Auto Tao Mix 1 (Top Tao Seeds)

Auto Tao Mix 1 — 15 Autoflower Seeds, 9 Strains, One Pack

The Auto Tao Mix 1 is a regular autoflowering seed pack from Top Tao Seeds containing 15 seeds across 9 distinct strains — the most genetic variety you'll find in a single purchase. With fifth to eleventh generation (5G–11G) stability behind every seed, this mix gives you a proper cross-section of Top Tao's oldest and most proven autoflowering genetics without committing to full packs of each strain.

Top Tao Seeds Auto Mix — What Strains Are Included?

Nine strains is a lot to fit in one pack, so here's what you're working with. These are Top Tao's most established autoflowering lines — the genetics they've been refining the longest.

The Big Auto Tao is the headliner here — that 2012 Prague Cup win for indoor growing wasn't a fluke. The buds come out dense and coated in trichomes, with a fruity aroma that fills the drying room. Demon Auto Tao leans the other way: taller, stretchier, with that sativa vigour that makes it a satisfying plant to watch develop. And Micron Auto Tao is the odd one out in the best way — deliberately bred small, which makes it genuinely useful if you're working in a cramped tent or on a balcony.

Why Auto Tao Mix 1 Stands Out From Other Seed Mixes

We've carried seed mixes from various banks over the years, and most of them give you 3–4 strains in a pack of 5–10 seeds. Top Tao packs 9 strains into 15 seeds. That's a meaningful difference if you're trying to figure out which autoflower genetics suit your climate, setup, or preferences.

The generation stability is the other thing worth flagging. Every seed in this pack is between 5th and 11th generation (5G–11G). In practical terms, that means these genetics have been inbred and selected over enough cycles that you're getting predictable growth patterns, consistent flowering times, and reliable expression of traits. First or second generation seeds can throw surprises — plants that look nothing like their siblings. By the 5th generation and beyond, you know what you're getting.

Top Tao Seeds has been breeding for over 20 years with an environmentally conscious approach. They're one of the smaller, more focused seed banks — not trying to release 40 new strains a year. Their catalogue is tight, and this mix is essentially a sampler of their greatest hits.

The honest limitation: these are regular seeds, not feminised. That means roughly half will be male. With 15 seeds, you can expect around 7–8 females on average, which still gives you a solid variety of plants. But if you've never sexed plants before, you'll need to learn — or you'll end up pollinating your entire grow. We'd recommend the Micron Auto Tao as a comparison point if you want a single-strain approach instead, though the mix gives you far more to work with per purchase.

How to Grow Auto Tao Mix 1 Seeds

Autoflowers are forgiving, but a few things will make or break your results with a mixed pack like this.

1. Germinate using the paper towel method or directly in a small pot of moist, aerated soil. Top Tao's genetics are robust, so germination rates tend to be solid — expect 80–90% if your technique is sound.
2. Plant each seedling in its final container. Autoflowers don't respond well to transplanting because it stalls growth during their short vegetative window. Use 7–11 litre pots for most strains. Micron Auto Tao can handle smaller pots (5 litres) given its compact size.
3. Run an 18/6 or 20/4 light cycle indoors from start to finish. Autoflowers don't need a light-cycle change to trigger flowering — that's the whole point. Outdoors, plant after the last frost and let nature handle it.
4. Watch for males from around week 3–4. Regular seeds mean you'll see pollen sacs developing on roughly half the plants. Remove males as soon as you spot them to prevent pollination. Check daily once pre-flowers appear.
5. Expect a range of plant heights and structures because you're growing 9 different strains. Big Auto Tao will stretch taller; Micron Auto Tao stays short. Adjust your light height to accommodate the tallest plants and use low-stress training on the shorter ones if needed.
6. Harvest timing will vary by strain — most will finish between 70 and 120 days from seed. Watch trichome colour with a jeweller's loupe: milky white for a more energetic result, amber-tinted for a heavier body effect.

Top Tao Seeds — The Breeder Behind the Genetics

Top Tao Seeds operates with over two decades of breeding and growing experience, focusing on organic methods and genetic stability. They're not a hype brand. You won't find them pushing new crosses every month on Instagram. What you will find is a small catalogue of strains that have been refined across many generations — the kind of slow, patient work that produces genetics you can actually rely on.

Their autoflowering lines have appeared at multiple cannabis cups, including the High Life events in Amsterdam and Prague. Big Auto Tao's 2012 indoor win at the Prague Soft Secrets Cannabis Cup is the standout, but Demon Auto Tao has also been a regular competitor. These aren't vanity entries — cup participation requires consistent quality across multiple samples.

The environmentally friendly focus isn't just marketing either. Top Tao breeds organically, which means the parent plants used to produce these seeds were grown without synthetic inputs. That doesn't directly affect the genetics you receive, but it tells you about the breeder's philosophy: patient, natural, and focused on long-term stability over short-term novelty.