🌱 Spring 2025 Outdoor Clone Drop: 3 Proven Strains for Long Island Growers

The sun is climbing, the soil is warming, and it’s officially clone season on Long Island. At LIClonz.com, we’ve handpicked three elite cannabis cultivars for outdoor growers in our region—each selected for its performance, flavor, and adaptability to Long Island’s unique climate.

Whether you're filling a raised bed, a backyard garden, or a full outdoor plot, this lineup covers your bases with one indica, one hybrid, and one sativa-dominant powerhouse. These breeder cuts are fully rooted, hardened off, and ready for transplant between mid-May and early June.

🌿 Blueberry (DJ Short)

Type: 80% IndicaGenetics: Purple Thai × Afghan

THC: 16–24%

Flower Time: 8–10 weeks

Outdoor Yield: 450–600g/plant

Climate: Best in moderate humidity, 72–80°FDifficulty: ★☆☆ Beginner-Friendly

A true classic from legendary breeder DJ Short, this compact, aromatic indica is ideal for first-time growers or small outdoor setups. Blueberry is easy to manage, resists common pests, and thrives in Long Island’s moderate summer climate. Expect sweet berry terps, relaxing effects, and a colorful finish come harvest time.

🔥 Headband Haze

Type: 50/50 HybridGenetics: Headband × The Original Haze

THC: 20–27%

Flower Time: 62–78 days

Outdoor Yield: 500–600g/plant

Climate: Warm, temperate — performs well in full sun

Difficulty: ★★☆ Moderate

This vigorous hybrid brings the best of both worlds: the cerebral hit of Haze and the weighty effects of Headband. Outdoors, it grows tall and fast, so be ready with support and spacing. Its longer flower time means it’ll likely harvest mid-to-late October, but the yield and quality are well worth the wait.

⚡ Gorilla Glue #12

Type: 70% Sativa

Genetics: Gorilla Glue #4 × Chernobyl

THC: 18–30%

Flower Time: 9–10 weeks

Outdoor Yield: 700–1000g/plant

Climate: Semi-humid or Mediterranean-style; needs airflow

Difficulty: ★★★ Advanced

GG#12 is the workhorse of the lineup, bred for massive outdoor yields and sky-high potency. With a little training, space, and support, it becomes a sticky, trichome-coated beast by early October. Best suited for growers with some experience in managing stretch, weight, and airflow.

Why These Three?

We designed this trio to give outdoor growers on Long Island a balanced, productive garden:

• A shorter indica that finishes early and is easy to grow

• A vigorously growing hybrid with versatile effects

• A high-yielding sativa-dominant strain for those ready to go big

Each clone comes rooted in eco-friendly Jiffy peat pellets, bug- and mold-free, and aged 1–4 weeks for a smooth transplant outdoors.

Transplant Timing & Tips

• Transplant outdoors: Mid-May to early June

• Containers or in-ground: Both are fine, just make sure roots have space

• Nutrients: Start with organic soil and add amendments as needed (watch nitrogen late season for indicas)

• Training: LST or topping helps maximize airflow and sunlight

• Harvest window: Late September (Blueberry) through late October (Headband Haze, GG#12)

  
  

Join the Long Island Growers Collective

Whether you're a backyard hobbyist or prepping a multi-plant plot, LIClonz.com is here to connect you with top-tier genetics, real-time support, and a growing network of like-minded cultivators.

🌞 Limited quantities available — reserve now for Spring 2025 planting!