10 Highest Yielding Marijuana strains

1. Northern Lights 

Yield – 18 oz per m² (indoors); 22 oz per plant (outdoors)  

Northern Lights is known for its fragrant, citrusy aroma with spicy undertones. It’s a 10% sativa and 90% indica hybrid that produces a large number of gorgeous buds. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Northern Lights is indica dominant and contains 18% THC, so expect it to provide both mental and physical relaxation. The plant’s flowering period is only 7 to 9 weeks. Northern Lights needs a lot of light and is perfect for those who want to experience an uplifting high. 

2. Critical Kush

Yield – 21 oz per m² (indoors); 23 oz per plant (outdoors)

Critical Kush is a blend of Critical Mass and OG Kush. It’s one of the highest yielding marijuana strains, which is known for its potency as well as light and sweet citrus flavor. The plant’s flowering time is 50 to 60 days. The plant develops a large main cola and produces buds with strong sedative effects and a thick frosty appearance thanks to its Kush genetics. The strain’s THC levels may exceed 20%.  

3. Pineapple Express

Yield – 18 oz per m² (indoors); 19 oz per plant (outdoors) 

Pineapple Express is a powerful sativa hybrid that provides a full-body high. It is a cross between Big Bud and Skunk, which are also known for providing high yields. Pineapple Express has a fruity flavor and short flowering cycle. The plant is 60% sativa and 40% indica. It needs a lot of nutrients and does well when methods such as super-cropping, LST, and topping are used. When grown outdoors, Pineapple Express can produce several pounds of heavy buds. 

4. Critical Mass

Yield – 27 oz per m² (indoors); 21 oz per plant (outdoors) 

Critical Mass is known for its dense, heavy colas and skunky, lemony flavor with a slightly sour undertone. The plant’s flowering time is only 45 to 55 days. Since the plant is not mold-resistant, you should cultivate it indoors. SOG cultivation is also ideal for Critical Mass.  

The indica-dominant strain is a blend of Skunk 1 and Afghani genetics and contains 20% to 21% THC.  Aside from being easy to clone and grow, Critical Mass also gives the perfect knockout high. The plant can grow into a ganja bush when grown outdoors. 

5. Sweet Moby 

Yield – 21 oz per m² (indoors); high (outdoors) 

Sweet Moby is a combination of White Widow and Haze genetics. The flowering period takes 9 to 10 weeks. The marijuana leviathan can grow up to 2 meters tall. When grown outdoors in warmer climates, the plant can grow up to 3 meters tall. It’s known for being a mood booster and smooth smoke. Sweet Moby has a mix of wood, earthy and pine scents. It provides a 2-phase head-body effect. You will feel a clear cerebral buzz in the beginning and then a soothing physical wave after a few minutes.  

6. Big Foot

Yield – 12 to 16 oz per m² (indoors); over 16 oz per plant (outdoors)

Big Foot is 50% indica and 50% sativa. The marijuana hybrid has a sweet flavor with a grape undertone and fruity skunk smell. Big Foot is perfect for those who want to experience a long-lasting high. This plant can exceed 2 meters in height, so you should consider using LST to prevent it from stretching so much during the blooming period. The flowering period takes 7 to 9 weeks. You have to prune shading fan leaves to allow a larger amount of light to penetrate the plant’s thick colas. 

7. Power Plant 

Yield – 17 to 21 oz per m² (indoors); 21 to 35 oz per plant (outdoors)

Big Foot is 50% indica and 50% sativa. The sativa hybrid has a sweet flavor with a grape undertone. It can flower within 8 weeks. The plants stay below 2 meters outdoors or indoors. Big Foot provides uplifting feels and happiness thanks to its sativa origins. You might also feel creative, so having some paper and a pen is a good option. 

8. Big Bud 

Yield – 12 to 20 oz per m² (indoors); up to 25 oz per plant (outdoors)

Big Bud is an indica dominant strain with a short flowering period of only 50 to 65 days. It’s a combination of Northern Lights, Afghani, and Skunk #1. The plant can be cultivated outdoors and indoors. It’s susceptible to bud mold, so it is often recommended for indoor growing. Big Bud is among the highest yielding strains that thrive in dry weather and heat. The plant produces large buds with a sweet, hashy flavor. Big Bud gives the user a mellow high. 

9. Blue Dream

Yield – 21 oz per m² (indoors); more than 21 oz per plant (outdoors)

Blue Dream is known for its dense mildew-resistant buds that deliver feelings of euphoria, happiness, and relaxation. The sativa-dominant strain is a cross between Super Silver Haze and Blueberry Indica. The buds have a fruity smell and flavor with hints of spices and herbs. When grown indoors, the plant’s flowering period is around 9 to 10 weeks. When grown outdoors, the buds can be harvested in October. 

10. Chronic

Yield – 14 to 21 oz per m² (indoors); over 25 oz per plant (outdoors)

Chronic is a combination of Skunk #1, Northern Lights, and AK-47. You can grow it outdoors and indoors. If you want to grow the plant indoors, you need to prune it. Mature plants have lateral limbs, one main top cola, and large, thick flowers. When grown indoors, the plant’s flowering period is only 8 weeks. It’s available in feminized and regular seeds. Chronic contains 22% THC and provides a well-rounded high. It has a strong skunky aroma with herbal and woody undertones. 

Conclusion

It doesn’t matter whether you just want to have plenty of marijuana to enjoy or you want to earn money by selling your harvest. If you want to have a bigger harvest, you should consider cultivating the highest yielding marijuana seeds strain in your weed garden. Consider the nutrients and grow medium you use as well as the climate in your area when choosing a strain. The strain’s genetics is also important because these factors will have a huge impact on your yield.