If you're thinking about growing cannabis in the fine state of Georgia, It's important that you pick strains that suit the long, hot Summers. My name is Mike Fishman, I'm a qualified phytochemist with 17 years of hands-on grow experience.
I've grown many strains outdoors in similar conditions to Georgia. In this article, I'm going to share some of the best cannabis strains you can grow in Georgia.
1. Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue thrives in Georgia's long growing season, achieving full potential with abundant resinous buds. Despite its compact size, it resists mold well, aided by natural defenses important for the humidity.
Fast flowering, lasting 8- 9 weeks, enables balcony and patio harvests. Indoors, plants reach 3-5 feet tall and yield 8-16 ounces per square meter for novices and up to 21 ounces for experts.
Outdoors, with training, especially SCROG, Gorilla Glue can hit 6 feet tall and 1.5 pounds per plant.
2. Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel thrives in Georgia's warmth but requires humidity monitoring to prevent mold. A versatile strain suitable indoors or out, given ample height, as it can reach 10 feet.
The sunny climate complements its light-loving nature. Indoors, use training to control height and target October harvests, yielding around 20 ounces per plant.
Expect even larger yields outdoors, especially in the southern parts, but stake plants to support their tall stature.
3. OG Kush
OG Kush thrives outdoors in Georgia's long, hot summers and cooler transitional seasons, mimicking its California homeland. With proper maintenance to prevent mildew and pests, it will flourish.
Indoors, hydroponics maximizes yield and potency. Ensure adequate height for its large stature, reaching over 6 feet outside and up to 5 feet inside.
4. Jack Herer
Jack Herer, thanks to its balanced genetics, thrives in both outdoor and indoor environments. Outdoors, it prefers warm, dry conditions but also adapts well to greenhouses.
Indoors, despite its compact size, requires training and pruning due to its Sativa heritage. Supporting its branches is essential to prevent breakage from heavy buds.
This strain is also resistant to mold, making it flexible even with different humidity levels.
5. Chemdawg
The warm, long growing seasons favor Sativa-dominant strains like Chemdawg, though its susceptibility to mold and mildew in high humidity requires vigilant care.
Addressing these issues promptly ensures healthy plants and potentially large yields, with over 20 oz per plant possible in controlled environments like greenhouses.
Chemdawg's Christmas tree shape and numerous side branches make it ideal for growers interested in employing advanced cultivation techniques such as SOG, SCROG, or LST, offering rewarding outcomes.
6. Bruce Banner
Bruce Banner is a challenging strain that excels in conditions similar to Georgia's, making it suitable for committed cultivators. Due to its flexible growth pattern, it adapts well to techniques such as SCROG or SOG.
It is important to note that it enters the flowering stage quickly, so starting this phase earlier is advisable. When grown outdoors in the south, it can yield approximately 18 oz per plant.
7. Gelato
Gelato is a slightly Indica-dominant hybrid known for its durability and disease resistance. Its low maintenance and well-spaced branches make it ideal for beginners.
Planting in May leads to a late August harvest of dense, trichome-rich buds with vibrant orange hairs and a mix of purple and green hues.
Gelato plants can grow up to 5-6 feet tall outdoors. With proper care and favorable conditions, they can yield over 20 ounces per plant.
8. Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush, with its short, stocky build, is well-suited for Georgia's diverse climates. This strain's dense, bushy form can endure heavy rainfall without succumbing to mold or disease, making it a perfect choice for beginners.
Thriving outdoors in Georgia's lengthy growing seasons, Bubba Kush can yield up to 28 ounces per plant, with harvests ready by early to mid-October.
9. Purple Haze
Georgia's humid subtropical climate, mirroring the Mediterranean conditions, is ideal for Purple Haze, making it a favorite for its warm, sunny weather.
Its robust mold resistance and forgiveness of beginner errors make it suitable for first-time growers. While it can be grown indoors, outdoor growing leverages Georgia's natural climate for slightly larger yields.
With a flowering period of 9-10 weeks, planting in early June leads to a bountiful harvest in October.
10. Sunset Sherbet
Sunset Sherbet is a fantastic pick for growing in Georgia, thanks to its easy-going nature and vibrant flavor profile. With THC levels hitting around 21%, it delivers a smooth, mellow high that’s perfect for a sunny day.
This 85% Indica hybrid loves the warm Georgia climate and thrives in sunny, dry spots—whether you’re growing outdoors or indoors. It reaches a manageable height of 2 to 6.5 feet and delivers dense, resinous buds in just 7-8 weeks.
If you're looking for a reliable, flavorful strain to grow, Sunset Sherbet is your go-to!
