By Luke Sumpter


After releasing the first true cannabis F1 hybrids last year—and completely revolutionising the industry in doing so—some of you thought we would slam on the breaks for a while. Not quite! We fully intend to keep dazzling our customers with botanical delights in 2024. Now, we’re happy to announce a brand new wave of cannabis genetics set to hit the shelves in January!

Check out what are destined to become the top 10 best weed strains of 2024 below. These cultivars are our versions of some of the most famous USA genetics. You’ll encounter rapid flowering times, high levels of THC, insanely sugary terpenes, and jar-filling yields. We’re certain that this fresh lineup of genetics will keep you adequately entertained until we can tell you more about our other massive upcoming projects in 2024! We can’t disclose too much right now—just expect many more epic strain releases and a collaboration that will leave you seeing stars.

1. Cherry Pie

Cherry Pie delivers almost unparalleled fruitiness. This progeny of Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison not only tantalises the taste buds, but it serves up a cerebral high perfect for creative sessions. Overall, Cherry Pie features an indica-dominant genetic profile that gives rise to a short and bushy plant.

Generally, Cherry Pie produces somewhere in the ballpark of 15–20% THC—enough to redden the eyes and get the cogs of the mind turning faster. Her profile of aromatic terpenes also contributes to a cognitive yet physically relaxing high alongside complex flavours of fruit, biscuits, pine, and pepper.

This strain maintains a medium height throughout the entire growing cycle, making it suitable for tight indoor and outdoor spaces. Training techniques, such as topping and LST, will keep plants even more compact and push productivity up to 450g/m² indoors and 500g/plant outdoors. Prepare to harvest in 8–9 weeks of bloom indoors, or in late September outdoors.

Cherry Pie
23_genetic background_1 Granddaddy Purple x Durban Poison
33_Yield indoors_1 400 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 20%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 40% Indica 60%
34_yield outdoor_1 450 - 500 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 140 - 180 cm
27_harvest period_1 October
22_Effect_1 Balanced, Creative, Euphoric, Uplifting

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2. Cherry Pie Auto

As the autoflowering version of Cherry Pie, Cherry Pie Auto delivers equally delicious flavours in a fraction of the time. This cross between Cherry Pie and a high-performing ruderalis specimen features an indica-dominant genetic profile.

Cherry Pie Auto harnesses a THC content of 19% and a battery of sweet and fruity terpenes to exert a mentally uplifting yet physically relaxing experience. Smoke these buds at any time of day for a balanced pick-me-up.

Despite her autoflowering nature, Cherry Pie Auto peaks at a height of 150cm when left untrained. She darts from shoot to harvest in as little as 9 weeks. Prepare to harvest up to 450g/m² indoors and 175g/plant outdoors.

Cherry Pie Auto
23_genetic background_1 Cherry Pie x Granddaddy Purple Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 400 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 70 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 30%, Indica 65%, Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 90 - 175 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 120 - 150 cm
27_harvest period_1 9 - 10 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Balanced, Physically Relaxing, Uplifting

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3. Granddaddy Purple

If you’re looking for a euphoric, dreamy, and deeply relaxing herbal experience, then look no further than Granddaddy Purple. This new indica-dominant addition to the RQS arsenal derives from parent strains Purple Urkle and Big Bud.

With a THC content of 20%, Granddaddy Purple lands a fast-acting high that soothes the body and stills the mind. Flavours of blueberry, candy, fruit, and pine make these resinous colas particularly moreish.

If you’re after a quick stash, you’ll be pleased to know that this strain boasts a speedy flowering time of 8–10 weeks indoors (early October harvest outdoors). Plants grow to 150cm and produce up to 500g/m² and 600g/plant indoors and outdoors, respectively.

Granddaddy Purple
23_genetic background_1 Purple Urkle x Big Bud
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 70 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 20%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 25% Indica 75%
34_yield outdoor_1 550 - 600 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 120 - 150 cm
27_harvest period_1 Early October
22_Effect_1 Euphoric, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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4. Granddaddy Purple Auto

Granddaddy Purple Auto possesses many of the benefits of the original strain but delivers the goods much faster. She fits the bill for growers looking to keep a low profile and finish their horticultural project as quickly as possible.

This cultivar ranks just below the original strain in terms of potency, with a respectable THC content of 19%. Terpenes that produce flavours of blueberry and pine also steer the high in an uplifting and relaxing direction.

Train plants early in the vegetative phase to keep them at a compact height of 70cm, or leave them to do their thing and peak at 140cm. GDP Auto charges from shoot to harvest in as little as 10 weeks and produces up to 450g/m² indoors and 160g/plant outdoors.

Granddaddy Purple Auto
23_genetic background_1 Granddaddy Purple x Big Bud Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 375 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 70 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20%, Indica 75%, Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 110 - 160 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 80 - 140 cm
27_harvest period_1 10 - 12 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Physically Relaxing, Sleepy, Uplifting

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5. Trainwreck

Trainwreck boasts some truly legendary ancestry. She descends from prestigious Mexican, Thai, and Afghan landrace varieties, and offers the best qualities of each in one easy-to-grow package.

This sativa-dominant cultivar produces large and long colas adorned with trichomes containing a THC content of 19%. She exerts a long-lasting cognitive high that inspires creativity and chattiness. You’ll encounter notes of herbs, mint, and citrus with every hit.

In true sativa style, Trainwreck develops a large canopy and peaks at a height of 200cm. Prepare to harvest up to 600g/m² from indoor plants after a 9–10-week flowering cycle. If you’re an outdoor grower, you’ll start pulling in harvests of up to 700g/plant during late October.

Trainwreck
23_genetic background_1 Mexican x Thai x Afghan
33_Yield indoors_1 550 - 600 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 100 - 150 cm
25_flowering time_1 9 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 90% Indica 10%
34_yield outdoor_1 650 - 700 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 150 - 200 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late October
22_Effect_1 Creative, Euphoric, Uplifting

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6. Trainwreck Auto

The original Trainwreck offers some tempting attributes, but her sheer size can prove too much for some growers. If you’re lacking space but still want to experience her best bits, then you’ll get along just fine with Trainwreck Auto.

This more compact version possesses the same THC concentration as the original photoperiod Trainwreck. However, her sweeter terpene profile offers notes of candy alongside touches of earthiness, pepper, and pine. You’ll enjoy a motivating and clear-headed high designed for the daytime.

Growers can keep Trainwreck Auto as small as 80cm by employing LST and other training methods. Compared to other autos, she has a relatively lengthy growing cycle of 12–13 weeks from shoot to harvest. Expect to harvest up to 500g/m² indoors and 175g/plant from specimens grown outside.

Trainwreck Auto
23_genetic background_1 Trainwreck x Big Skunk Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 130 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 80% Indica 15% Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 90 - 175 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 130 - 160 cm
27_harvest period_1 12 - 13 after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Clear, Motivating , Uplifting

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7. Grape Ape

Tasty, potent, and productive, Grape Ape comes in swinging—she’s surely destined to become a standout among the top weed strains of 2024. If you tend to judge strains from their ancestry, then know that this indica-dominant cultivar descends from royalty in the form of Afghani, Mendocino Purps, and Skunk #1.

So, what can you expect when firing up Grape Ape? It doesn’t take long for her high THC content to take effect and inflict a deeply stoning and relaxing high. Brace yourself for heavy eyelids, a ravenous appetite, and tastes of blueberry and candy.

As one of the smallest of our new strains, Grape Ape will stand as short as 60cm when trained properly. Despite her compact size in this environment, she still manages to churn out up to 500g/m² after just 7–9 weeks of bloom. Outdoors, with room to spread her roots, she’ll surge to 160–190cm and produce up to 600g/plant in late September.

Grape Ape
23_genetic background_1 Afghani x Mendocino Purps x Skunk 1
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 60 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 20%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 10% Indica 90%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 600 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 160 - 190 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Calming, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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8. Grape Ape Auto

Grape Ape Auto came about when our skilled breeders paired the original Grape Ape with OG Kush Auto. This pairing produced an indica-dominant cultivar packed with pungent and fruity terpenes.

With a THC content of 19%, Grape Ape Auto serves up a mellow high that relaxes users without tipping them over the edge; she’s a nice alternative to ultra-potent modern hybrids that are often unsuitable for daytime smoking.

Grape Ape Auto tops out at around 100cm, although plants grown in exceptionally large pots can reach 120cm. She adheres to a bushy morphology and produces compact but highly resinous buds. Look after her well, and she’ll reward you with up to 450g/m² indoors and 165/plant outdoors in 10–11 weeks from germination.

Grape Ape Auto
23_genetic background_1 Grape Ape x OG Kush Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 400 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 70 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 10% Indica 85% Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 115 - 165 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 80 - 120 cm
27_harvest period_1 10 – 11 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Calming, Focus , Physically Relaxing

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9. Pink Runtz

Say hello to one of the best cannabis strains of 2024. Pink Runtz is the terpene-loaded offspring of Gelato, Zkittlez, and Pink Panties. With a perfectly balanced indica-sativa genetic profile, this lady brings boatloads of sugary sweetness to the table.

Expect powerful notes of sugar, candy, and pineapple when you light up this strain. To really get a taste for her terps, consider loading the buds into a vaporizer. Her insane THC content of 26% also makes her one of our strongest cultivars to date!

Flavour? Check! Potency? Check! But what about productivity? Well, you can expect up to 475g/m² indoors and up to 500g/plant outdoors after a flowering time of 8–9 weeks (outdoor harvest in mid-October).

Pink Runtz
23_genetic background_1 Gelato x Zkittlez x Pink Panties
33_Yield indoors_1 425 - 475 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 100 - 150 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 26%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 50% Indica 50%
34_yield outdoor_1 450 - 500 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 140 - 180 cm
27_harvest period_1 Middle of October
22_Effect_1 Laughter, Long Lasting , Uplifting

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10. Pink Runtz Auto

If you love the sound of Pink Runtz but grow by a strict auto-only policy, then add Pink Runtz Auto seeds to your collection. You’ll still experience the powerful uplifting high of the original, while getting your hands on a harvest even sooner.

Small but mighty, Pink Runtz Auto packs an impressive THC content of 22%. Together with her fruity and sweet terpenes, her complete phytochemical profile exerts a balanced high that motivates the mind while soothing the muscles.

Remaining as short as 60cm indoors and 80cm outdoors, this strain attracts growers looking to keep their horticultural hobby as private as possible. Although compact, Pink Runtz Auto will still churn out up to 450g/m² indoors and 175g/plant outdoors, all in 10–11 weeks from germination.

Pink Runtz Auto
23_genetic background_1 Pink Runtz x Gelato Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 400 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 60 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 22%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 45%, Indica 50%, Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 90 - 175 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 80 - 140 cm
27_harvest period_1 10 – 11 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Balanced, Long Lasting , Motivating , Uplifting

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