Afghan Auto

Afghan Auto: The Evolution of Cannabis

Pairing its rich history with the desired effects Afghan Auto is a legend in the marijuana marketplace. Often compared to hash, Afghan seeds feature a plethora of flavors and aromas, all are welcomed additions to an already amazing strain. Earthy, flowery, minty and herbal notes fill the air as slight sweetness underscored by a mild floral taste hits your lips. When you inhale, your tastebuds will be hit by earthy, spicy, creamy, woodsy flavors for one of the most full-bodied, tantalizing puffs of weed you could ever experience. If you are looking for a strain with a sterling resume, Afghan Auto can check that box too. The centuries old strain has fathered more award winning strains than any other bud on the planet. If you did a DNA test on Agfhan Auto the lineage would shock you. It is responsible for some of the best plants ever produced. With our seeds and a short grow period, you too can have this massively-popular strain harvesting before you know it.

Growing Tips for Our Seeds

As an auto-flowering plant, Afghan Auto seeds, are a genetic marvel that transition from the vegetative to the flowering stage without relying on a change in the light cycle. Due to their small size, Afghan plants are perfect for indoor gardens or gardens with limited space. Although they can grow indoors and outdoors, this strain thrives in environments other strains might struggle in because of where these plants originated. The Hindu Kush Mountain Range is known as being very unforgiving. If these plants acn survive there, they can survive in most environments. If you’re growing outdoors specifically you are going to want to pick out a warm, sunny spot. This strain performs really well in Mediterranean-like climates.

Dial in Your Growing Conditions

• Indoor or Outdoor: Afghan Auto can be grown to harvest in a number of climates including somewhat colder temperature environments. The ideal temperature for these plants is between 75-80 degrees fahrenheit. Afghan plants don’t require a specific light cycle, because the plants are autoflowering they change from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage automatically.
• Moisture control: The Afghan Auto strain need low humidity to thrive. Replicating their natural environment is key to growing this legendary plant. Humidity levels between 30-40% will work in this strain’s favor and will ultimately prevent mold from growing on your buds.
• Training Techniques: Afghan Auto benefits from low-stress training or any training method that promotes high light penetration and improved yields. Low-stress training will produce bigger buds, lower on the plant, giving your entire grow a healthy harvest naturally.

The Germination Game Plan

Before you even plant your Afghan Auto female cannabis plants, you will first need to germinate these seeds. To do so, refer to our free germination guide, knowing that they are backed by our impressive 90% germination guarantee.

Yields, Flowering Time and Harvest

• Flowering Time: With indoor grows you can expect this Afghan strain to harvest after a flowering stage of 50-55 days. The shorter than average grow cycle is favorable to all levels of growers especially first-timers that are excited to harvest their first grow. Grown outdoors, this classic landrace strain is typically ready to be harvested around late September or early October.
• Yields: While Indoor yields are around 310 grams per square meter, outdoor grows typically produce up to 400 grams per plant. Because of the quick grow and size of the plants you can grow multiple plants indoors to increase your yield. In some climates you can even grow year round outdoors.

Dominant Terpenes in Afghan Auto: Grown for Centuries

The Afghan Auto terpene profile is directly responsible for how this plant smells, tastes and the strong effects it has on its users for hundreds of years. The most dominant terpene in this strain is Myrcene, while pinene and ocimene are the secondary terpenes.

• Myrcene: The Most Dominant – Found in hops and lemongrass. Myrcene can enhance mental focus and creativity.
• Pinene: Secondary Terpene – Refreshing yet sweet and spicy scent. Responsible for anti-anxiety and pain-relieving effects in cannabis.
• Ocimene: Sweet and Herbaceous – Suppresses bodily inflammatory substances such as histamine. Helps with immune support.

Dominant Cannabinoids in Afghan Auto:

Cannabinoids, although present in the background, play an important role in Afghan Auto seeds and are generally a huge part of cannabis strains. That sleepy, happy and calm feeling you get when using Afghan Auto is due to its dominant cannabinoids. Each cannabinoid does something a little different.

• THC: The Main Character – THC is the most dominant cannabinoid on the molecular level of this strain. The crystalline compound tetrahydrocannabinol is the main ingredient of cannabis. Topping out at a hugely impressive 21%, the THC in the Indica-dominant hybrid is responsible for how sleepy and relaxed you feel after using.
• CBD: Very Minimal Amounts – While the CBD levels in Afghan Auto are less than 1%. CBD plays a larger role in what the strain does to the user than it does in other similar strains. CBD is non-psychoactive and can produce effects that help with anxiety, pain and inflammation. The CBD in Afghan strains even in its low amounts definitely effects the user.