Our autoflowering seeds are bred by the best, which means their quality and potency are getting close and often even surpass those of traditional cannabis strains. In addition to all Cannabis Cup winners, we bring you autoflowering seeds like feminized Royal Critical Auto and Northern Light, among others.
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Autoflowering Cannabis Seeds - Click here for more infoWhite Monster Automatic is an auto strain that is perfect for beginners. She combines the sensory delights and relaxing effects of an indica with the easiness of an autoflowering strain. An extra bonus is the fact that her fast growing trait is paired with fair yields. If you’re new to cannabis growing or simply want a decent-yielding autoflowering plant, White Monster Automatic could be...
Monster Dwarf Automatic by Zamnesia may be small but you should definitely not judge her on size alone! This great autoflowering Skunk hybrid isn’t just perfect to grow in even the smallest spaces. Her good yields, nice skunky aroma and pleasant effect make Monster Dwarf Automatic by Zamnesia an easy autoflower that you will love!
Blessed with super quick growing genetics, Lemon Wonder Automatic from Zamnesia Seeds is a crop capable of raking in the cash! By successfully mixing Lowryder with a Lemon OG strain, the cultivators were able to create a product of immense speed, resilience and desirability - ready to harvest in just 8 weeks!
Crossing one of Dutch Passion's favorite strains with cannabis ruderalis resulted in a fully autoflowering Blueberry, which allows connoisseurs to enjoy the rich, aromatic smoke after just 10 weeks from germination. Superb gene pool and generous harvest of top quality marijuana without the need to switch the lighting schedule.
Deriving from the original Dutch Passion classic Mazar, AutoMazar is a robust cross of indica and ruderalis genetics. This combination results in a strain with astonishing yields of sticky buds and a speedy life cycle of only 10 weeks. Indica-lovers will appreciate the classic indica effects and Mazar flavour profile.
The feminized Kritikal Bilbo Auto by Genehtik Seeds is an autoflowering plant of the next generation, with higher potency and production. The plants reach a height of 60-70cm and develop lots of branches, stocked with large dense and aromatic buds with fruity flavors. Kritikal Bilbo Auto requires only 60-70 days to deliver its tasty fruits, expect about 40g per plant indoors - 70g outdoors.
Kickass Auto is the great cross of a Citrus and a very productive Ruderalis. The result if a very big yield in a short time and a very nice cannabis that will get you very high!
Ginger Punch Auto is known for her sweet taste, but also her nice stone will amaze any smoker for sure. Great results in only 65 days!
Kritic (formerly known as Kritic 70) is a strong autoflowering strain bred with the famous Critical. Easy to grow and very rewarding.
Speedy Boom is a very happy and psychoactive strain that will have you in a good mood in no time. Ready in 70 days maximum.
"Imagine - all the people, living life in peace" - Actually mankind would be even better off with some euphoria and the feminized Auto Lennon by Pyramid Seeds delivers precisely that! This nicely balanced genetic blend of 40% Indica, 30% Sativa and 30% Ruderalis requires only 75-85 days from seed to harvest and provides 30-100 grams of weed with a THC level of 10-13%.
The feminized Auto Shark by Pyramid Seeds has been created by crossing Shark with several generations of Ruderalis. This new generation of autoflowering varieties has a more pronounced flavor and is slightly bigger than its predecessors. The snappy Auto Shark stretches to a length of 40-90cm from snout to fin and can take a bite of 30-100g per plant. What a sweet swarm of resinous buds ...
Royal Cheese Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds is an easy to grow top selling strain. The plants brought forth from these seeds grow up to a maximum height of 120cm within only 10 weeks. Grown in optimal conditions a yield of up to 140g/plant can be expected. This new autoflowering variety inherited its pungent aroma and strong taste from the original Cheese and delivers a strong and physical...
Lowryder is still one of the fastest growing strains on the market and just never dissapoints.
The feminized Super Skunk Autoflowering by Vision Seeds is a nicely balanced mix of Skunk #1, Afghani Hash and Ruderalis and although it is an Indica dominated variety it produces a bright cerebral high, combined with a powerful relaxing body numbing effect. Super Skunk Autoflowering is a sturdy, compact plant with a short lifetime of only 9-10 weeks and and delivers 30-60g per plant.
The feminized Ogre by the Joint Doctor is an autoflowering variety with a highly complex genetic background. In North America it is also known as Secret Citrus AF x Durban Skunk, but it actually is a blend of Short Term Amnesia (Soma's Amnesia Haze x LowRyder) x Hindu Kush x Durban Skunk x Ruderalis. Produces high yields of over-sized buds within 9-10 weeks.
A ripe Royal Kush Automatic exudes a rich, spicy, almost fruity aroma, owed to her parent Sweet Special Auto, which is a genetic blend of Grapefruit, Hog and Cream Caramel Auto. The influence of her Kush parent on the other hand shows in the height of the plant - it is still compact, but slightly taller than many other autoflowering strains.
Autoflowering strains are normally chosen for their short life cycle and fast results, but Bloody Skunk Auto is a plant you will miss after harvesting - simply because she is such a beauty and feast for the eye with her reddish, lilac and purple hues and the masses of glistening trichomes.
Blueberry Bliss Autoflowering truly lives up to its name - it has a delicious flavor and the effect of the smoke will shift the state of mind to felicity. This beautiful blue-blooded Indica dominant lady is easy to grow and will develop its rock solid buds within only 10 weeks. The harvested weed is a good remedy to help with stress and pain. Moderate THC level.
Delhi Cheese Autoflowering may take a tad longer to mature but on the other hand produces buds with a high CBD content. The Cheese part in her name should be taken seriously, for she radiates a strong cheesy aroma - the Delhi is an allusion to her Indica dominance. Small plant of only about 50cm, but each centimeter translates to one gram of dried buds.
Skunk Autoflowering is a classic Skunk, but with a new livery. The guys at Strain Hunters crossed it with a pure Ruderalis from Kazakhstan and the outcome is an autoflowering strain with an outstanding productivity. Under a 1000W lamp and fed well it is possible to achieve a yield of up to 800g/m²! The robust plants reach a height of 90-120cm.
Jack Herer is a name recognised across the global cannabis community. Signifying both the title of the renowned cannabis activist, as well as a hearty sativa hybrid, Jack Herer Auto is the newest addition to this famed family. Reliable and speedy growth meets large yields of sumptuous sativa flowers boasting a balanced mind-body high. In just nine weeks, all these spoils are yours to enjoy.
Some legends just go on forever - and White Widow is probably one of the most legendary strains of all times. It is very likely every pothead on the globe at least heard of her and now she is available with a new livery - as an autoflowering version for impatient growers. Provides very good yields of a potent product for an autoflowering strain.
A real feat of cannabis engineering; Med Gom 1 from Grass-O-Matic has all the trappings of a high grade medicinal cannabis strain but with the added benefits of an autoflower. As a result of her speedy genetics she goes from seed to harvest in just 8 weeks.
Fans of sweet tasting cannabis are in for a real treat with Caramel Automatic from Zamnesia Seeds. A delicious blend of Sweet Caramel and Ruderalis come together perfectly to produce this sturdy, high yielding and enjoyable indica strain. Caramel Automatic is ready for harvest after as little as 8 weeks - talk about a sweet deal!
Not only one of Amsterdam's finest but one of the world's finest cannabis strains, White Widow gets a bit of autoflowering revamp by the expert cultivators at Zamnesia Seeds. Mixing together White Widow with Ruderalis, they managed to create an amazing specimen that goes from seed to harvest in just 10-12 weeks!
An iconic strain that originated from the UK, Cheese has risen through the ranks to become a household favourite right around the world. Thanks to the growers at Zamnesia Seeds it has now been given an autoflowering makeover, resulting in an easy to manage super strain that retains all the goodness of its former self; but is now ready to harvest in just 10 weeks!
Super Strains crossed genetics of AK-47 with Ruderalis to create Automatic Fini. This sativa-dominant autoflowering strain will be ready for harvest in 9-10 weeks from seed. Maximum heights of up to 80-100cm can be expected, and Automatic Fini can be grown almost anywhere. The appearance of this plant resembles the classic AK-47, a sativa-dominant strain with a strong up high and heavy...
Sweet Seeds’ Sweet Nurse Auto CBD with her high amount of CBD is a fantastic medicinal plant for anyone who wants potent medicine without wanting to accept compromises. The strain tastes great, doesn’t cause much hassles when growing and can also please with rather respectable yields. A top choice to grow for any medicinal cannabis user!
To make their La Blanca Gold Autoflowering, Vision Seeds took their great La Blanca Gold and added some Ruderalis magic. Out comes a superb yet unassuming looking autoflower that makes her a perfect plant for stealth grows and even the tiniest of growing spaces. She delivers a pleasantly uplifting high that you can enjoy any time of the day.
Vision Jack Autoflowering is Vision Seeds’ easy-growing autoflowering version of their feminized Vision Jack which is their own variant of the legendary Jack Herer. Thanks to these excellent genetics, Vision Jack Autoflowering brings some good potency and an excellent taste to the table. Even less experienced growers can now grow amazing Jack Herer bud in record time without a fuss!
Pyramid Seeds has crossed Hindu Kush with OG Kush and created a variety with a high THC level and produces flowers with thick and compact buds.
Barney’s Farm brings us the autoflowering variant of their popular coffeeshop favourite Tangerine Dream. Now even quicker and easier to grow, this lady pleases both cannabis connoisseurs and growers. She has the same intense, sweet citrus aroma as the original, with only slightly less THC. This culminates in a balanced, relaxing high. Look forward to good yields in just 70 days after...
The guys at BSB Genetics from Birmingham bring us a true classic, the popular Critical now in a fast autoflowering version with their Auto Critical+. Considered one their best-tasting autoflowers, she has the same sweet, citrusy and skunky aroma just like the original, but with very good yields for an autoflower. Conveniently compact, she delivers quality buds despite being very easy grow.
White Cheese Auto is a gourmet blend of the legendary cannabis strains Cheese and Jack Herer in a hardy autoflowering package. Sumo Seeds have successfully combined cerebral powerhouse genetics with resilient ruderalis. This impressive hybrid retains the signature attributes of her photoperiod parents and can be ready for harvest in just 9-10 weeks post-germination.
Sumo Seeds now offer an autoflowering version of their prize-winning OG Kush. Combined here with the resilient properties of an auto, this OG Kush grows the most beautiful, piney, fragrant weed in a wide range of climates. You have no more excuses to miss out on this classic indica-dominant hybrid now that it can be grown almost anywhere.
White Widow Original Auto offers resilience, mixed effects, and an ironclad heritage. Its strong woody aroma is common throughout the coffeeshops of Amsterdam. Now this classic of the Dutch cannabis industry can be grown with ease, flowering within 10 weeks and delivering a strong yield of knockout buds.
AK Full Auto is the new compact tactical autoflowering cannabis hybrid from Sumo Seeds. This is the strain that will shock and awe growers of all levels, in a good way. By crossing their choice AK cut the Ultimate AK with robust ruderalis genetics, they’ve created the autoflower to blow away the competition.
Zkittlez OG Auto by Barney’s Farm isn’t just your average autoflower. Only the best of the best cannabis genetics were used to create this gorgeous plant. Sit back and fasten your seat-belt, because this girl makes for a truly cosmic experience!
Barney's Farm is totally over the moon to introduce to you the automatic variety of their legendary LSD strain, and for good reason. This autoflowering indica-dominant specimen really packs the same psychedelic punch as the original, but is super easy to grow due to her high resistance against mould. But be careful when you smoke this cannabis version of LSD. You might be trippin'!
Ministry of Cannabis brings us their Auto CBD Star which shines with an excellent taste and a golden 1:1 THC to CBD ratio of 10% each. This makes her a great plant with a balanced effect perfect for medicinal and recreational users alike. Being an easy autoflower and thanks to her extraordinary growing stability and compact size, even less experienced cultivars can grow her pretty much...
Monster Mash is the result of a thorough breeding project conducted by Exotic Seed. The outcome is a fast-flowering auto that induces a body-slamming indica high.
Looks can be deceiving, and not many strains demonstrate this as perfectly as Haze Berry Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds: unassuming in appearance, this sativa-dominant autoflower surprises with mouth-watering flavour and a hard-hitting Haze high. Even better, being a highly productive auto, she produces her premium buds in record time!
Strawberry Cola Auto’s mouth-watering fruity and cola flavour notes, alongside a very relaxing effect, make for a highly enjoyable smoke. This autoflowering indica hybrid maintains a manageable size and grows easy and fast. Sweet-toothed growers of all levels need to crop this effervescent specimen post-haste!
Herz OG Auto is Exotic Seed’s autoflowering variant of the super potent Herz OG. Still quite strong in effect and with the same great aroma, it may be difficult to believe that she’s really an autoflower. Add to this her very good yields, and you have a winning strain!
Barney's Farm has delivered an autoflowering showstopper in the form of Runtz Auto. This is a strain that has a short growing cycle and can flourish in almost any setting. While growing her is an easy task, the true enjoyment is to be found with the bountiful buds. Rich in fruity and sweet flavours and aromas, Runtz Auto is perfect whether smoked or vaped.
Purple Monkey Auto by Exotic Seed is truly a jack of all trades. Combining an effortless yet rewarding growing experience with awesome flavours and effects is something that all seedbanks strive for. However, not many pull it off as well as Exotic Seed did. This autoflowering strain is beautiful to look at, and with its generous harvests your stash jars will be full for a long time to come.
If you're after a rapid harvest, you've just found it! Banana Mash Auto provides a canopy loaded with buds only 10 weeks after germination. The best part? These flowers are packed with fruity terpenes that make every hit a sweet, decadent delight. Her stoning and euphoric high augments these flavours and makes her a top pick for evening blazing.
From the team at Exotic Seed comes White Banana Auto. This finely-tuned strain has some impressive parentage but can stand on her own two feet. She offers a unique and easygoing cultivation project that responds well to LST and SOG growing techniques. But the proof is in her indica-dominant buds as she offers up great, rich flavours coupled with a deeply relaxing high.
From the team at Advanced Seeds comes their take on the classic Amnesia. With Auto Amnesia XXL, it's never been easier to get your hands on a large yield of flavourful buds. With very little required in the way of maintenance, this strain is sure to appeal to both novice and expert growers. For an easy ride to Amnesia, this is it.
An auto hybrid of much distinction, Critical+ Autoflowering from Dinafem carries on from where the original Critical left off. Aesthetically pleasing to look at, she grows with both pace and pungency; emitting a rich aroma that harbors notes of lemony spices. Indica dominant (60% - 40% Sativa), she presents a relaxing buzz that will have you chilled out in a matter of minutes.
A resinous bud beauty that unashamedly flaunts her fruity femininity for all see. Fruit Autoflowering from Dinafem Seeds is an Indica-dominant cannabis strain that is packed full of potential. Rife with the sweet flavor of summer fruits, she grows vigorously and with great ease. Perfect for first time growers she produces fast and fruity results.
An autoflowering superstar from the expert cultivators at Dinafem. White Cheese Autoflowering yields in abundance and with speed. On average she is capable of producing anywhere from 40-130g of high quality cannabis in as little 75 days from seed. Flaunting the signature cheese taste, White Cheese Autoflowering takes it to whole other level, blending in sweet flavors for added pleasure.
This speedy autoflower takes only nine weeks to mature, but doesn’t compromise on taste, bud quality, or effect. Enjoy apricot-scented nugs drenched in a frosty coating of THC-rich resin.
Quick One by Royal Queen Seeds is a crossing result between the autoflowering Ruderalis with a flash growing Indica. This feminized marijuana is a fusion of Sativa 10%, Indica 60% and Ruderalis 30% genes. During its first appearance it was one of the quickest growing breed on earth.
Easy Bud by Royal Queen Seeds is a hybrid result of an autoflowering Ruderalis with a vigorously growing Indica species. This feminized cannabis is a combo of Sativa 15%, Indica 55% and Ruderalis 30% genes. Easy Bud is a close cousin of the autoflowering White Dwarf. Due to its strong genetics, this strain can be cultivated almost everywhere and in no time regardless the environment...
Royal Critical Automatic feminized by Royal Queen Seeds is the hybrid result between the sturdy Ruderalis and the notorious Critical Mass with Sativa 15%, Indica 50% and Ruderalis 35% genes. She is the winner of numerous awards in Spain being admired by farmers worldwide for its vigorous growing properties.
Skunk 1 Automatic by White Label is a fully autoflowering strain bringing you back to the old school Skunk era. Sweet, strong and dense buds.
Autoflowering Super Skunk by White Label Seeds which produces good yields of fat, dense buds.
Autoflowering White Haze by White Label Seeds with a spicy yet sweet aroma and an intense Sativa high effect.
French Touch Seeds wanted to create a fast flowering and small plant with a great flavor, so they crossed their NYC Diesel with Ruderalis until they had achieved an equilibrium of 50% Sativa and 50% Ruderalis. And here is their very first autoflowering variety - the feminized Guillotine. At the end of the flowering period of 60-65 days the plants look like one giant cluster of buds.
Please mind the gap, the next train running into your grow station is the feminized and autoflowering Lemon Juice Express by Humboldt Seeds. Entering the train you'll be amazed by the traveling speed and the aromas of mixed pine and lemon that fill the compartment. After only 70 from starting the journey, the passengers are full of sweat and 12% of their luggage is pure THC. Have a nice...
The feminized Skunk #1 Automatic is the next, the third stage of Skunk #1. After the original one had been released over 30 years ago, a feminized version followed and now they took it to the autoflowering level. As soon as 4 weeks have passed, this new Skunk will switch to flowering and starts to develop large, candle-shape buds covered with orange pistils and white crystals in no time.
The feminized Super Skunk Automatic by Sensi Seeds is the third manifestation of the original Skunk #1. This is the autoflowering version of one of the fastest and most consistent performers in the world of cannabis. With a short flowering period beginning after a relatively predictable veg time, it is even suited for outdoor cultivation in areas with short summers.
The feminized Northern Lights Automatic by Sensi Seeds is the result of meticulously crossing NL #2 and NL #5 with a carefully selected auto indica, and then crossing it back with the parent strains. This fine-tuned NL has the potential to race from germination to harvest within only 11 weeks.
White Diesel Haze Automatic is a 70% Sativa, but nonetheless requires only 50-65 days of flowering to produce its long and dense buds full of sparkling trichomes. The buds can become so thickly covered in crystals that they look as if the plants have been exposed to a blizzard, hence the White part in her name. Sativa lovers could easily find a new favorite in this strain.
Fast, fresh and flavorsome female Blue Dream Auto, is a hard hitting haze with a soft and delicate appearance. A strong yielding talent, she displays a well rounded character and is ready in 75-80 days (from seed.) Very much a mouth watering monster of marijuana, Blue Dream Auto serves up a flavorful pot platter containing authentic notes of blueberry and pepper. Simply divine.
Stress Killer does what its name suggests - this weed dispels the worries and sinister thoughts that may plague your mind and brings on a clear and focused high. As of germination, you will have to wait 11 weeks till she delivers up to 500g/m² with a pungent lemon and Haze aroma and sharp lemon flavor. Her genetics are provided by Juanita la Lagrimosa, Lemon Haze and Ruderalis. Rich in CBD!
Snow Ryder is a great autoflowering strain, perfect for indoors and outdoors and will reward you with a perfectly potent stone.
Northern Light is one of the most-popular indica strains and there are quite a lot of good reasons for that. This superbly yielding strain perfectly mixes the old and the new, with a sensational flavour and a great high that made Northern Light a staple especially for Indoor growers. Sensation Seeds’ Northern Lights Auto is a fantastic autoflowering NL variety that grows with no...
The original White Widow is one of these outstanding strains that quickly found many of enthusiastic fans ever since she appeared on the scene. Her spectacular resin production, the powerful body high and her superb flavour don’t leave a wish open even for the pickiest of cannabis connoisseurs. Sensation Seeds’ autoflowering variety comes close to the original and makes growing this legend...
AK-47 has risen to legendary status in the cannabis scene and today is probably the most widely known strain and still hugely popular. There are many things to like about AK-47: Her reliability, yields and production that have made her a favourite cash crop or her great high and taste that is unmatched. Sensation Seeds managed to keep these qualities with their autoflowering Auto AK!
White Label’s White Skunk Automatic had been created as an excellent all-rounder strain in particular for less experienced growers. But this doesn’t mean that she won’t delight anyone else! This outstanding Skunk variety isn’t just easy to manage but makes for a very powerful smoke with a superbly relaxing indica side paired with uplifting sativa happiness. You can easily grow her...
Master Kush Automatic (White Label) Feminized is sure to impress the master growers and make novices look like pros. Trouble free in the grow room and outstanding as medicine or fun. This should be on everyone's grow list.
Bred with confidence by cannabis experts. Purple Bud Automatic combines the finest from the Hindu Kush mountains with a Carribean classic. Unique in colour and effect this plant is a joy to grow.
Barney’s Farm collaborated with the breeders at CBD Crew to bring us this spectacular CBD-rich medicinal strain. Lemon Potion Auto shines with a very high CBD content of 15% and amazingly intense, spicy lemon aromas. Resin production is top-notch as well, making CBD Lemon Potion Auto a very good choice for making extracts and oils.
Violet’s Wonder Auto is a rapidly maturing sativa-dominant strain with amazing colours. Violet and lilac buds make this strain not even look like cannabis.
The addition of ruderalis genetics makes West Coast Bubbles Auto a sweet and discreet indica strain that doesn't disappoint in the grow room. Good yields and automatic flowering from tiny plants make this strain a true guerrilla grow contender.
Impala 64 Haze Auto is a great strain for growers seeking tasty flowers of moderate intensity, which will be available after a short grow cycle.
From Sensi Seeds comes Blue Bullet Automatic, a skunky and compact powerhouse of a strain. With an impressive heritage, this sativa-dominant strain is becoming more and more popular among those seeking for an easy to grow plant with large yields. One taste and you will see what all the fuss is about.
Looking for some unique genetics to add to your cannabis garden? Whether you grow indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse, Top Tao's Auto Tao Mix 2 contains a variety of auto seeds from Top Tao's best-selling strains.
Looking to grow a true Cali Classic? Orange Bud Auto by Nirvana Seeds is a 50-50 hybrid with well-balanced effects that boost your mood, creativity, and sociability, all the while relaxing the body. Packed into a fast-flowering, simple Auto seed, growing great Cali weed has never been simpler.
Autoflowering seeds are cannabis seeds that begin flowering after a genetically predetermined amount of time, rather than in reaction to a change in the photoperiod (hours of daylight).
Compared to their photoperiod-dependent counterparts, auto seeds tend to produce fast-growing, resilient, and compact specimens. Due to their characteristics, they are well-suited to indoor growing and low-stress training techniques such as ScrOG or SOG. They can nevertheless be grown successfully outdoors too. In fact, due to the fact that they don’t rely on the sun to flower, they can be grown all year round (weather permitting), allowing cultivators to fit multiple harvests into a single season.
Autoflowering cannabis seeds are hybrid strains containing indica and/or sativa genetics alongside ruderalis genetics—the latter of which is responsible for gifting plants with the ability to flower automatically. Ruderalis cannabis is native to Siberia and surrounding regions. Due to the short summer season there, ruderalis plants evolved to flower according to an internal clock, rather than in response to the sun.
By breeding sativa and indica strains with ruderalis, breeders are able to pass the autoflowering trait onto those plants. However, without careful breeding, this trait will be lost in the next generation of plants, as it is a recessive gene.
It has taken some years to get auto seeds up to a similar quality as photoperiod seeds, as natural ruderalis produces very low yields and low cannabinoid concentrations. However, these days, careful breeding has closed the gap.
Pretty much, but not always. While the vast majority of autoflowering seeds are fully feminized, there are some regular ones on the market. They tend to be female because autoflowering seeds are often chosen by beginner growers or those who desire exclusively female plants (as these are the ones that bear viable—i.e. smokeable—flowers). Therefore, contending with 50% male plants, which could pollinate the female plants, is somewhat counterproductive.
That said, there are some regular autoflowering cannabis seeds available. At Zamnesia, we offer a large range from Top Tao Seeds, a company that specialises in regular autoflower seeds.
There are many reasons you may choose to buy autoflowering seeds. These include:
Fast growth — Some have life cycles as short as 49 days total
Resilient — Ruderalis makes these strains tough and easy to grow
Smaller plants — Many strains stay well under a metre in height, allowing them to fit nicely into many grow spaces
Stealth — Given their small size, these plants are well-suited to clandestine grows
Autoflowering trait — As they are not photoperiod-dependent, you are not beholden to a specific light cycle
Ease — All of the above traits make these plants generally easy and enjoyable to grow
As you can see, the main reason to buy autoflowering seeds is that they are easier. Fast, robust, and simple, they are the perfect choice for the novice grower, or simply those who want to be as hands-off as possible.
Despite recent advances, autoflowers tend not to be quite as good as photoperiod strains in the yield department. Moreover, they may be slightly less potent to boot. What’s worth noting, though, is that this is only if you look at their maximum potential. Given how forgiving they are to grow, novices may actually produce better-quality buds and higher yields from autoflowering strains, as they are more forgiving of certain mistakes.
Growing autoflowering cannabis seeds is significantly easier than photoperiods—especially indoors. To germinate them, you can either use the final pot or seedling trays. The seedling stage is the one where autoflowering plants are more vulnerable than photoperiods, and this is because they have a very short vegetative stage. Given this, any damage to their roots will not have time to properly heal, and so they can become quite stunted. This is why it might be worth germinating them in their final pot.
Either way, you can immediately put them under an 18/6 light cycle, and leave them like that until harvest. Some growers leave them under light all day, every day, while others try different methods. Though evidence is scant, we suggest an 18/6 or 20/4 light cycle throughout the entire grow.
Compared to photoperiod plants, autos require less in the way of water and nutrients, so start low and build up. The ruderalis makes them very efficient, and you can damage them easily with overfeeding.
Other than that, just treat them well.
It mostly comes down to taste. These days, pretty much all strains are also available as autoflowering seeds, and so you can grow whatever you want. Some prioritise speed, others size, others strength. These traits are not mutually exclusive either, so you can find rapid, high-yielding, and high-potency strains.
Take a look around the extensive Zamnesia autoflowering cannabis seed catalogue and whet your appetite—there’s plenty to choose from!