Apricot

FastBuds Apricot Auto Cannabis Seeds

FastBuds Apricot Auto is an indica-dominant autoflowering cannabis seed that delivers dense, resin-caked buds with up to 26% THC in just 9–10 weeks from sprout. The name isn't marketing fluff — crack open a cured jar and you'll get hit with ripe apricot jam, woody undertones, and a citrus finish that lingers. It's one of the most rewarding autoflowers we've stocked in a while, and we've been doing this since 1999.

Why Apricot Auto Deserves a Spot in Your Grow Room

Autoflowers have come a long way from the scraggly, low-THC plants of the early 2000s. FastBuds' Apricot Auto sits at the top of that evolution: 26% THC, yields up to 550g/m² indoors, and genetics stable enough that even a first-time grower can pull it off without drama. That's not a throwaway claim — the plant genuinely doesn't ask for much. It stays compact (up to 120cm), handles a bit of neglect, and still rewards you with heavy, sticky colas.

The one thing to watch: because it's indica-dominant with tight internodal spacing, airflow through the canopy can get restricted if you don't do some light defoliation or LST. We've seen growers lose buds to mould in the final weeks simply because the plant was too bushy for its own good. A couple of hours of training in week 3–4 prevents that entirely. If you've grown a photoperiod indica before, you already know the drill — Apricot Auto just does it faster.

Compared to something like FastBuds' Gorilla Cookies Auto, Apricot Auto trades a touch of raw potency for a far more interesting terpene profile. The smoke is dense, smooth, and genuinely tastes like apricot preserve with a woody, citrus backbone. If you're chasing flavour as much as strength, this is the better pick. If you just want the hardest-hitting auto in the catalogue, Gorilla Cookies still edges it out — but honestly, at 26% THC, Apricot isn't far behind.

Apricot Auto Grow Specifications

Aroma, Flavour, and What to Expect from Apricot Auto

This is where Apricot Auto really earns its name. The terpene profile is dominated by fresh, ripe apricot — not a vague fruitiness, but a specific stone-fruit sweetness that's immediately recognisable. Underneath that, you'll pick up woody notes and a citrus tang that keeps it from being one-dimensional. The smoke itself is thick but smooth, almost creamy. If you've ever opened a jar of good apricot jam and stuck your nose in, that's the ballpark.

The effects lean indica. The initial onset is uplifting and heady — a mood lift that settles in quickly thanks to that high THC percentage. Give it 20–30 minutes and the body takes over: deep relaxation, heavy limbs, the kind of stone that makes a sofa feel like it was custom-built for your exact body shape. It's an evening smoke. Don't plan anything ambitious after a full bowl of this.

The buds themselves are genuinely beautiful. Dense, compact nugs with generous trichome coverage and those purple-pink hues that make the plant look almost ornamental during late flower. If you're into homemade extractions — dry sift, rosin, bubble hash — the resin production on Apricot Auto makes it an excellent candidate. You'll get a solid return.

How to Grow FastBuds Apricot Auto

1. Germinate seeds using the paper towel method or directly in a small pot of moist, light soil. Autoflowers don't love transplanting, so starting in the final container (11–15L) saves you a potential setback.
2. Keep seedlings under 18–20 hours of light from day one. Autoflowers don't rely on light cycle changes to flower, so more light hours means more energy for growth. LED panels work brilliantly here.
3. Water sparingly in the first two weeks — the root system is small and overwatering is the number one killer of autoflower seedlings. Let the top centimetre of soil dry out before watering again.
4. Begin light LST (low-stress training) around week 3, gently bending the main stem to open up the canopy. With Apricot Auto's bushy structure and short internodal spacing, this step is critical for airflow and light penetration. Use soft plant ties — nothing that cuts into the stem.
5. Feed lightly. Autoflowers are sensitive to overfeeding compared to photoperiods. Start at half the manufacturer's recommended nutrient dose and increase only if the plant looks hungry (pale lower leaves, slow growth).
6. Watch humidity levels during weeks 7–9 as buds fatten up. Dense indica buds in a humid environment are a recipe for bud rot. Keep relative humidity below 50% in late flower, and make sure your extraction fan is pulling enough air through the canopy.
7. Harvest when 70–80% of trichomes appear milky with a few turning amber — this gives you the best balance of potency and that indica body effect. At 9–10 weeks from sprout, most Apricot Auto plants will be ready.
8. Dry in a dark room at 18–20°C with 55–60% humidity for 10–14 days, then cure in glass jars for at least 2 weeks. The apricot terpenes really develop during the cure — don't rush it.