8 New Marijuana Strains to Grow in 2021

In many adult and medical legal cannabis states, consumers are allowed to grow their own cannabis in accordance with state law. And while this varies from state-to-state, there are many benefits to growing your own, including affordability over the long run, and allow you to control quality and supply, especially important for medical cannabis patients. As legalization becomes more widespread, cannabis breeders have become more innovative and creative than ever, churning out hot new strains year after year. While consumers are always looking for something new to try, green thumbs are up for the challenge of growing something new.

This cross combines an OG#2 male and the landrace Hindu Kush into a resinous indica-dominant hybrid. Created by breeder Rare Dankness, this strain has a smell described as sweet and earthy and provides feelings of calm and serenity. An excellent wind-down-after-a-long-day strain. 

If you’re looking for something with a lot of potency, nearing 25 percent, this sativa-dominant cross of Banana Kush and Tropicanna is a great bet.

New strains aside, taking up growing can be a great hobby in the New Year. photo credit

Consumers say that Tropicanna Banana sparks creativity as well as other uplifting effects, while growers describe this high-yield breed as robust and strongly resistant to diseases and pests.

A creation from the minds at Mosca Seeds, New Order is a crossbreed of Fire Alien White and Triangle Kush, it’s said that this indica-dominant hybrid is not for cannabis newcomers because of its strong mental relaxation effects and potential for couch lock, but might be a great fit for medical consumers. 

Another strain up there in the potency category, around 22 percent, Purple Lemonade is a sweet tasting sativa-dominant hybrid from FastBuds Seeds that combines the energy of a sativa with the relaxation of an indica. 

From the mind of famous UK breeder Dr. Krippling, Wedding Flowers is a high potency (about 20 percent THC) indica-leaning hybrid is a rework of the immensely popular Wedding Cake genetics. 

This heavily indica hybrid is a cross of Girl Scout Cookies and a lesser-known strain named Nicole. With a complex scent profile that includes forest, sandalwood, and fruit, this is another new breed with a lot of THC, around 25 percent. 

From marijuana seed bank Dinafem, Quick Gorilla is an indica-leaning hybrid bred from the genetics of GG (formerly Gorilla Glue) and OG Kush. This is another high potency strain featuring a strong diesel scent. 

This 40:1 CBD:THC strain is from the seed bank Female Seeds. Featuring an aromatic terpene profile strong on lavender and citrus, Terra Italia is a low-potency creation that mixes a high CBD strain called Compolti and Lemon Kush.

There are many new CBD strains emerging in 2021. photo credit

Something in common among many of the most popular new strains for 2020 is their potency, a few of them hitting more than 25 percent. However, if high THC isn’t necessarily your thing, there are other strains out there with more balanced profiles.

If you live in a state where cultivating your own cannabis at home is legal, and your growing skills and knowledge are more on the advanced side, you could always try your hand at creating your strains. Happy growing!

What strains are you looking forward to growing in 2021? Share them in the comments below!

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