Best Weed Strains to Grow
We can all agree that 2025 has been a rollercoaster of a year, right? There’s never been a better time to take a deep breath, relax, and get your hands on some potent Indica weed to help with the lows – and as for the highs, well, that’s where it’s Sativa’s time to shine.
On that note, the year hasn’t been all bad, as 2025 marks another bumper year for the cannabis industry. You’ll be excited to know that there are some new, noteworthy strains holding the spotlight as we speak.
If you’ve been searching for a great new strain to sink your teeth into, keep reading for the ultimate breakdown of the best cannabis seeds that 2026 has to offer. From the top strains to watch out for to the Indica underdogs of the year, get ready for flavor, potency, and yields for days.
Most Popular Strains to Grow in 2026
Starting off this list with the tried-and-tested most popular weed strains in 2026, these three strains are packed with greatness to carry you through whatever the new year has to offer.
Blackberry Moonrocks: Sugar-Coated Knockout
- Photoperiod
- Loud buzz of happiness
- 550 g/m² indoors
750 g/plant outdoors
Blackberry Moonrocks by AlphaFem Seeds is a no-compromise Indica built for serious potency lovers. Its dense, rock-hard buds come drenched in trichomes, delivering an eye-watering 32% THC that hits fast and stays heavy. The flavor profile balances raw power with finesse, mixing dark berry sweetness and soft lavender notes that smooth out the smoke.
Effects lean hard into full-body relaxation, melting tension and quieting the mind until stress feels like a distant memory. Despite its intimidating strength, this strain is easy to grow and finishes quickly in 56-63 days, producing up to 550g/m² (1.8oz/ft²) indoors and 750g (26.5oz) per plant outdoors.
Apple Betty: Sweetly Psychedelic
- Photoperiod
- Sugary psychedelia
- 600 - 800 g/m² indoors
2300 - 2600 g/plant outdoors
Hands-down one of the best weed strains to grow in 2026, Apple Betty by Herbies Seeds is the wholesome cannabis delight you’ve been waiting for. With unbelievable THC levels of up to 33%, this good-for-the-soul hybrid will have you sinking into the couch with its heavy and euphoric psychedelia.
In just 65 days, you can enjoy harvesting up to 2600 g/plant (5.7 lb/plant) of delicious apple pie-flavored buds with hints of cinnamon and chocolate. Not a strain for the beginner smoker, make sure to savor each toke unless you want to become part of the furniture.
Keepers OG Autoflower: Heavyweight Convenience
- Autoflowering
- Sparks of creativity
- 400 - 550 g/m² indoors
120 - 200 g/plant outdoors
Keepers OG Autoflower by Seedkeepers proves that autoflowers can still hit like elite photoperiods. Packing a massive 28-33% THC, this Indica-dominant hybrid blends serious potency with rich flavor and a stress-free grow cycle. Expect dense, resin-loaded buds that smell of earthy pine and sweet berries, with subtle blueberry notes rounding out the smoke.
The high starts with a clear, focused lift before easing into a calm body buzz that works just as well for daytime creativity as evening downtime. From seed to harvest in just 8-10 weeks, yields reach 400-450g/m² (1.3-1.5oz/ft²) indoors and up to 200g (7oz) per plant outdoors, making this strain a fast, powerful, and reliable favorite.
Up-and-Coming New Strains
A new year deserves new strains. The best weed strains to grow in 2026 are those with the potential to rock your world – so if you’re feeling like you need a fresh start, try one of these up-and-coming new strains:
Strawberry Gorilla Auto: Best Indoor Yields
- Autoflowering
- Happiness intoxication
- 450 - 600 g/m² indoors
60 - 300 g/plant outdoors
I hope you’re ready for a showstopper, as Strawberry Gorilla Auto by FastBuds is one of the best hybrid strains 2026 has to offer. It’s new, it's refreshing, and it's here to blow you away with its 27% THC content and scrumptious tropical strawberry flavor.
Though its outdoor yields aren’t the highest on the list, growing up to 300 g (1 oz) per plant, indoors is where this strain really shines, reaching 600 g/m² (2 oz/ft²). It’s definitely one of the best seeds to grow indoors this year. Every gram you harvest after the 70-day wait will be worth it, as you’ll feel the intense happiness and deep relaxation this strain provides.
Sour Diesel Auto: Exotic Pungency
- Autoflowering
- 300 - 450 g/m² indoors
550 g/plant outdoors - Head rush for petrol heads
Get swept off your feet into the dreamy, uplifted headspace provided by Herbies Seeds’ Sour Diesel Auto. As one of the best exotic strains 2026 has to offer, this zesty, pungent Sativa-dominant strain stimulates the appetite and helps reduce anxiety with its 25% THC content and spicy, diesel-like aroma.
You can get excited for your notoriously pungent buds to stink up your grow room or garden with satisfying yields of up to 550 g (1.2 lbs) per plant in about 85 days.
Banana Punch: Medicinal Bounties
- Photoperiod
- 600 - 650 g/m² indoors
1500 g/plant outdoors - Euphoria-stuffed dessert
As an OG Kush descendant, Banana Punch by Barney’s Farm is no doubt another one of the best hybrid strains 2026 has to offer. Medicinally potent with up to 26% THC and intense mood-uplifting properties, this strain has the potential to become your new tropical bonanza.
Exploding with flavors from banana to exotic berries, your pungent buds will ripen for harvest in less than 65 days, rewarding you with up to 650 g/m² (2.1 oz/ft²) indoors. However, as one of the best strains to grow outdoors this year, your bounty there may be as much as 1500 g (3.3 lbs) per plant!
Super Lemon Haze: Exciting Terpenes
- Photoperiod
- 800 g/m² indoors
1200 g/plant outdoors - On wings of High
As the name suggests, Super Lemon Haze by Green House Seeds is another one of the best exotic strains 2026 has to offer. It has memorable terpenes reminiscent of freshly-squeezed lemons with sharp skunk and earthy notes to excite the senses.
If that wasn’t enough, the THC content hovering around 19% will excite your mind and body with a euphoric high to soothe anxiety and depression, as well as provide powerfully soothing effects for your muscles and joints. In addition, Super Lemon Haze wouldn’t be on this list if it didn’t impress in terms of yields – get ready to fill your jars to the brim with harvests of up to 800 g/m² (2.6 oz/ft²) indoors in just 70 days of flowering time.
Sweet Zenzation XL Auto: Couch-Lock Effects
- Autoflowering
- 450 - 550 g/m² indoors
60 - 180 g/plant outdoors - Sweeter Than Ever
Like a kid in a candy store, Sweet Zenzation XL Auto by Sweet Seeds will leave you wanting more with its complexly delicious terpene profile and 24% THC content. It's one of the best strains to grow in 2026 and won’t disappoint, as its happy mental relaxation completely takes over.
As an Indica-dominant hybrid, expect couch-locking buds in just 8 weeks. Then, enjoy your punchy, fruit-flavored harvests – up to an impressive 550 g/m² (1.8 oz/ft²) indoors, to be exact. They call it XL for a reason!
Bruce Banner #3 Fast: Super-Fast Monster
- Photoperiod
- 800 g/m² indoors
1000 g/plant outdoors - Cerebral stone
The ultimate self-care strain, Bruce Banner #3 Fast by Original Sensible Seeds is one of the best Indica strains that 2026 has for you. It offers powerful relaxation and a calming high for those you-time activities. Like any hybrid, you can expect the best of both worlds with the uplifting euphoric effects that the 35% Sativa influence and 25% THC can produce.
Another high achiever, prepare your jars for up to 750 g/m² (2.4 oz/ft²) harvest you can expect after just 50-55 days of flowering. With its nurturing terpene profile of tropical fruit and notes of Kush, staying patient while curing is going to be your biggest problem.
Under-the-Radar Indica Strains
After the wild year of 2025, it only makes sense that the best weed strains to grow in 2026 are Indicas. These final three strains are here to take the edge off your new year with their underrated appeal. Give it up for the best Indica strains that 2026 has to offer.
Indica Mix: Huge Yields and the Most Variety
- Photoperiod
- No official information
- Drift into blissfulness
If you really love Indicas but don’t want to settle for one strain, this Indica Mix by Herbies Seeds is the ideal starter pack for your collection. Including Philosopher’s Stone, Za-Za OG, and Hypnotical Auto, each strain boasts up to 26% THC and offers effects ranging from uplifting to psychedelic.
As for flavor, this pack will never be boring, as it contains a wide range of terpenes from nutty, spicy, and woody to tropical, citrus, and sweet. This pack also happens to hold some of the most high-yielding strains in this entire list, ranging between 500-800 g/m² (1.6-2.5 oz/ft²).
Auto Night Queen: Luxuriously High Yields
- Autoflowering
- 400 - 500 g/m² indoors
150 g/plant outdoors - Soothes tension
Arriving on this list of best Indica strains that 2026 should remember, Auto Night Queen by Dutch Passion takes her reputation in stride. Prepare to be royally relaxed as her 20% THC content soothes your body and soul while elevating your mod for the night ahead.
Each puff is luxurious with flavors fit for a king, including a powerful Kush aroma and earthy flavor on the tongue. With terpenes like these, you’ll have to battle to keep your high-yielding plants to yourself.
Eleven Roses: Highest Outdoor Yields
- Photoperiod
- 11 steps to bliss
- 600 g/m² indoors
2000 g/plant outdoors
With a THC percentage of around 25% and 100% Indica lineage, Eleven Roses by Delicious Seeds is one of the best Indica strains 2026 can offer. Hitting you in the blink of an eye, her effects come on hard and fast, seducing you into a deep relaxation that’s ideal for insomniacs.
As your mind and body melt into your bed, your senses can focus on this strain's mystical terpene profile of sweet, earthy flavors followed by a unique metallic tinge. Expect your sweet relief to be ready for harvest in as little as 55 days, blowing you away with up to 2000 g (4.3 lbs) per plant outdoors. This is by far one of the best strains to grow outdoors!
Herbies Seeds: Your Go-To Store for the Best Marijuana Seeds of 2026
There’s no question that the best weed strains to grow in 2026 are on this list. However, the even better news is that each one of them is available to buy right here at Herbies. Place your order while stocks last and make 2026 a year to remember!
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