By Max Sargent


You don’t need to wait an age for a smokeable stash when growing weed outdoors. Rainy fall and increasingly cold nights can damage your plants just in their crucial moment. Below, we’re going to introduce you to the best early-finishing outdoor strainsso you can make quick work of cultivating in the elements. As fast-flowering strains, the likes of Royal Cheese, Speedy Chile, Honey Cream, and Candy Kush are some of the best around for this purpose. However, the cultivars below stand shoulder-to-shoulder with these legends when it comes to brevity and overall quality.

Continue reading to discover cultivation tips on these speedy varieties. You’ll also learn about their genetic background, flavor profile, THC content, and effects!

Grape Ape

If you plan on growing Grape Ape outdoors, keep in mind that cannabis doesn’t like frost. Aim to sow seeds around two weeks before your last frost date, and nurture your seedlings indoors until they develop a few sets of true leaves. Transplant them into a greenhouse or under row covers to protect against any late frosts at the start of the season.

Grape Ape will put on most of her size during the vegetative phase. Grown in an 11L pot, she will grow at a maximum of 190cm. Apply light defoliation around one week before your plants enter the flowering stage to thin out her dense indica canopy and allow for superior light penetration and aeration. As one of the best early-finishing outdoor strains, Grape Ape flies through bloom in just 7–9 weeks. Flush plants for 2–3 weeks before harvest to enhance their flavor. Prepare to pull in up to 600g/plant around Late September.

Grape Ape descends from parent strains Afghani, Mendocino Purps, and Skunk #1. This indica-heavy hybrid serves up a physically relaxing and tranquil high fueled by a THC content of 20%. Flavors of blueberry and skunk accompany every hit.

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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Sweet ZZ

Germinate your Sweet ZZ seeds indoors to enhance germination rates. Once the last frost has passed and your plants have reached a height of around 10cm, transplant the seedlings into larger containers or directly into the ground. Aim to position your Sweet ZZ plants in the sunniest spot in your garden. Before the end of the vegetative phase, your plants will reach up to around 140cm, if you leave them untrained.

Stay on top of defoliation throughout the rest of veg, as Sweet ZZ’s small indica canopy can quickly become very dense. As the days start to become shorter in mid-July, Sweet ZZ will start flowering. Make an effort to trim away any yellowing leaves during this time to divert resources towards the buds. Prepare to harvest up to 550g/plant around 7–9 weeks after bloom begins, around Late September.

As the offspring of Grape Ape and Grapefruit, Sweet ZZ possesses an extremely sweet and fruity terpene profile. With a THC content of 22%, you can expect a stoning and relaxing high from this indica-dominant hybrid.

Sweet ZZ stages

Sweet ZZ
23_genetic background_1 Grape Ape x Grapefruit
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: 22%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20% Indica 80%
34_yield outdoor_1 500 - 550 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 160 - 200 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Calming, Stoned

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Punch Pie

Use a heat mat and seed tray to quickly germinate your Punch Pie seeds indoors. Keep them under strong LED lights until they develop their first set of true leaves. Then, transplant them into 10cm pots filled with soil and a pinch of mycorrhizal fungi, and keep them well-lit until they reach a height of around 10cm. Once you’re sure the last frosts have passed, transplant your vegging plants out in the sunniest area of your garden. Punch Pie resists mold well, making it possible to leave her untrained; she’ll develop a large central cola and reach a height of 150cm.

Defoliate heavily during the first week of the flowering stage to increase light exposure to lower buds. Consider staking the branches to protect them from late summer storms. Start flushing your plants during week six of flowering and prepare to harvest up to 750g/plant during late September.

Punch Pie’s heritage makes her one of the best feminised seeds for outdoor growing. This collaboration between Tyson 2.0 and RQS descends from hardy parent strains Purple Punch and Purple Kush. She delivers a THC content of 22%, flavors of blueberry and candy, and a euphoric and stoning high.

Punch Pie
23_genetic background_1 Purple Punch x Purple Kush
33_Yield indoors_1 550 - 600 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 110 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 22%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 10% Indica 90%
34_yield outdoor_1 650 - 750 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 120 - 150 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Calming, Euphoric, Physically Relaxing, Sleepy

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Gelato 44

You can germinate Gelato 44 seeds directly in their final pots, as soon as the last frost has passed. Consider using a bell cloche to speed up germination time. Remove the cloche as soon as shoots appear during the day to prevent damping off, but replace it at night as a buffer against possible night-time frosts. Apply organic seaweed, fish emulsion, and compost tea foliar sprays weekly to spur leafy growth and protect against leaf pathogens. Gelato 44 will peak at 180cm if grown in a large pot. You can limit her size to 140cm by using a smaller container or by applying LST during early veg.

Switch to a feed higher in potassium and phosphorus as her preflowers start to develop. If you’re growing in a greenhouse, make sure to provide good airflow during bloom to reduce the risk of mold. Prepare to harvest up to 600g/plant at the end of her 8–9-week flowering phase.

As a phenotype of the original Gelato, this Tyson 2.0 strain descends from Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Reserve these buds for the evening, when their THC content of 22% and minty and sweet terpenes will whisk you away into a state of tranquillity.

Gelato 44
23_genetic background_1 Sunset Sherbet X Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies
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: 22%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 25% Indica 75%
34_yield outdoor_1 550 - 600 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 140 - 180 cm
27_harvest period_1 Late September
22_Effect_1 Creative, Euphoric, Long Lasting , Physically Relaxing

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Green Crack Punch

Are you ready for our final early-finishing outdoor strain? This cultivar flies through bloom, but success starts at germination. For the best results, Green Crack Punch benefits from indoor germination where consistent temperatures spur quick seedling development. Transplant outdoors when your specimen has two sets of true leaves and a thickened sturdy stem.

During veg, this strain requires less defoliation and training than those mentioned above; longer internodes and thinner leaflets make for natural light penetration. Without training, she’ll peak at 220cm, making her one of the largest varieties to flower this fast.

Consider staking her longer branches during flowering to prevent damage from storms and heavy winds. It takes only 8–9 weeks for her buds to develop, swell, and ripen. Feed her well, and you’ll receive a rewarding 600g/plant by Late September.

Green Crack Punch inherited her productivity and blissful effects from parent strains Green Crack and Purple Punch. A THC content of 18% makes her a mellow choice, and her moreish terpene profile emits aromas of citrus and sweet fruits.

Green crack punch stages

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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The Best Strains for Quicker Outdoor Harvests

The strains listed above are perfect for outdoor growers looking for quick results. Whether you’re up against a short growing season, need to prioritise stealth, or simply don’t want to wait as long for a smokable stash, these genetics fit the bill. Consider which flavors and effects match your preferences, order some seeds, and prepare for the growing season ahead!

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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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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