of light and 12 of darkness to start flowering. In return, the grower controls when flowering begins, which gives more control over plant size. If you want a faster photoperiod plant, fast version seeds finish flowering sooner than the standard version of the same strain.
How to choose your first strain
Each product page lists the strain’s flowering time, plant height, yield and THC, so you can compare before you buy. For a first grow, look for a short flowering time and a compact height, and pick a THC level you are comfortable with. Sow autoflower seeds directly in their final pot, because they have little time to recover from transplanting.
Frequently asked questions
What are the easiest strains to grow?
The easiest strains to grow are feminized autoflowers. They flower automatically by age, need no change in light schedule, stay compact, and most have a flowering time of about 6 to 12 weeks. Our beginner picks include Northern Lights Autoflower, White Widow Autoflower, Blue Dream Autoflower, Bruce Banner Autoflowers and Gorilla Glue Autoflower.
What are the best marijuana seeds for beginners?
For most first-time growers, feminized autoflower seeds are the best choice, because they remove the two hardest parts of growing: managing the light schedule and identifying male plants. You can browse them in our autoflower seeds collection.
Are autoflower seeds good for beginners?
Yes. Autoflowers do not depend on the light schedule, so indoors you can keep the lights on 18 to 20 hours a day for the whole grow. They are also compact and quick, which suits tents, balconies and short summers.
Should beginners buy feminized seeds?
Yes. Feminized seeds are bred to grow into female plants, which are the plants that produce flowers. With regular seeds, a beginner would have to identify and remove male plants.
How long does a first grow take?
With autoflower seeds, most varieties flower in about 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the strain and the grower. Photoperiod strains take longer, because the plant grows until the light schedule is changed to start flowering.
What light schedule do beginner autoflowers need indoors?
Most growers run autoflowers on a steady 18 or 20 hours of light a day from seed to harvest. The schedule does not need to change for the plant to flower.
Do beginner seeds come with a germination guarantee?
Yes. Super Autoflowers guarantees an 80% germination rate when germination starts within 3 months of delivery. Our Return Policy explains what is covered and how to make a claim.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is $10 and express shipping is $25, and orders over $200 ship free. Full details are on our Shipping page.