Hawaiian islands- A lively place known for being one of the best tourist destinations in the world. But do you know there is one more introduction for this intriguing Island- an excellent marijuana island! And, we are discussing the best strains to grow in Hawaii!
At 420expertadviser, we recommend you to try growing Arjan Haze #1 & Hawaiian Snow strains. Both of them are heavy yielding with minimal care.
So if you are looking forward to knowing about the marijuana seeds that can be grown in the weather of Hawaiian islands, then you should smile, as you are lucky to land on our blog!
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Hawaiian islands have a great blend of weather. This huge Island has some places where the humid climate is found as well as you will easily find some hot, dry and warmer climates in some other parts of the Island.
Well, it is a dream place for cannabis enthusiasts. How? I will tell you everything in the next segment…
Hawaii: Climate, Challenges, Legalities
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Hawaii is a paradise for cannabis growers. The incredible weather is suitable for year-round growing marijuana seeds. Hawaii has primarily sunny, humid yet surprises have their way.
Well, we will discuss everything before deciding the best strains in Hawaii. So let’s know the legalities.
Cannabis Strains in Hawaii: Legal or illegal
In Hawaii, the use and growing of medical marijuana seeds are legal. However, the last bill in the year 2021 to legalize recreational cannabis plants was rejected.
That means you have to wait to consume marijuana casually.
I can summarize legalities in the following way:
- The use of medical Marijuana & CBD is Legal.
- Medical marijuana patients are allowed to grow marijuana seeds in their homes.
- You can buy seeds from the seed banks.
- However, the usage and growing of recreational cannabis are strictly prohibited.
Let me tell you the penalties.
Penalties:
You have to face harsh consequences if you don’t abide by laws. According to the laws in Hawaii-
The first and the most important thing to note is: Ahead of growing or consuming marijuana, you must have a medical marijuana card in Hawaii.
If you have a medical marijuana card, you can grow up to 7 cannabis plants.
Always remember,
If you possess up to 3 grams of marijuana, it is considered a civil infraction or offence. But, again, it is a misdemeanour to keep up to more than an ounce of weed.
Again, if you possess more than one pound of weed, it will be a felony. So beware!
Not only these, Selling weed is a severe offence in Hawaii.
You can not sell any amount of weed near a school. It’s a punishable crime.
You are doing a misdemeanour if you are selling less than an ounce of weed, while it is a felony if selling more than that.
After getting familiar with the laws, it’s time to have a closer look at the weather of Hawaiian islands.
The climate in Hawaii:
Breathtaking- is the only world when Hawaii comes to your mind. This big Island is one of the top destinations to grow cannabis plants.
We are convinced that you can grow cannabis in Hawaii throughout the year. But still, Hawaii has its reasonable share of harsh weather. Hawaii has a tropical climate with two main seasons Hot Season, called Kua, is a long season, and the cold season is called ho’oilo.
Also, being a humid island climate is obvious you will find. As cannabis plants follow photoperiodism- they react accordingly light hours per day; they grow fast in the long summer season and slow in the winter season.
So, many growers recommend germinating seeds in early April that July-August can harvest.
Quite soon!
If you are growing marijuana indoors, then no worries! You have a whole year to grow. However, the use of grow lights would surely help.
Challenges to growing cannabis strains in Hawaii:
So, we have talked about the weather conditions on the Big Island, and ut do you know what challenges you have to face being a grower?
If not, then read ahead.
Challenge #1: Pests and Molds-
You must have noticed that the Island has humid weather. The moisture in the atmosphere attracts pests, molds and diseases.
How to prevent:
To prevent your crop from powdery mildew or diseases, choose the mold resistant strains first.
Next is, when your plants are in their vegetative state, try to use organic pesticides at least twice or thrice.
Challenge #2: Weather:
Surprised! Indeed, Hawaii has a lovely and favourable weather condition for growing cannabis. Yet, harsh weather like unbearable heat, heavy rainfalls, storms and heavily blowing winds are typical.
How to prevent: Although these natural occurrences cannot be controlled yet, you can plan your outdoor garden to have minimal or no effects. Also, it is advised to keep a power generator.
Challenge #3: Stealing:
Stealing cannabis strains is a prime fear of all cannabis growers, no matter they are growing in any part of the world. There are many incidences of stealing weed by thieves in Hawaii.
How to prevent:
Fix surveillance cameras, alarms, and other security systems can help you. But they cost much. You can also try fixing tall and strong fencing with bright lights to keep you alert.
Use carbon filters to avoid any unwanted attention towards your cannabis. Camouflaging crops is also a good option.
Challenge #4: The Laws
Don’t try your luck against the laws else, and you will repent later.
How to prevent:
Stay alert with all the state laws and follow them properly to keep them out of reach of the legal breach.
Now, we can move to the best strains you can grow in Hawaii.
Best strains to grow in Hawaii:
Hawaii Island is a motherland of many strains. You will have a glimpse of Hawaiian landrace strains in our top favourite strains list.
- Hawaii Maui waui
- Hawaiian Snow
- Sensi Star
- Blue Dream
- Kona gold
- Puna budder
- Arjan haze
- Afghani#1
- AK-47
- OG kush
1) Hawaiian Maui wowie:
Hawaiian Maui waui or Maui wowie is a Sativa dominant strain to grow in Hawaii. This is the most popular strain best suited for indoor and outdoor cultivation. If you are a fan of energy, Maui wowie is for you.
Maui wowie is a stunning beauty to admire. Not only this, it has a great taste of pineapple and tropical citrus fruit. You can quickly identify the strain with a sweet tropical taste.
Maui wowie is a straightforward strain to grow. Even novice growers can try their hands on the strain. This Hawaiian sativa takes almost 12 weeks to flower and grows very tall. Hawaiian climate is highly favourable to the growth of Hawaiian Maui wowie. The plant needs a sunny, hot, gentle rain, light breeze and nutrient soil to produce high yields.
Hawaiian Maui wowie is an energy booster strain that fulfils you with motivation and creativity. THC and CBD are average and make it a better choice for medical marijuana.
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Hawaiian Landrace
- THC Levels: 15-20%
- CBD Levels: 1-5%
- Indica/Sativa: 10% Indica/ 90% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 350-400g/m2 ; 400 g per plant
- Flowering Time: 9-11 weeks
- Size: 160- 180cm / 67-71 inches
- Climate: Hawaiian- hot, moist, humid
- Effects: Creativity, Energy, Euphoria, Happiness, Uplifted
- Flavors/Aroma: Pineapple, citrus, tropical
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, pain, Fatigue
2) Hawaiian Snow:
Hawaiian Snow is the pure Sativa Strains that has won numerous awards for being exceptional cannabis strains. This overwhelming yielding strain is prevalent among the growers of Hawaii.
Hawaiian Snow has one 1st and 2nd prizes in High Times Cannabis Cup in 2003 &2011. We feel that it is definitely worth the honour. The strain has a pleasantly sweet, light and fresh aroma to catch your mind. Likewise, tropical and pine hints will grab your tastebuds.
The reason for being the favourite strain is that Hawaiian Snow is a hard-hitting strain. It starts with making you euphoric, and then you would feel motivated and focused. Sometimes it may sedate you as it contains THC up to 23%, yet being mostly talkative and energized, it is on the top list of heavy users.
For growing cannabis like Hawaiian Snow, just a warm climate is needed. It is very convenient for growing being mold resistant. Whether you grow it indoors or outdoors, you will get a heavy return from 700g to 1000 gms /m2. The strain grows well with the Screen of Green technique while growing indoors.
Here you must understand that Hawaiian Snow grows slowly and takes almost 12 weeks to grow. But, it is worthy of waiting for such a heavy-hitting and exceptional yielding strain!
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Hawaiian Landrace x Laos
- THC Levels: 15-23%
- CBD Levels: 1-3%
- Indica/Sativa: 100% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 400-600g/m2 ; 600-1200 g per plant
- Flowering Time: 12-15 weeks
- Size: 160- 180cm / 81 inches
- Climate: Mediterranean, Hot, Humid
- Effects: Creativity, Energy, Euphoria, Happiness, Uplifted, Calming
- Flavors/Aroma: Pineapple, citrus, tropical, sweet
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, pain, insomnia
3) Sensi star:
Sensi star is one of the potent strains that grow well in Hawaii. This Indica dominant strain is exceptional for its potency and cerebral effects.
Stoner loves the strain for its breathtaking heavy high and citrus lemony taste and aroma. Being an Indica strain, Sensi Star has white resinous heavy crystal-like buds.
Sensi Star is small growing cannabis. She needs a bit of extra space and time to enter into flowering time from vegetative time. Well, this plant produces heavy yield by using Sea of Green. In June, you can expect to be harvested in early October if you start with her. The plant thrives in a temperate climate and has a short growing cycle.
Therefore, the plant needs a long season to grow. At last, you will have a moderate yield of 400-600 gms per plant outdoors.
Indeed, one of the best strains to grow in Hawaii.
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Not Known
- THC Levels: 16-20%
- CBD Levels: < 1
- Indica/Sativa: 90% Indica/ 10% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 400-450g/m2 ; 400-600g per plant
- Flowering Time: 6-8 weeks
- Size: 2 feet
- Climate: Temperate climate
- Effects: Relaxing, Euphoria, Happiness, Calming, sleepy
- Flavors/Aroma: Citrus, Lemony
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, pain relief, insomnia
4) Blue Dream:
Blue Dream is an indica dominant strain that is extremely easy to grow without many efforts and still rewards you with vast and terrific yields.
Blue Dream is one of the most delicious strains you will ever encounter. With predominant sweet and berry flavours and blueberry hints in the aroma, it will not let you get over with it so soon.
Hawaii’s tropical climate is just perfect for these Indica strains to grow. Many experienced growers say that you don’t need to make arrangements for the bud rot, pests, etc. The strain has good resistance towards them.
Blue Dream strain is an ideal strain to grow in Hawaii. With a short flowering time of about 6-7 weeks, you would get a massive yield in return. Whether you grow it indoors or outdoors, you will surely grow it next time as well.
Yet most growers recommend planting outdoors in the Hawaiian climate as there is a chance of getting a lower yield indoors. Thus, growing outdoors would always be favourable for incredible yields.
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Blueberry x Haze
- THC Levels: 16-20%
- CBD Levels: < 1
- Indica/Sativa: 70% Indica/ 30% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 500g/m2 ; 650-800g per plant
- Flowering Time: 6-8 weeks
- Size: 150-180 cm
- Climate: Hot, humidcoastal climate
- Effects: Relaxing, Euphoria, Happiness, Calming
- Flavors/Aroma: Citrus, sweet, berry, blueberry
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression,
5) Kona Gold:
A sativa dominant strain that belongs to Hawaiian landrace parents, Kona Gold is one of the top-shelf choices of the growers. It hails from Hawaii’s Big Island.
Kona Gold has a unique blend of tropical fruit flavours with pineapple, citrus and diesel-like hints in taste and smell.
Those who want to fill their minds love this strain. After having a few puffs, it will take away all the negativity from your minds and leave you in relaxed, energetic and optimistic moods.
Not suitable for new growers as it is not the best choice to start with. Kona Gold takes a lot of effort to grow and will not return you with huge yields. So stay careful! Also, the Kona gold plant is good to be grown in the long summer season as it takes 11-12 weeks to flower.
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Hawaiian
- THC Levels: 15-20%
- CBD Levels: 0.6-1.5%
- Indica/Sativa: 70% Indica/ 30% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Moderate difficult
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 400g/m2 ; 500 gper plant
- Flowering Time: 11-12weeks
- Size: 150-180 cm
- Climate: Hot
- Effects: Relaxing, Euphoria, Happiness, Calming, energetic, uplifted,
- Flavors/Aroma: Citrus, sweet, berry, blueberry
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, Epilepsy, PTSD, Lack of Appetite, Muscle Spasms
6) Puna budder:
Puna Budder is a rare and balanced hybrid marijuana strain. This strain was made because of a combination of Hawaiian and Afghani, and it can be viewed as an adequate pot strain.
Puna budder has a sweet tropical taste of grape pine with a skunky smell. You can expect a fast and cerebral high from Puna budder. You will feel happier as time passes. Having indica genetics will also grab you in the heavy body high, yet the best part is that you won’t feel dormant. Relaxed and energized.
While growing cannabis strains like Puna Budder, you can stay stress-free. The dense-packed heavy bud can care of herself well enough!. It has excellent resistance to molds, pests and diseases. You can quickly grow it indoors as well as outdoors. Puna Budder is a heavy yielding in any case.
The strain is potent in helping you relieve stress, nausea, cramps, etc.
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Hawaiian x Afghani
- THC Levels: 18-20%
- CBD Levels: <1 %
- Indica/Sativa: 50% Indica/ 50% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 400g/m2 ; 500 gper plant
- Flowering Time: 7-9 weeks
- Size: 4-5 feet
- Climate: Hot, warmer climates
- Effects: Relaxing, Euphoria, Happiness, Calming, energetic, uplifted,
- Flavors/Aroma: Sweet, grape, berry, pine
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, cramps
7) Arjan Haze #1:
Arjan Haze #1 is a sativa-predominant strain reared for high return. I must say, this Hawaiian Sativa could be your best pick to grow in Hawaii. It can grow well under the sun of the long season.
Arjan haze is one of the favourite strains of growers and stoners. With mossy pine forest-like fragrance and spice to pepper, the aftertaste is just unforgettable.
Arjan haze has a considerable amount of THC levels that makes it worthy of being used for being relaxed. Yet being a Sativa strain, you will feel a lot of energy that makes you incredibly social as well.
Most cultivators additionally love Arjan Haze’s fiery development and massive yields. Notwithstanding, outside, you’ll experience difficulty concealing her as Arzan Haze can grow up to ten-foot plants. Even you can see from the sky.
Using a Screen of Green, Indoors would return you with a substantial green harvest. You need to take care of the proper nutrients, and the strain will grow well in 10-14 weeks. In addition, you would expect incredible yields of 900g per plant to 1500 g / plant.
I don’t find any single reason for not trying it!
Growth Information:
- Genetics: G-13 x Haze
- THC Levels: 18-22%
- CBD Levels: <1 %
- Indica/Sativa: 20% Indica/ 80% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 900g/m2 ;900-1500gms per plant
- Flowering Time: 10-14weeks
- Size: 6-10 feet
- Climate: Hot, warmer climates, temperate climates.
- Effects: Relaxing, Euphoria, Happiness, energetic, uplifted, Social
- Flavors/Aroma: Mint, pine, spicy, earthy
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, Fatigue
8) Afghani #1:
Here comes one of the purest Indica strains you will find in the cannabis industry. If you like to grow such an intense body high strain, you should grow cannabis like Afghani#1.
Being an Indica, it is a closed packed short weighted dense plant. Its earthy and skunky smell will soon make your nose turn. For tastebuds, it is just a sweet tropical taste.
This is a straightforward strain to grow in Hawaii’s hot and humid climate. It will surprise you with its resinous bud’s high yields. Also, this early flowering time bud is perfect for those who want to make extracts as buds are incredibly sticky.
Afghani#1 gives you an easy growing experience for both indoor growers and outdoor growers. You don’t need to check it again and again for disease molds. It is self-reliant and needs a little care to bless you with hefty returns. Also, it just started flowering 6-7 weeks!
It’s a blessing for those who have issues with sleeping. It will take your worries and keep you couch-locked for long hours.
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Landrace strain
- THC Levels: 20-15%
- CBD Levels: <1 %
- Indica/Sativa: 100%
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 400g/m2 ; 500gms per plant
- Flowering Time: 7-8 weeks
- Size: 2 feet
- Climate: Hot, warmer climates, temperate climates, humid
- Effects: Relaxing, sleepy, body high
- Flavors/Aroma: Sweet, Earthy, pine, Dank, Skunk
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia
9) AK-47:
AK 47 is a Sativa Dominant strain that can grow well in the excellent season of Dutch and do pretty well in Hawaiian islands. You should start with the bud in the early summer season, and it will regard your hard work!
AK-47 is admired for its highly overwhelming energizing effects. Its incredible yields in the Mediterranean climate of Hawaii make it one of the best strains to grow in Hawaii.
These sativa strains are remarkably pest and mold resistant strains and can reasonably withstand Hawaii’s high humidity. So you don’t need to bother much. Generally speaking, most growers praise the strain for solid growth and heavy yields.
What is expected if planting seeds indoors is the use of Screen of Green to get a remarkable return? And for outdoor growing, you need to pamper plants by topping them.
Overall, AK-47 is a great strain to grow in Hawaii.
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Columbian x Mexican x Thai x Afghani
- THC Levels: 17-20%
- CBD Levels: 1.5 %
- Indica/Sativa: 35% Indica/ 65% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 350-400g/m2 ; 500gms per plant
- Flowering Time: 6-8 weeks
- Size: 170 cm
- Climate: Hot, warmer climates, temperate climates, humid
- Effects: Relaxing, sleepy, creativity
- Flavors/Aroma: Citrus, Sugar, Spicy, Pine, Skunky
- Medical Use: Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia
10) OG Kush:
OG Kush is a legendary strain that can be your best elective to grow in Hawaii. OG offer a lemony and citrus flavour that the plant is well known for and is utilized to treat tension, stress and sorrow for clinical cannabis clients.
This simple to develop is ideal for novices and experienced cultivators. The plant thrives in mild environments with high humidity. OG Kush is among those strains that start flowering earlier than other plants. The plant flowers in 7-8 weeks. If you used feminized seeds, you would be able to harvest them earlier, and huge yields would be on the way.
Many experienced growers recommend it to grow in the Hawaiian Islands. However, you can grow it tension-free because it is among the top mould-resistant strains. Also, it is adaptable to weather conditions as well.
OG Kush plant produces weighty body high, and heavy use will leave you adhered to the couch the entire evening.
So, what is stopping you from buying these best seeds?
Growth Information:
- Genetics: Hindu Kush x Chemdawg
- THC Levels: 17-23%
- CBD Levels: <1 %
- Indica/Sativa: 70% Indica/ 30% Sativa
- Grow Difficulty: Easy
- Yield Indoor ; Outdoor: 350-400g/m2 ; 500gms per plant
- Flowering Time: 6-8 weeks
- Size: 30-40 Inch
- Climate: Hot, warmer climates, temperate climates, humid
- Effects: Relaxing, sleepy, couch-locked
- Flavors/Aroma: Earthy, pine, spicy herbal
- Medical Use: Stress relief, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain relief, Bipolar disorder, migraines
You must have chosen your cannabis strains to grow in Hawaii till now.
Let me tell you more about these Hawaiian sativa strains and indica strains.
FAQs about the Best strains to grow in Hawaii:
How can I start growing cannabis strains in Hawaii?
First of all, you must have a medical marijuana card 329, ahead of starting with the plant seeds.
Click here to enroll yourself in the medical marijuana program in Hawaii
First, click on the link above and register yourself. If approved, you will get the license, and after that, you will be able to grow cannabis strains according to state laws.
Is transporting marijuana seeds out of Hawaii possible?
Ans: No, and we recommend you not to try. It is highly illegal to transport marijuana or its products in any case. However, neither import nor export is allowed.
If you are traveling to the legal state, don’t take your stock there even then. It’s better to buy from the state and enjoy.
Should I use LED grow light to grow cannabis strains in Hawaii?
Yes, In Hawaii, you need to pay a hefty electricity fee. So it is advisable to use LED grow lights instead of any traditional HPS/ MH lamps.
Why do we need extra grow light for the growth of cannabis?
Hawaii is near the equator and sunny most of the time. But during the short season, the duration of the sunlight is for 10-11 hours. In this case, you need to push plants to enter into a flowering state as photoperiod strains need 12/12 light to go to the flowering state.
The Essence:
Indeed, Hawaii reminds us of beaches, sand and mellowing breeze. This paradise is blessed with nutrient soil and is best to grow marijuana strains. Yet inclement weather, sunlight and many other challenges could ruin your dream of growing cannabis on Hawaiian Island.
Therefore, you must get educated by the best strains to be grown in Hawaii. I have tried my best to assist you with the same. And I am sure enough that choosing any strain from our most sorted list won’t disappoint you.
I can bet you will love growing marijuana in a way that you don’t want it to end.
“Marijuana may not be addictive, But Growing it is.”- Ed Rosenthal.
