Discover what Royal Queen Seeds’ unique genetics can do for you this season.

Planting season is upon us once again, and experienced cannabis growers and newbies both are making the decisions that will define the rest of their year. This most wonderful season stands to become a little bit more extraordinary this time around, and it’s all thanks to Royal Queen Seeds.

One of the foremost purveyors of unique cannabis genetics on either side of the Atlantic, Royal Queen Seeds is a seed bank dedicated to promoting the love of growing cannabis all over the world. They’ve curated a list of standout autoflowering strains from their vast library to demonstrate why curious growers should make the Queen’s royal acquaintance. 

While these autoflowers are well suited to the vast majority of outdoor climates, those who prefer to grow indoors or in greenhouses owe it to themselves to take a look at this dream team from Royal Queen Seeds. These autoflowers boast respectable potency levels as well as a carefully curated suite of terpenes specially designed by Royal Queen Seeds’ master geneticists.

These are unique strains that you won’t find at any other seed bank, and odds are you won’t find them at your local dispensary either; the only way to enjoy these unique strains is to grow them yourself, with a little help from Mother Nature.

Setting your autoflowers up to overachieve

While some of the coming good advice regarding growing Royal Queen Seeds autoflowering cannabis is applicable to all cannabis, and careful gardening generally, there are a few special tips and tricks that make RQS seeds particularly vibrant.

These tips come directly from the experts who bred these strains over generations, so their word is worth paying strict attention to if you want to ensure that you’ll harvest a true bumper crop this year.

Get to know your grow spot

Although autoflowering cannabis and real estate don’t seem to have that much in common, in fact, they share the same first law; location, location, location. Learning all the ins and outs of your growing area is critical to setting up your seeds for success, as that data will help inform every decision you make further down the line.

Although autoflowering cannabis and real estate don’t seem to have that much in common, in fact, they share the same first law; location, location, location.

Royal Queen Seeds breeders recommend spending the time to become familiar with the average sunlight in your area, the soil quality, temperature ranges, and everything in between. While it may sound obvious, many novice growers can neglect to arm themselves with all the necessary information about their outdoor climate beforehand, only realizing that what they don’t know has cost them after they’ve lost a crop to mold or climate. 

This preparation step is even more important when it comes to Royal Queen Seeds autoflowers. Because RQS autoflowers can become ready to harvest in as little as 50-55 growing days, there simply won’t be enough time to help a plant recover if it encounters any difficulties during its growing process.

While it may be possible to rescue a photodependent strain with a longer flowering time, once it becomes clear that an autoflowering seed is in trouble, it might be too late to intervene. That’s why the breeders at Royal Queen Seeds stress careful preparation and planning, even when lower-stress autoflowers are concerned.

Genetic quality counts

Genetics count in cannabis, and trying to overcome a seed’s weak nature by attempting to spend great effort nurturing it is simply a losing proposition.

The final piece of advice from the team at Royal Queen Seeds for undeniably impressive autoflowers is also one of the most simple. All the sunlight, soil, and careful planning in the world won’t help you if the seed you start with isn’t up to snuff.

Genetics count in cannabis, and trying to overcome a seed’s weak nature by attempting to spend great effort nurturing it is simply a losing proposition. The best way to ensure great cannabis plants is to start with great cannabis seeds. Simple, no? 

Luckily, if you’re reading this, you’re already in the right place to snag some of the finest seeds around. Let’s take a look at five of Royal Queen Seeds’ most popular autoflowering strains that are perfect for your indoor or outdoor grow.

Royal Queen Seeds Quick One 

We put this strain first for all you motorheads out there who don’t have time to wait. Quick One is among the speediest strains on the Royal Queen Seeds roster, a greased-lightning strain that can produce high-quality, ready-to-harvest buds in as little as nine weeks.

An indica-leaning strain descended from Lowryder #1 and Old School Indica, Quick One jets out of the ground and keeps going until it lands at roughly three and a half feet tall in outdoor conditions.

Quick One doesn’t waste any time developing too much THC content, and you can expect your buds to clock in at around 13%. With a low potency and fast-growing time, Quick One is a standout strain among Royal Queen Seeds’ roster for beginners. Check it out, but make sure not to blink, or you just might miss it.  

Royal Queen Seeds Triple G Auto

One of the most potent autoflowering strains in Royal Queen Seeds’ extensive roster, Triple G Auto has a high enough THC content to please even the most experienced cannabis consumer. Descended from Triple G and Big Skunk, Triple G Auto is strong enough to go toe-to-toe with many photodependent strains, but still maintains all the convenience and ease that defines autoflowering strains. Triple G is also one speedy grower; you can expect to enjoy your harvest roughly ten weeks after you first plant Triple G Auto. 

Royal Queen Seeds have bred quite a complex terpene profile into Triple G Auto, with notes of chocolate, spice, sugar, and an earthy dankness all rounding out the party. If you are an experienced cannabis consumer who may be skeptical about the quality of autoflowers, give Triple G a try. Between the subtle terpenes reminiscent of high-quality dark chocolate and a respectable 20% THC percentage, Triple G Auto will make a believer out of the most resolute photodependent stan. 

Royal Queen Seeds Cookies Gelato Auto

A name that rhymes is always a good sign, and our next entry from Royal Queen Seeds doesn’t disappoint. Cookies Gelato Auto is a powerful indica-dominant hybrid that was specifically developed to break the curse of low-potency autoflowers.

Cookies Gelato Auto puts an end to the old autoflower tradeoff of speed for potency, developing buds with up to 23% THC in as little as ten weeks. Such genetic wizardry isn’t easy, and cannabis growers everywhere are lucky that the team at Royal Queen Seeds has threaded this needle with style. 

Cookies Gelato Auto will yield up to an impressive five ounces of bud when it comes time to harvest, with an aroma consisting of earthy notes with honey and fruit highlights. You can expect your Cookies Gelato Auto plants to get to about four and a half feet tall, making it a great strain for outdoor growers who aren’t constrained by limited space. Let Cookies Gelato Auto loose with plenty of sun, space, and water, and experience a brave new autoflower in record time. 

Royal Queen Seeds Royal Dwarf

A compact strain that is adaptable to a wide variety of climates and conditions, Royal Dwarf is ideal for experts and newbs alike. Royal Dwarf is aptly named; it will only grow to around two feet tall in ideal conditions, a fraction of the standard size for a full-grown cannabis plant. This makes it a great fit for a pot on a sunny balcony, indoor tent, or corner of a vegetable garden, as its small size won’t crowd out other plants or draw unnecessary attention to your grow.

Royal Dwarf is an indica-like with an average THC content of around 13%, making it a good pick for newer smokers or those who prefer a less intense high. Consuming Royal Dwarf will lead to a cerebral, energizing high that encourages focus without too heavy of a “stoney” feel. 

Royal Queen Seeds x Tyson 2.0 GOAT’Lato Auto

Part of a collaboration with Kid Dynamite himself, Royal Queen Seeds has teamed up with Mike Tyson’s Tyson 2.0 outfit to bring their barn-burning strains to homegrowers for the first time.

Tyson has conquered the cannabis arena in the days since he hung up his boxing gloves, and his unique strains, like GOAT’Lato Auto, reflect the resilience and tenacity that makes Iron Mike a force to be reckoned with. This autoflower will hold up to a wide variety of climates and can be trained and trimmed into a myriad of sizes with a little patience, making it enduring as the man himself.

The crew at Tyson 2.0 burnt gallons of midnight oil to develop a strain worthy of the Greatest of All Time moniker, but GOAT’Lato Auto is certainly up to the challenge. While the 20% average THC content is respectable in its own right, there’s a hidden punch hiding in this strain. Combined with the relaxing suite of terpenes imbued into GOAT’Lato Auto by Tyson 2.0, it certainly feels a good deal stronger. While the conversations surrounding the true GOAT are never-ending, GOAT’Lato Auto from Royal Queen Seeds and Tyson 2.0 is a true contender. 

Those five strains are just the beginning of Royal Queen Seeds’ huge library, and they aren’t slowing down. They’re always hard at work innovating new strains and helping customers discover their love of cannabis cultivation. Make sure to head to their website and follow them on social media so you can stay abreast of any new strains or collaborations that Royal Queen Seeds has in store. Happy growing!

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Attention, America’s terp army of weed gardeners. It’s time to lock and load.

Ignore the freezing winter outdoors. Valentine’s Day marks the beginning of germination season indoors for the 2024 outdoor full-sun run in North America. The world’s most elite, tasty, potent, and beautiful weed isn’t going to grow itself. You need to scoop the perfect seeds for your situation—this week!

Feast thine eyes on this fine directory of magic beans, Terp Army. It’s distilled from dozens of queries to the world’s winningest, most reputable breeders.

Thanks to the federal legalization of cannabis seeds, it’s never been easier to stand on the shoulders of greatness and grow a pound. Growers from legal New York, Missouri, Ohio, and hopefully soon Washington can let fweedom ring this year.

Welcome to the World’s best seeds and clones to grow in 2024. Let’s get gardening!

Hot-hot new-new from the top dogs

We begin with a smoking hot display of pure hype—the true tokes of the town. 

Seed Junky Genetics

Leafly Strain of the Year 2023 Permanent Marker colonizes the country in 2024. LA breeder Seed Junky Genetics has enabled direct-to-consumer sales of Permanent Marker S1, or bred to itself. Also scoop Scented Marker, Malibu Marker, and Cherry Ztripez. For pro indoor growers only.

Capulator

The LA maker of MAC1, Capulator, keeps digging into Leafly Strain of the Year 2023 runner-up Cap Junky with Coolio (Cap Junky x Caps Frozen Oranges); scheduled for Spring 2024. 

“After a long hard day of work, hitting the #18 makes me want to hit the heavy bag, go for a 10-mile bike ride, and then stay up until 3 a.m. working on the creative side of my business. It’s super-productive and uplifting. Probably my favorite smoke at the moment.” 

Cap also plans two clone drops of Chadberry and Big Buns. Chadberry is GMO x Chillz that he calls “super-happy giggle weed that reeks like chemberries.”

Wonderbrett’s ByrdSeed

Also in LA, Wonderbrett has released seeds for the first time as the brand Byrdseed Genetics. Get the new Cherry Crush, based off his stable of studs. Cherry Crush is Wonderbrett’s OZ Kush selection crossed with his Kush Cola and Seed Junky’s Jealousy (Leafly Strain of the Year 2022). 

Cookies Seed Bank and Cipher Genetics

In Northern California, global icon Cookies and their Cookies Seed Bank doubles up on the Lemon Cherry Gelato craze with Double Lemon Cherry. And Cookies’ Berner has been building with Cipher Genetics’ Chris Lynch, who has a line of Blue Lobster (Eye Candy x Apples & Bananas) crosses he’s prepping for the first half of 2024.

Compound Genetics

Compound Genetics and Node Labs have readied Double Up (Mellowz #8 & Gastro Pop #5) for a 2024 run.

“The resulting bud is some of the best we have ever seen,” said Compound. With notes of bubblegum, candy, fruit, and citrus, to kerosene and industrial chemicals.

Also don’t miss Compound’s The Scrooge, which is Jokerz #31 x The Menthol for a more minty, candy, and creamy thing.

Purple City Genetics

The Oakland clone and seed powerhouse Purple City Genetics’ current favorite is Curaçao—a cross of Maltese Orange (Lemon Tree Skorange x THC Bomb) x Caribbean Cookies. It’s purple, yields, tests over 30% and, “has a unique sour orange peel and cookie dough terp that makes her special. Super strong, but uplifting and mouth and nose coating right down to the last hit.”

Phinest

Speaking of cloners, Phinest in Sacramento, CA rolls out Colorado breeder Cannarado’s Puffy Payton line of Gary Payton x Banana Puffy. Banana Puffy is Banana OG x Thin Mint. So this is cookie work with extra heavy yields for flower and hash.

Phinest states: “Purple shot through with orange and lime green, big banana terps. Consistently in the top quartile for wholesale pricing, Puffy is an elegant workhorse that is capturing the attention of NorCal growers and will surely be on the podium at the California State Fair this year, given its hash yield, funky banana terp profile (with a touch of the Gary) and bountiful trichome production.” See also: Cannarado’s Candyclysm.

Humboldt Seed Co

Leading off Humboldt Seed Co.’s hype train is Donutz (Lemon Cherry Gelato x GSC x OG). It tastes like glazed donuts and fuel, and will finish by Oct 5th to 10th outside. The automatic variety finishes in 80 days. Humboldt Seed Co is focusing on feminized seeds, so you don’t have a dude running through the gals in the garden. See also: Granny Candy.

Exotic Genetix

Coming out of Washington, Exotic Genetix Mike has the gas for 2024 with Petrol Point, from his fresh line of Grape Jubilee crosses. See also: Twisted Terpz (Trop Runtz x Grape Jubilee).

Tiki Madman

And our 2023 Budtender’s Choice strain Devil Driver returns in Tiki Madman’s Pablo’s Private Reserve (Devil Driver x Pablos Revenge). Pablos Revenge has popped up on our radar as a Leafly Buzz: Hot strain of 2024. See also: Tiki Madman’s Disco Tiger (Grape Zoda x Zoo Runtz), Blue Gushers Bx, and Bacio Belts.

Sin City Seeds

One more huge release from a breeder-favorite—Las Vegas’ Sin City Seeds collabs with Surfr Seeds on Rip Tide (Point Break x Blue Power IX2). Point Break is citrusy, cakey Trop Cookies work. Blue Power is the power behind Apples and Bananas.

The latest from the Z era

Candy terps reign supreme in 2024, whether it’s tropical taffy, blue raspberry, grape or grapefruit. 

Archive Seeds

The best Z work probably comes from Archive Seeds in Portland, OR with their Z-Face, and Zsunami. No one works as hard to refine their lines as Archive Seeds’ Fletch, and it shows.

Terp Hogz

Z originators TerpHogz offers GelonoidZ as feminized seed in 2024, as well as Grapefruit Zruntz. 

Wizard Trees

Leafly Strain of the Year 2023 runner-up RS-11 breeder. Wizard Trees has several crosses to Zangria or Studio 54 on their site. 

Clearwater Genetics

The highly regarded maker of modern Mai Tai, Clearwater Genetics, has Blue Razzicle crosses that look on-point; especially crossed to RS-11, BTY OG, Sherbanger, and Zoap. Sheesh!

More candy aisle flavors

—Karma Genetics has a more unique Cheddar Zi, which is (Cheese/Biker) x (Z x ZiZi). 

—Chemdog popularizer chemdog and his Smash Hits brand in Boston has Z clones for the legal Massachusetts market. Grab Z Head (Z x Headbanger Kush) and Zour Diesel (Z x Sour Diesel). All will be available at Canna Provisions stores in Lee and Holyoke in Massachusetts.

—Purple City Genetics of Oakland satisfies sweet teeth with Street Tarts—a mega-cross of Guava Tart (Grandi Guava x Caribbean Cookies [Guava x OGKB bx1] ) x Street Guru.

—3rd Coast Genetics of Michigan wants you to grow more of our Leafly hot strain of 2024—Cadillac Rainbow—in seed form.

—Also going strong in 2024, Bloom Seed Co’s Z x Sherbanger hotness Candy Fumez #6 —the Harry Palms selection.

—And Atlas Seeds presents a Green Apple Candy with an intense ripe green apple nose. It came out of a Wedding Crasher x Dirty Sanchez project.

GMOs, and other funky stuff

We’ll close out part one of our list with savories to counterbalance that sweet.

3rd Coast Genetics

3rd Coast Genetics in Michigan steps on the gas with Pure Michigan F2, and Black Truffle; building off the White Truffle craze.

Thug Pug

The Michigan maker of the beloved Peanut Butter Breath, Thug Pug, has worked that line to F3s. 

Skunk House Genetics

Skunk House Genetics former breeder California Seed Bank says to check out Papa Burger, which just took 1st in Legends of Hashish.

When you’re toughened up, seek out Southern Oregon breeder Kush Kirk’s Dragon’s Fist, or Compton, CA breeder Masonic Seeds’ Ultimate Garlic Bundle.

Phew! OK, we’re going to catch our breath and come back with Part 2, digging into Sours, OGs, Purps, Tangies, Sativas, Landraces, and Nostalgia cultivars. Lastly, Part 3 will be all about Hashers—strains that dump trichomes for BHO, live resin, rosin, live rosin, and dry sift! Download the app and turn on notifications to never miss a drop. Peace.

Quick, easy & resilient—autoflowering strains pack some big benefits for homegrowers.

As cannabis is increasingly legalized in states across the US, a growing number of Americans are exploring the idea of cultivating their own plants at home. With legalization, there’s been a boom in the variety of strains available, but this explosion of options can make it pretty tough for a newbie to figure out the best fit for their home garden.

If you’re getting started with growing and weighing versatility, ease of process, and quality of the end results, autoflowering cannabis strains have some huge benefits. These strains, compared to their photoperiod counterparts, are more beginner-friendly, making them a top choice for American homegrowers, especially those looking for a simpler cultivation experience without the fuss of adjusting light cycles.

Backyard autoflower growing benefits at a glance

Growing your own cannabis isn’t just a personal win—it’s a full-scale victory with a range of perks. Home cultivation unlocks a treasure trove of benefits:

Benefits of growing your own cannabis:

• Endless top-shelf supply: Imagine having unlimited access to premium-quality weed without the hefty price tag.

• Pure, natural medicine: Dictate the purity of your medicinal cannabis, ensuring it’s free from harmful chemicals and grown exactly to your preferences.

• Eco-conscious cultivation: By growing at home, you contribute to a greener planet by reducing the pollution associated with commercial production and transportation.

• Diverse cannabis exploration: Be unrestricted in your cannabis choices. From flavors to aromas and effects, homegrowing lets you delve deep into the cannabis world, beyond the limitations of market availability.

Completing their growth cycle in a swift 8-11 weeks, autoflowering seeds are hardy, resisting many plant diseases, and are adaptable to a range of climates. Here’s a glimpse of what autoflowers bring to your garden:

Benefits of growing autoflowering cannabis strains:

• Versatile cultivation: Whether you’re set up outdoors, indoors, or in a greenhouse, autoflowers thrive in all conditions, irrespective of the season.

• No light cycle: These plants flower on their own, eliminating the need for you to adjust light cycles to induce blooming.

• Maximized yields in minimal spaces: Even if you’re working with limited real estate, autoflowers can surprise you with abundant harvests without demanding any extra elbow grease.
• Novice-friendly: Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, autoflowers streamline the process, ensuring you harvest top-notch buds with minimal fuss.

The green revolution in American backyards

The US boasts sprawling residential areas, many of which come with the added charm of backyards. The National Association of Home Builders tells us that a whopping 60% of American homes feature a backyard. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find an impressive 39.1 million households have rolled up their sleeves and are diving into the joys of vegetable gardening.

For those already nurturing home gardens with tomatoes, peppers, onions, cucumbers, and more, the leap to cultivating cannabis might not be as vast as one might think. If you’re adept at growing veggies, you’re already ahead of the curve! Slotting a cannabis plant next to your green beans could be as straightforward as just planting another seed.

Interestingly, cannabis, especially the autoflowering variety, coexists harmoniously with vegetables. They share a lot in common—from the type of soil they thrive in to the nutrients they crave. And when it comes to autoflowering cannabis, it’s even more low-maintenance, demanding fewer nutrients than its traditional photoperiodic cousins.

There’s a palpable shift towards sustainable living in the US. With so many folks having access to backyard spaces and a growing enthusiasm for organic cultivation, the trend of growing your own produce is on a steady rise. And, thanks to the hassle-free nature of autoflowers, adding cannabis to the mix is becoming an equally appealing proposition. As we move forward, it won’t just be about homegrown tomatoes or lettuce; homegrown weed could very well be the next green revolution in American backyards.

No need to change the light cycle

So, what exactly is an autoflower, anyway? Well, autoflowering strains are descendants of cannabis plants native to areas with short growing seasons due to low light conditions. These strains evolved to flower in situations where lighting is low or inconsistent, giving them an advantage in convenience and ease of process over traditional cannabis strains, which require precise variations in the light cycle to flower. 

Traditional cannabis strains require precise light schedules to transition from the vegetative to the flowering phase. But autoflowers? They march from seed to harvest without batting an eye at the light cycle. This adaptability is a game-changer. For outdoor growers, it offers flexibility—you can basically kick off your growing season whenever you feel like it. Just bear in mind that these plants are a bit like solar panels: the more sunlight they soak up, the more bountiful the yields.

Indoor cultivators, too, have a lot to be excited about. The fuss of toggling between different light schedules? Gone. No more stressing over setting timers or switching out light bulbs to match the plant’s growth phase. With autoflowers, you’re pretty much setting your indoor garden on cruise control.

And because they’re so low-maintenance when it comes to lighting, you can even optimize energy use by choosing efficient LED lights, which are ideal for autoflowers due to their full spectrum and lower heat emission. This not only simplifies the process but can also be more cost-effective in the long run.

Bang for your buck

Speaking of cost-effectiveness, if you try your hand at growing your own autoflowering cannabis plants, it’s not just lighting that you’ll be saving on. Instead of shelling out $10 for a gram of flower at the dispensary, why not invest the same money in a cannabis seed and potentially reap over 100g from a single plant?

Yes, you’ll need to get a handle on the basics, but growing cannabis is as straightforward as tending to most plants. The essentials? Sunlight, good soil, and water. If you’ve already got a green thumb and cultivate plants or veggies in your garden, then you’re pretty much set to grow cannabis outdoors.

Short life cycles: More weed, a whole lot faster

Autoflowering seeds also have growing periods that can be much shorter than traditional strains. You can expect to harvest your autoflowers in as little as nine weeks, a lightning-fast cultivation that’ll get you quality cannabis in record time. The convenience offered by autos is virtually unparalleled.

Some autoflowers can shoot up to 150cm, but most of the time they hover around the 90cm mark because of their shorter life cycle. So, if you’re trying to grow some top-notch weed in a tight spot, autoflowers are your go-to. Their compact size also means there’s less to manage, making them a total win for folks working with limited space or for anyone not into cultivating big ol’ cannabis trees.

While conventional cannabis strains need a solid 5-6 months to navigate through their vegetative and flowering phases, many autoflowers race through their entire growth cycle in just under 3 months. For homegrowers hoping to maximize their yields, every tick of the clock counts. The speedier the harvest, the more you can grow in a single year, making for an impressive return on investment.

That’s precisely why so many cultivators are leaning towards autoflowers. Their rapid life cycle wraps up so swiftly, it’s almost like watching a time-lapse. Autos offer the tempting prospect of faster harvests, potentially doubling your yield compared to photoperiod plants. And this high turnover isn’t just good for your wallet—it’s great for plant health, too. 

Pest resiliency

Autoflowering strains’ lightning-quick growth isn’t just about your bottom line; it’s a shield against pests. Although pests are not entirely averse to taking a bite out of outdoor autoflowers, their time window to wreak havoc is significantly smaller. Pests usually need a longer stretch to establish a damaging presence on plants, making autos a tougher target due to their shorter life cycle.

Consider the pesky spider mites, the stuff of nightmares for cannabis growers. These critters need time to spin their webs and make themselves at home. With spider mites typically launching their offensive during the flowering phase, autoflowers, with their faster flowering period, present a harder-to-penetrate fortress.

Pair the autos’ quick growth with integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, and you’ve got a solid defense line. IPM tactics might range from using insect screens and sticky traps in indoor settings to releasing beneficial predatory insects that chow down on the baddies. And if you’re growing outdoors, planting companion plants near your auto crops acts as a magnet for helpful insects and a repellent for the detrimental ones.

Climate adaptability

Autoflowering cannabis’ relative pest resiliency isn’t the only benefit. If you’re one of the millions of Americans with a green thumb and a local joke about the weather changing multiple times an hour, rejoice. Autoflowering strains are also remarkably resilient to changes in climate, making them a favorite of backyard growers from the Miami heat to the Seattle haze, and every home garden in between. This reduces the risk of an inconsistent grow, or the worst case scenario, a total crop failure. 

In a vast country like the US, climatic conditions can be wildly diverse across regions, making consistent year-round cultivation a formidable challenge. Take, for example, the temperature fluctuations between states: New Mexico in June might oscillate between 86°F and 95°F, while Wisconsin’s June temperatures can swing between a cooler 58°F to 78°F. Such disparities can be major roadblocks for cultivators.

But autoflowers? They’ve got an answer. Their independence from light cycles and their robustness means they can soldier on in a multitude of climates. Whether you’re contending with the biting cold of a northern state or grappling with limited sunshine in overcast regions, autoflowers grant the luxury of uninterrupted, year-round cannabis cultivation.

Plus, they’re relatively low-maintenance, consuming around half the nutrients of conventional cannabis strains. This resilience and efficiency open doors for American enthusiasts to cultivate and indulge in their passion, regardless of the whims of the weather. This adaptability means you can potentially have up to four grow cycles annually!

Choosing your autoflowering cannabis seeds

As you venture into the world of autoflowers, here’s a golden nugget of advice: The quality of the end product leans heavily on genetics. So, before you sow your first seed, invest time in sourcing top-tier strains from reputable sources. Starting on the right foot, after all, sets the tone for your entire cultivation journey.

One source that checks that box and then some is Fast Buds. The autoflower-only seed bank emerged on the scene more than a decade ago, and they’ve been dead set on earning a reputation as one of the most trustworthy seed banks around ever since.

Fast Buds began life in a dank California garage, where a team of innovative, inspired growers met and began experimenting with their favorite autoflowering genetics. This passion for autoflowers led them to grow Fast Buds into one of the foremost providers of autoflowers in the world today.

And we really do mean the world—the multinational team at Fast Buds has received over twenty accolades since 2016, including international events and several cannabis cup championships. Fast Buds autoflowering seeds are stocked in over a thousand shops worldwide, and their prize genetics have resulted in hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers. These autoflower specialists are one of the most talked about seed banks the world over.

The passion that Fast Buds has for the resilience and convenience of autoflowers motivates everything they do to this day. Their singular focus on this particular corner of the cannabis world has led them to absolutely master the genetics of autoflowers, regularly breaking records for autoflower yield and THC content. They’ve made it their mission to bring quality autoflowers to growers of all stripes all over the globe, and they want to bring them to a backyard garden near you.

Backyard autoflowering strain essentials

Fast Buds prides themselves on their stunning genetic diversity, a fact that has won them a dedicated fan base in their native European markets and, increasingly, globally. One of our favorites from Fast Buds is a standout little number called Banana Purple Punch. Banana Purple Punch Auto has proudly entered the league of the most potent autoflowers.

This remarkable strain boasts incredible THC levels, reaching up to 30.4%, and delivers one of the best terpene profiles out there in just 56 days. Anticipate a delightful terpene blend reminiscent of candy, featuring an irresistible ripe banana essence that’s wonderfully enhanced by fruity undertones, leaving a sense on the palate that you’ve just enjoyed a delectable bag of gummy bears.

Strawberry Gorilla is a tantalizing hybrid descended from the GG family, Strawberry Gorilla has the honor of being one of the most powerful autoflowers in the world. That’s right, this multiple cannabis cup winner is an autoflower that can go smoke-for-smoke with the best of them. Strawberry Gorilla is an extremely easy plant to grow, with notably tiny sugar leaves, making trimming your harvest a breeze. And you’ll be glad to have plenty of Strawberry Gorilla stock; the strain’s uplifting high makes it a popular all-day smoke.

Gorilla Cookies, Fast Buds’ most popular strain, is a breeze to grow and a great place to begin your backyard growing journey. An exemplar of all the things that make Fast Buds autoflowers great, planting this guy at nearly any time of the year will result in thick, resin-soaked buds in as little as ten weeks. You also won’t be skimping on potency; the GG genetics ensure that this strain is plenty powerful, meaning that Gorilla Cookies has something to offer experienced growers, as well. Try it out in your garden this season—its classic Christmas tree shape will look great next to the snap peas.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg of Fast Buds’ massive selection of quality autoflowering seeds. You can head over to their website to browse the whole selection. While you’re there, be sure to check out their growing tips & read reviews from fellow growers.

As the cannabis cultivation scene in the US becomes more mainstream and accessible, understanding the merits of autoflowers can be a valuable asset for those looking to optimize their consumption experience.

This growing accessibility makes homegrowing the ideal option for everyone who consumes weed and wants to ensure they are smoking the cleanest, freshest top-shelf flower. Grow forth with this knowledge & happy planting!

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