The 5 Most Popular Cannabis Strains in Spain

The five most popular cannabis strains in Spain right now are Green Gelato Automatic, Royal Haze Automatic, Mimosa Automatic, Special Queen 1 and White Widow. Spain has become one of Europe's cannabis hot spots, which makes sense given its sunny weather and fertile land, and Spanish growers clearly love fast autoflowers alongside a few classic photoperiod strains.

1. Green Gelato Automatic

This autoflower has picked up a huge following in Spain. A cross of Green Gelato and Cookies Auto, Green Gelato Automatic pairs serious potency with a fast grow cycle. At a reported 24% THC, it's stronger than a lot of photoperiod strains. Add in its candy, earthy and fruity flavor and a relaxed but clear-headed high, and it's easy to see why it's a hit. It grows well in most Spanish climates, yielding around 375 to 450 g/m² indoors and up to 175 g (about 6 oz) per plant outdoors.

2. Royal Haze Automatic

Spanish growers love fast, compact autoflowers, and Royal Haze Auto is one of their favorites. It's a cross of Amnesia Haze, Skunk and a ruderalis. At 15% THC, it delivers an energizing high and fruity terpenes. Its compact size makes it ideal for indoor grows, where it can yield up to 350 g/m² in just 8 to 9 weeks from seed. Outdoors, it can reach 150 cm (about 5 ft) and yield around 130 to 180 g per plant.

3. Mimosa Automatic

Mimosa Automatic, also known as Purple Mimosa Auto, has won over Spanish smokers with its energizing, uplifting high. At a hefty 21% THC, it's a great daytime strain. It grows in most regions of Spain, and its short 9 to 10 week cycle lets you pull multiple outdoor harvests in a single season. Outside, it can reach 160 cm (about 5 ft 3 in) and yield up to 130 g per plant, while indoors it can hit 150 cm and yield around 350 to 400 g/m².

4. Special Queen 1

Special Queen 1 has built a big fan base thanks to its striking looks, with purple, brown and orange hues. With a moderate 18% THC, it delivers a long-lasting, physically relaxing high that's perfect for quiet nights in. It thrives in short summers, which makes it a good fit for less-than-ideal climates. Outdoors, it can grow up to 270 cm (nearly 9 ft) and yield up to 550 g per plant by late September. Indoors, it can reach 140 cm and yield 500 to 550 g/m² in 8 to 9 weeks.

5. White Widow

White Widow is one of the most legendary strains out there, and you'll find it in plenty of Spanish grows. With 19% THC, a piney, peppery flavor and a relaxing high, it's made for chill beach days. It's a compact plant that does well indoors, where it can yield around 500 g/m². Outdoors, it can produce 550 to 600 g per plant and be ready to harvest in early October.

These five strains have become Spanish growers' go-to picks thanks to how well they adapt to different growing conditions, plus the unique effects and flavors that win over smokers and growers alike.