How to grow Special Queen 1 Auto
Taste
Seb's take
Power Bud and Big Skunk Auto, in a compact plant that conceals rather more yield than its size suggests it should. Skunk and fruit over an earthy base, with a relaxed, focused, calming finish. A retro flavour fix for the effortless grower.
Where it comes from
The automatic sibling of Special Queen - Power Bud crossed with Big Skunk Auto by Royal Queen Seeds, keeping the Skunk backbone and setting it on an automatic clock. The record's phrase is sneaky structure: a compact plant that conceals rather more yield than its size would suggest. Vintage Skunk flavour, hybrid resilience, and the convenience of an autoflower in one package. A retro character on a modern schedule.
Nose & flavour
Skunk leads - the Big Skunk Auto side asserting itself - with fruit over the top and an earthy base underneath. A proper old-fashioned Skunk nose; the record calls it a retro flavour fix, and the description fits. Loud enough to want a filter. Familiar, fruity, and grounded; the sort of aroma that has been reassuring growers for decades.
The high
Eighteen per cent THC behind a relaxed but focused finish - settling without dulling, calm without fog. A useful sort of high that lets you stay pointed at something rather than abandoning the day to the sofa. Even-tempered and undramatic. The Skunk lineage keeps it grounded; the effect is steady company rather than a spectacle.
Growing it
A slower automatic at seventy to eighty-two days from germination, so budget the time, but compact at 70 to 120cm for the space. The sneaky part is the return: 400 to 450 g/m² from a plant that looks like it should give less. Skunk resilience makes her forgiving across setups. Give her the full window and she overdelivers quietly. A modest-looking plant with more in her than she lets on.
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Effects
Common questions about Special Queen 1 Auto
How long does Special Queen 1 Auto take to flower?
Around 11 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. She takes her time; the result is the argument for it.
Is Special Queen 1 Auto an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
An autoflower — she flowers on age rather than light hours, which simplifies the schedule considerably.
How tall does Special Queen 1 Auto grow?
Around 120 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is Special Queen 1 Auto?
The breeder lists THC around 18%. Firmly in the strong band.