Top 5 Cannabis Strains Best For Relaxing

Life can get hectic sometimes. Bills, deadlines, and other responsibilities can leave us feeling frantic. So, what better way to lay your worries to rest for a moment than smoking up some of the most relaxing weed strains on the planet? Get to know the five most relaxing cannabis varieties below and decide which ones you want to grow.

ICE

This feminized indica-dominant hybrid descends from parent strains Afghan, Northern Light, and Skunk. Together, this trio of classic genetics passed down deeply stoning effects and excellent productivity. ICE gets off to a quick start right out of the gate. Sow seeds directly into their final pots or beds to allow seedlings to settle and avoid transplant shock. By the end of week one, you’ll have stout and sturdy seedlings ready to rock. As the vegetative phase continues, this strain quickly packs on luscious growth with broad fan leaves, and her canopy remains dense and compact. Make sure to apply enough nitrogen to facilitate this growth. During week four, your plant will have developed a substantial canopy with a multitude of bud sites; flip the light cycle indoors at this point to transition into bloom.

ICE exhibits a small amount of stretching during the early flowering phase as the first of her pistillate flowers begin to emerge. Her canopy benefits from light defoliation during this time to boost airflow. By the end of bloom, indoor plants will peak at 120cm, whereas their outdoor counterparts top out at 200cm. Apply a flush during the last two weeks to unleash her true flavor.

After drying and curing your buds, you’ll be treated to a complex and delightful terpene profile that offers notes of earth, mint, pepper, and pine. As these tastes wash across your tongue, you’ll experience the onset of her stoning high, fueled by a THC content of 18%. Get ready to settle into some serious relaxation.

ICE

ICE

	Afghan x Northern Light x Skunk
	14 to 16 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	8 - 10 weeks
	THC: 18%

	Sativa 10% Indica 90%
	18 to 19 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	September
	Physically Relaxing, Stoned

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Grape Ape

Grape Ape easily ranks as some of the best weed for relaxation. Why? Well, this indica-dominant hybrid inherited uber-soothing traits from Afghani, Mendocino Purps, and Skunk #1. To procure jars filled with these stoning buds, sow the seeds of this bushy cultivar directly into their final pots. Her rapid germination will leave you with 4cm-tall seedlings by the end of the first week of growth, adorned with their first set of true leaves. As the weeks of veg progress, her main stem will thicken and her canopy will become increasingly dense with broad fan leaves. By week eight, you’ll have yourself a flourishing plant sitting at around 40–50cm and ready to make the transition into bloom.

As Grape Ape stretches slightly and starts to put out her first buds, aim to maintain a relative humidity of around 40% as a preemptive action against fungal pathogens. Remove leaves where necessary to improve air and light penetration into the canopy. Aim to flush your plant during the final two weeks of bloom, and prepare to harvest up to 500g/m² from indoor plants after a total flowering time of 7–9 weeks, and up to 600g/plant from outdoor plants in early October.

With your harvest dried and cured, you're ready to experience untold levels of relaxation. Roll a fat one, sit back, and let her THC content of 20% and stoning terpenes carry you into moments of euphoria. Tastes of blueberry, candy, earth, and skunk add even more pleasure to the experience.

Grape Ape

Grape Ape

	Afghani x Mendocino Purps x Skunk 1
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	2 to 3 feet
	7 - 9 weeks
	THC: 20%

	Sativa 10% Indica 90%
	18 to 21 oz/plant
	5 to 6 feet
	Late September
	Calming, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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Watermelon

This trichome-covered indica-dominant strain will have you relaxed and forgetting about all of your worries in an instant. Watermelon descends directly from Watermelon OG S1 and has all of the THC and fruity terpenes to prove it. A high germination rate makes these seeds compatible with any germination technique. Just throw in some friendly microbes, such as mycorrhizal fungi, to further accelerate root system development. By the end of week two of veg, Watermelon will stand at around 7cm in height, equipped with a sturdy stem and several sets of true leaves. She’ll maintain a compact height throughout the entirety of the vegetative phase, rarely exceeding 30cm.

When the flowering phase swings around, expect plants to stretch to a height of 100cm. You’ll notice a strong aroma start to fill the air of your growing space as soon as the first pistillate flowers start to emerge. Towards the end of bloom, you’ll witness her colas become extremely dense and resinous. Prepare to harvest up to 500g/m² from indoor plants after a flowering period of 7–8 weeks, and 450–500g/plant from outdoor specimens in early October.

As all of the hard work comes to an end, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor in the form of a deeply relaxing high that melts every single muscle in the body. A THC content of 22% makes Watermelon a perfect strain for kicking back after a long day of work. Potent flavors of sweet watermelon are a massive bonus.

Watermelon

Watermelon

	Watermelon OG S1
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	7 - 8 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 20% Indica 80%
	16 to 18 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	October
	Calming, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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Royal Skywalker

Royal Skywalker will make you feel as though you’re reclining on a cloud. As the offspring of Blueberry and Mazar, this fruity and stoning hybrid will make your eyes red and put a smile on your face. Sow seeds directly into your substrate and watch them germinate with speed. Turn your indoor lights on as soon as you see sprouts emerge from the soil, or make sure you sow into a sunny position if growing outdoors. Feed and water well, and you’ll have a 4cm-tall seedling ready to burst into further growth at the end of week two. You’ll watch her pack on dense growth over the next few weeks as new fan leaves appear almost daily.

Make the switch to fertiliser higher in potassium and phosphorus as your plant transitions into flowering. Your Royal Skywalker specimen will stretch another 20–30cm during the blooming phase. Her buds start out dense, small, and stubby, but quickly grow longer and become inundated with trichomes by the end of the growing cycle. Have enough stash jars to handle up to 600g/m² and 500–600g/plant from indoor and outdoor plants, respectively, after 9–10 weeks of flowering or in mid-October outdoors.

According to many seasoned growers and smokers, Royal Skywalker deserves the title of the best strain for relaxing—it lands a heavy body blow with an impressive THC content of 25%. Make sure you have plenty of snacks to hand as your body sinks deeper into the couch. Flavors of blueberry, citrus, and pepper make this variety particularly moreish.

Royal Skywalker

Royal Skywalker

	Blueberry x Mazar
	19 to 21 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 25%

	Sativa 40% Indica 60%
	18 to 21 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	October
	Clear, Physically Relaxing

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El Patron

Does weed actually help people relax? Well, smoke a bowl of El Patron and you’ll quickly discover the answer to that question. This relaxing weed strain and Highlife Cup Winner in 2019 quickly plunges users into the present moment and treats them to bouts of bliss and comfort. Throw these seeds into the soil, and you’ll have a rewarding harvest on your hands in no time. Sow seeds into cell trays and you’ll have stout and healthy seedlings ready for transplant in around six days. Move them into their final pots or beds and water well. Feed generously with a high-nitrogen fertiliser, and your plant will stand at around 10cm by day 20. Defoliate as necessary throughout the vegetative phase and prepare to transition your plants to bloom at around week ten.

It doesn’t take long for El Patron’s flowerless canopy to start churning out thick and sticky buds. You’ll experience a strong odour starting to permeate your growing space around week two of bloom. Defoliate lower leaves, as well as any higher up in the canopy obstructing light from reaching lower buds. During week 18, initiate a flush for tastier flowers post-harvest. If you cultivate this strain indoors, prepare to harvest and trim 450–550g/m² once week 21 comes around. For outdoor plants, expect up to 600g/plant at the end of the season.

With the growing over, it’s time to tuck into some relaxing weed. Roll up, smoke up, and enjoy strong savoury notes of herbs and pepper. A THC content of 22% rapidly impacts both the body and mind, leaving users satisfied, hungry, and euphoric. Overall, El Patron makes a perfect choice when nestling down in the evenings. Put on your favorite music or film and get ready to be transported to a worriless world.

El Patron

El Patron

	AMG x Shiva
	16 to 18 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 22%

	Sativa 60% Indica 40%
	19 to 21 oz/plant
	5 to 7 feet
	Late October
	Powerful , Stoned

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Kick Back, Smoke Up, and Relax

There you have it—if you’re looking for a relaxing evening, then you’ve just found the five best botanical companions to accompany your ride. Each of these strains offers something unique, but all of them will leave you feeling blissed out, rested, and restored. Not only are you aware of their effect, but you know what to expect when growing them. Only one question remains: which ones will earn a space in your grow room or garden?