Minnesota's hot, humid summers and extremely cold winters make it challenging but possible to grow quality cannabis outdoors if the right strains are selected.
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1. Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush, related to OG Kush, withstands Minnesota's humid summers and snowy winters due to its mountainous roots. This hardy, compact strain thrives in organic soil indoors or outdoors with minimal maintenance and is suitable for all growers.
Her small size and resilience allow for high indoor yields in winter using SOG, ScrOG, or training methods.
2. Bubblegum
Bubblegum thrives indoors and outdoors in Minnesota's moderate climate. Outdoor plants love the relatively dry summers and early falls.
Flowering takes 8-9 weeks, aligning with the state's growing season. Indoors, the short 2-4 foot height resists mold in tight spaces.
The compact size also enables high-yield SOG and SCROG setups in small areas. However, the sweet candy aroma during flowering requires proper ventilation.
3. Blackberry Kush
Blackberry Kush is well-suited for Minnesota's climate. Her mold-resistant traits help deal with the state's humidity. Her short, bushy Indica genetics also save time on pruning.
To maximize yield, watch for spider mites and keep humidity low during flowering. She thrives both indoors and outdoors with proper care. Her frosty, purple buds reward growers all season long.
4. Banana Kush
Banana Kush thrives indoors in Minnesota despite the non-California climate. She excels with hydroponics, ideal for the state's cold months.
Keep humidity low to prevent powdery mildew. For high yields, keep up with pruning and maintenance. Even beginners can expect great results indoors.
Feed this nutrient-loving strain well. With regular care, Banana Kush rewards growers with a sweet tropical aroma and banana vibes, even in winter.
5. Skywalker OG
Skywalker OG adapts well to Minnesota's humidity with its mold resistance. It thrives outdoors in summer, but indoor cultivation is best for maximum yields as the short outdoor season limits its full potential.
Indoors, its forgiving nature allows experimenting with super-cropping, topping, LST, SCROG, and SOG for great results. Provide ample room and support for the large, dense nugs indoors.
Skywalker OG handles Minnesota's diverse seasons. With the right indoor setup, it rewards with massive yields of kushy, piney, and earthy buds.
6. Cheese
Cheese thrives in Minnesota's unpredictable weather due to high mold resistance, and it is suitable for humid late summer rains. She is versatile for indoor and outdoor cultivation.
Indoors, her loud, cheesy aroma requires a carbon filter during flowering. Outdoors, let her grow tall and bushy, pruning strategically for better yields. Though capable of large outdoor growth, she stays compact for indoor spaces, too.
7. Amnesia Haze
Amnesia Haze thrives outdoors in Minnesota thanks to the warm, dry summers. Let it reach 6-8 feet tall in the ground or large pots. Watch for late rain bringing mold risks.
It adapts well to various mediums like soil, hydro, and coco. Prune and ventilate to control height and pests. Indoors, the big colas may need support during the 9-week flowering. Experienced growers can yield over 600g/m2.
Outdoors, it can easily produce 800g per plant in Minnesota's ideal climate.
8. Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush flowers quickly, in just 8-9 weeks, which is ideal for Minnesota's climate. It also withstands unpredictable weather well, thriving indoors or outdoors.
Outdoors, it rewards with purple hues in the fall, staying short at 120-180cm for easy management. Indoors, it hits 70-120cm, adapting to any tight space. It delivers high yields, around 500-600g/m2 indoors or 800g per plant outside.
9. Blueberry CBD
Blueberry CBD thrives in Minnesota's temperate climate, unfazed by the cool temperatures. Indoors, it stays compact at around 140cm, which is ideal for harsh winters.
In summer, it can reach 160cm tall outdoors. It flowers in 60-65 days, developing sweet purple buds with blue hues. Though late frosts are a concern, Blueberry CBD can withstand some colds if needed.
10. Strawberry Kush
Strawberry Kush prefers low humidity, so Minnesota's humid summers are not ideal. Indoor growing is best to control temperature and humidity perfectly.
Greenhouses can also work if conditions are right. This compact strain adapts to small indoor spaces and responds well to SOG and ScrOG for maximizing yields. Even outdoors, Strawberry Kush's hardy genetics can still produce a decent harvest in Minnesota.
