Quick One Autoflower

Quick One Autoflower Cannabis Seeds by Royal Queen Seeds

Quick One autoflower is a feminised cannabis seed from Royal Queen Seeds that goes from germination to harvest in roughly 9 weeks flat. Built on Lowryder 1 genetics crossed with an old-school Indica (Williams Wonder and Northern Lights in the mix), this compact autoflowering strain stays between 50 and 60 cm indoors and flowers regardless of your light schedule. If you want seeds that don't demand a PhD in photoperiod management, these are a solid starting point.

Why Quick One Autoflower Seeds Deserve a Spot in Your Grow

Speed is the headline here, but it's not the whole story. Quick One was one of the first genuinely fast autoflowering strains on the market, and Royal Queen Seeds has refined the genetics over the years. The current version pulls from Williams Wonder, Northern Lights, and Ruderalis — a 60% Indica, 30% Ruderalis, 10% Sativa blend that prioritises compact growth and a reliable finish time over everything else.

Nine weeks from seed to harvest. That's not a marketing claim you need to squint at — it's what growers actually report. The Ruderalis genetics mean the plant transitions to flowering automatically, without needing a switch to 12/12 light. According to research published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, autoflowering cannabis genotypes show reduced sensitivity to photoperiod duration, reflecting the geographical origin of their Ruderalis genetics (PMC10004775). In practical terms: you can run 18/6 or 20/4 light cycles from start to finish and the plant will flower on its own internal clock.

The honest limitation? Yield. At up to 45 grams per plant indoors, Quick One isn't going to fill your jars the way a photoperiod Northern Lights or a high-yielding auto like Royal Gorilla Automatic would. But that's the trade-off for a 9-week turnaround in a plant that barely reaches 60 cm. Some growers have pushed past 45g with optimised conditions — good light, proper feeding, and no transplant stress — but don't bank on it your first run.

Quick One Autoflower Genetics and Growing Characteristics

Quick One's genetic backbone is Lowryder 1 — the strain that essentially launched the autoflowering revolution. Royal Queen Seeds crossed that foundation with Williams Wonder and Northern Lights, two Indica-dominant cultivars known for resin production and manageable structure. The result is a plant that behaves like a small, bushy Indica but flowers on a Ruderalis timeline.

Research into autoflowering cannabis cultivation suggests that pot size and transplanting timing affect final plant size. A study in Frontiers in Plant Science noted that autoflowering genotypes were transferred into 13 x 13 cm square pots at 15 days after planting and 18 x 18 cm pots at 50 days (PMC7355821). For Quick One specifically, we'd recommend starting in your final pot — 7 to 11 litres — to avoid the root disturbance that comes with transplanting. Autos don't have time to recover from stress the way photoperiod plants do.

Aroma, Flavour, and What to Expect from Quick One

The smoke carries an intense lime-forward aroma — not subtle, not hidden behind earthiness. You'll notice it the moment you open the jar. The flavour is mild and smooth, leaning citrus with a clean finish. It's not going to compete with modern terpene-heavy strains like Gelato or Zkittlez for complexity, but what it lacks in layered flavour it makes up for in straightforward pleasantness. Think of it as the strain equivalent of a clean lager: nothing fancy, reliably enjoyable.

The Indica-dominant genetics (60%) produce a relaxing, body-focused character. The 10% Sativa influence keeps things from becoming entirely couch-bound, but this is fundamentally an evening strain. The effect has been described by growers as a pleasant, mellow experience — nothing overwhelming, nothing racy.

How to Grow Quick One Autoflower Seeds

1. Germinate your seeds. Use the paper towel method or soak directly in a glass of water for 12-24 hours until taproots appear. Quick One germinates reliably — we've seen very few duds from Royal Queen Seeds stock.
2. Plant directly into your final container. Use a 7-11 litre pot with light, airy soil (or coco coir if you prefer). Autoflowers don't like being transplanted — the clock is ticking from day one, and any root stress costs you yield.
3. Set your light schedule to 18/6 or 20/4. Quick One doesn't need a photoperiod switch. Run the same light cycle from seedling to harvest. Research confirms autoflowering genotypes flower independently of photoperiod changes (PMC7672029).
4. Feed lightly. Autoflowers are sensitive to overfeeding. Start nutrients around 200 ppm from sprout and increase by roughly 100 ppm per week if the plant responds well, working up to around 600-650 ppm at peak flowering. Watch for tip burn — it's the first sign you've pushed too hard.
5. Water until 10-20% runoff in drain-to-waste systems. Feed 1-2 times per week depending on pot size and environmental conditions. Let the top centimetre of soil dry between waterings.
6. Harvest at approximately 9 weeks. Check trichomes with a jeweller's loupe — you're looking for mostly milky with a few amber. Quick One finishes fast, so start checking at week 7 to avoid missing the window.

Quick One vs Other Compact Autoflowers

If you're weighing Quick One against other small autoflowering strains from Royal Queen Seeds, here's how they compare:

Quick One is the smallest and fastest of the three. Royal Dwarf offers slightly more yield in a similar timeframe. Northern Light Automatic is the pick if you can accommodate a taller plant and wait an extra week — the yield jump is significant. We'd recommend Quick One specifically when space is genuinely tight (think windowsill, balcony, or a micro grow cabinet under 80 cm) and you want the absolute shortest turnaround.