Cannabis FAST Strain
What is a FAST Strain?
A FAST strain is a photoperiod strain that has been crossed with an autoflowering strain. This cross results in a plant that has the photosensitive qualities of a photoperiod strain, but also flowers much faster than a typical photoperiod strain. FAST strains typically finish flowering 1-2 weeks earlier than a standard photoperiod strain, and can finish even earlier when grown outdoors.
The reason FAST strains flower so quickly is because they have inherited the autoflowering trait from their autoflowering parent. The autoflowering trait is a recessive trait, which means that it is only expressed when two plants that carry the trait are crossed. In the case of FAST strains, the autoflowering trait is expressed in the F1 generation, which is the first generation of offspring produced when a photoperiod strain and an autoflowering strain are crossed.
FAST strains are a great option for growers who want to harvest their plants sooner. They are also a good choice for growers who live in areas with short growing seasons. However, it is important to note that FAST strains may not produce as much yield as a standard photoperiod strain.
Here are some tips for growing FAST strains:
- Wait until mid-June to put FAST strains outdoors. This will give them enough time to grow in the vegetative stage before they start flowering.
- If growing indoors, use a 24/0 light cycle in the vegetative stage and a 12/12 light cycle in the flowering stage.
- Be patient! FAST strains may still take a few weeks to flower, even though they flower faster than standard photoperiod strains.
Overall, FAST strains are a great option for growers who want to harvest their plants sooner. They are also a good choice for growers who live in areas with short growing seasons. However, it is important to note that FAST strains may not produce as much yield as a standard photoperiod strain.
Natural Harvest offers a wide variety of FAST strain cannabis seeds available in our online retail store.
