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For outdoor growers, the growing season is a long one (between 5 – 6 months from seed to harvest) and must consider environmental factors that will affect their crop several months down the line.
Seeds are usually germinated between March and May in Mediterranean and temperate northern regions and adult plants are usually harvested in October or even November for some long-flowering sativa strains.
Growers looking for outdoor cannabis seeds with an early harvest need to consider what options are available.
Best strains for an early harvest
The best varieties for an early harvest in the Feminized Photoperiod category will be indicas or hybrids as they tend to have a shorter flowering time than sativas. This means they will naturally finish earlier, with the average harvest time usually in early October (or April in the southern hemisphere).
Hybrid strains bring a balance of sativa and indica genetics – either a 50/50 split or a slight indica or sativa leaning. They tend to also flower generally quicker than Sativa varieties and are therefore a great pick as well.
Indica Varieties
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Hybrid Varieties
The great thing about hybrids for outdoor growers is their balanced profile and the exhibition of the best traits of sativa and indica plants. Generally they finish flowering and can be harvested early October (early April in the southern hemisphere).
Outdoor hybrids to try
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Sativa Varieties
For those growers who prefer the energetic effect of sativa strains, there are some strains which naturally finish earlier, however the best option for an early harvest is to plant sativa-hybrid varieties. The strains below all finish between early and mid-October.
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Autoflowers for an early outdoor harvest
For an even quicker harvest, autoflowers are the ultimate gift to the outdoor grower!
- From seed planting to harvest an autoflower strain takes just 60 – 70 days (between 2 – 3 months).
- Autoflowering plants’ quick finish means the outdoor grower can get two or maybe even three harvests per season.
- With good management, the autoflower outdoor yield can be impressive (although it will rarely exceed that of a photoperiod plant because of the short growth phase).
- Autoflowers still offer the outdoor grower a great range of genetics in sativa, indica and hybrid form:
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Conclusion
There are some ways to induce a quicker outdoor harvest using human intervention. These include setting up an outdoor grow tent or covering plants to stimulate a 12/12 light cycle, but these are not a great use of a grower’s resources! However, it’s better to work with nature and use the correct varieties for an early harvest.