Top 6 Fastest-Growing Cannabis Seeds

Cannabis strains have been selectively bred over the years to produce specific, desirable traits. Some breeders aim for sheer potency and try to promote max THC levels. Others focus on the therapeutic effects of the herb, attempting to increase CBD and terpene concentrations. However, there is one demand that will always exist among all cannabis growers: speed.

Speed is an important aspect to many different kinds of growing operations. Commercial growers value this trait because of the fast turnover. Discreet growers and guerrilla growers develop a taste for speed as it allows them to begin and end their operation as fast as possible. Below are 6 of the fastest-growing cannabis seeds.

FAST AUTOFLOWERING STRAINS

1. VANILLA ICE AUTOFLOWERING

Vanilla Ice Autoflowering was crafted using the original Vanilla Ice along with a ruderalis strain. Ruderalis genetics are primarily included for their autoflowering traits, with speed of growth being a massive bonus in many strains. Here too, ruderalis delivers the goods, whereas Vanilla Ice transferred her fresh, sugary, and vanilla flavours and indica-dominant genetics. Her THC level of 13% provides a soft and gentle high that is easily manageable, even after several joints and bong hits. She’s perfect for complete novices and those who don’t get along too well with sky-high THC levels.

Vanilla Ice Autoflowering produces impressive harvests of tall and narrow buds within a short time frame. Both indoor and outdoor crops will be ready to harvest a mere 55–65 days after germination. Indoor plants grow to around 60–90cm, making them easy to conceal, and produce a harvest of up to 350g/m². Plants grown outside will remain stealthy among the undergrowth at heights of 50–100cm, yielding 100–175g/plant.

2. CANDY CARAMELO

As her name suggests, Candy Caramelo is known for more than just her brief grow cycle. The trichomes of this strain truly work overtime pumping out terpenes that merge to create mouthwatering flavours of mint, caramel, and sugar. Utilising simple extraction methods such as cannabutter allows users to craft sweet edible delights that are irresistible. Smoking this flower brings on a stoning indica high that soothes the body and induces a chill state for a couple of hours.

The flowers of Candy Caramelo are small, compact, and tapered. But don’t judge them by their size. Each toke is infused with unparalleled flavour and a THC level that hovers around 15%. Expect a yield of 300–350g/m² and a height of 75cm when growing this strain indoors. Alternatively, outdoor plants will pump out 220g/plant and max out at a height of 120cm. Growers don’t wait long to taste these flavours; she’ll be ready to trim as little as 50 days after germination.

3. NORTHERN LIGHTS XL AUTOFLOWERING

Northern Lights XL Autoflowering ticks almost all of the boxes that autoflowering growers are looking for. She offers a good yield, fast flowering time, decent potency, and brilliant aesthetics. To make this possible, the legendary Northern Lights XL was bred with a ruderalis strain, a move that saw highly prolific and legendary genetics shift over into the auto realm. This lady offers a chill and mellow indica high fuelled by a 14% THC level and tastes and aromas of sweetness and citrus.

This speedy specimen pumps out gorgeous flowers that are narrow, tall, and feature shades of green, grey, light purple, and white. When grown indoors, she’ll ascend to a height of around 120cm and yield up to 400g/m². Outdoors, she’ll grow to a taller height of 150cm and deliver up to 230g/plant.

FAST-GROWING FEMINIZED PHOTOPERIOD STRAINS

4. WHITE CHEESE

White Cheese was forged in the grow room using the reliable and productive genetics of Afghan and Skunk. This merging created a fast-flowering delicacy with a rich taste of spice and cheese, and a physical indica high that's ideal for experiencing in the late evening thanks to its sedating qualities at high doses. A THC level of 17% places her on the more mellow end of the spectrum; it’s enough to induce relaxation without catapulting the smoker into a hazy state of paranoia and overwhelm.

White Cheese will be ready to dry and cure within a brief flowering time of 50 days, reaching a manageable height of up to 90cm and yielding 350–450g/m² indoors. Outdoor plants put out satisfying yields of 150–220g/plant and achieve a maximum height of 120cm.

5. POWER PLANT XL

The highly efficient and extremely productive genetics behind this strain are derived from South Africa. Power Plant XL is known for her massive yield that is conveniently paired with fast-paced growth. Growers will watch the plant flower for around 55 days until they can begin drying, curing, and sampling the fruits of their labour. What’s more, this sativa-dominant lady produces a THC level of approximately 20%. The terpene profile within the flowers augments this experience with flavours of sweet, sour, and pine.

Power Plant XL doesn’t mess around; it’s almost like she wants to be smoked as quickly as possible. These flowers appear on indoor plants in quantities of 600–750g/m², with specimens reaching just over a metre in height. Plants grown outdoors in Mother Nature’s embrace will provide a mammoth yield of up to 600g/plant and peak at a height of around 200cm.

6. LEMON KUSH

Lemon Kush offers an incredibly tangy citrus hit delivered alongside a THC level of 18%. This zesty and refreshing profile complements the indica high well by adding an edge of stimulation and alertness. This interesting combination came about as breeders matched parent Strains Chemdawg, Lemon Thai, and Pakistani Kush. These desirable traits are available to growers after a short flowering time of approximately 55 days.

Lemon Kush isn’t fussy, growing with ease in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoor plants grow to a height of between 100–130cm and easily yield up to 500g/m². In comparison, outdoor plants top out at 230cm and yield between 450–550g/plant.