Interested in the best strains to grow in Australia? Here we do a deep dive into the 10 best and most popular strains. Australia's vast and wild natural surroundings make it possible to grow all types of cannabis. With that being said, you’ll find hybrids and Sativa-dominated strains tend to rule in the outback, offering big blasts of THC and soft cushions of CBD.
Why many grow their own strains in Australia
While the legal situation may not be ideal, Australia has prime conditions for growing weed. It is legal to possess, use and grow cannabis in the Australian Capital Territory, essentially just Canberra and its suburbs. While the whole country isn't yet on board, there's a solid medicinal industry and a future that looks to eventually go Canberra’s way. For now, each area of Australia offers its own unique landscape for optimal growth, and each corner is blessed by warm and long periods of sunshine.
Many in Australia have taken to growing their own strains. That way, you know your source, you know the quality, and you know exactly what you’re getting. With organic trends going forward, this is a green and clean way of cultivating weed. Growing outdoors or in greenhouses is the key for many, offering long blasts of enriching sunshine to help stimulate growth. It’s also the simplest and most cost-effective means of growing weed in Australia, without the need for on-trend hydroponics or indoor space. Anything is possible, though, with these 10 top strains in Australia.
Top 10 Australian weed strains
- Sour Diesel
- AK-47
- Granddaddy Purple
- OG Kush
- Jack Herer
- Super Silver Haze
- Bruce Banner
- Girl Scout Cookies
- Acapulco Gold
- Blue Dream
1. Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel is a well-rounded Sativa-dominant strain that's been popular for decades. Known for its high quality and potency, it remains a classic high-energy option that should always be on the menu.
Growing
Sour Diesel is an easy-grow strain that prefers low humidity and dry, warm climates. Perfect for the Australian outdoors, this beast can reach heights of 300 cm in perfect conditions. It's important to keep the growing environment sterile to prevent mold and mildew. It boasts a relatively short flowering time of less than 11 weeks.
Smell, taste and effect
Sour Diesel boasts a petrol-like aroma with funky earthy notes. This all masks a light and herbal sweetness with undercurrents of lemon. The effects are just as alluring, offering a big mood and energy blast that provides long and euphoric highs. It's been a favorite with creatives for this reason, but it's also invaluable in treating depression and stress.
Grow your own: Sour Diesel feminized seeds
2. AK-47
AK-47 is a Sativa-dominant strain that's known as the "one-hit wonder". It's big, crystal-covered buds have been satisfying connoisseurs for years. With that said, it has multiple awards in its bag as a certified classic.
Growing
The AK-47 has strong and stable genetics that produce a high-quality, fast-growing harvest. It does produce a strong scent, making remote locations more preferable. It thrives outdoors in dry Australian weather and can also see great results indoors. Furthermore, it requires some care, though, making it better for experienced growers. Expect heights of up to 140 cm (indoors) and 170 cm (outdoors).
Smell, taste and effect
AK-47 has a strong earthy smell and acidic, funky aroma. Beneath this, you'll discover fruity flavors and earthy spices amid typical skunky Sativa notes. The effects are powerful and long-lasting. Known for its inspiring qualities, it keeps you mentally alert and buzzing.
Grow your own: AK-47 feminized seeds | AK-47 autoflower seeds
3. Granddaddy Purple
Granddaddy Purple is an Indica-dominant hybrid that's beloved for its colorful, purple appearance. Its origins in California make it particularly adept for Australian growth. It has recently become among the world’s most sought after home-grow strains.
Growing
Granddaddy Purple is an immensely popular strain that's easy to grow and very forgiving. Beginners will have no problem getting fine results. You can grow it indoors or outdoors, although bigger yields are possible in sustained sunshine and warmth. More humid portions of Australia, in particular, are well suited as it tends to like a little of moisture. You can expect heights of 100 cm indoors and a compact, bushy profile. Outdoors, it reaches epic proportions of 180 cm.
Smell, taste and effect
Granddaddy Purple boasts a full and fruity flavor profile of rich berries, grapes and citrus. Underneath all this is a tangy sourness and earthiness with oak and pine spice. The effects are big thanks to the high THC content. It's a calming variety that's noted for its physically relaxing properties. As such, it’s the perfect evening option.
Grow your own: Granddaddy Purple feminized seeds
4. OG Kush
OG Kush is an Indica-dominant classic that's among the most popular in the USA, UK and Australia. While its origins are mysterious, its qualities are legendary thanks to its well-balanced, long-lasting high.
Growing
OG Kush is fairly easy to grow, although experience goes a long way. It's also remarkably fast-growing, with a quick flowering period of 8 to 9 weeks. While fine in both outdoor and indoor environments, it requires long periods of warmth and sunlight. While this is perfect for parts of Australia, it does emit a strong scent that can attract inquisitive noses. In optimal conditions, it can grow to heights of 160 cm indoors and 200 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
OG Kush has a sweet and woody aroma. To taste, you'll get sharp citrus and fresh hints of pine needles. These fruity, pine qualities are matched by a dank earthiness with hints of petroleum, thanks to the high THC content. The effects are legendary, offering a laid-back and calming high that's the perfect end-of-day relaxant.
Grow your own: OG Kush feminized seeds
5. Jack Herer
Jack Herer is a beloved strain named after the legendary American weed advocate. And what better way to cement his legacy than with this award-winning strain? It's an all-around marvel with high THC and a noted energetic high.
Growing
Jack Herer requires some skill to grow. That doesn't mean that beginners can't have a go, but some experience is great at letting you know how to care and fertilize it. In particular, Jack Herer is all about dry, warm climates, much like Australia's hinterlands. You can grow both indoors and outdoors, although larger yields are possible outside. It's quite a quick grower, with heights of 130 cm indoors and 180 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Jack Herer boasts a solid, Haze-like flavor profile. Expect aromas of sweet lemon, fruit and earthy notes. To taste, a similar profile emerges, with typically skunky flavors and a pronounced forest floor feel. The solid THC profile creates a powerful, energetic high that's renowned for its creative influence.
Grow your own: Jack Herer feminized seeds | Jack Herer autoflower seeds
6. Super Silver Haze
Super Silver Haze is an award-winning Sativa-dominant hybrid strain that contains Haze, Skunk and Northern Lights. Renowned for its big THC hit, it's well-known for its high yields and exquisite, long-lasting high.
Growing
This popular strain has a high fungal resistance, making it adaptable to the Australian outdoors. It is, however, recommended for experts only. The plant requires careful feeding throughout each stage of its life cycle, so prior growing knowledge is essential. As for where and when to plant, it grows the best outdoors in warm and dry weather, where it produces huge yields. Indoors is fine too, with hydroponic culture being among the best growing methods. Expect heights of up to 160 cm indoors and 250 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Super Silver Haze is noted for its Haze-like flavor, with hits of lemon and citrus. There's some spice fragrance there too, with notes of sandalwood, cedar and incense. The more mature it is, the skunkier the flavor. In terms of effects, this offers a sustained and energetic high that's perfect for stress relief. It's particularly popular with creative types as a contemplative and inspiring strain.
Grow your own: Super Silver Haze feminized seeds
7. Bruce Banner
The comic book-inspired Bruce Banner lives up to its name, producing a big green hit with a potent THC profile. Among the strongest and most popular worldwide hybrid strains, it's enough to calm the Hulk down.
Growing
Bruce Banner is a favorite with seasoned growers and prefers warm outdoor conditions with little to no rain. While versatile, the key is starting the flowering phase early with training to help reduce bushiness. You can grow this fine plant indoors too, where it does well under SCROG and SOG methods. In terms of height, it can reach epic proportions of 250 cm outdoors and 150 cm indoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Bruce Banner boasts a huge flavor profile of sweet citrus and spicy earth. The taste includes blasts of berries and smoky peat alongside the spicy citrus notes. The effects are equally powerful, with a quick and long-lasting creative and euphoric buzz. It's a particular favorite with those treating stress, anxiety and depression.
Grow your own: Bruce Banner feminized seeds | Bruce Banner autoflower seeds
8. Girl Scout Cookies
This award-winning Indica-dominant strain boasts a big THC profile and a bold flavor profile. It's a fan favorite for home growers thanks to its iconic appearance and ease of growth.
Growing
Girl Scout Cookies is perfectly suited for beginners. A high fungal resistance rating and robust build mean that it can be fairly forgiving. While many grow indoors, the outdoor Australian landscape is perfect during warm, dry seasons. It's also highly adaptable to a range of growing methods and can be pruned into compact sizes. In terms of growth, expect heights of up to 100 cm indoors and 190 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Girl Scout Cookies lives up to its name, offering a sweet and rich aroma of cookie dough and burnt sugar. The flavor is loaded with fruity notes, including sweet cherry, lemon and hints of mint. The effects are beloved and long-lasting, producing a cheerful and creative high. It’s noted for its medicinal qualities in relieving symptoms of stress and fatigue.
Grow your own: Girl Scout Cookies feminized seeds | Girl Scout cookies autoflower seeds
9. Acapulco Gold
This rare Sativa-dominant strain descends from the ancient tribes of Mexico, where it was used for shamanic purposes. It's the stuff of legends, offering big, energizing highs thanks to its big THC profile.
Growing
Acapulco Gold requires experienced hands to reach its full potential. Originating in warm and tropical Mexico, it favors long periods of sunshine and mild night-time conditions. Perfect for growing outdoors in Australia, it's also well suited for indoor growers. Just be careful when managing its height which can hit 120 cm indoors. Outdoors, you can expect big yields and a height of 200 cm.
Smell, taste and effect
Acapulco Gold boasts a rich aroma of toffee, pine and petrol. This unique flavour profile gives way to sweet earthy notes typical of Sativa strains. The effects, too, are powerful. The THC content is considerable, offering a long and very energising high. It's a great party smoke or creativity aid.
Grow your own: Acapulco Gold feminized seeds
10. Blue Dream
Blue Dream is a 1970s Californian classic perfected for the modern period. Think sun and surf, hippie vibes and a solid rocking soundtrack. Perfect for Australia.
Growing
Blue Dream is a fine beginners seed, growing easily indoors, outdoors and in greenhouses. Flowering time will take just over several months, and it adapts well to methods like Sea of Green. While it boasts a high fungal resistance rating, be sure to use good organic fertilizer for the best results. In terms of height, it can reach 200 cm indoors and a whopping 300 cm outdoors.
Smell, taste and effect
Blue Dream has a candy-sweet flavor with fruity notes of fresh blueberries and lemon zest. There are mango sorbet notes there too, creating a memorable, lingering sweetness. You'll experience full-body relaxation and a stimulating cerebral sensation that's perfect for inspiring creativity. This is one for enjoying at the beach under the setting sun.
Grow your own: Blue dream feminized seeds | Blue dream autoflower seeds
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