Indoor vs Outdoor
Indoor vs Outdoor weed has been a topic which has been discussed for years. Have you ever been holding a nug of your favourite strain in your hands and couldn’t help but wonder how this was grown? Was it grown indoors inside a tent? Or was it grown outdoors underneath the beautiful sun? Well, worry not my fellow smoker we are here to guide you on this indoor vs outdoor dilemma.
Now an important warning before proceeding to give you the below indoor vs outdoor guide. Please note that the below information does not apply to every plant or every strain. This is because our Maryjane is such a sensitive beautiful baby that it grows different dependable on the strain and farmer’s care so please approach the below information with an open mind. At the end of the day, cannabis is a diverse and incommensurable plant — not all distinguishing factors will apply to every situation because every strain is unique.
Bud Size
The first thing to consider in this indoor vs outdoor competition is the size of the buds. Buds grown outdoors tend to be chunkier, fluffier, and bigger, while buds grown indoors tend to be a little skinny but one of the most foolproof ways is by looking at the stem of the plant. Outdoor plants tend to have thicker stems compared to indoors.
Trichome Density
For this one, you will need to go buy yourself a mini telescope to observe trichome density. Buds grown indoors tend to be denser in trichomes leading to a beautiful spectacle of colours when observed with a telescope. Buds grown outdoors are exposed to the elements’ heat, wind, and rain which may at times damage trichome density production
These buds have been grown indoors which is demonstrated by the beautiful heavy trichome production as seen in this photo.
Colour
Cannabis grown outdoors tends to have a darker hue in general. If the cultivar is green, outdoor cannabis will produce a darker green while cannabis grown indoors will produce a lighter more colourful green.
the cultivar produces purple flowers, high-quality outdoor weed will turn a deep, striking purple while indoor nugs will stay lighter shades of purple (unless the strain’s genetics produce dark purple buds in any condition).
Another cue in this indoor vs outdoor competition is the bottom of the flowers, Buds grown outdoors will tend to fade into a beautiful light brown towards the end of the bud while buds grown indoors will be green(or purple) throughout.
There is a myth that buds grown outdoors are less potent than buds grown indoors, this is simply not true and has been proven by scientists year after year. They have done this by growing two clones from the same plant, one indoor, one outdoor and outdoor has simply always outperformed indoors. Scientists have concluded that the sun’s natural light is simply optimal for the plant and cannot be substituted by artificial light even though many lights are really effective today.
Terpenes
In this case, terpenes are very similar to cannabinoids in that their profiles are intensified by the sun. In Sunna Ra Acre’s many years of experimentation, they have found that if two identical plants are grown “side-by-side” — one grown outside, one grown inside — the plant that is grown outside will have a higher percentage of terpenes. And in some cases, the plants even reveal terpenes no one knew were there. When these two plants are smoked, the difference is very distinguishable with the outdoor being much more flavorful and aromatic. With that said, terpenes are volatile, meaning they will evaporate without proper drying and curing processes. Many indoor growers take greater care in their final stages of drying and curing because they yield far less and their product moves from one indoor room to another, providing more control throughout.
Best strains to grow Outdoors
This cannabis strain traces its origins to Durban, South Africa. It is excellent for growing outdoors because it can thrive under somewhat extreme conditions.
This pure sativa landrace can grow extremely tall outdoors, and once harvested is excellent to consume on a hot day when you need a boost of energy mixed with relaxed vibes. Durban Poison produces an energetic high that will have you sailing through your day!
This hybrid is famous throughout the marijuana world for many reasons, most of which started with awards in the 1990s. After that, the strain left the Netherlands, eventually becoming what it is today.
White Widow has a high THC content that is known to raise one’s mood while also easing aches and pains. The colas are covered with a thick, white-colored resin that gives the strain its name. That resin also helps make this strain resistant (to a certain extent) to fungi, pests and diseases. This is why we recommend it for outdoor growers since they face a reduced risk of failure due to one of those variables. In terms of yield, expect to harvest about 300g per plant.
Best Cannabis Strains to grow Indoor
Power Plant has a woody, spicy, earthy and floral aroma. It is a wonderfully pungent scent which you will remember
Power Plant has large buds with a relatively short internode distance, so they can become quite long stacked ‘colas’. The buds smell floral, woody, spicy and earthy. It is a pungent scent that you as a grower should definitely prepare for, new filters are recommended.
Beyond these few most recognisable aromas, there are also more subtle floral notes of lilies and soft vanilla notes. It is a unique and complex fragrance that is sure to stay with you. Her taste is woody, spicy and pungent, you will absolutely enjoy the intense flavor of these original Sativa genetics.
Amsterdam Amnesia
Amsterdam Amnesia has a very pungent aroma of haze and lemon, the taste is exactly like it smells with a fresh and spicy haze dominant terpene profile
Amsterdam Amnesia is a very potent and intoxicating sativa-dominant hybrid. This classic Amnesia Haze is considered one of the best known and most distinctive cannabis varieties from Amsterdam. Both the aroma and taste of this cup-winning cannabis strain are those of a real haze with very fresh/spicy notes and a sweet-sour undertone of citrus fruit.
She is very penetrating and pungent. Both the aroma and taste are easily recognisable as those of the classic Haze. Because of the fresh citrus-dominant notes you immediately know that this is an original Amnesia Haze. Tastes exactly like it smells! Prepare yourself for a fantastic taste experience. Whether smoked in a joint or vape, this cannabis strain provides a very pleasant smoke/vape experience! A sativa to love.
