Eleven Roses - Early Version

Eleven Roses Early Version Cannabis Seeds by Delicious Seeds

Eleven Roses Early Version is a feminized photoperiod indica from Delicious Seeds that finishes flowering in just 45 days — fast enough to make you double-check it's not an autoflower. Built on the genetics of the original Eleven Roses (a cross of Sugar Black Rose and an Appalachian Kush line), this 2.0 version keeps everything growers loved about the first cut and adds a flowering speed that borders on absurd. With 24–25% THC, yields up to 600g/m² indoors, and a Kush-forward flavour profile layered with sweet fruit and earth, she's a serious plant wrapped in a beginner-friendly package.

Why Eleven Roses Early Version Seeds Stand Out

Speed is the headline here, but it's not the whole story. Plenty of fast-finishing strains cut corners — smaller yields, weaker potency, bland terps. Eleven Roses Early Version doesn't make those trade-offs. Delicious Seeds spent years refining this cultivar, and the result is a multi-award-winning indica that genuinely delivers on every front: flavour, potency, yield, and resilience.

The genetics trace back to Sugar Black Rose — a sweet, floral indica known for resin production — crossed with an Appalachian Kush line that brings rugged vigour and that unmistakable earthy Kush backbone. That combination gives Eleven Roses Early Version a terpene profile you can actually pick apart: deep Kush on the inhale, sweet fruit in the middle, and a lingering earthiness that sticks around. It's not a one-note smoke.

We'd put this strain up against plants that take twice as long to finish. The fact that she does it in 45 days of flower is, frankly, a bit unfair to the competition. If you've grown the original Eleven Roses and wished she'd hurry up, this is your answer. If you've never grown either, start here — the Early Version is the better entry point.

Eleven Roses Early Version Grow Specifications

Growing Eleven Roses Early Version Indoors and Outdoors

Eleven Roses Early Version stays close to the ground, which makes her a natural fit for indoor setups where vertical space is limited. She won't stretch into your lights or outgrow a standard grow tent. Indoors, expect up to 600g/m² — a return that most photoperiod strains twice her size would be proud of. A 45-day flowering period means you can potentially squeeze in extra cycles per year compared to strains that need 8–10 weeks.

Outdoors, she's a different beast entirely. Given room to spread, individual plants can produce between 1 and 2 kilograms each. That's a massive haul, and it's backed up by strong natural resistance to both pests and fungi. She doesn't need babysitting. Basic maintenance — proper watering, decent soil, adequate light — is genuinely all she asks for. First-time growers can run this strain without losing sleep, and experienced cultivators can push her further with training techniques like SOG or SCROG to maximise that canopy.

The one thing to watch: because she's a photoperiod, you still need to manage your light cycle. She won't flip to flower on her own like an auto. Indoors, switch to 12/12 when she's reached your desired vegetative size. Outdoors, she'll follow the natural light cycle and finish early in the season — hence the name.

Flavour, Aroma, and Effects of Eleven Roses Early Version

Once you've dried and cured those dense, resin-caked buds, the nose hits first. Crack open a jar and you get a thick wave of Kush — that dark, almost spicy earthiness that proper Kush genetics are known for. Underneath that, there's a sweetness that leans toward ripe fruit, not candy. It's a complex aroma that makes the room smell like something worth smoking.

The smoke follows the same path. Kush dominates the inhale with a rich, full-bodied flavour. Sweet fruit notes come through on the exhale, and the earthy undertone ties it all together. It's smooth enough for longer sessions but flavourful enough that you actually notice each pull. Not every high-THC strain bothers with terps like this — Eleven Roses Early Version does.

At 24–25% THC, the effects are strong. This is a 100% indica, so expect a physical stone that settles into the body while the mind drifts into a calm, contented place. She's not a couch-lock strain in the paralysing sense, but she's not exactly motivating either. Best saved for evenings or lazy afternoons. If you're newer to high-THC strains, go slow — a couple of pulls is enough to gauge where you're at before committing to more.

How to Germinate Eleven Roses Early Version Seeds

1. Soak your seeds in a glass of room-temperature water for 12–24 hours. They should sink to the bottom — give stubborn floaters a gentle tap.
2. Transfer the soaked seeds to damp paper towels, fold them over, and place inside a sealed plastic bag or between two plates. Keep them warm (20–25°C) and dark.
3. Check daily. Within 1–5 days, a white taproot should emerge. Once it's 1–2cm long, she's ready to plant.
4. Plant the germinated seed taproot-down into your chosen medium — soil, coco, or a rockwool cube — at a depth of about 1cm.
5. Keep the medium moist (not soaked) and maintain temperatures between 22–26°C. Seedlings should break the surface within 2–3 days.
6. Vegetate under 18/6 or 20/4 light until the plant reaches your desired size, then flip to 12/12 to trigger flowering. Harvest in approximately 45 days from the flip.

Eleven Roses Early Version vs Other Fast Indica Seeds

There are other fast-finishing indicas on the market, but few match this combination of speed, yield, and potency. Most autoflowers finish in a similar timeframe but top out at 400–500g/m² indoors and rarely exceed 20% THC. Eleven Roses Early Version hits 600g/m² and 24–25% THC while still giving you the control of a photoperiod — you decide when she flowers and how big she gets before the flip.

Compared to a standard photoperiod indica that flowers in 8–10 weeks, you're saving 2–4 weeks without sacrificing yield or potency. That's not a minor advantage — it's an extra harvest cycle per year if you plan it right.