Top 10 Best Outdoor Autoflower Seeds UK 2024
- 1. Climate in the united kingdom
- 2. Lemon cherry cookies auto
- 3. Gorilla cookies auto
- 4. Apricot auto
- 5. Strawberry gorilla auto
- 6. Tropicana cookies auto
- 7. Wedding glue auto
- 8. Cherry cola auto
- 9. Banana purple punch auto
- 10. Papaya cookies auto
- 11. Purple punch auto
- 12. In conclusion
The majority of avid consumers usually try to stock up on bud during summer to avoid growing in cold, humid conditions, but unfortunately, sometimes, things don’t go as planned. In some cases, cultivators are forced to grow in a worse part of the season. With most cannabis strains, that would result in a waste of time and money, as you lose your whole harvest to mold. Luckily, autoflowering breeding has come a long way and some autos are ideal in this type of situation – they contain Ruderalis genetics, which makes them more resilient not only to pests and bugs, but also to harsher climates.
So, if you’re an outdoor grower and are looking for the best autoflower cannabis seeds to grow in the UK, look no further! Here is our top 10 seed selection for the 2024 outdoor season. Rest assured, any of these strains guarantees high yields of top-quality bud in as little as 8 weeks without extra effort!
Climate In The United Kingdom
The climate in the UK is usually too humid and cold, so you have to choose your strain carefully to avoid problems. Beyond that, by getting a weather forecast for the growing season, you can plan your cultivation for the warmest part of it – with enough good weather, the maximum amount of sunlight, and an appropriate temperature range so that your plants develop properly. Even more important is to ensure lower humidity, so your garden doesn't suffer from bugs or plant disease, ultimately resulting in bigger yields, less problems, and healthier plants.
| Month | Max. temperature C°(F°) |
Min. Temperature C°(F°) |
Sunlight Hours | Rel. Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June |
18.6 (65.5) |
9.7 (49.5) | 16hs | 75% |
| Jul |
20.4 (65.5) |
11.7 (53.1) | 16:30hs | 69% |
| Aug |
20.1 (68.2) |
11.5 (52.7) | 16hs | 72% |
| Sep |
17.5 (63.5) |
9.6 (49.3) | 14hs | 76% |
It’s ideal to grow Indica-dominant strains and choose among them the best genetics – those that are highly resilient to cold and humid conditions. Below, are our top 10 strains that will give you an edge in the harsh climate that outdoor growers in the UK often suffer from. Also, remember that when you cultivate weed on a balcony or in a backyard, where neighbors may smell your crop, you'll need a low-odor autoflower. Luckily, there some such strains that that grow well in the UK.
1. Lemon Cherry Cookies Auto
Lemon Cherry Cookies Auto has become our flagship strain thanks to its delicious flavor perfectly captured in the name. The seeds grow into stable plants that take harsh conditions in stride, making them ideal for growers who want fast-flowering autos that produce 60-200 g of top-quality buds per plant.
With up to 28.5% THC, it's extremely potent smoke, and the bag appeal is as high as in the best of our autoflowers – the cooler the nights are at the end of the season, the better the chances of getting deep purple color on your buds.
“This strain was an absolute joy to grow. Super easy and took a lot of beating from my part during the grow. Once into flower it's amazing how fast they'll start swelling. Its like the turbo chargers kicked in as you should see daily growth. The colors of the flowers are a deep deep purple that are covered in frost and red hairs, so it makes them look picture perfect. The smell they have is sweet, fruity, with hints floral to them."
2. Gorilla Cookies Auto
Thanks to its Indica heritage, this strain grows compact and robust and is extremely resistant to diseases and cold weather. Despite the plant's modest size, its yields are short of amazing – 50-350 gr/plant. You'll most certainly need to provide support so that the branches don't snap when the harvest approaches.
Gorilla Cookies Auto remains one of our top-selling seed lines thanks to its over-the-top THC level of up to 28.5%, smooth smoke, and delicious flavor of kush and sweet pastries.
“This plant surprise me she started off with nods every inch. As she grew, she started bringing in multiple colors of red purples greens she smelt like Berry's with almost a skunk hint. By week 10 she had colas the size of water bottles at around 3 feet tall when she was done, she was one of the best strains I've grown will definitely be doing another grow with her. The smoke was smooth, and taste was unbelievable. It definitely recommended that everyone try this strain”
3. Apricot Auto
This Indica-dominant hybrid is easy to grow and suited for pros and beginners alike. No matter your skills, you'll be rewarded with up to 50-170 g of prime-quality, resin-drenched buds per plant. Apricot Auto is also a great choice to grow outdoors in cold and humid climates, such as the UK, because of its Indica and Ruderalis heritage.
Have in mind that even though this auto can resist cold, moisture, and fungal infections, you should perform LST to spread the branches apart and provide more airflow to the buds. This way, you can avoid mold and bugs, which thrive in humid climates and can attack your plants.
“I haven't tasted it yet because it is currently being cured. But at first glance visually and smell its really a beautiful flower. I had a small problem during the growth which affected its size. But it didn't affect the quality of the flowers. A nice smell of sour candy Really well frosted Currently she is "gardengobblin approve"”
4. Strawberry Gorilla Auto
A delicious candy-sweet Cali strain that conquered every consumer's palate due to its fruity taste. Thanks to its mixed heritage, this hybrid grows compact, with multiple bud sites, and it’s super easy to grow outdoors, requiring low maintenance. It's a good idea though to spread and tie down the branches to prevent stale air inside the canopy.
One of our most beautiful strains, Strawberry Gorilla Auto produces up to 60-300 grams of chunky, dense, and super sticky buds per plant, and with up to 28.4% THC, you won't have to smoke much. Your stash is likely to last you through the long wait for the next growing season.
“It’s a very strong sativa smoke that makes me super pumped and ecstatic and a bit trippy to the point that I imagine I can hear sounds. Besides everything becomes so colorful and crystal clear and the air seems liquid somehow. I love smoking it in the early afternoon.”
5. Tropicana Cookies Auto
Tropicana Cookies Auto is a vigorous and sturdy strain and is a great choice both for indoor and outdoor growers. Choose the warmest two months of the season, and you'll be rewarded with 50-150 grams of beautiful purple buds that make your mouth water with a blend of citrusy and sandalwood terpenes.
Even though it develops exceptionally well with minimum maintenance, you can bump up your yields by providing good-quality nutrients and proper care. And remember to always try to maintain the temperature and humidity levels within the accepted ranges, as this can make a huge difference in the quality of the final product.
“The citrus smells are very noticeable with this plant even before busting them up. At low temps you can taste some sweetness and citrus, which gives way to the richer cream or wood flavours at higher temps. I am noticing some really nice purple tones emerging in the buds this grow and alot of frost on the sugar leaves. I find that this strain hits you in the head at first but not an anxiety inducer. I also found that this strain was pretty relaxing, but not sleep inducing, and would be a good strain if you want to chill with friends, watch a movie, or gaming. Chilled but focused.”
6. Wedding Glue Auto
Thanks to its exceptional ease of growth, Wedding Glue Auto is well suited for beginners. It's also a rare find for lovers of Indica hybrids, who'll appreciate its sweet terpene profile as well as the 26% THC that ensures a long spell of calm energy and creativity before going into the full-body-relaxation mode.
This Indica-dominant strain grows dense and bushy, with a lot of side branches, and in good hands, easily produces 60-160 gr/plant. Even though it’s a highly resilient plant, we recommend counteracting the challenges of the UK climate with LST, selective pruning, and defoliation to lower the risk of pests and mold.
“Wedding glue has a special place in my heart so it was an honor to grow this one out! I'm very happy with the results only took 71 days seed to harvest! Very potent and a really nice high. It hits you quick and lasts a couple hours. I love the smell of this bud it's like a mix of fruit and a hint of diesel. Highly recommend growing this strain. It's forgiving for beginners as well”
7. Cherry Cola Auto
Cherry Cola Auto is ideal for new growers, as this hardy plant easily forgives beginner mistakes, while commercial producers will appreciate its generous yields of up to 50-250 gr/plant outdoors. And, of course, everyone is crazy about this smoke's sky-high potency (up to 28% THC) and its unique flavor, which is not only sweet and fruity but also somehow fizzy – just like the name suggests.
Even though Cherry Cola Auto is a robust and resilient plant (ideal for growing outdoors in a climate like the UK), it develops a relatively bushy profile due to its Indica heritage, so we highly recommend LST techniques to give the huge and dense colas some extra breathing space.
“This is the first time I’ve grown such perfect looking conical tight and resinous buds. Real gems. I can’t help opening my jars several times a day just to look at these beauties. Needless to say they also smell heavenly. It’s a struggle not to try them before i finish curing.”
8. Banana Purple Punch Auto
With up to 26% THC (and 30+ percent in some rare cases), this is one of the most potent autoflower strains from Fast Buds, while its exquisite terpene profile is refined and strong at the same time. Banana Purple Punch Auto is also a super easy-to-grow plant, perfectly fit for beginners.
The plant's very looks – different shades of purple and an abundance of 'frost' – hint at its resistance to cold, making this cultivar ideal for the UK weather. Though originating in California, Banana Purple Punch Auto is used to cool nights on the mountain slopes and with just a little maintenance, can yield up to 60-200 gr/plant, sometimes in as little as 56 days.
“I had a tolerance break for a week when my Banana Purple Punch was finishing curing and the second toke hit me like a train. I was completely lost for what seemed like an hour but was probably 15 minutes, couldn’t remember what I’d been doing or planning to do. Then I found my bearings again and found in me tons of energy to do stuff and feel absolutley happy.”
9. Papaya Cookies Auto
Papaya Cookies Auto is another of our potency champions, with some samples lab tested at 29% THC. While this psychoactive power might be an overkill for the beginner smoker, it's a very beginner-friendly plant, especially outdoors. Despite its tropical sounding name, this Sativa-leaning autoflower is very resistant to low temps and high humidity, which makes it a very popular choice for growing in a harsh weather like the UK.
You will be amazed by Papaya Cookies Auto's ability to fight off bugs and survive through the spells of cold weathers, while yielding 50-150 grams of beautiful, resinous, and dense buds. The abundance of THC "crystals" makes it a perfect variety for the lovers of trichome-rich strains as well as hash and extract producers.
“Wow do they smell pungent. The flowers came out nice, not to dense but neither airy. The wet weight for these came out to 912g. To say they're coated in frost is an understatement looking like a winter wonderland.”
10. Purple Punch Auto
One of our top producers indoors, Purple Punch Auto is also very generous outdoors, where each plant yields up to 60-200 grams of breathtakingly beautiful nuggets. Even cold weather is no obstacle on your way to an abundant harvest, and the smoke tasting of juicy blueberries and home-made pastries is likely to become your favorite. The high fueled by 24% THC relaxes you Indica-style but without a couchlocky sedation.
Even though Purple Punch Auto was bred to deal with even harsher climates than that of the UK, we recommend LST techniques to provide more airflow to the buds, as they get extremely dense, accumulating moisture and that is where mold thrives.
“Purple punch is purple, quite strong, fruity but more like a Spanish reserva with lots of other subtle terpines going on. Extreme bag appeal. Two phenos: One was deep purple all over loads of ginger hairs. Giant calyxes, not very dense, Sticky. Looks cartoonish, and tastes like finewine. Finished 10 weeks. The 2nd pheno is greener up until mid flower. Beautiful purple, mauve, pink buds when mature. Potent, fruity, incensey.”
12. In Conclusion
If you’re thinking of starting your next growing cycle outdoors, you can’t go wrong with any of the strains above, and if you're a medical patient, also have a look at our autoflower CBD seeds for the UK.
Keep in mind that even if you choose the seeds that are resistant to disease and cold climates, they still need a minimum amount of maintenance and care. You can further raise your chances of an ample harvest by building a basic greenhouse structure to protect your crop from stronger winds, rain, or snow. And even if you provide a roof over their heads like this, regularly check for signs of pests or mold attacking your garden.
Hopefully, our guide for the 2024 autoflowering cannabis seeds for the UK will make you better prepared for the coming outdoor growing season, and we wish you abundant harvests!
EXTERNAL REFERENCES
1. UK Met Office: http://www.meteomont.gov.it/infoMeteo/jsp/mwablx812I.jsp
