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Fastest Cannabis Strains of 2023
You want to grow weed, but you don't like waiting. Well, these strains can help you out! Our breeders developed these varieties to deliver large yields in as little time as possible. Once you pop them into the soil, you better start thinking about how you're going to process them; they'll be ready in a matter of several weeks.
Whereas some cannabis growers don’t mind waiting months to harvest their plants, others prefer to reap the fruits of their labor much faster. Thankfully, many of our cannabis varieties burst from seedlings into mature specimens in a matter of weeks. Fast-growing strains offer a host of benefits; they’re ready before the first frosts outdoors, enable multiple harvests in the same season, help cultivators stay stealthy, and are simply convenient. Whether you’re a small-scale hobbyist growing for personal use or a commercial cultivator in need of a quick turnover, it makes total sense to opt for cultivars that charge through the growing cycle as quickly as possible.
Choosing the fastest strains doesn’t mean narrowing down your options to otherwise lacklustre varieties. On the contrary, fast-growing varieties span across all of our categories, and are available as feminized photoperiod, autoflowering, high-CBD, and F1 hybrid seeds. Check out the very best fast-growing strains from our catalog below.
F1 Hybrid Cannabis Seeds
F1 hybrid cannabis varieties are available in different forms, including feminized, autoflowering, and high-CBD varieties. They differ from traditional genetics because they are created using pure inbred parent lines. This breeding technique produces true F1 hybrids that boast excellent uniformity, faster growth, larger yields, increased cannabinoid and terpene production, and unparalleled disease resistance. Owing to their stability, these varieties offer an easier alternative to cloning for both commercial and home growers.
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Epsilon F1 Hybrid
Not only does Epsilon F1 rank as one of our fastest-growing autoflowering varieties, but she matures faster than the rest of our entire F1 hybrid range. If you want unparalleled quality and serious rapidity, then look no further. Our skilled breeders created this variety by crossing two pure parent lines, resulting in a vigorous F1 hybrid with impressive disease resistance and uniformity. You won’t have to deal with any phenos that don’t meet your tastes; they’ll all appear identical.
Epsilon F1’s high THC content and aromatic components merge to create a long-lasting and physically relaxing high. Upon hitting a bong bowl or blunt, you’ll experience a complex yet complementary flavor profile of blueberries and lavender light up your taste buds.
Epsilon F1 maintains a compact size throughout the entire growing cycle, making her suitable for growers who value stealth above all else. Prepare to harvest her frosty flowers in as little as 60 days after popping the seeds.
Epsilon F1
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Blue Dream x Blueberry x Amnesia Lemon Haze x Black Domina |
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30 - 40 days |
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THC: Very high |
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Calming, Long Lasting , Physically Relaxing |
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60 days after germination |
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Orion F1 Hybrid
We get it—you don’t want to mess around with complex training methods, intensive soil management techniques, and companion planting. You simply want to place seeds into the soil and obtain a personal harvest as soon as possible. In this case, Orion F1 has your back. Thanks to her hybrid vigour, this hardy cultivar—named after the bright constellation on the celestial equator—will reach maturity with minimal intervention required.
Overall, Orion F1 serves up a stoning and body-warming high perfect for quiet afternoons and evenings. How does she do it? Well, high levels of THC, notable quantities of CBG, and a complex blend of terpenes—namely myrcene, ocimene, and farnesene—join forces to provide this pleasant outcome.
Orion F1’s compact indica morphology means she’ll happily grow in small and hidden spaces; she reaches a maximum height of only 31.2 inches. Get ready to harvest plenty of resinous buds from this autoflowering cultivar in as little as 70 days following germination!
Orion F1
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Blue Mammoth Auto x Blue Dream x Amnesia |
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35 - 40 days |
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THC: Very high |
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Calming, Physically Relaxing, Stoned |
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65 - 70 days after germination |
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Titan F1 Hybrid
Bushy, compact, fast, and loaded with trichomes. What else could you possibly want from an autoflowering variety? Whether you live in a region of cannabis prohibition or simply want to get your hands on some fresh buds as quickly as possible, Titan F1 offers an efficient shortcut. Soak the seeds in a glass of water, or simply sow them directly into your final growing medium, and they’ll surge into mature plants ready for processing in only 73 days.
As the progeny of two pure parent lines, Titan F1 naturally possesses hybrid vigour that places her above traditional strains when it comes to vitality, disease resistance, and overall performance. Whether grown indoors or outdoors, this variety stands strong in the face of pests and diseases, and features a bushy and compact frame.
What can you expect when you ignite these buds? How does a muscle-melting body high and flavors of pine, citrus, and sugar sound?
Titan F1
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Blue Dream x Sugar Magnolia x Amnesia |
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40 - 45 days |
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THC: Ultra-high |
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Calming, Focus , Physically Relaxing, Uplifting |
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70 - 75 days after germination |
Autoflowering
Autoflowering seeds can be both sativa and indica. However, they have been crossed with a type of cannabis called ruderalis. This enables them to flower on their own in as little as 2-4 weeks without exposing them to strict 12 hour light regimes.
Some of our most popular strains in this category include:
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Quick One
This reliable little auto remains one of the most popular varieties in our catalog, and one of the fastest autos around; she’s provided thousands of growers with untold amounts of bud after a total life cycle of just 9 weeks.
As the progeny of Lowryder 1 and Old School Indica, Quick One manages to produce sizeable yields without drawing much attention to itself. At a height of 1.6 – 3.3 feet, you can grow this cultivar anywhere, from your back garden to a spare kitchen cupboard.
Quick One boasts visually stunning buds exhibiting hues of dark green with splatters of purple, yellow, and orange. After harvesting and curing the buds, you’ll enjoy a blissful and stoning high accompanied by tastes of citrus and earthiness for weeks to come.
Quick One
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Lowryder 1 x Old School Indica |
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10 to 11 oz/m² |
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2 feet |
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5 - 6 Weeks |
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THC: 13% |
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Sativa 10% Indica 60% Ruderalis 30% |
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3 to 5 oz/plant |
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2 to 3 feet |
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9 - 10 weeks after sprouting |
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Physically Relaxing |
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Easy Bud
Easy Bud received her name for good reason. As well as being one of the easiest cannabis strains to grow, she also boasts one of the fastest growing cycles. Her speedy and robust nature makes her ideal for those seeking a fast turnover, and those ready to take their first step into the world of growing weed.
As the progeny of White Indica and ruderalis, Easy Bud produces frosty flowers featuring a THC content of 12% alongside citrusy and earthy terpenes. These buds won’t blast you to the moon, but they will offer a soothing and subtle effect perfect for any time of day.
After germinating these seeds, Easy Bud will explode into a mature plant in as little as eight weeks. Prepare to harvest up to 11.5 oz/m² from indoor plants, and between 1.1 – 2.8 oz from outdoor specimens.
Easy Bud
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White Indica x Ruderalis |
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10 to 11 oz/m² |
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2 feet |
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5 - 7 weeks |
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THC: 12% |
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Sativa 15% Indica 55% Ruderalis 30% |
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1 to 3 oz/plant |
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2 to 4 feet |
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9 - 10 weeks after sprouting |
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Physically Relaxing |
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Watermelon Automatic
You’ve never seen flowers like these before. Seriously. Alongside her fruity terpenes and high THC content, Watermelon Automatic boasts stunning shades of deep purple, bright orange, and dark green. You won’t have to wait long to experience their beauty. The strain develops a canopy loaded with flowers only 8–9 weeks after germination.
This hard-hitting auto offers a hearty THC level of 20%, with a high that sends a wave of relaxation crashing over the body. Her terpene profile adds an extra layer of chill to the experience, along with tastes of succulent watermelon. Expect to harvest up to 17.6 oz/m² indoors and 1.8 – 3.2 oz from outdoor plants.
Watermelon Auto
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Tropicanna Cookies x Lemon OG |
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16 to 19 oz/m² |
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3 to 4 feet |
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6 - 7 weeks |
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THC: 20% |
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Sativa 20%, Indica 75%, Ruderalis 5% |
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2 to 3 oz/plant |
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3 to 4 feet |
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8 - 9 weeks after sprouting |
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Calming |
Feminized Fast Growing Strains
Feminized cannabis seeds are designed to produce only female plants. Feminized seeds will produce a female plant 99.99% of the time. Don’t waste your time trying to produce flower from a male plant - they will only pollinate you females, resulting in seeds rather than bud.
Fast Flowering strains are hybrids of these and autoflowering strains. They are genetically coded to produce flowers quickly with little care, but still rely on a change in photoperiod to flower.
Some of our most popular selections in this category include:
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Candy Kush Express
As well as offering a rapid flowering time, Candy Kush Express is a rich source of terpenes, emanating notes of sugary sweet citrus. Her speed of growth and incredible taste make her a great strain for cannabis chefs who want a crop that yields well on a regular basis. This strain features a close balance of 60% indica genetics and 40% sativa, which exerts an effect that relieves tension from the body while keeping the mind alert and functional.
Candy Kush Express is a speedy photoperiod variety that features a flowering time of only 7–9 weeks. Plants grown indoors under good-quality lights will yield up to 18.5 oz/m². Those grown outdoors are capable of yielding between 450–17.6 oz/plant.
Candy Kush Express (Fast Flowering)
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Sweet Special x O.G. Kush |
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17 to 18 oz/m² |
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2 to 3 feet |
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7 - 9 weeks |
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THC: 18% |
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Sativa 40% Indica 60% |
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16 to 18 oz/plant |
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3 to 6 feet |
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Early September |
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Physically Relaxing, Stoned |
Buy Candy Kush Express (Fast Flowering)
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Royal Cheese
This plant of British origin draws its heritage from the top-rated skunk developed on the isle. Since then, the Cheese genetic has spread globally and even won a Cannabis Cup. The plant will grow to about 1.5 meters indoors. It is highly odiferous, however. So much so that a carbon filter is definitely required. Royal Cheese can be harvested after 6-8 weeks and yields up to 19.4 oz per square meter. The smoke from the cured bud is strong and aromatic. However, it is the strength of the strain that keeps coming back.
Royal Cheese (Fast Flowering)
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Old School Skunk x Afghani |
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16 to 19 oz/m² |
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2 to 3 feet |
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7 - 8 weeks |
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THC: 17% |
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Sativa 40% Indica 60% |
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19 to 21 oz/plant |
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4 to 7 feet |
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Early October |
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Balanced, Clear, Stoned |
Buy Royal Cheese (Fast Flowering)
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Speedy Chile
Speedy Chile was bred especially for those who want yields in the fastest time possible from a photoperiod strain. This indica delivers on taste and relaxation. It is a cross between Early Skunk x Chile Indica. As a result, it is a medical marijuana fave. These fast life cycle plants are also some of the fastest growing available commercially. They are also ideal for beginners, who will appreciate that Speedy Chile takes little care but delivers flower that tests at 16% THC.
Speedy Chile (Fast Flowering)
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Early Skunk x Skunk x Chile Indica |
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17 to 18 oz/m² |
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2 to 3 feet |
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7 - 8 weeks |
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THC: 16% |
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Sativa 30% Indica 70% |
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16 to 18 oz/plant |
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3 to 6 feet |
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Early September |
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Calming, Laughter |
Buy Speedy Chile (Fast Flowering)
CBD Strains
The RQS archive offers an array of CBD-rich varieties. Some of these strains feature extraordinarily high levels of cannabidiol alongside trace levels of THC, whereas others feature a close balance of both cannabinoids.
Our feminized CBD strains offer a 99.9% chance of producing flower-bearing females—greatly improving one’s access to high-quality CBD. Our breeding team has also developed autoflowering CBD strains that offer high levels of the soothing cannabinoid in a fraction of the time.
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Royal CBDV Automatic
This exciting variety offers high levels of cannabidivarin, or CBDV. This rare cannabinoid activates some of the same pathways as CBD, and produces unique effects of its own. Thanks to our expert team of breeders, we’ve created one of only a few strains to produce high levels of this cannabinoid.
Royal CBDV Automatic also contains 5% CBD and a negligible THC quantity of 0.3%. Overall, she relaxes the mind and soothes the body, without any intoxicating effects. Enjoy these earthy, pine-scented flowers all day long for a clear-headed and motivating effect.
Indoor plants grow to a maximum height of 31.2 inches and produce up to 15.9 oz/m². Outdoors, expect to harvest up to 5.3 oz 8–9 weeks after germination.
Royal CBDV Automatic
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Solomatic x Durban Poison |
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13 to 16 oz/m² |
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2 to 3 feet |
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5 - 6 Weeks |
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THC: 0,3% |
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Sativa 75%, Indica 20%, Ruderalis 5% |
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4 to 5 oz/plant |
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3 feet |
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8 - 9 weeks after sprouting |
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Clear, Physically Relaxing |
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Tatanka Pure CBD
Tatanka Pure CBD churns out dense, dark green buds that possess high levels of cannabidiol and negligible levels of THC (never exceeding 0.25%). These flowers encourage a clear-headed and lucid state without inducing psychoactive side effects or compromising productivity.
Our breeders created this cultivar by crossing Elixir Vitae with Medical CBD. After a few generations of stabilising her genetics and tweaking her traits, she emerged as a reliable strain suitable for smoking at any time of day. Her flavors of sweetness and spice tantalise the taste buds with every hit.
When it comes to efficiency, Tatanka Pure CBD scores top marks. Indoor plants produce up to 15.9 oz/m² after a brief flowering time of 6–8 weeks, without exceeding 39 inches in height. Outdoor plants, grown in containers or garden beds, reach a taller height of 62.4 inches and produce approximately 15 oz.
Tatanka Pure CBD
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Elixir Vitae x Medical CBD |
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14 to 16 oz/m² |
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3 feet |
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6 - 8 weeks |
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THC: 0,15 - 0,25% |
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Sativa 30% Indica 70% |
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14 to 16 oz/plant |
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3 to 5 feet |
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Early October |
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Calming, Clear |
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Purplematic CBD
As well as providing a good personal stash in no time at all, Purplematic CBD puts on a lovely visual show. Her buds feature a deep purple crown perched atop a mountain of white and green. Pulling these buds out during the smoking session will surprise your friends and help to curb any excess THC consumption.
These flowers produce a massive CBD content of 17%, alongside THC levels of around 0.5%. The progeny of Kush Rose Auto CBD and Afghan Rose Auto CBD, Purplematic CBD features the best aspect of each parent. Her cannabidiol-loaded flowers also offer mouthwatering terpenes that unleash flavors of sweet tropical fruit.
Purplematic CBD offers an easy and pleasant growing experience. Expect to harvest up to 15.9 oz/m² indoors just eight weeks after germination. Outdoor plants perform well in slightly warmer climates and produce yields of 110–5.3 oz.
Purplematic CBD
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Kush Rose Auto CBD x Afghan Rose Auto CBD |
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13 to 16 oz/m² |
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2 to 4 feet |
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7 - 8 weeks |
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THC: 0,5% |
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Sativa 5% Indica 90% Ruderalis 5% |
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4 to 5 oz/plant |
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3 to 5 feet |
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8 - 9 weeks after sprouting |
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Calming, Clear |
