Chances are, that at some point in your travels through cannabis culture you have come across autoflowering cannabis seeds. This new take on genetics has a lot to offer, and provide an advantage to both novices and veterans alike.

Autoflowering strains are not the result of some fancy genetic modification, rarther they are the product of decades of careful breeding: Regular Indica and Sativa strains are crossed with ruderalis lineages. Ruderalis is a family of cannabis found in some of the colder regions of the world, such as northern Russia and China.

Due to the adverse conditions, it has naturally evolved to flower with age, allowing it break the shackles of a light cycle dependance in an area of the world where light is scarce. The reason you do not see ruderalis strains on the market is because they do not produce much bud, and the bud they do produce is rather weak – to the point where there is no point in a pure ruderalis strain.

However, through careful breeding, experienced cultivators have managed to successfully mix the autoflowering properties of ruderalis into many indica and sativa strains of cannabis, resulting in seeds that maintain all of the potency and yields of your favourite strains whilst adding in the benefit of age based flowering. It has been so successful that it is now possible to obtain all of the big names, including Amnesia Haze, AK-47, OG Kush and many others in an autoflowering variety.

What Are The Advantages Of Auto-Flowering Cannabis Seeds?

1. You Can Harvest Auto's Throughout The Entire Year

Autoflowering cannabis seeds do not rely on light cycles to dictate their flowering. This means that they can be grown all year around with multiple harvests - without having to worry about seasonal changes. It also offers novice growers a huge advantage, allowing them to get to grips with growing cannabis, minus the worry of proper light cycle management (when used indoors).

2. AUTOFLOWERING STRAINS Produce Results Very Fast

Tying in with the above advantage, autoflowering seeds produce results extremely quickly. They can go from seed to harvest in as little as 10 weeks, allowing for constant and rapid production of fresh yields. You may think because they grow so quickly, they can’t produce the same level of yields as a normal strain, and to some degree, you are right.

However, it is important to balance up the ratio of yield to time. Although some autoflowering strains do not yield as much as normal strains, they produce the flower much, much quicker, allowing for multiple grows in the same space as the time it takes for one normal grow. This can actually result in larger overall yield when looking at bigger time to yield picture. It also means you get more frequent harvests, making it possible to establish a constant flow of bud without further installations such as separate rooms.

3. AUTO'S ARE DISCRETE 

Autoflowering strains tend to never grow above 1-1.2m in height – even the sativa dominant ones. This allows for a great deal of stealth and discretion, making grow room management a lot easier. It makes autoflowering strains ideal for those who want to grow on their balcony, or plan to do a bit of guerrilla cultivation. Their small stature can also make them pretty appealing for those who want to grow sativa, but don’t have the space to do so.

4. Autoflowering Cannabis is Resilient

Due to their ruderalis heritage, autoflowering stains of cannabis are very resilient to the cold, infections, and pests. This makes autoflowering strains not only more forgiving for novices, but also suitable to grow in the colder regions of the world. If it’s not too cold (and snowy), they can even be grown outdoors in the winter.

5. Autoflowering Strains Are Suited To Both Outdoor And Indoor Cultivation

Thanks to the combination of resilience and age based flowering, autoflowering strains of cannabis seeds are suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. When indoors, simply put your plants under a constant 18/6 light cycle, and when outdoors, plant them and leave them to it! It could not be easier.

Legendary Autoflowering strains

As mentioned before, the available strains of autoflowering cannabis include most big names. They are not obscure, untested strains you have never heard of, but built on the solid genetics of legendary strains. You can find many of them in the autoflowering section of the Zamnesia shop. 

Anmesia Haze Automatic - Royal Queen Seeds 

Amnesia Haze is probably one of the most well-known, renowned strains around, and its autoflowering variety is no different. Staying true to the same skyrocketing high and sumptuous flavour. Amnesia Haze Automatic goes from seed to harvest in as little as 80 days, and can produce up to 150g per plant!

Northern Lights XL Autoflowering - Zambeza

An autoflowering variety of the legendary Northern Lights, Northern Lights XL is one of the highest yielding autoflowering strains on today’s market. With a yield of up to 200g per plant, and a life cycle of 9-10 weeks, it’s a stoner favourite.

Big Bang Autoflowering - Greenhouse Seeds

From the legendary breeders at Greenhouse Seeds comes the lightning quick titan known as Big Bang. Bred from a mixture of Northern Lights x Skunk x El Niño x Ruderalis, this beauty is highly cold resistant, and has a life cycle of only 6 weeks! It makes it the ideal strain for outdoor cultivators looking for a quick, constant turnaround.

The popularity of autoflowering strains is continually gaining momentum. It is no wonder really when you take the above into account. No matter your experience, strain preference, or situation, there is an autoflowering strain out there for you. Try adding one into your grow room, we are sure you will love them!

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