Apple-flavoured cannabis seeds have exploded into one of the most-asked-for terpene profiles in our shop, and we've built out a proper range to match. Buy from 17 Apple cannabis seed strains here — Apple Fritter (in seven different breeder versions), Apple Fritter Auto, Rotten Apple, Apple Strudel, Sour Apple, Apple Blossom, Apple OG, Black Apple Hitchcock, Apple & Bananas, and more. Feminised and autoflower, indoor and outdoor, beginner-friendly to 30% THC monsters. Shipped from Amsterdam since 1999.
Buy Apple Cannabis Seeds — Strain Guide
Apple cannabis seeds are feminised or autoflowering strains bred to express apple-forward terpene profiles — caramelised pastry, sour green apple, baked apple pie, candied apple. The genetic backbone for most of them is Sour Apple x Animal Cookies (the Apple Fritter line), but the category has grown well beyond that. We carry 17 apple-flavoured strains from 11 different breeders, ranging from compact 80cm autos to 160cm sativa-leaning hybrids, with THC from 22% up to a frankly silly 30%.
Compare the Apple Range
| Strain | Type | THC | Flowering | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Fritter (Royal Queen Seeds) | Feminised photo | 24% | 8–10 weeks | First-time buyers wanting the classic profile |
| Apple Fritter Auto (Royal Queen Seeds) | Autoflower | 23% | 11–12 weeks seed-to-harvest | Small tents, no light schedule fuss |
| Apple Fritter (Barney's Farm) | Feminised photo | 30% | 8–10 weeks | Experienced growers chasing yield (650 g/m²) |
| Apple Fritter (Growers Choice) | Autoflower | 27–30% | 11 weeks | Strongest auto in the category |
| Apple Strudel Auto (FastBuds) | Sativa-dom auto | up to 29% | 9–10 weeks | Sativa heads who want apple terps |
| Sour Apple Auto (Humboldt) | Autoflower | 20–24% | 75–85 days | Petrol-apple aroma, photoperiod-grade potency |
| Rotten Apple (Perfect Tree) | Feminised photo | — | Fast | Small tents, purple-bud growers |
| Apple Blossom (Humboldt) | 50/50 hybrid | 26–30% | 45 days | Beginners wanting a fast, branchy plant |
| Apple OG (Pure Instinto) | Indica-dom hybrid | 25% | 58–63 days | Kush lovers (Kosher Kush x MK-13) |
| Black Apple Hitchcock (T.H.Seeds) | 60/40 sativa hybrid | — | — | Tall plants, candied apple flavour |
| Apple & Bananas (Kannabia) | Feminised photo | 27% | — | Four-way US hybrid fans |
Choosing by THC alone is a trap. The 30% Barney's Farm cut and the 24% Royal Queen Seeds cut are both Apple Fritter, both Sour Apple x Animal Cookies — they grow differently and smoke differently. Pick by format first (auto or photo), then by breeder reputation, then by THC.
What's actually in the apple range
Most "apple" cannabis strains trace back to one of two genetic anchors. Sour Apple x Animal Cookies is the Apple Fritter family — that's the caramelised-pastry, dessert-shop terpene profile everyone's chasing. We stock seven different breeder takes on Apple Fritter alone (Royal Queen Seeds, Barney's Farm, Kannabia, Advanced Seeds, Growers Choice, Blimburn, plus the in-house version) because every breeder phenos it slightly differently. Sour Apple as a parent on its own shows up in Humboldt's Sour Apple Auto and T.H.Seeds' Black Apple Hitchcock — more of a sour, petrol-driven apple than a baked one.
Outside those two lines you've got proper outliers. Apple Strudel Auto from FastBuds is sativa-dominant with warm spice notes. Apple Blossom from Humboldt comes from Blueberry Muffin and Dream Queen — apple in name, fruit-and-floral in flavour. Apple OG is straight Kush lineage. Apple & Bananas is a four-way Chris Lynch hybrid where the apple is one note among several. Worth knowing before you order.
How to Choose Your Apple Cannabis Seeds
First-time growers: get an autoflower. Apple Fritter Auto from Royal Queen Seeds or Blimburn finishes in 8–12 weeks from germination, stays under a metre, and forgives a lot of mistakes. You don't need to flip a light cycle, you don't need to top it, and the indica-leaning structure means it won't stretch out of your tent.
Intermediate growers in a small tent: shop the compact feminised photoperiods. Rotten Apple by Perfect Tree was bred specifically for small spaces and pushes purple. Apple Fritter from Royal Queen Seeds tops out at 80–120cm indoors. You get more control over veg time and bigger yields than autos, without needing a 1.2m tent.
Experienced growers chasing potency or yield: Barney's Farm Apple Fritter pushes 30% THC and 650 g/m² — the heaviest hitter in the category. Growers Choice's auto version hits 27–30% THC, which is genuinely rare for an autoflower. If you want sativa structure with apple terpenes, get Apple Strudel Auto or Black Apple Hitchcock.
When in doubt, start with Royal Queen Seeds Apple Fritter — feminised, compact, 24% THC, dessert-pastry terps. It's the most representative version of what "apple cannabis" actually means.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Apple Fritter cannabis taste like?
Caramelised baked apple with vanilla and pastry notes — the Sour Apple x Animal Cookies cross genuinely smells like dessert. Different breeder cuts emphasise different sides; Barney's Farm leans heavier on the sour apple, Royal Queen Seeds and Kannabia lean sweeter and more bakery.
Which Apple Fritter seeds should I buy — there are seven versions?
For a first grow, buy Royal Queen Seeds Apple Fritter (feminised) or the Royal Queen Seeds Apple Fritter Auto. For maximum THC and yield, get Barney's Farm Apple Fritter at 30%. For the strongest autoflower, order Growers Choice at 27–30%. All seven share the Sour Apple x Animal Cookies genetics — the differences are in pheno selection, yield, and finishing time.
Are apple cannabis seeds beginner-friendly?
Yes — most of them are indica-dominant, compact, and forgiving. Apple Fritter Auto stays under a metre and finishes in 8–12 weeks. Apple Blossom flowers in 45 days with naturally branchy growth. Avoid Black Apple Hitchcock as a first grow — it stretches to 160cm.
Photoperiod or autoflower for apple strains?
Autoflowers if you're new, growing in a small tent, or want a quick turnaround — most apple autos finish 8–12 weeks from seed. Photoperiods if you want bigger yields, more pheno control, or you're growing outdoors on a normal season. Both formats are well represented in the range.
What's the strongest apple strain you stock?
Barney's Farm Apple Fritter at 30% THC for photoperiods, and Growers Choice Apple Fritter Auto at 27–30% for autoflowers. Apple Strudel Auto from FastBuds gets up to 29% on the sativa side. These are not beginner strains — pick them once you know how your grow space behaves.
Last updated: April 2026