Autoflowering Seeds

Autoflowering cannabis seeds represent a major innovation in the field of cannabis cultivation. These exceptional seeds are genetically designed to exclusively produce female plants, which are characterized by their unique ability to autonomously enter the flowering phase, regardless of the number of hours of light received. This genetic trait eliminates the need for growers to manipulate plant exposure to light to initiate the flowering process. Typically, the entire life cycle of these plants, from initial germination to the development of mature buds ready for harvest, is completed in a surprisingly short period of about two months.

Historically, the cannabis plant has been classified as a short-day plant, which typically begins flowering when the duration of daylight decreases. In controlled indoor environments, growers have traditionally manipulated lighting schedules, reducing light exposure from 18 hours to 12 hours to induce the flowering phase. In outdoor environments, particularly in the northern hemisphere, the natural progression of seasons and the resulting decrease in daylight naturally stimulate the flowering phase, which typically begins in early August.

The advent of autoflowering seeds has significantly transformed the landscape of cannabis cultivation. Prior to their introduction, achieving summer harvests in outdoor environments required a cumbersome process of manually limiting sunlight exposure to a maximum of 12 hours per day for each plant. This laborious and time-consuming practice often discouraged growers. Additionally, the extended growth cycles of many indoor cannabis varieties, which extend for almost three months, posed additional challenges, limiting the flexibility and efficiency of cultivation.

The benefits of autoflowering seeds are manifold. Among these, the main one is the accelerated growth cycle, which allows growers to proceed from seed to harvest in just two months, regardless of whether the growing environment is indoors or outdoors. This rapid cycle is particularly advantageous for outdoor growers in temperate climates, such as the Mediterranean, where the seeds facilitate the possibility of obtaining multiple harvests in a single year. From early spring to the decline of autumn, growers in these regions can potentially realize up to four harvest cycles. Furthermore, in geographic locations where temperatures consistently exceed 18-20 degrees Celsius, the prospects of year-round cultivation are unlocked, ushering in a new era of perpetual growth and productivity.

The Ministry of Cannabis has dedicated considerable efforts to research and development, culminating in the creation of our premium line of autoflowering cannabis seeds. These seeds offer growers a valid and competitive alternative to traditional non-autoflowering feminized seeds, matching them and, in some aspects, surpassing them in terms of yield, quality, and diversity of aromatic profiles. The introduction of these seeds opens unprecedented opportunities in cannabis cultivation, enabling more efficient, versatile, and frequent harvest cycles, previously considered unattainable. Through these innovative seeds, the Ministry of Cannabis has redefined the parameters of cannabis cultivation, establishing new benchmarks for yield, quality, and cultivation efficiency, thereby enabling growers to achieve optimal results with reduced time and effort.