You're browsing a cannabis seed bank website, and see different marijuana strains with the same name, perhaps Bruce Banner. But one says "Autoflower" and one says "Fast" (sometimes also "Express" or "FF" or "Fast Flowering"). What does this mean? What's the difference? What's the difference between an Autoflower and a Fast cannabis strain? "Autoflower" and "Fast"
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Sometimes it's hard to get information about new breeders, so I put together this page to share my research and experience with Happy Valley Genetics so far.
Hey cannabis growers! We all know how annoying nutrient problems can be. And obviously, the best thing to do for your cannabis plant to prevent growing problems is give them the conditions they need to thrive. But did you know some strains are naturally more resilient than others? Certain genetics are less likely to experience
Ok, it's starting to get warm outside. What if you want to harvest a lot of outdoor weed as fast as possible? What if you're working with a short summer where you live? Perhaps it's already summer time; do you still have time to grow weed outdoors? Get the answers today! Under 2 months →
I recently received this email about a stunted, tiny autoflowering cannabis plant. Why does this happen? Stunted autos are a common problem, especially for auto-flowering strains with a very short vegetative stage. Keep reading to learn what causes autos to stay too small, and how to prevent it! "This picture was taken last Fall. This
What Happens if You Grow "Hermie" Seeds? Did you find seeds in your buds even though no male plants were around? "Hermie seeds" refer to seeds you find in your cannabis buds without the presence of male cannabis plants. Here are trustworthy feminized seeds that always grow buds but never grow seeds. Can you grow
Do you want to grow a bunch of (almost) free weed outdoors? Do you seek the satisfaction of growing cannabis plants in nature? If so, you've come to the right place. This beginner outdoor marijuana growing tutorial will walk you through the basics of growing weed under the sun. Just follow all the steps, and
How can you make sure your precious marijuana seeds last as long as possible? Today's seed storage tutorial will show you exactly what to do. When stored properly, cannabis seeds remain viable for years or even decades. We've germinated 10-year-old seeds that were stored via this method! So what's the best way to keep your
Cannabis plants can be male or female, but only female cannabis plants make buds. Female cannabis flowers are buds, and male cannabis flowers are pollen sacs, which contain low THC and are poor to smoke. Male pollen sacs eventually open and release pollen, which pollinates the female cannabis plants, and causes buds to grow seeds,
What are the best auto-flowering strains? Some proven autoflowering seeds for beginner growers in 2025 are: Shortcut Auto, Pineapple Diesel Auto, Purple Lemonade Auto, and Gorilla Cookies Auto. Easy to grow, fast growth, potent buds. Introduction: How to Maximize Autoflowering Marijuana Autoflowering vs Photoperiod Strains: Quick Summary 5 Tactics for Growing Autoflowering Cannabis Strains Start Strong