Outdoor Marijuana Grow Calendar

Tired of snowstorms and ready to grow some weed? The outdoor growing season may not officially begin until mid-May, but there’s plenty to do before that time comes. In fact, taking the time to prepare now, will make this summer’s grow harvest even more bountiful.

If you live in the northern half of the United States, believe it or not, your grow season is right around the corner. The upcoming longer days and warmer temperature are exactly what your plants will need to grow great buds.

Curious about what to expect each month? This Outdoor Grow Calendar covers it all. We’ll show you average day lengths and temperatures for the northern half of the country, including Alaska.

Click here for the southern half of the country or jump directly to the infographic

A Few Notes:

• Averages are based on Seattle, Chicago, and New York
• If you are growing on the northern West Coast, your springtime temperatures will be the warmer average, and your summer averages will be cooler than average
• The most amount of sun is found in Alaska, with the Northwest coming in second

February

Average Day Length: 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 15 minutes
Average Temperature: 22 degrees to 51 degrees

Alaska:
Average day length: 8 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes
Average Temperature: -8 degrees to 12 degrees

It’s cold outside. Now is the time to pick out your seeds and complete your orders. Many Northern growers choose Indica dominant plants because of the short growing season.

Read the article "Best marijuana seeds for my climate" if you're not sure what seeds grow best in your area

In places like New York and Boston, it may seem like the frosty, cold temperatures will never end. However, if you start your plants indoors, you can extend your growing period so that you can grow any strain. You can sprout your seeds indoors in an controlled environment with artificial light at the end of February.