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Privacy Policy - Royal Queen Seeds

To ensure a safe online environment and guarantee adequate data protection, we strictly comply with all legal requirements. In this privacy statement, we provide information about how and for what purpose data is collected, safety measures, storage periods and contact details.


COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

  • First and last name
  • Home and billing address
  • Telephone number
  • Gender
  • IP address
  • Email address
  • Date of birth

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

  • First & last name
  • Gender

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

  • Email address

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

  • Revoke the consent you have granted;
  • Access personal data;
  • Rectify personal data;
  • Delete personal data;
  • File a complaint or a writ for the protection of your rights before the Spanish Data Protection Agency;
  • Be notified of any security incident that may affect your rights;
  • Limitation of processing;
  • Portability.
By Luke Sumpter


So, you live in a colder part of the world. Your region experiences late and early frosts and a short growing season. Can you still grow weed outside? Absolutely! Never underestimate this adaptable plant. After originating in Central Asia, cannabis made its way around most of the world (with plenty of help from humans). As well as settling in warmer regions close to the equator, marijuana also ended up further north and even adapted to the short summers in Siberia.

Cannabis can handle the pressure of such a short growing window, but you need the right genetics for the job. Modern breeders, including our skilled team at Royal Queen Seeds, have created hybrids that boast lightning-fast flowering times and excellent growing vigour, making them perfect for cold weather growers. Below, you’ll discover the 10 best strains for a cold climate.

1. Legendary OG Punch

Make no mistake; Legendary OG Punch deserves her title. This is especially true if you live in a cold climate with short summers. This progeny of Legend OG and Purple Punch is quick to put out eye-catching purple buds with a THC content of 19% and medium levels of CBD. Throw in some fruity terpenes, and this phytochemical combination exerts a relaxing and clear-headed high ideal for daytime use.

How’s life in Norway? What’s Finland like this time of year? No matter where you're located, Legendary OG Punch’s speedy flowering time will ensure she reaches maturity before the first frost arrives. You can expect a rewarding return of 500–550g/plant after 8–9 weeks of bloom, in late September or early October.

Legendary OG Punch

Legendary OG Punch
23_genetic background_1 Legend Og x Purple Punch
33_Yield indoors_1 350 - 400 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 90 - 160 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 40% Indica 60%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 550 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 180 - 220 cm
27_harvest period_1 Early October
22_Effect_1 Calming, Clear

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2. Blue Cheese

By no means are you limited to boring, stale varieties when growing cold weather strains. Blue Cheese proves that. Harnessing parent strains Original Cheese and Oregon Blueberry Blend, this delicious indica-dominant hybrid thrives in regions with short summers. Her THC content of 19% makes for a relaxing yet manageable effect, and her contrasting tastes of candy and cheese make her utterly unique.

In the garden, this relatively stocky strain races through the flowering period in 8–9 weeks. Prepare to harvest 500–550g/plant during late September. If you live in a particularly cold region with late frosts, sow seeds indoors during February/March and transplant when the risk of frost passes.

Blue Cheese

Blue Cheese
23_genetic background_1 Original Cheese x Oregon Blueberry Blend
33_Yield indoors_1 500 - 550 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 100 - 160 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 40% Indica 60%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 550 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 140 - 200 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Clear, Physically Relaxing, Stoned

Buy Blue Cheese

3. Bubble Kush

Bubble Kush ranks as one of the most flavourful strains compatible with cold climates. Her plump and resinous colas emit a complex aroma featuring notes of earth, fruit, pepper, and pine. Her THC content of 19% gives rise to a clear and stoning high, making her a great choice for relaxing afternoon and evening smoking sessions.

This indica-dominant hybrid reaches above-average heights of 160–200cm outdoors. Employ topping early on to keep her closer to the ground. If your area experiences a high risk of late frosts, transplant under low tunnels made of fleece or polythene to protect your plants. All going to plan, expect to harvest impressive yields of up to 650g/plant in late September.

Bubble Kush

Bubble Kush
23_genetic background_1 Bubble Gum x O.G. Kush
33_Yield indoors_1 550 - 600 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 140 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20% Indica 80%
34_yield outdoor_1 600 - 650 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 160 - 200 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Clear, Physically Relaxing, Stoned

Buy Bubble Kush

4. Green Crack Punch

Yes, even sativa-dominant strains can be grown in cool climates. Our breeders created this ingenious spin on US genetics by crossing Green Crack with Purple Punch. The result? Dark purple-green flowers that exert a relaxing and euphoric high. Are you in the mood to chill and watch a film, or just stare at the stars for a while? Green Crack Punch will make the experience all the more enjoyable.

This strain is primed to perform well outdoors in cooler climates. If you’re growing in containers, consider covering plants with bell cloches after transplanting to minimise potential frost damage. This sativa-dominant hybrid can reach a height of 220cm outdoors; top and train early if you don’t have much free space. Come late September, prepare to harvest 550–600g/plant.

Green Crack Punch

Green Crack Punch
23_genetic background_1 Green Crack x Purple Punch
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 90 - 160 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 18%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 60% Indica 40%
34_yield outdoor_1 550 - 600 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 180 - 220 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Calming, Euphoric

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5. Pineapple Kush

Pineapple Kush looks and smells good. Really good. This progeny of Pineapple and OG Kush erupts into a storm of colour and aroma come the flowering stage. Her buds sport shades of purple, green, and pink, and emit scents of diesel, fruit, pepper, and pineapple. She sounds tropical and exotic, but she loves cooler climates and handles short summers with ease.

Featuring a flowering time of 8–9 weeks, Pineapple Kush will reach harvest during the tail-end of September. However, you can help her on her way by using greenhouses and polytunnels to enhance growth during the start and middle of the season, and to protect mature plants from early frosts or heavy rain. This generous strain will reward you with 500–550g/plant for your efforts.

Pineapple Kush

Pineapple Kush
23_genetic background_1 Pineapple x O.G. Kush
33_Yield indoors_1 500 - 550 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 70 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 18%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20% Indica 80%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 550 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 120 - 180 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Calming, Laughter

Buy Pineapple Kush

6. Special Queen #1

Skunk genetics. Powerful effects. Epic yields. What else could you want from a cold climate cannabis strain? We brought Special Queen #1 into the world by crossing Skunk and Power Bud. This legendary combo produced a reliable strain with a THC content of 18%, stoning the body with much more might than her moderate potency suggests. She’ll get you through the winter, that’s for sure.

Do you have snow on the ground well into spring? Then give Special Queen #1 the special treatment and create a hotbed[1] From here, your plants will be ready to grow to a height of 200–270cm and produce up to 550g/plant by late September. Some plants are ready even earlier, allowing growers to achieve a hefty haul before the weather really takes a turn.

Special Queen #1

Special Queen 1
23_genetic background_1 Power Bud x Skunk
33_Yield indoors_1 500 - 550 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 140 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 18%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 50% Indica 50%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 550 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 200 - 270 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Long Lasting , Physically Relaxing, Powerful

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7. Northern Light

Now that’s a fitting title! Most cannabis users have heard the name Northern Light. She earned this level of prestige thanks to her 100% pure indica profile and deeply stoning yet clear-headed high. Reserve these buds for camping, strolling woodland trails, and other soul-soothing activities. Adding to her effects, tastes of earth and fruit make every hit a delight. 18% THC may not sound like a lot, but she hits where it counts.

As her pure indica nature suggests, this lady thrives in areas with a short growing season. She peaks at a height of 220cm and produces a canopy loaded with dense colas ready to harvest in late September. Make sure you have enough stash jars to store up to 625g/plant—this plant is a real producer!

Northern Light

Northern Light
23_genetic background_1 Northern Light S1
33_Yield indoors_1 500 - 550 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 100 - 160 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 18%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 0% Indica 100%
34_yield outdoor_1 575 - 625 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 180 - 220 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Balanced, Clear, Stoned

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8. Critical

Most cannabis growers decide to give Critical a chance when they find out she descends from Afghan and Skunk. The pedigree of her parents suggests that she exerts a heavy physical high that melts the muscles; she does. A THC level of 19% paired with high levels of the stoning terpene myrcene underpin this euphoric but soothing state.

Despite her indica dominance, Critical can surge to a height of 220cm. If you want to keep her more compact, consider topping and main-lining to create a more uniform canopy. Treat these plants to good soil rich in organic matter, and an insulating layer of mulch, and you can expect to harvest up to 650g/plant.

Critical

Critical
23_genetic background_1 Afghani x Skunk
33_Yield indoors_1 550 - 600 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 140 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 18%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 40% Indica 60%
34_yield outdoor_1 600 - 650 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 180 - 220 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Heavy, Physically Relaxing, Stoned

Buy Critical

9. Special Kush #1

Special Kush #1 descends from indica royalty. As the offspring of Afghan and Kush, this lady packs a seriously stoning punch. Although her THC levels clock in at a relatively modest 17%, her terpenes work to instil a sense of euphoria, peace, and tranquillity. If you’re a fan of edibles, try infusing her tastes of earth and fruit into some rich brownies.

Are you looking for a huge, sprawling canopy? Then transplant Special Kush #1 directly into the ground and let her reach a height of 270cm. If you’re looking to keep a lower profile, cultivate her in small containers and administer some LST. By late September, get ready to trim and dry 500–550g/plant.

Special Kush #1

Special Kush 1
23_genetic background_1 Afghan x Kush
33_Yield indoors_1 425 - 475 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 60 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 8 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 17%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20% Indica 80%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 550 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 200 - 270 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Heavy, Physically Relaxing, Stoned

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10. Royal Cheese

Royal Cheese powers through the flowering phase, developing dense purple-green buds in the process. This daughter of Old School Skunk and Afghan produces a wildly complex yet complementary terpene profile that tastes of candy, cheese, earth, fruit, and pepper. Brace your taste buds for something new.

If you live in a cold climate and want to keep your horticultural hobby under wraps, Royal Cheese will work for you. You can keep this variety at a height of 130cm by employing some training. Or, sow some tall, bushy companion plants nearby to keep her out of view. By early October, clear your calendar for a full day and get ready to trim up to 600g/plant.

Royal Cheese

Royal Cheese (Fast Flowering)
23_genetic background_1 Old School Skunk x Afghani
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 60 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 8 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 17%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 40% Indica 60%
34_yield outdoor_1 550 - 600 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 130 - 200 cm
27_harvest period_1 Early October
22_Effect_1 Balanced, Clear, Stoned

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Growing in the Cold: Make Cannabis Work for You

Living up north doesn’t mean you can’t grow fire weed. The use of low tunnels, greenhouses, hotbeds, and insulating mulches can help, but choosing the right genetics forms the keystone of the whole operation. The 10 strains above are bred for such cool climates and short growing seasons, and prove that, despite your location, you have a wealth of genetic and phytochemical diversity at your fingertips.