4 Weed Seed Varieties to Help You Learn as a New Grower
The best seeds for a new grower are forgiving strains that teach you something with every grow. Mimosa, Lemon Skunk Auto, Purple Haze Auto and White Widow regular seeds cover the three main seed types between them, so you can learn photoperiod, autoflower and regular growing one step at a time. Kind Seed Co runs through what each one offers and what it can teach you.
Every grower has a learning curve. Starting with a mix of seed types shows you how light schedules, flowering times and plant sex shape a grow. If you are brand new, our ultimate beginner’s guide to growing cannabis is a good first read.
1. Mimosa
Mimosa is a feminized photoperiod strain from Purple Punch and Clementine lineage. It can give big yields and high potency without much fuss, as long as you give your plants proper care.
Mimosa has THC potential of up to 30% and flowers in 9 to 10 weeks. Expect citrus, pine, orange and sweet notes.
What it teaches you. Photoperiod plants flower when you switch the light schedule, so Mimosa is a good way to learn how to control veg and flower timing.
2. Lemon Skunk Auto
Lemon Skunk Auto is a feminized autoflowering sativa with a bright citrus and lemon nose.
This autoflower has THC potential of up to 24% and a flowering time of 8 to 10 weeks.
What it teaches you. Autoflowers flower on their own without a light change, so you can focus on watering, feeding and plant care. Our grow guide for autoflowering cannabis plants walks you through it.
3. Purple Haze Auto
Purple Haze Auto crosses the famous Purple Haze with Auto Purple. It is one of the easiest autoflowers to grow. It isn’t fussy, it tends to hold up well to pests and mold, and it makes a friendly pick for a first grow indoors or out.
Purple Haze Auto has THC potential of up to 16% and a flowering time of 8 to 10 weeks, with earthy, sweet, berry, tropical and spicy notes.
What it teaches you. A resilient plant gives you room to make a few mistakes while you learn the basics.
4. White Widow
White Widow is one of the best known cannabis strains in the United States. This version comes as regular photoperiod seeds, which means you get both male and female plants.
White Widow has THC potential of up to 23%, flowers 8 to 10 weeks after you flip to 12/12 and grows to about 5 feet (1.5 meters). Its aroma runs pine, woody, earthy and pungent.
What it teaches you. Regular seeds are how you learn to tell male plants from females. Once you have that skill, you can move on to keeping males for breeding. Browse more in our regular marijuana seeds.
Pick your first seeds
| Strain | THC potential | What it teaches |
|---|---|---|
| Mimosa | Up to 30% | Light schedule control |
| Lemon Skunk Auto | Up to 24% | Plant care without a light change |
| Purple Haze Auto | Up to 16% | The basics, with room for mistakes |
| White Widow | Up to 23% | Telling males from females |
Start with the seed type that matches what you want to learn. Choose an autoflower for a simple first grow, a feminized photoperiod strain to practice light control, or regular seeds to learn plant sexing. For more options picked for new growers, see our beginner seeds.
FAQ
What is the easiest of these four strains for a first grow?
Purple Haze Auto is the one to pick. It is not fussy and tends to hold up well to pests and mold.
What is the difference between Lemon Skunk Auto and Mimosa?
Lemon Skunk Auto is an autoflower that flowers without a light change. Mimosa is a feminized photoperiod strain that flowers when you switch the light schedule.
Are White Widow regular seeds good for beginners?
They are a good way to learn plant sexing, since regular seeds grow into both male and female plants. If you only want females, choose feminized or autoflower seeds.
How long do these strains take to flower?
Lemon Skunk Auto, Purple Haze Auto and White Widow take 8 to 10 weeks, and Mimosa takes 9 to 10 weeks.
