For my first grow I chose a sativa that rapidly outgrew my short, narrow tent after I mainlined it to have 8 colas. Ideally I should have grown a short indica or used a scrog net. Certain strains like Northern Lights are supposed to be hardier and easier to grow.
Traditional hand rubbed hash (charas) comes from very hard nugs, as soft colas wouldn't survive the process as easily. OP could look for these strains. Think of places like Nepal and India and the older landrace genetics found there.