Top 5 strains to grow in cold & dry climates

Many inland areas have cold, dry grow climates which suit some cannabis seed varieties far more than others. Such regions may be some distance from the tropics, and/or at altitude with less rainfall than average. These include some central/northern European areas as well as some central US/Canadian and north Asian regions. Certain indica and Kush strains have evolved with advantageous natural adaptations to growing in these areas. Below are Dutch Passion’s top-5 outdoor feminised seed recommendations and some top-tips on maximising your chances of success.

Growing cannabis in cold and dry climates

Cold, dry climates tend not to suit tropical sativa strains. But robust indica and Kush strains have evolved naturally to cope in these often-bleak grow conditions. The most durable cannabis seed varieties will grow well despite tough/demanding and windy conditions which may be cooler than you would like.

Best cannabis seeds to grow in cold & dry conditions

These are the most-proven, top-5 most reliable feminised cannabis seed varieties for anyone growing in a challenging cool, dry climate.

Master Kush: Original Kush strain with stress-busting effects

Master Kush remains one of the finest quality original indica Kush strains out there, hardy enough to cope with cool conditions yet still able to deliver cannabis cup winning quality. At the 2017 Highlife Cup she took both the Best Kush award as well as Best Overall Strain. Master Kush produces sensational quality buds indoors too.

If you’re looking for a high-end, fully proven calming/anti-anxiety Kush with an all-conquering high then look now further. Master Kush feminised seeds are exactly what you need!
This old-school classic Kush has earthy, citrus-dominant notes in her aroma.

She grows with relatively few leaves in her thick blooms and provides a strong, long-lasting high. Easy to grow in cool dry climates with outdoor harvest around early October in the northern hemisphere, early April in the southern hemisphere.

Master Kush® Hindu Kush
	Feminised		Indoor
	Afghani Kush		8 weeks
	Indica strain		L
	High		Cup winner

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Master Kush® Hindu Kush
	Feminised		Indoor
	Afghani Kush		8 weeks
	Indica strain		L
	High		Cup winner

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Master Kush® Hindu Kush
	Feminised		Indoor
	Afghani Kush		8 weeks
	Indica strain		L
	High		Cup winner

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Pamir Gold: Selectively bred for high-altitude grow environments

Pamir Gold was created over several years of selective breeding in the Dutch Passion 1990’s high-altitude breeding project - conducted in the Swiss Alps. Alongside Snow Bud these are the only specialist high-altitude strains in the Dutch Passion collection. They produce exceptional results in thin, cold mountain air.

If you’re growing a few thousand metres above sea level, Pamir Gold is naturally well adapted to the conditions and delivers exceptionally strong buds with a sweet, floral and spicy aroma and earthy notes. The taste is sweet, sour and earthy.

Pamir Gold® Western Himalayas Hybrid
	Feminised		Outdoor
	High Altitude		7 weeks
	Hybrid		L
	High

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Pamir Gold® Western Himalayas Hybrid
	Feminised		Outdoor
	High Altitude		7 weeks
	Hybrid		L
	High

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Pamir Gold® Western Himalayas Hybrid
	Feminised		Outdoor
	High Altitude		7 weeks
	Hybrid		L
	High

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Snow Bud: Specialist high-altitude genetics with added resilience

Snow Bud uses Afghan x South African hybrid cannabis genetics which (like Pamir Gold) were gradually acclimatised via selective breeding over many years in the Swiss Alps for cultivation in high altitude grow environments.

Snow Bud performs exceptionally well in the cool, rarefied atmosphere found in higher altitude mountain conditions. These toughened genetics are a top choice for those growing in cool, dry climates and will cope where lesser genetics would fail. Even rookie growers will find Snow Bud a straightforward, highly potent outdoor cannabis seed variety.

Snow Bud® Afghani X South African genetics
	Feminised		Outdoor
	High Altitude		7-9 weeks
	Hybrid		M
	15-20%

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Snow Bud® Afghani X South African genetics
	Feminised		Outdoor
	High Altitude		7-9 weeks
	Hybrid		M
	15-20%

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Snow Bud® Afghani X South African genetics
	Feminised		Outdoor
	High Altitude		7-9 weeks
	Hybrid		M
	15/20%

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Think Fast: Your top recommendation for the most potent outdoor buds

Think Fast is a ‘fast’ feminised seed variety. This means she grows like a feminised strain but the presence of recessive autoflower genetics allows Think Fast to crash through her bloom phase faster than traditional feminised strains.

You can expect harvest in mid-September in the northern hemisphere (mid-March in southern hemisphere). The accelerated life cycle makes Think Fast an immediate recommendation for anyone growing in the often-short grow seasons of a cool, dry climate.

The early harvests are a tremendous advantage that Think Fast offers the outdoor grower. But her many repeat growers would say the most unforgettable feature of Think Fast are the memorably potent buds, easily on a par with high-quality indoor grown weed. The intense aroma has earthy/fresh sweet notes of citrus, diesel, herbs and pine.

Think Fast® Think Different X Power Plant
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Classics		7-8 weeks
	Sativa		XL
	15-20%

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Think Fast® Think Different X Power Plant
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Classics		7-8 weeks
	Sativa		XL
	15-20%

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Think Fast® Think Different X Power Plant
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Classics		7-8 weeks
	Sativa		XL
	15-20%

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Blueberry: The legendary classic that grows well outdoors too!

Original 1970’s Blueberry is one of the world’s most famous and iconic cannabis seed varieties. Mostly grown indoors for her rich, sweet Blueberry muffin flavours, Blueberry also grows well in cooler dryer outdoor climates.

The powerful, soothing and relaxing effects from Blueberry are, for many, unparalleled in the world of contemporary cannabis genetics. The blue hues in the buds and crusty white trichome frosting create unbeatable jar-appeal with a sweet dark fruit terpene explosion.

She is easy to grow outdoors, with many repeat growers feeling that the taste and effects of this legendary strain reach their peak in good quality outdoor conditions. If you want a top-shelf classy outdoor strain that delivers well in cool, dry outdoor climates then Blueberry feminised seeds are the connoisseurs choice!

Blueberry® Afghan Indica x (Thai Sativa x Mexican Oaxacan Sativa)
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Blue family		9 weeks
	Indica		M/L
	Very high		Cup winner

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Blueberry® Afghan Indica x (Thai Sativa x Mexican Oaxacan Sativa)
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Blue family		9 weeks
	Indica		M/L
	Very high		Cup winner

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Blueberry® Afghan Indica x (Thai Sativa x Oaxacan Sativa)
	Feminised		Indoor/Outdoor
	Blue family		9 weeks
	Indica		M/L
	Very high		Cup winner

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Grow the finest outdoor cannabis genetics

If even these solid outdoor strains are not quite able to produce an outdoor harvest in your conditions, then autoflower seeds would make an excellent alternative. The brisk, 3–to-4-month outdoor grow cycle is fast enough for those regions where the outdoor conditions may be a little too risky for a photoperiod feminised strain to finish in time.

Check out the ongoing Dutch Passion cannabis seed sale if you’re looking for some bargain priced weed seeds for your next grow, many great strains are on offer at heavily discounted sale prices. Our guide to growing cannabis outdoors offers expert advice and easy-to-implement tips for those seeking to learn more about optimising outdoor grow results. The guide also covers plot preparation and maintenance - a key part of successful outdoor growing.

Good luck and remember that many growers achieve cannabis self-sufficiency from just a few outdoor grown plants. If you buy the right cannabis seeds and combine those with good outdoor site planning/preparation you can look forward to a bumper outdoor harvest for little more than the cost of a pack of cannabis seeds.