The cannabis plant has been grown by humans through out history, there is evidence suggesting for a millennium at least. For the first time in modern history humans are experiencing legal cannabis for the first time and openly discussing the benefits of Indoor vs. Outdoor cannabis, or the combination of both techniques using Green Houses.
While Indoor has many upsides like control and consistent year long growing, outdoor has the advantage of being lower initial cost and producing larger crops. Region and budget can have a huge impact on your decision making if you are interested in becoming a grower. For the consumer, getting to know your local dispensary and budtender can really help finding the perfect type of cannabis for you.
For more info, our friends at weedmaps and marijuana.com have discussed the finer points of both!