Top 10 Autoflowering Strains To Grow Outdoors (2024)
- 1. Growing autoflowers outdoors
- 2. Wedding cheesecake auto
- 3. Gorilla cookies auto
- 4. Pound cake auto
- 5. Forbidden runtz auto
- 6. Strawberry gorilla auto
- 7. Amnesia zkittlez auto
- 8. Orange sherbet auto
- 9. Gorilla zkittlez auto
- 10. Guava auto
- 11. Bruce banner auto
- 12. In conclusion
One of the best things about autoflowers is how well these tough, resilient plants can adapt to all conditions, allowing the grower in a cooler climate to get at least one good crop per season while giving those lucky ones living in places like California or the Mediterranean region the opportunity to harvest top-grade buds all year round.
So, no matter where you live, autoflowering cannabis is your sure bet for incredible results outdoors, you just need reliable genetics. Below, are our top ten autoflower strains you should consider growing in 2024, so you can keep those curing jars full to the brim.
Growing Autoflowers Outdoors
Autoflowering strains are a mix of different cannabis subspecies, including Ruderalis, a tough little plant proceding from Siberia. This heritage makes them extremely resilient for growing outdoors and able to withstand both hotter and colder climates as well as bugs and mold. Add their ability to flower in any season and finish fast, and you'll see why autos are a no-brainer choice for the outdoor grower.
Of course, the yields will vary, depending on how much (or little) sun your plant receives. The number of light hours you get in each season depends on where you live, but you can use this table as a general guideline:
| Duration | Dec 1-Feb 28 | Mar 1-May 31 | Jun 1-Aug 31 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Average Hours of Light | 10hrs | 12hrs | 14hrs | 11hrs |
You don't actually need to make a table, you can obviously check on the Internet or download an app to have an idea of the expected weather throughout your growing cycle. This makes it possible to plan ahead and prepare for impending storms or other things. For example, if you're expecting rain or strong winds, you can improvise a homemade greenhouse to protect your plants.
However, no matter how accomodating your climate is or how well prepared you are for all eventualities, your harvest will only be as good as the seeds you use. So, let's move on to our list of the best autoflowering strains to grow outdoors this season.
10. Wedding Cheesecake Auto
All the plants on our list are amazing outdoor producers, but we have to start somewhere, right? So, here's our number 10. Wedding Cheesecake Auto is a superb and very well-balanced hybrid; a monster of a plant that can grow tall and produce up to 300 g of dry buds. And we're talking about per-plant yields here! It's more than many of us can smoke alone, so this auto has undeniable commercial potential.
This beautiful cultivar produces silver-coated buds that sparkle from afar and can have up to 24% THC. With a potency like this, expect an overwhelming experience better suited for smokers with a higher tolerance. It starts with strong cerebral effects, which later, turn into a deeply relaxing high.
The smoke has an earthy and cookie-dough terpene profile with hints of a fruity baked tart – perfect for those with a sweet tooth and for lovers of exquisite flavors.
“Rigorous growth from the beginning, and pretty easy going not requiring much extra or special attention. Nice xmas tree like structure. The effects are uplifting and great for social occasions. Taste is cheesy and fruity.”
9. Gorilla Cookies Auto
Number 9 is one of our best-selling strains. Gorilla Cookies Auto arises from a cross between two of the most popular cannabis genetics in the world – Gorilla Glue and Girl Scout Cookies. The addition of the autoflowering Ruderalis part resulted in a plant that retains all the best qualities of its parents plus the ability to flower regardless of the season and finish in just over 2 months from seeds.
You may expect to harvest 50-350 g/plant, depending on the weather and your skills as a grower. With a cannabinoid content of up to 27.5%, the smoke is extremely potent and will have you as high as a kite right after the first puff.
8. Pound Cake Auto
The name of the strain sounds like it's a high yielder, and it certainly is, including outdoor gardens. Pound Cake Auto is a very large-sized plant that is capable of enormous yields – 60-300 gr/plant. The buds are dark green, with fat pointy calyxes, and form extremely chunky, dense colas completely covered in resin.
The THC level of 28% makes Pound Cake Auto a hash maker's dream, and so do its rich terpenes that give the smoke a very unique hazelnut, wild-berry, and overall sweet taste. You're sure to get a huge smile on your face after a toke or two and keep grinning like that for hours.
“Super potent & smelly. Very skunky & gassy it seems to me. The buds are very dense & covered in absolutely amazing frost. They are truly frosty AF I've hardly fed these just used recharge and grow dots. The results are better then most for using very little water and feed.”
7. Forbidden Runtz Auto
One of the traits that makes an autoflower perfect for outdoor cultivation is the speed with which it grows and matures, and Forbidden Runtz Auto is among the best in this respect, as it can finish in just 9 weeks from seed. It's unbelievably fast considering the uparalleled quality you get. The quantity is nothing to complain about either – 50-150 gr/plant is hefty enough to require support with bamboo sticks or something similar.
With up to 26% THC, Forbidden Runtz Auto offers a delightful blend of flavors and aromas, delivering a cerebral high that hits you right between the eyes before easing into a deep, full-body relaxation. It combines the finest qualities of its esteemed Californian genetics, ensuring both quality and efficiency. Ideal for anyone aiming to achieve top-tier results in a short amount of time.
6. Strawberry Gorilla Auto
If this were a beauty contest, Strawberry Gorilla Auto would surely stand high on the podium, but this autoflower is also one of the best outdoor cultivars, yielding up to 60-300 g/plant.
On top of that, Strawberry Gorilla Auto produces even more THC than her close relative, Gorilla Cookies Auto, – up to 28.4%, making her an excellent variety for avid consumers and medical patients looking for potent strains that will have you soaring high above the clouds all day long.
5. Amnesia Zkittlez Auto
Amnesia Zkittlez Auto is where old-school and modern genetics collide, now in autoflowering version. This is one of Fast Buds' all-time bestsellers, especially favored by outdoor gardeners who also happen to be Sativa lovers. Amnesia Zkittlez Auto is also ideal for beginners, as she can withstand hot and dry climates and doesn't need much maintenance to produce top-shelf buds. Her resiliency alone is enough to rank her among the best outdoor autoflowers.
This hardy Sativa provides extremely potent effects that are relaxing and uplifting at the same time. This type of high focuses your energy and keeps you motivated all day long, perfect for those who struggle with a boring 9-to-5 work routine. This comes hand in hand with bold mouth-watering terpenes marked by overall fruitiness, spicy lemon flavors, and strong sweet undertones.
“This strain was the biggest plant in my small growtent and she produce amazing buds with crazy amounts of crystals.Sour,cream,tropical taste that you cannot forget.Fat buds that are perfect for extracts”
4. Orange Sherbet Auto
This Sativa-dominant autoflower is equally tolerant of beginner mistakes and less than ideal conditions. It's practically a self-sufficient terpene-producing machine that just chugs along churning out those irresistible sweet-and-sour citrus terps. As high yielding as the best of them (60-300 gr/plant), Orange Sherbet Auto is a dream-come-true for first-time cultivators and commercial producers.
The over-the-top resin content and a THC level of up to 26% plus an unbelievably sweet and creamy orange-sorbet flavor makes Orange Sherbet Auto the perfect source material for extracts and concentrates. The Sativa-like high is exhilarating and inspiring and keeps your creative juices flowing for hours on end, making it a perfect smoke for parties.
3. Gorilla Zkittlez Auto
Moving to the creme de la creme of the best outdoor autoflowers, Gorilla Zkittlez Auto is also our overall top seller. This tall Indica-dominant powerhouse results from a cross between the outstanding Gorilla Glue and Zkittlez Cali genetics. With a lineage like this, it couldn't be anything but a winner, and indeed the strain won the 1st place in the most recent Dabadoo competition in Brazil.
With her tall and slender yet firm body, this girl looks like supermodel, and she smells just as enticing as she looks. The aroma and taste are just as varied as a bag of Skittles – a rich mix of spicy, woody, and citrus terps. Together with a jaw-dropping 27.6% THC level, they produce an uplifting and euphoric high, which after a while mellows out into a pleasantly relaxing body stone.
Gorilla Zkittlez Auto will be your perfect plus-one at a party, as the initial uplifting effects will leave you chatty and giggly without any grogginess on the comedown. Just don't overindulge, and this smoke will be ideal for relaxing not just at night but also during the day.
“Easily my favorite auto flower I've grown so far! Received three free beans and whilst all had different terpene profiles they were all equally beautiful, one pheno smelled like blueberry muffins and packed a punch! Will absolutely be growing again”
2. Guava Auto
The name of this strain may sound a bit too tropical, but actually, Guava Auto will thrive in any climate, winning her the second place on our list of the best outdoor genetics. Not only resilient but also extremelly potent, it's one of the highest-THC autoflowers we offer.
The 28% THC will keep you energized for hours on end, upholding a creative mindset and giving you just the right amount of relaxation to feel snug and happy. The exotic terpene profile creates an aroma of guava and tropical fruit, and the smoke has that strong sweet background that will leave you wanting more and more.
“came out really good. After a great and cure in the cannatrol. She had a earthy sweet fruity with a caramel smell. She is a fruity sweet smoke. I got 146.3 grams on 1 plant. Was a good potent, and great Smelling flower.”
1. Bruce Banner Auto
Incredibly vigorous and strong, this green monster of a strain thrives outdoors like no other. You may tame it indoors, but in a natural environment, this autoflowering hybrid grows very tall. It also yields generously – 50-200 gr/plant – excellent for those wanting to make the most out of every single seed or growers that can only have one plant per grow cycle.
Bruce Banner Auto's buds offer a complex combination of fruity and berrylicious tastes with a strong earthy background, and thanks to 25% THC, they produce powerfully relaxing effects. You'll experience a very balanced high, with a focused and alert mindset that leaves you calm and clear-headed. It's perfect for beginner smokers who are afraid of weed showing its darker side and ideal to chill after a busy day of work or on the weekends.
“Fast and efficient ordering and delivering. I had a few questions about how to grow autos as this will be my first time. A very helpful guy called Enzo helped me, seems very knowledgable. I'm very happy with how Fast Buds treats their customers. I will continue to purchase from this company.”
In Conclusion
There are a lot of autoflowering varieties that grow extremely well outdoors, as they are tolerant of cold, heat, bugs, and mold, and the strains mentioned above are our top 10 choices for reselience. Pick any of them, and you'll surely be pleased with the quality and amount of buds they produce.
Just remember to plan ahead so that your plants enjoy the most comfortable part of the growing season and get as much direct sunlight as possible. Always make sure to check weather forecasts to know what to expect. In short, always come prepared and start with getting the best autoflower seeds money can buy!
External References
1. GML - Earth System Research Laboratories - https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/grad/solcalc/
