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Top 10 autoflowering cannabis strains
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Top 10 autoflowering cannabis strains

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Explore the world of autoflowering cannabis strains with our selection of the top 10 available on the market right now. Perfect for novice and experienced growers alike, these plants offer a fool-proof growing experience without sacrificing potency or flavor. Check out our list, and elevate your growing game today!

Whether you're an experienced cannabis cultivator or still somewhat of a novice, there's no denying the appeal and accessibility of autoflowering cannabis plants. Offering resilience and speed for a fool-proof growing experience, autoflowers are a reliable option for growing indoors and outdoors, regardless of your restrictions.

Top 10 autoflowering cannabis strains

If you need to grow potent strains quickly, autoflowers are arguably your best bet. But where do you start? Fortunately, we've compiled a list of the top 10 autoflowering strains that deserve a place in your grow-op now!

Power Plant Automatic — Zamnesia Seeds

Power Plant Automatic — Zamnesia Seeds

Kicking things off is Power Plant Automatic. This sativa-dominant strain is a direct descendant of the original Power Plant—a strain that's been hugely popular since the 1990s. By pairing these genetics with a little ruderalis, Power Plant Automatic was born! All it takes is 11 weeks from germination to get your hands on some great buds. While sativa strains have a bit of a reputation for being finicky and reaching staggering heights, Power Plant Automatic keeps things under control and stays around the 40-inch mark.

Once ready to harvest, growers can expect a return of up to 7 oz/plant outside and 18 oz/yd² indoors. Teeming with 19% THC, this strain delivers a positive and uplifting high that you won't want to miss out on. Couple these effects with earthy, sweet, and spicy flavors and aromas, and Power Plant Automatic makes for the perfect pick-me-up whenever you need it.

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Power Plant Automatic (Zamnesia Seeds) feminized
Parents Power Plant x Ruderalis
Genetics 40% Indica / 60% Sativa
Flowering Time 10-11 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 19%
CBD 0-1%
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Power Plant Automatic (Zamnesia Seeds) feminized

Parents Power Plant x Ruderalis
Genetics 40% Indica / 60% Sativa
Flowering Time 10-11 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 19%
CBD 0-1%
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Royal Gorilla Automatic — Royal Queen Seeds

Royal Gorilla Automatic — Royal Queen Seeds

For a strain that really shows you what autoflowers are capable of, look no further than Royal Gorilla Automatic from Royal Queen Seeds. Made from the dankest West Coast genetics (Gorilla x Cookies x ruderalis), this versatile cultivar can flourish in just 10 weeks, no matter where you place it. Plants will reach 50 inches indoors and 55 inches outdoors, but when ready to yield, harvests total up to 12 oz/yd² and 7 oz/plant respectively. Overall, this plant won't give even the most novice of growers a headache when cultivating. With pine, sweet, and fruity flavors to be savored, Royal Gorilla Automatic lends itself well to a wide variety of consumption methods. With 20% THC in tow, the effects are potent and euphoric.

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Royal Gorilla Automatic (Royal Queen Seeds) feminized
Parents Gorilla x Cookies x Ruderalis
Genetics Ruderalis/Indica/Sativa
Flowering Time 9-10 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 20%
CBD Low
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Royal Gorilla Automatic (Royal Queen Seeds) feminized

Parents Gorilla x Cookies x Ruderalis
Genetics Ruderalis/Indica/Sativa
Flowering Time 9-10 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 20%
CBD Low
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Forbidden Runtz — FastBuds

Forbidden Runtz — FastBuds

Born from a combination of Forbidden Fruit, Runtz, and a top-secret autoflowering strain, Forbidden Runtz is a high-performing indica-dominant cultivar that can be ready in just 9–10 weeks from germination. This strain gets to work quickly, delivering ample harvests of up to 16 oz/yd² indoors and around 5 oz/plant outdoors. With heights of 35–50 inches, Forbidden Runtz is a breeze to care for and doesn't require special treatment. The buds boast rich and exquisite fruity, sweet, and earthy notes perfect for concentrates and edibles. With THC levels in the region of 26%, this is one particularly potent strain that exudes strong physical and cerebral effects that keep users happy and relaxed.

AutoMazar — Dutch Passion

AutoMazar — Dutch Passion

Derived from the classic Mazar, this autoflowering variant of the multi-award-winning strain deserves your attention. Growing AutoMazar is fast and straight to the point, taking 10 weeks to reach harvest. This plant is highly resilient and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a perfect first project for novice growers. It also stays pretty close to the ground, maxing out at just 30 inches. Once ready, sizable harvests of tasty earthy and skunky buds are yours for the taking. With a modest THC level of 14%, AutoMazar is also perfect for those taking their first steps into the world of consuming cannabis. The strain showcases a pleasant and soothing body high without being overwhelming.

Red Strawberry Banana Auto — Sweet Seeds

Red Strawberry Banana Auto — Sweet Seeds

Sure to tick the boxes for plenty of home growers, Red Strawberry Banana Auto is an autoflowering masterpiece resulting from combining Strawberry Banana with Red Poison Auto. This easygoing and lightning-fast strain takes just 7–8 weeks from start to finish and has the potential to flourish in any place you put it in. Reaching heights between 35–43 inches, Red Strawberry Banana Auto isn't overbearing and will easily slot into any spot with very little fuss.

Once ready, yields can hit up to 16 oz/yd² indoors and 6 oz/plant outdoors. With a name like Red Strawberry Banana Auto, it’s no surprise that sweet and fruity notes are at the forefront, so expect a mouthwatering smoke. Rounding off the sweet experience is a strong and physically soothing effect powered by 20% THC.

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Ghost Train Haze Automatic — Zamnesia Seeds

Ghost Train Haze Automatic — Zamnesia Seeds

Boasting bold flavors and uplifting effects, Ghost Train Haze Automatic takes everything you know and love about the photoperiod original and combines it with a little ruderalis magic to ensure a smooth and fruitful growing experience. Although it takes a little longer to develop (between 12–14 weeks), patience favors growers here as this strain has the potential to pump out up to 16 oz/yd² inside and 7 oz/plant outside.

All that's required throughout the growing cycle is a little maintenance, as Ghost Train Haze Automatic can stretch out a little in those first few weeks. However, once those frosty buds are in your possession, you can expect pungent notes of fuel mixed with sour and peppery moments. Thanks to exotic terpenes and 24% THC, Ghost Train Haze Automatic delivers a tremendous uplifting effect that will have you feeling upbeat and relaxed in no time!

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Ghost Train Haze Automatic (Zamnesia Seeds) feminized
Parents Ghost OG x Nevil's Wreck x Ruderalis
Genetics 30% Indica / 70% Sativa
Flowering Time 12 - 14 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 24%
CBD 0-1%
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Ghost Train Haze Automatic (Zamnesia Seeds) feminized

Parents Ghost OG x Nevil's Wreck x Ruderalis
Genetics 30% Indica / 70% Sativa
Flowering Time 12 - 14 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 24%
CBD 0-1%
Flowering Type Autoflowering

GG#4 Auto — FastBuds

GG#4 Auto — FastBuds

This spectacular award-winning autoflower showcases amazing attributes that you won't want to miss out on. An easygoing cultivar, GG#4 Auto can be grown inside, outdoors, or in a greenhouse. With very little maintenance required, this strain practically takes care of itself throughout its 9–10-week life cycle and delivers some fat and resinous buds when the time comes. Keep your largest stash jars on standby as harvests can hit up to 18 oz/yd² indoors and 12 oz/plant outdoors.

While famed for its ease of growth, this strain has garnered some awards for its flavor and effects. Whether smoked or made into edibles, GG#4 Auto showcases citrus and pine notes alongside massively powerful effects that are pleasantly uplifting and physically soothing, thanks to 24% THC.

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GG#4 Auto (FastBuds) feminized
Genetics 35% Indica / 65% Sativa
Flowering Time 9-10 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 24%
CBD 0-1%
Flowering Type Autoflowering

GG#4 Auto (FastBuds) feminized

Genetics 35% Indica / 65% Sativa
Flowering Time 9-10 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 24%
CBD 0-1%
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Big Bang Autoflowering — Greenhouse Seeds

Big Bang Autoflowering — Greenhouse Seeds

Born from a cross of Skunk, Northern Light, El Niño, and ruderalis, Big Bang Autoflowering from Greenhouse Seeds is a short, wide, and bushy plant that's perfect for beginners. This cultivar takes just 7–8 weeks from germination to harvest, so if you're looking for an ultra-fast plant, you won't want to sit this one out. While easy to grow, we should mention that this aromatic plant will fill your space with skunky aromas during bloom.

However, if this is unwelcome, you can combat this with suitable ventilation and carbon filters. Once ready, experts can expect large yields of up to 27 oz/yd² indoors, while novices can also expect substantial hauls. Outdoors, smaller yields of 1.5 oz/plant or more are possible. With thick buds shaped like a candle, Big Bang Autoflowering explodes into a symphony of savory flavors coupled with some uplifting and soothing effects.

Quick One — Royal Queen Seeds

Quick One — Royal Queen Seeds

There are no prizes for guessing why this strain is named “Quick One.” This showstopper is a cross of William’s Wonder, Northern Lights, and ruderalis, making for a feminized hybrid that takes no time getting to work delivering great-tasting and potent buds—and the wait isn't long. Taking 9 weeks from start to finish, Quick One doesn't need much in the way of special treatment to produce high-quality harvests.

Just a little TLC will go a very long way. Maxing out 20–23 inches indoors and 40 inches outdoors, yields of 10 oz/yd² and 5 oz/plant, respectively, are achievable. Intense flavors are on offer with Quick One, with citrus and sweetness combining for a moreish smoke or vape. In terms of effects, Quick One showcases a pleasant stone backed up by a modest 13% THC.

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Quick One Automatic (Royal Queen Seeds) feminized
Parents Strong Indica x Ruderalis
Genetics Ruderalis/Indica/Sativa
Flowering Time 8-9 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 13%
CBD Medium
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Quick One Automatic (Royal Queen Seeds) feminized

Parents Strong Indica x Ruderalis
Genetics Ruderalis/Indica/Sativa
Flowering Time 8-9 weeks from seed to harvest
Potency 13%
CBD Medium
Flowering Type Autoflowering

Auto White Widow — Pyramid Seeds

Auto White Widow — Pyramid Seeds

Rounding off our list is Auto White Widow. Based on one of the most famous cannabis varieties of all time, this autoflower takes everything you love about the matriarch of the “White” cannabis strain family and repackages it into a cultivar that's effortless to grow. This novice-friendly strain has high production potential and is suitable for growing in a wide range of settings. Indoors, this strain maintains a diminutive stature of just 30 inches, while outdoors, if left to grow uninhibited, plants can stretch all the way up to 60 inches.

Once ready to harvest after 9 weeks, growers will be rewarded with 16 oz/yd² indoors and up to 7 oz/plant outdoors. After you've taken a deep puff of Auto White Widow, you'll be hooked on its sweet and earthy flavor as well as its chill, lucid high powered by 15% THC.

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Grow exceptional autoflowering cannabis strains today!

Grow exceptional autoflowering cannabis strains today!

As you can see, there is plenty to love about autoflowering cultivars. There was a time when you'd sacrifice flavor and potency for faster growth, but no more! Regardless of your level of cultivation expertise, why deprive yourself of an easy ride to cannabis greatness? You'd be surprised at how easy it is to make the most of autoflowering strains. To kickstart your growing journey, head over to the Zamnesia store and get your hands on the finest selection of auto seeds right now.

Adam Parsons
Adam Parsons
Professional cannabis journalist, copywriter, and author Adam Parsons is a long-time staff member of Zamnesia. Tasked with covering a wide range of topics from CBD to psychedelics and everything in between, Adam creates blog posts, guides, and explores an ever-growing range of products.
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