When the sun sets on outdoorseason and autumn comes, the real growers get creative. As the last golden leaves hit the ground, most outdoor growers start winding up their hoses, cleaning down their tools, and getting nicely stoned on the fruits of their summer labour. The once-bustling garden beds are fading into dormancy as the temperatures drop and the air turns crisp. Yes, outdoor growing season comes to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop.
For many cultivators, this time of year feels a little bittersweet. The long days of nurturing plants under open skies are done, but winter doesn’t have to be downtime. In fact, it can be the most productive and rewarding part of your growing calendar – if you take it indoors.
Growing cannabis indoors through the colder months isn’t just a way to stay satisfied while the garden sleeps; it’s a chance to sharpen your skills, experiment with new genetics, and enjoy complete control over your grow environment. You'll enjoy optimal control with no unpredictable weather, no pests sneaking in from the hedges, and no sudden cold snaps threatening your crop. Just precision, consistency, and the satisfying hum of a grow room in full swing.Starting an indoor grow tent makes year-round gardening easy.
Winter growing also gives you a chance to explore indoor strains that thrive under artificial light – compact, faster-flowering varieties that don’t need the long, strong sun of summer. Whether you’re running autoflowers for speed or photoperiods for yield, indoor setups make it possible to tailor the experience. Some growers even use winter as their test season – experimenting with new genetics, training methods, or soil mixes before the outdoor rush returns in spring.
How THC Gets You Stoned
So, what actually happens when you get stoned? The answer lies in how THC, or Δ9 tetrahydrocannabinol, interacts with your brain's endocannabinoid system, a network that helps regulate mood, memory, appetite, and perception. THC binds to receptors in the brain involved in co-ordination, pleasure, and sensory processing[1]. Once THC binds, it acts a bit like a dimmer switch, reducing the release of certain neurotransmitters such as glutamate and GABA[2]. This altered signaling changes how the brain communicates, creating that hazy, mellow, and slightly-time-warped feeling we call stoned.
Stoned vs High: A Subtle Difference?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there's a nuanced difference between being stoned and being high. Feeling high usually refers to a lighter, more cerebral effect - uplifted mood, heightened senses, and energy. Being stoned, by contrast, implies a heavier, body-focused calm: slower thoughts, relaxed muscles, and the famous couch-lock sensation where you feel altogether more sleepy.
In studies exploring cannabis' subjective effects, participants consistently describe "high" and "stoned" as related but distinct sensations[3]. Scientists believe the difference may come down to how strongly THC modulates the excitory vs inhibitory circuits with "stoned" reflecting deeper neural suppression and "high" a much milder modultion.
Of course, the line between these sensations depends on dose, strain, and individual chemistry. Choosing a zippy sativa might leave you high and chatty, while a heavy couch-lock indica can make you blissfully stoned and too tired to get up and raid the fridge.
The big question is – what strains should you grow? The answer is of course, up to you. At Seedsman, we are proud to present a catalogue of cannabis seeds so vast and diverse that it’s one of the best you’ll find anywhere– you might even say you're spoilt for choice.If that’s the case, let us recommend some of the best you’ll find anywhere – strains that are great to grow and will keep you pleasantly stoned for the months between finishing off the bounty from your last harvest and the new outdoor season’s arrival in spring. Here are our recommendations for an indoor growing project to keep you busy over the long winter months.
6 Great Indoor Strains To Get You Stoned Over The Winter
These are high-THC cannabis strains – superb genetics, great growers, and potent effects to keep you stoned until Spring:
Seedsman Black Sugar 2.0
A redux of the famous – or perhaps infamous – Black Sugar, Black Sugar 2.0 is not your average cannabis strain. The new version has bigger yields, bolder terpenes, and the kind of potency that would get Willie Nelson stoned! Lab tested at 26.6% THC, this phenotype is a monster. Resin production is off the chain, too, making it a perfect washer for those who like to make their own hash or extracts.Flowering time is 9-10 weeks, and if growing indoors, aim to spend 6 weeks in veg, topping in week 4 if using a Screen of Green setup.
But does it taste good? That’s a yes. Black Sugar 2.0 boasts a killer terpene profile loaded with limone, caryophyllene, and nerolidol, the aroma and flavor are rich in citrus with herbal undertones. Expect a deep indica buzz, a pleasant stoned sensation but with enough clarity for a chilled daytime experience.
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Buy Seedsman Black Sugar 2.0 Feminised Seeds
Guava Root GMO
A relative newcomer to the Seedsman collection, Guava Root GMO is already making waves an indica-dominant superstar with high potency and excellent washing potential. This is a highly resinous strain with the kind of potency that gets you nicely stoned without stapling you to the couch for the day!
Guava Root GMO flowers fast and yields high – and has a reassuring level of resilience to keep cultivation headaches to a minimum. It’s an exotic beauty with striking purples and greens that make for top-tier bag appeal, and the end product does not disappoint. Flowering in just 7-9 weeks, you can yield as much as 600gm/2 from an indoor grow.
The terpene profile is exotic as the appearance, and this highly aromatic strain gives up luxurious flavours of citrus, pine, and spice. It’sa highly aromatic one, so bring your best game when it comes to odor control.
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Orange Creampop
Humboldt Seed Co. Are known for top-tier genetics and outstanding flavours, so when you hear a name like Orange Creampop, it conjures images of a delicious smoke. The good news? It delivers flavour by the bucketload.It’s so aromatic, in fact, that it retains that dank, just-harvested aroma long after its been pulled off the vine.
A hybrid of the wonderfull-named Hella Jelly and Orange Creamsicle BX3, Orange Creampop is a terpene-rich sensation with extremely fruity, skunky notes to the aroma and the taste. Best of all, it flowers in only 7-9 weeks, meaning you’ll be politely stoned in no time at all.
Orange Creampop yields up to 600gm/2 when grown indoors, giving up generous a generous bounty of fantastic buds, absolutely caked in resin and perfect for making extracts, It’s sativa-dominant in nature, and with THC content on the other side of 30%, this elite strain will have you buzzing and pleasantly high rather than downright stoned – an energizing, uplifting experience awaits you.
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Candy Games #38
If resin is your thing and you love to see sugar-coated buds glistening on the vine, say hello to Candy Games #38. This rich strain from Happy Valley Genetics is adorned with spectacular, almost regal colouring that, when combined with the trichome coverage, makes for extraordinary bag appeal – but this lady is more than just a pretty face.
Candy Games #38 is a large plant that gives up very high yields (over 600gm/2 when grown indoors) of dense, sugary buds – just make sure you provide plenty to drink, because this is a thirsty plant if ever there was one.
Ready for a treat? Flavour of sweet cotton candy with earthy undertones are the star of the show, and with an unbelievably high THC content between 27-32%, prepare to get stoned with a blissful, mellow, relaxing experience. Flowering time is 8-10 weeks when grown indoors.
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Pineapple OG Auto
Okay, suppose your outdoor harvest didn’t quite pan out – or maybe you didn’t have an outdoor grow at all. In that case, you’ll be in a hurry to replenish you stash as quickly as you can. Enter Pineapple OG Auto, a tropical-tasting, fruit-forward indica/sativa hybrid that races from seed to harvest in just 8-10 weeks – that'sas long as photo indicas spend in flowering!
Pineapple OG Auto is perfect for indoor growing, yielding big numbers for an autoflower in the region of 600gm/2 that will keep your stash jars burgeoning while turning dark winter nights into tropical evenings thanks to its uplifting buzz and a flavor profile that includes mango, pineapple, and guava.
If you’ve ever fancied making your own bubble hash, this is an ideal strain for the job thanks to its high resin which makes it ideal for washing. Just make sure you’ve got a carbon filter to deal with that magical fruity aroma. THC % is right in the mid-twenties, but you’ll be pleasantly stoned as the effects are well-balanced and relaxing.
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Toasted R1
“Toasted” is another term for stoned, and this banger strain from those genius breeders at Ethos Genetics is just the ticket if you’re looking for something hard-hitting. One look at the frosty buds on Toasted R1 tells connoisseurs exactly what to expect from this sensational cross of East Coast Sour Diesel and Marshmallow OG.
Indoor growers will delight at the ease of cultivation, but are asked to show some patience and not harvest to early, and should allow somewhere between 9-11 weeks of flowering before pulling out the trimming gear.
Everything about Toasted R1 is classed as high. Producing over 600gm/2 from an indoor harvest, yields are high. Resin coverage? High. Aroma? High. Bud density? High. And with a THC content over 25%, it’s safe to say you’ll be good and high, too.
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Whether you're a passionate grower looking to avoid twiddling your thumbs over winter, or indoor growing has always been your love language, choosing any of the above strains lets you experience the sheer joy of growing fabulous genetics. And whether you're a bud buff or an extract enthusiast, these strains are perfect for either cause. They're all high on bag appeal, high on THC, and absolutely jam-packed with the kind of terpenes that will have you drooling every time you open your tent door, and delightfully stoned after a good session. Shop for these and other great indoor cannabis seeds at Seedsman today to keep the winter blues at bay and bring that big smile back to your face through the dark months.
Happy Growing!
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References:
[1] Mechanisms of Action and Pharmacokinetics of Cannabis (Sirichai Chayasirisobhon, 2020)
[2] Molecular Mechanism and Cannabinoid Pharmacology (Schurman et. al, 2020)
