We all can't grow indoors; neither can we grow in our gardens. The solution is finding a decent outdoor spot that you harvest for years to come. Guerrilla growing is the art of cultivating weed outdoors in discreet locations.
To survive in the hardy outdoors, guerrilla seeds are tough options that require little maintenance and can cope without regular attention. The very best seeds will grow on their own from seed to harvest in a range of environments, from fields to forests and hillsides.
Want to know the most resilient strains for guerrilla growth? Here are the top 10 best strains for your guerrilla grow.
Top 10 best guerilla grow strains
1. Northern Lights Auto
2. White Widow Fem
3. Jack Herer Auto
4. Master Kush Fem
5. Super Skunk Auto
6. AK-47 Fem
7. Girl Scout Cookies Auto
8. Santa Maria Auto
9. Zkittlez Fem
10. Critical Purple Auto
1. Northern Lights Auto
This is one of the most famous strains to grow. Popular because of its speed and ease, Northern Lights Auto consists of 70% Indica and 10% Sativa. They're hardy plants that produce plentiful buds without supervision, making them ideal guerrilla seeds.
Growing
Northern Lights Auto is a versatile strain that’s equally suited outdoor and indoor. Hardy enough for polar climates, it’ll flourish better in more warm, Mediterranean climates. Still, it's an autoflowering, feminized strain that's perfect for discrete growth. It can grow up to 170 cm outdoors, so it requires some cover for more discrete guerrilla growers. The seeds have a rough life cycle of 11 to 13 weeks for mature growth and are medium-resistant to fungi.
Smell, taste and effect
Northern Lights Auto has a distinct, skunk taste, with typical tropical aromas of grapefruit and citrus. You can expect a perfect blend of sweetness and spice that's never too powerful. Beneath the loaded lemon and citrus are earthy base notes of pine and resin.
2. White Widow Fem
This hardy Dutch-originating strain is loved around the world. Easy to grow with a fast harvest time, it's perfect for guerrilla planting. While hardy enough to cope with irregular attention, the more heat and sun it gets, the bigger the yield. The strain itself consists of 40% Indica, 40% Sativa and 20% Ruderalis for a light and relaxing high.
Growing
The White Widow feminized strain is ideal for beginners. Perfect for growing both indoors and outdoors, it has a high fungal resistance for stress-free growth. Outdoors, guerrilla growers can expect it to reach heights of 180 cm in ideal conditions. Temperate and Mediterranean climates are the most favorable for optimal growth. The total life cycle to harvest is around 91 to 105 days, with flowering some 2 weeks after sowing.
Smell, taste and effect
The White Widow is renowned for its sweet, earthy and bittersweet flavors. The aroma is fruity and floral, with a distinct resin tang. Underneath, you'll discover earthy notes like pine and cedar.
3. Jack Herer Auto
This charming little plant has won multiple awards for ease of growth and effects. Predominantly Sativa (50%) with Indica (30%) and Ruderalis (20%), the autoflowering variety is a fool-proof option that's suited for all experience levels. With a decent THC level of up to 19%, it produces a relaxing, euphoric high that won’t overwhelm.
Growing
Jack Herer is a hardy, easy-grow strain that’s perfect for guerrilla planting. It suits warm, Mediterranean climates best – so plan accordingly. Greenhouses, in particular, are great options here. It's also fairly compact, with heights of 120 cm in optimal outdoor conditions. The real asset is the flowering time. You can expect quick flowering within 7 weeks and a harvest within 10 weeks.
Smell, taste and effect
Jack Herer boasts a pungent, sticky citrus aroma with forest fruit notes like blackberry and cherry. The flavor is more earthy, with pine and herbs underneath.
4. Master Kush Fem
Master Kush is a classic strain created from two ancient Himalayan varieties. Skunk and Hindu Kush combine to make a super compact, easy to grow plant that's a favorite with many enthusiasts. It has a low odor when flowering, making it great for discreet growth and guerrilla planting. The strain is also almost 100% Indica, so you get all the calming highs associated with that variety.
Growing
The feminized Master Kush is suited to indoor and outdoor growth. While it can reach heights outdoors of 160 cm, it tends to remain more compact and is easy to maintain. You'll have to prune this plant occasionally to prevent mold, however, so keep your eyes on it when guerrilla growing. It also doesn't cope well with humid climates. Nevertheless, it's discreet and easy for first-time growers to accomplish, and has a flowering time of 49 to 63 days.
Smell, taste and effect
Master Kush has a traditional aroma of sweet citrus and earthy wood spice. It's quite pungent when harvested with sticky and rich crystalline trichomes. To taste, you can expect notes of black pepper, chili and deep fruity flavors.
5. Super Skunk Auto
Super Skunk is a perennial favorite in Dutch coffee shops and home-grow circles. A hybrid of the famed Skunk and Afghani varietals, it's a no-nonsense strain that's not only easy to grow but also delicious to try. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more balanced strain, offering a chilled, euphoric high with just one hit. Aside from its generous high, Super Skunk is noted for its medicinal use in reducing stress, pain and inflammation.
Growing
Super Skunk autoflowering seeds are perfect for beginners. You can grow this strain indoors and outdoors – just remember that light is key. Temperate and Mediterranean climates are best, so consider a greenhouse or staying indoors if the weather is wet or cold. When growing in optimal conditions, this variety can reach heights of 130 cm. Keeping it compact with pruning will yield a more discreet and robust strain. What’s more, it has a hardy, high fungal resistance to help combat humid environments. The flowering time is generally from 56 to 70 days, with several harvests a year.
Smell, taste and effect
The Super Skunk has all the hallmarks of an Indica-dominant strain. A skunky aroma of musk and strong cheese can be an acquired taste. When it comes to flavor, though, you’ll get a sweet and fruity experience that’s balanced by spicy, sour notes. It’s one of those strains with a sweet and deceptive taste that can catch you off guard.
6. AK-47 Fem
The AK-47 is a much-lauded strain that’s greatly loved in Amsterdam. Many will be familiar with its legendary taste and deep, dank smell that is typical of Dutch strains. With genetic origins in Colombian, Mexican, Thai and Afghani varieties, it's bold and flavorful. This Sativa-dominant hybrid is also surprisingly mellow, especially given its name. Enjoy a steady, euphoric high that's stimulating and energizing.
Growing
AK-47 feminized seeds are great for beginners. There's little to no experience required, and the plant itself boasts a high fungal resistance rating. Guerrilla growers will find the plant hardy and adaptable, just remember that it gives off a strong odor. This can easily attract inquisitive noses if not discreetly planted. Greenhouses, in particular, are a great setting for AK-47. As for growth, you can expect outdoor heights of up to 170 cm and a yield of 575 grams per m². The flowering period is short at just 53 to 63 days.
Smell, taste and effect
The AK-47 has an earthy, pungent aroma that's typical of Sativa strains. You'll also discover pleasant floral and fruity notes like hibiscus, with pine and resin aromas. In terms of flavor, you can expect everything from cherry, lime and lemon to licorice and skunky sourness.
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7. Girl Scout Cookies Auto
The Girl Scout Cookies strain is a popular Californian variety that has quickly become a mainstay worldwide. While less medicinal and more recreational, it boasts a high THC level that's associated with euphoric and creative highs. It's an Indica-dominant strain that's a hybrid of favorites OG Kush and Durban Poison. The plant itself gives off pungent, flavorful fruity aromas and boasts attractive purple, orange and green colors. It has won numerous awards since it was first introduced and has quickly achieved legendary status.
Growing
Girl Scout Cookies autoflowering seeds are easy to cultivate. The plant has a strong resistance to fungus, mold and mildew, and has a strong and robust build. This easy-grow character and hardy structure make it perfect for beginners. While growing indoors is fine, outdoor growth yields greater harvests. Expect outdoor heights of up to 190 cm. While the plant is strong enough to withstand colder climates, sunny Californian conditions are more advantageous. When it comes to flowering, solid buds are developed within 9 to 10 weeks, after which they develop thick THC trichome layers.
Smell, taste and effect
Girl Scout Cookies has a strong and pungent aroma that's indicative of its rich and powerful flavor. Expect sweet minty notes and deep dark cherries, like a rich chocolate-cherry brownie. The aroma is dank like many Indica-variants with the addition of burnt sugar and rich molasses.
8. Santa Maria Auto
Santa Maria is an Indica-dominant autoflower strain that's well known for its hardy nature. Renowned for its quick flowering time and spiritual origins, the strain is known for its energizing and long-lasting high. The strain itself has been cross-bred over decades, blending ancient South American origins with stable Dutch genetics.
Growing
Santa Maria autoflowering seeds are among the easiest varieties to cultivate. Autoflowering seeds, in particular, allow the strain to grow with little attention. It's suited to indoor and outdoor growth, but its low maintenance makes it favorable for guerrilla growers. It is particularly effective in mild climates and does fine with the occasional rain shower. However, the strain does have a medium sensitivity to mold and fungus, so ensure it's not too humid. Outdoors, the plant remains fairly compact with heights of 80 to 120 cm, with a flowering time of 56 to 63 days.
Smell, taste and effect
Santa Maria has a sweet aroma of sugar and candy with citrus notes. The taste largely matches this flavor profile, with lemon sherbet and strong fruity-floral characteristics. The aftertaste is particularly interesting, with pleasant, floral lavender flavors and earthy base notes.
9. Zkittlez Fem
Zkittlez is a colorful strain that is immensely popular in California and the UK. So named after the famed candy variety, it's an Indica-dominant strain that's very high in THC. The result is a powerful, euphoric high that's long-lasting.
Growing
Zkittlez has great potential, but is recommended for those with a good level of growing experience. It adapts particularly well to its environment, both indoors and outdoors. It's popular with enthusiasts thanks to its colorful appearance, which can be controlled through temperature manipulation. When growing outdoors, you can expect heights of 150 cm and a flowering time of 49 to 63 days. The plant does best in warm, sunny climates, especially Mediterranean or California-like conditions. Otherwise, it's best to stick indoors for the plant to flourish.
Smell, taste and effect
Zkittlez offers a candy-sweet aroma of citrus fruit and heather honey. The taste is similarly sweet, like a sour, sugary candy with spicy undertones.
10. Critical Purple Auto
Critical Purple autoflower seeds are renowned for their ease of growth and powerful high. An Indica-dominant strain, it's hardy and robust with few nutrients required. The THC level here is particularly high, offering strong, long-lasting effects. This unique variety was created by cross-breeding Critical Mass with Big Bud and Ruderalis.
Growing
Critical Purple is a straightforward strain that requires very little maintenance. While the seeds thrive indoors, they're also suited to guerrilla growth outside. Outdoors, you can expect a plant height of up to 120 cm. Just be wary of cold snaps and rainstorms, as the strain is more suited to warm, Mediterranean climates. Flowering can take up to 12 weeks, after which you'll get a harvest of 350 grams per m².
Smell, taste and effect
Critical Purple has a pleasant, sweet aroma with floral notes like rose petals. The flavor is equally charming, with a citrus-sweet profile and pine forest undercurrents.
Learn more about Gorilla Growing
There are many strains to choose from to kick-start your guerrilla growing adventure. Pick from compact and discreet plants or quick-mature yields for the best results.
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