By Steven Voser


Living in a cooler climate doesn’t mean you can’t grow weed outdoors. By growing strains designed for these conditions, you can also enjoy the blissful moments of tending to cannabis plants under the summer sun.

But, what makes a successful outdoor strain in these environments? Well, speed and hardiness play an important role. Autoflowering genes tick both of these boxes. These varieties handle pests and bad weather with relative ease.

Autos are much more compatible with the high humidity, short summers, and cold nights of cooler northern regions. The underpinning ruderalis genetics of these strains adapted to their harsh environments in Russia and surrounding regions, making them perfectly suited to other cold climates.

Despite their ability to adapt, growers should still be strategic about when to sow seeds and where to put their plants. Aim to sow seeds around April and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Try and situate them in an area of the garden that receives around 8 hours of the sun, while being sheltered from high winds.

Whether you live in the UK, the Netherlands, or Germany, use the robust strains below to ensure a successful harvest.

1. Sweet Skunk Automatic

We start our list with Sweet Skunk Automatic. This indica-dominant hybrid was created by combining two popular strains: Critical Domina and Big Devil #2. Taking the best properties from both parents, this quick-growing plant races from seed to harvest in around 8 weeks. Rarely growing taller than 60–100cm, it is the perfect choice for those with limited space. But don't be fooled into thinking this small plant won’t provide worthwhile yields. On average, you can expect up to 110g/plant.

With a THC content of 15%, Sweet Skunk Automatic induces a pleasant, mildly euphoric high that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Add to this her fruity and spicy aroma and flavour, and you have a real sweet treat on your hands.

Sweet Skunk Auto

Sweet Skunk Auto
23_genetic background_1 Early Skunk x Critical x Ruderalis
33_Yield indoors_1 400 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 40 - 80 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 15%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 10% Indica 60% Ruderalis 30%
34_yield outdoor_1 60 - 110 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 60 - 100 cm
27_harvest period_1 11 - 12 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Clear, Uplifting

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2. Watermelon Automatic

Watermelon Automatic laughs in the face of cold nights and brief growing seasons. This hardy hybrid thrives in the cold and still produces a rewarding yield and high-quality buds. She possesses a mouth-watering terpene profile that offers tastes of watermelon (surprise, surprise), fruit, and sugar. If that wasn’t impressive enough, she’s also one of the most powerful autos around. A THC level of 20% blasts the body with a warming and comforting high.

Outdoors, this hardy lady reaches a maximum height of 110cm. If you want to keep her lower to the ground, opt for low-stress training. After sowing seeds, expect to harvest up to 90g/plant after just 8–9 weeks.

Watermelon Automatic

Watermelon Auto
23_genetic background_1 Watermelon x OG Kush Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 450 - 500 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 110 cm
25_flowering time_1 6 - 7 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 20%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20%, Indica 75%, Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 50 - 90 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 100 - 120 cm
27_harvest period_1 8 - 9 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Calming

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3. Royal Critical Automatic

This list wouldn’t be complete without the inclusion of Royal Critical Automatic. This multi-award-winning strain is one of the most popular at Royal Queen Seeds. While only modest in terms of THC (14%), this is not a strain to be taken lightly. Good things come in small packages, and Royal Critical Automatic is no exception. It only takes 9 weeks for this plant to move from seed to harvest. Hitting a height of 65cm, it’s all too easy to assume comparatively small yields; but rest assured, Royal Critical Automatic will surprise you with 165g/plant on average. Not bad for a plant so small in stature.

The chunky buds of Royal Critical Automatic are fragrant with pleasing notes of spice, wood, and sweetness. Lovers of well-rounded highs rejoice; this strain packs a relaxing, but not couch-locking, high that is equally matched by a surge of euphoria.

Royal Critical Automatic

Royal Critical Auto
23_genetic background_1 Critical x Ruderalis
33_Yield indoors_1 350 - 400 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 55 - 65 cm
25_flowering time_1 6 - 7 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 14%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 15% Indica 50% Ruderalis 35%
34_yield outdoor_1 115 - 165 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 90 - 140 cm
27_harvest period_1 10 – 11 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Euphoric, Laughter

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4. Do-Si-Dos Automatic

Do-Si-Dos Automatic produces beautiful buds packed with bright orange pistils and frosty trichomes. Descending from parent strains Do-Si-Dos and Cookies Auto, she inherited durable genetics, delicious terps, and a hefty THC content of 20%. It takes only a couple of hits to feel the soothing and relaxing high wash over the body. Smoke these buds during lazy afternoons or evenings to forget about the troubles of the world and zen out.

Cool temps and adverse weather can’t stop this ambitious cultivar from creating a dense canopy of flowers. However, this auto takes slightly longer than other strains. Prepare to harvest and dry her buds 9–10 weeks after germination. However, she makes up for the slightly longer life cycle with a rewarding yield of 100–150g/plant.

Do-Si-Dos Automatic

Do-Si-Dos Auto
23_genetic background_1 Do-Si-Dos x Cookies Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 350 - 400 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 8 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 20%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 35% Indica 60% Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 100 - 150 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 100 - 140 cm
27_harvest period_1 9 - 10 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Calming

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5. Northern Light Automatic

Last on the list, but by no means least, we have Northern Light Automatic. There aren’t many stoners who haven’t heard of the legendary Northern Light strain. Beginning its life in America in the 70s and eventually finding its way to the Netherlands in the 1980s, it is certainly a strain that will put a smile on your face. Derived from its namesake mixed with some ruderalis genetics, this automatic hybrid is an easy plant to grow and especially perfect for beginners.

Taking up to 10 weeks to reach its full potential, Northern Light Automatic reaches as high as 160cm and provides yields as large as 220g/plant. With a sweet and earthy flavour and an undeniably soothing effect, what’s not to like about Northern Light Automatic?

Northern Lights Auto

Northern Light Auto
23_genetic background_1 Northern Light x Ruderalis
33_Yield indoors_1 500 - 550 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 6 - 8 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 14%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 0% Indica 80% Ruderalis 20%
34_yield outdoor_1 170 - 220 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 130 - 160 cm
27_harvest period_1 10 - 12 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Clear, Uplifting

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Growers in Colder Climates Can Grow Cannabis Too!

As you can see, there are many different strains of cannabis available to growers in colder climates. We picked our top 5 autoflowering strains that come highly recommended, and we certainly can’t get enough of them! Choose your favourite—or try them all!

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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:

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:

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).

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: