The Best Weed Strains to Grow in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a mildly difficult climate for growing cannabis; the main challenge is the state’s abundant rainfall during its growing season and the humidity it brings. The state’s temperature is also a concern since it starts to drop around September and continues to get colder in October when you typically harvest your cannabis.

There is an upside to Massachusetts’ challenging weather: its long summers. For around three months (roughly 100 days), Massachusetts provides the ideal temperature for vegging cannabis to thrive. Especially during July, when temperatures reach around 73-82°F (23-28°C).

The question, now, is what kind of strains would be perfect for Massachusetts’ climate. The answer is a little tricky since you can grow sativas, indicas, and autoflowers in this state’s environment. This article will list the best strains to grow in Massachusetts so you can decide which ones work best for you.

Northern Lights

When growing weed in the humid continental climate of Massachusetts, we recommend choosing mold-resistant weed strains. One example is Northern Lights, an indica-dominant hybrid that’s 90% indica and 10% sativa. Despite the bushy indica plants this strain produces, it has a surprisingly high resistance against mold. Northern Lights is also a fast-flowering strain that only takes 7-9 weeks, allowing you to harvest much faster to avoid the first frost.

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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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Regarding yields, Northern Lights produces around 12 to 16 ounces of buds with a THC content of up to 18%. Its highly resinous buds provide a balanced high that relaxes your mind and body without giving you the heavy couchlock feel most indicas are known for.

Grow your own Northern Lights marijuana plants by buying feminized seeds at ILGM, where we also have an autoflowering strain called Northern Lights Auto available.

Northern Lights cultivar profile

Blue Cheese

Blue Cheese is another indica-dominant strain that’s 80% indica and 20% sativa. This particular indica is one of the best outdoor strains for Massachusetts’ weather because it can handle and even thrive in colder temperatures, thanks to its genetics. So, even if your plants aren’t due until October, you don’t have to worry about them freezing.

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Blue Cheese seeds are known to grow a sweet and savory flavored plant. This taste is just as unique as the euphoric feelings it delivers its user.

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This is also one blue cheese that doesn’t grow mold. In fact, Blue Cheese is not only naturally resistant to mold but also to most diseases as well. The only downside is its yield of only 5 to 9 ounces per plant, but you can think of it as part of its appeal since buds from Blue Cheese have a unique terpene profile that gives them a sweet and savory flavor.

Read our strain review of Blue Cheese to learn more, and grow your own Blue Cheese by buying feminized or autoflower seeds at ILGM.

Blue Cheese cultivar profile

Bruce Banner

Bruce Banner is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain known for producing hardy cannabis plants that can handle stress training and harsh environmental conditions. This particular cultivar’s hardiness makes it one of the best cannabis seeds for beginner growers due to how easy it is to cultivate. They’re also flexible plants that can thrive in any setup, whether it be indoors or outdoors. The only problem is the tall plants it produces, which is to be expected with most sativa-dominant strains.

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Based on the original prize-winning Bruce Banner, our signature strain is a perfectly bred blend of OG Kush and Strawberry Diesel. Bruce Banner is a mostly sativa hybrid.

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While it’s not a necessary skill to have when growing cannabis, we recommend growers who want to cultivate Bruce Banner to have some experience with plant training like scrogging to help reduce the height of their plants, as it can be especially useful if you’re growing indoors with limited vertical space.

The effort you put into cultivating this strain does have its rewards. It has an impressive yield of 14 to 19 ounces per plant and THC levels of up to 25%. When consumed, you’ll be hit with an intense head high that fills you with joy and euphoria, making it the perfect strain for those who need a little pick-me-up after a bad day.

Grow Bruce Banner by buying feminized or autoflower seeds at our store.

Bruce Banner cultivar profile

Agent Orange

Agent Orange is a 55% sativa and 45% indica hybrid strain that, despite its almost 50/50 genetic split, only shows sativa characteristics. It produces tall plants and yields buds with a strong citrus aroma and flavor unique to sativa cannabis strains. The effects strongly focus on providing a head high that makes you feel extremely happy and uplifted.

Agent Orange Feminized Seeds

Agent Orange seeds are known for growing buds with a sweet flavor and fragrant aroma. This slightly sativa leaning hybrid is a balanced blend that is uplifting and motivating.

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When it comes to growing, Agent Orange is a moderately challenging strain, not because of the height of its plants but because of its low resistance to common diseases. But when properly tended to, this strain can yield around 16 to 19 ounces per plant with a THC content of up to 19%.

Grow Agent Orange by buying feminized seeds at ILGM, where you can also purchase plant protectors to help keep your cannabis plants free from common diseases.

Agent Orange cultivar profile

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Super Lemon Haze

Growing sativa strains would’ve been perfect in Massachusetts since it offers the ideal climate in the form of long, warm, humid-filled summers. The only issue is sativa strains’ notoriously long flowering time, which doesn’t align with Massachusetts’ short growing season.

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Among the various strains of marijuana, Super Lemon Haze has held its own in the marijuana market for years. The Cannabis Cup winner has earned worldwide popularity that has not wavered despite the creation of new strains.

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Avoid this problem and still make good use of Massachusetts’ summers by growing sativa autoflower strains like Super Lemon Haze Auto. This popular, award-winning strain is loved by many because of its potent buds, which have a THC content of up to 22%. As an autoflower, it doesn’t lose any of that potency and still delivers a head high that boosts your mood and keeps you focused.

Read our strain review of Super Lemon Haze to learn more about this award-winning strain, and grow it yourself by buying autoflower seeds at our store.

Super Lemon Haze cultivar profile

Afghan

Afghan is a potent strain known for the highly resinous buds it produces that are often made into hash, charas, or other kinds of hashish. But a lesser-known fact about this indica landrace descent is its ability to adapt to harsh temperature changes, making it an ideal strain to grow in the continental climate of Massachusetts. Afghan also possesses a natural resistance to mold, so humid environments won’t pose much of a problem.

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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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That being said, it’s recommended that you trim Afghan weed plants since they grow rather bushy. However, the upside to this strain’s vigorous growth is in its buds. You can expect 14 to 21 ounces per plant with Afghan and buds yielding up to 20% THC content.

Grow your Afghan weed by buying feminized or autoflower seeds at our store, where you can also buy marijuana fertilizers to help boost the yield of your plants.

Afghan cultivar profile

Pure Indica

This 100% indica cannabis grows well in weather conditions that aren’t too warm or cold, making it seem like it was made for Massachusetts’ climate. It also helps that Pure Indica is a mold-resistant strain, meaning the state’s high humidity won’t be much of a problem for the plants it produces.

Pure Indica Feminized Seeds

As far as marijuana strains go, Pure Indica seeds are quite rare, yet this strain remains a favorite for many. As its name implies, this strain is 100% indica. It's a small plant that packs a powerful punch.

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Regarding growing, Pure Indica cannabis plants are compact and bushy. They’re a great indoor plant but can thrive just as well outdoors. However, please note this strain is great for beginners, but it’s not always recommended for those who have never grown cannabis.

Grow Pure Indica by buying feminized seeds at ILGM, where you can also download our Harvest Guide to know the best time to harvest your plants.

Pure Indica cultivar profile

Black Widow

Black Widow is a sativa-dominant hybrid that can thrive in Massachusetts’ humid continental climate, partly thanks to its sativa genetics and natural resistance to mold and pests. Additionally, its plants are surprisingly average-sized, allowing growers to cultivate this strain indoors.

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Black widow is a very potent strain of Cannabis with between 15% to 28% THC contents. It comes with some effective medicinal properties while offering a decent level of CBD.

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More on growing, you can expect a yield of up to 11 to 16 ounces per plant and buds with a THC content of up to 25%. That high THC is what gave this sativa strain its deadly name. But despite that deadly moniker, Black Widow offers a relaxing body high that can leave you couch-locked. It also has a head high that boosts your mood by making you feel euphoric and jolly.

Read our strain review of Black Widow to learn more, and grow your own Black Widow by buying feminized seeds of this strain at our store.

Black Widow cultivar profile

Master Kush

Master Kush is an Indica-dominant strain with a 90/10 genetic split. It’s a strain that thrives well in temperate climates but can also thrive in continental ones because they share the same warm summers and cold winters. The abundant precipitation in Massachusetts isn’t a concern either since temperate regions are known for their moderate rainfall. That means Master Kush plants are used to high humidity.

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his almost pure indica is a powerhouse on the Cannabis market - partly due to very public shoutouts from weed connoisseurs, such as rapper Snoop Dogg.

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The plants that this indica strain produces also have a high resistance to mold. Another great trait that Master Kush has is its yield, with each plant capable of producing 14 to 17 ounces of buds that have a THC content of up to 24%.

Read our strain review of Master Kush to learn more, and grow your Master Kush cannabis by buying feminized seeds at our store.

Master Kush cultivar profile

Blackberry Kush

This 80% indica and 20% sativa hybrid thrives well in continental climates. Still, it’s a strain that’s best grown indoors because it’s demanding when grown outdoors due to it being affected by inclement weather. Additionally, you must add nutrients (particularly magnesium and nitrogen) to your growing medium to maximize Blackberry Kush‘s potential.

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Blackberry Kush is a powerful indica-dominant strain. This potent bud, with its unique fragrance, is a favorite strain among savvy smokers.

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Your efforts would pay off, as Blackberry Kush has an impressive yield of 14 to 17 ounces per plant. Their buds can have THC levels of up to 20% and deliver a soothing body high that helps with stress and anxiety.

Grow your Blackberry Kush weed plants by buying feminized seeds at ILGM, where you can also download our Plant Care Guide to learn how to best treat your plants.

Blackberry Kush cultivar profile

Conclusion

Cannabis cultivation should be a fun experience, but it can be difficult outdoors if the weed strains you have don’t thrive in the climate you’re in. Now that you know what strains grow well in continental climates, your next move should be to learn how to start cultivating cannabis like a pro. Get started by downloading Robert’s Grow Bible, a 70-page guide on growing the best marijuana.