The Best Cannabis Strains to Grow Outdoors in New York

If you live in North America, there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to grow your own Cannabis seeds. New York residents can grow up to 6 Cannabis plants. for personal use, making it a great alternative to purchasing from a dispensary.

New York is one of the best states to grow a variety of plants due to the humid air from the southwest and cooler temperatures from the northwest. This type of climate provides variety for cultivators and even allows them to grow Cannabis outdoors in their backyards.

If you’re looking to grow your own Cannabis in the city that never sleeps, it’s important to understand the best outdoor strains to grow in New York, alongside NYC weed strains as a whole. In this article, you’ll find which plants are best suited for indoor and outdoor growing and a list of classic New York strains.

OG Kush

With an unmistakable flavor, OG Kush is known around the world for its relaxed and happy high. This 75% indica strain has an enigmatic history and the origins are a little mysterious but the majority of evidence supports that OG Kush has close proximity to the Chemdawg family.

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OG Kush produces a mood-elevating, heavy euphoria making it great for people looking to wash away stress. Its blend of 75% indica and 25% sativa brings a balance between physical and mental experience.

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Is OG Kush one of the best outdoor strains to grow in New York? Absolutely. OG Kush really thrives in hot climates and when tended to, hot conditions encourage growth.

Read our full strain report for OG Kush, or find the prices for OG Kush autoflower seeds or OG Kush feminized seeds.

OG Kush cultivar profile

Gelato 

Happy, smiley, berries and citrus, Gelato is a hybrid strain that brings good vibes and a delicious fragrance. With THC contents up to 25% Gelato provides you with deep relaxation and crystal-clear clarity.

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Are you a marijuana veteran burdened by a high tolerance, looking for an easy smoke that hits hard every time? You are going to love Gelato!

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Gelato is a popular choice amongst New York growers because the state provides the ideal growing conditions. The Gelato weed strain can thrive in a warm and humid climate, making it one of the most perfect NYC weed strains to grow indoors and outdoors. 

Read our full strain report for Gelato, or find the prices for Gelato autoflower seeds and Gelato feminized seeds.

Gelato cultivar profile

Wedding Cake

Known for its sweet taste, Wedding Cake is a mostly indica strain that can contain up to 25% THC. Wedding Cake is another popular choice for growers in New York, as it tends to have an average plant size and can be grown indoors and in continental climates. 

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Wedding Cake is known for its sweet taste and the harmony between the indica and sativa traits. If you want to chill but still remain sharp, Wedding Cake is a great choice.

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If you’re a seasoned grower, you can utilize advanced growing techniques such as Sea of Green to take advantage of smaller growing spaces. As space can be limited in New York, sowing 4 seeds in a meter could make this the ideal NYC weed strain for you to grow next.   

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Wedding Cake cultivar profile

GG4 (also known as Gorilla Glue)

Gorilla Glue is what’s known as a “Heavy Hitter” because of its high 25-30% THC content. The sticky hybrid strain was created by mixing Chem’s Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel.

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ILGM's GG4 strain is a great grow for everyone, beginner and expert alike. They provide a great and easy grow that produces bud you love without a ton of extra effort.

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When growing your own Gorilla Glue in New York, it can be grown indoors and outdoors in a sunny and warm climate. That means, it doesn’t have to be blazing hot to grow this super-potent strain. If you want to grow this glorious strain outdoors, then New York backyards are ideal in sunny and dry settings, producing around 21 ounces of yield per plant.  

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GG4 cultivar profile

Northern Lights

With the right setup, Northern Lights is perfect for growing indoors, as this low-odor, indica-dominant NYC weed strain ticks all the boxes for stealthy grows. If grown outdoors, Northern Lights prefers a warm and sunny environment similar to the Mediterranean or west coast. New York is one of the coldest regions in the US, so it’s important to note that even though Northern Lights is unbothered by cold and wet climates, sunny climates will give a more generous harvest.

Northern Lights feminized seeds

This strain is what we call 'word of mouth' famous. If you've heard of any one strain, it's usually Northern Lights - and for good reason. Northern Lights seeds grow buds that drip with resin, it has a short flowering phase, and growers at every level love it!

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It’s important to note that even though Northern Lights may not smell as strong as other strains, the effects are still very real with 18% THC, which gives you relaxed and happy vibes. 

Read our full strain report for Northern Lights, or find the prices for Northern Lights autoflower seeds and Northern Lights feminized seedshigh-yielding.

Northern Lights cultivar profile

AK-47

Shoot your shot and grow the mellow sativa-dominant AK-47 strain both indoors and outdoors in New York. Not only is AK-47 easy to grow, but it’s high-yielding and super compact, making it great for growing in New York backyards.

AK-47 feminized seeds

AK-47 may sound aggressive, but it is a really mellow, chilled-out strain. AK-47 seeds grow a feminized, sativa-dominant plant with a long-lasting, steady buzz.

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It’s important to note that the AK-47 strain has a potent smell, so it may attract your neighbor’s attention when grown outdoors. So, if you’d prefer to grow the strain indoors, it takes around 7-9 weeks to flower and produces an average yield of 14 ounces per square meter.     

Read our full strain report for AK-47, or find the prices for AK-47 feminized seeds and AK-47 autoflowering seeds.

AK-47 cultivar profile

Afghan

As a fan-favorite strain, Afghan is a pure indica strain that’s known for its relaxing and strong sedative effects. Afghan is one of the many strains that derives from the Hindu Kush mountains, alongside NYC legend Captain Jack’s Afghanica flower.

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Afghan is a very popular indica heritage strain that delivers a heavy-bodied high. Afghan seeds grow large, fragrant buds known for their happy, relaxed effect.

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If you’re a New York Cannabis cultivator that wants an easy-to-grow plant, Afghan might just be the one for you. Afghan Cannabis seeds perform the best when grown indoors at regulated temperatures. However, if you have the space and want a NY outdoor grow, the Afghan strain can survive in colder temperatures. When growing outdoors, it’s important to keep your plants over 55 degrees Fahrenheit at nighttime. 

Read our full strain report for Afghan, or find the prices for Afghan autoflower seeds and Afghan feminized seeds.

Afghan cultivar profile

NYC Diesel

This fruity favorite by Soma Seeds is an NYC classic and was originally created in the 90s. The strong cerebral effects may lead to bursts of inspiration and an influx of fresh ideas. It’s no wonder that NYC Diesel has been the popular choice for the artists and creatives of New York.

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NYC Diesel seeds grow a hybrid that is known to uplift users while inspiring the creative mind. Best of all, there's no couch lock or heavy body high.

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If you’ve got the space to grow lush tall Cannabis plants then NYC Diesel is one of the best outdoor strains to grow in New York. This strain is for experienced cultivators, as it does require knowledge about upkeep and if you neglect to trim the plants accordingly, they can grow up to 12 feet tall. 

Read our full strain report for NYC Diesel, or find the prices for NYC Diesel feminized seeds and NYC Diesel autoflower seeds.

NYC Diesel cultivar profile

Chemdawg

This strain is rumored to stem from Nepalese and Thai sativa and has many different stories that shroud the secrecy of its origins. It’s known for its potency and for Cannabis cultivators, it’s regarded as notoriously difficult to grow so only experienced growers should attempt cultivating their own Chemdawg plants.

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Chemdawg (AKA Chemdog) is a Cannabis strain that's surrounded by mystery and myths. Its parents may be unknown, but its effects are quite the opposite.

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This strain is regarded as a classic New York strain with tall plants and THC content between 18% – 26%. As Chemdawg is prone to the detrimental effects of mildew and molds, it’s best to grow this strain indoors to optimize levels of humidity and air circulation. 

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Chemdawg cultivar profile

Sour Diesel 

The origin story for Sour Diesel comes straight out of New York Wetland’s Music Club, a dude called 'As*hole Joe', or AJ for short, crossed paths with big bands like Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam. During that time, AJ crossed paths with a grower who introduced him to Chemdawg 91 and after potentially crossing that with Super Skunk it birthed Sour Diesel.

Sour Diesel feminized seeds

Are you looking for an energetic, fun, and psychedelic high? Then you are going to love Sour Diesel seeds! Known around the world as 'Sour D' there's no mistaking its fuel-forward scent.

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Sour Diesel is a mostly sativa strain (70%) that thrives in dry, arid climates, so New York cultivators should consider growing indoors in a highly optimized setting.

Read our full strain report for Sour Diesel, or find the prices for Sour Diesel autoflower seeds and Sour Diesel feminized seeds.

Sour Diesel cultivar profile

Conclusion

The New York climate can be quite extreme, from harsh winters to extremely hot summers, especially in NYC. It’s important to select a strain that suits the environment that you’re located in and a strain that you feel comfortable growing. 

Cannabis cultivation is fun and can be easy when you know what you’re doing. To learn more Download Robert’s Grow Bible, a free 70-page grow guide.

Happy growing!