Our Picks: The Top 10 Strains to Grow On Your Balcony

Cannabis plants can be grown indoors and outdoors, depending on the region of your world and the available space. Some cultivators prefer to grow cannabis indoors to optimize the environment, while others prefer growing cannabis outdoors in places like California, where the weather is warm and sunny.

Growing cannabis on your balcony is another option, but factors like discretion and less direct sunlight can limit what you grow. Autoflower seeds are a great choice when growing cannabis on a balcony. The plants will be smaller, your grows will be more private, and you won’t need to change light schedules for flowering.

Which strains are best for balcony growing? This list shares the top strains to grow on a balcony and explains why they’re good options.

Northern Lights 

Northern Lights is a household name amongst cannabis enthusiasts and could be the most famous cannabis strain worldwide. Not only are this strain’s parents famous (Afghan and Thailand), but it has also given birth to exceptional strains like Super Skunk.

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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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This 90% indica strain is small and compact and measures between 24 – 32 inches tall, making it great for growing on a balcony. When cultivating Northern Lights, you can expect to yield between 5 – 15 oz per cannabis plant when cared for correctly. 

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Northern Lights cultivar profile

Blue Cheese

This 80% indica strain is known for its pungent smell and strong flavor. Blue Cheese Auto typically contains around 18% THC and its peaceful and relaxing effects keep cannabis enthusiasts coming back for more.

Blue Cheese feminized seeds

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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Blue Cheese is a hardy strain that can withstand pests, mold, and extreme weather conditions because of the strain’s ruderalis genetics. If you want to grow Blue Cheese on a balcony, it’s an excellent choice for discrete growing, as the plants are quite small. If you’re worried about neighbors or someone spotting your plants, don’t since Blue Cheese is a fast flowering strain, meaning it goes into its flowering stage faster than other strains.

Read our full strain review for Blue Cheese, or shop for Blue Cheese autoflower seeds.

Blue Cheese cultivar profile

Afghan  

This potent 100% indica strain is perfect for relaxing after a long and stressful day. Afghan is a landrace descendant traced back to the wild Afghani plants in the elevated Hindu Kush mountains.

Afghan feminized seeds

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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Afghan can grow outdoors, indoors, and even on balconies because of its strong resilience to pests and cooler climates. Furthermore, Afghan Auto is easy to grow on your balcony because you won’t have to change light schedules for this strain to flower. Whether you’re a beginner grower or an expert, the autoflower version of Afghan is a solid choice for every type of grower, including balcony growers. 

Read our full strain review for Afghan, or buy Afghan autoflower seeds.

Afghan cultivar profile

LSD  

We know what you’re thinking, and the answer is yes, this LSD strain is absolutely a wild trip. With THC levels over 20%, you can expect a psychedelic experience and a euphoric high with deep levels of relaxation from its cannabis buds (without any actual LSD).

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The LSD marijuana strain delivers a light-minded, heavy-body high. Its smoke will move you to sit yourself down and intensely enjoy the feelings of euphoria that it brings.

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Cultivating LSD Auto as a balcony grow is ideal in most environments, as the strain prefers cooler conditions. LSD Auto plants tend to stay quite small, making them great for stealth grows. Despite their small size, these autoflowers pack a mean punch.

Read our full strain review for LSD, or shop for LSD autoflower seeds.

LSD cultivar profile

OG Kush

OG Kush is a favorite cannabis strain among growers and consumers; it’s always in high demand and is one of our best-selling cannabis seeds for good reason. This 75% indica strain has a mysterious history (no one is completely certain where it originated from), adding to its magic.

OG Kush feminized seeds

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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The OG Kush auto strain produces small plants and flowers faster than other cannabis strains, making it perfect for balcony grows. It’s important to note that OG Kush can be susceptible to pests and diseases, so to take the best care of your cannabis, buy the plant protectors in our store.  

Read our full strain review for OG Kush, or buy OG Kush autoflower seeds.

OG Kush cultivar profile

Zkittlez 

This 70% indica strain is named after that sweet candy we all know and love. Zkittlez is the obvious child of Grape Ape and Grapefruit. Its fruity lineage shows in its delicious flavor.

Zkittlez feminized seeds

One puff of this flavorful strain, and you'll understand why Zkittlez is named after the fruity rainbow candy. Those who try it, say they aren't just tasting the rainbow, they're seeing it as well.

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Zkittlez Auto follows indica trends, which means your cannabis plants will stay bushy and compact, making them ideal for growing on your balcony. You can grow Zkittlez Auto on your balcony during the spring or summer, but temperatures must stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit at nighttime. 

Read our full strain review for Zkittlez, or shop for Zkittlez autoflower seeds.

Zkittlez cultivar profile

Jack Herer      

This famous 55% sativa strain was named after a cannabis activist and author. Jack Herer makes you feel clear-headed, energized, calm and relaxed. You can expect THC levels of around 20% when grown in the right conditions, and growers of all levels will find it easy to cultivate.

Jack Herer

Jack Herer is one of the most popular strains worldwide. It was first bred for marijuana patients due to genetics that delivered happy and soothing feelings combined with potent properties for therapeutic use.

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When growing Jack Herer Auto, there’s no need to adjust the light schedules for your plants to initiate flowering. That means your autoflower plants will flower regardless of the days growing shorter with the coming of winter. This makes Jack Herer Autoflower easy to manage while still yielding a respectable 5 – 15 ounces per plant, meaning you’ll only need to grow a few plants to build up a stash.

Read our full strain review for Jack Herer, or buy Jack Herer autoflower seeds.

Jack Herer cultivar profile

Blueberry 

Blueberry is not just easy to grow; the plant produces top-tier bud and looks amazing. The 80% indica strain averages around 16% THC, which may not be the highest THC content, but it's still known and loved for its deeply relaxing vibes.

Blueberry feminized seeds

Blueberry marijuana seeds may be known for its tantalizing aroma and flavor, but trust us, this strain is more than its terpenes. Although technically a hybrid, Blueberry is a powerful indica that delivers a euphoric high.

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A great grow for beginners, Blueberry Auto can be cultivated as indoor or outdoor plants. Blueberry cannabis plants are small in size, with plants only growing up to 2 feet tall indoors and 3 feet tall outdoors. Growing this strain on a balcony is a great choice, too, since its small size won’t take up a lot of space. You can expect to yield between 5 – 15 oz per plant of Blueberry auto, a decent amount for a strain requiring such little maintenance. 

Read our full strain review for Blueberry, or shop for Blueberry autoflower seeds.

Blueberry cultivar profile

Bubblegum

This 50/50 strain is low maintenance and highly enjoyable, with THC levels of around 17% and a tasty uplifting high. It’s clear why Bubblegum made it onto our top 10 strains to grow on a balcony list; this sweet strain has won multiple awards like the High Times Cannabis Cup, Spannabis Champions Cup, and Expogrow Cup.

Bubblegum feminized seeds

Bubblegum seeds grow the perfect blend of 50% sativa and 50% indica. This feminized plant is famous for its sweet smell and powerful high. It contains a medium level of CBD, and a whopping 17% THC.

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Bubblegum is another strain that’s considered a cannabis cultivator’s dream because it’s easy to grow and flowers in as little as 7 weeks (making it great for balcony grows). Like all autoflower seeds, Bubblegum Auto plants won’t need their light schedules adjusted to flower, making them a lot easier to grow than photoperiod seeds. 

Read our full strain review for Bubblegum, or buy Bubblegum autoflower seeds.

Bubblegum cultivar profile

Wedding Cake

When it comes to delicious-tasting strains, Wedding Cake is a frontrunner. It not only tastes amazing –  it’s also potent, with THC levels of 20% and over. By combining Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies (GSC), Wedding Cake was born—a true match made in heaven.

Wedding Cake feminized seeds

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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Don’t let the sweet name fool you. Wedding Cake Auto can be tough when grown outside or on a balcony because it’s resilient to pests and diseases. Like most autoflower plants, Wedding Cake Auto will grow small plants that are ideal for growing on balconies if you have the right climate and growing conditions. 

Read our full strain review for Wedding Cake, or shop for Wedding Cake autoflower seeds.

Wedding Cake cultivar profile

Conclusion

Growing your own cannabis is a fun experience, but it always helps to learn more skills when it comes to cannabis cultivation. To maximize the potential of your marijuana plants, download The Marijuana Grow Bible, a free 70-page grow guide.