Night Queen has long been one of Dutch Passion’s most resinous indicas, and the photoperiod version took 1st prize at the Champions Cup Malaga in 2015. Night Queen Auto keeps that reputation alive in a faster format. Dutch Passion crossed a hand-picked Night Queen clone with a dark, autoflowering Mazar-i-Sharif hybrid from its gene bank, producing one of the stickiest autoflowers the breeder has ever seen.
The auto version proved its worth quickly, taking 1st prize in the autoflower category at the Highlife Cup 2016. THC averages 15-20%, very close to the photoperiod mother, and the trichome coverage is just as dense.
Plants stay small and bushy, usually 50-70 cm (20-28 in) tall and rarely above 100 cm (39 in). The typical cycle is 10-11 weeks from seed, and some fast phenotypes are ripe in 60-65 days, though Dutch Passion advises giving every plant the full window. Some plants begin showing pistils as early as weeks 3-4.
Despite their modest size, the plants pack weight: around 450-500 g/m² (1.47-1.64 oz/ft²) indoors on average, with up to 600 g/m² (1.97 oz/ft²) possible for skilled growers.
Afghani-Kush Aroma and a Heavy Stone
The nose is classic Afghani-Kush: earthy and hash-heavy, with pine, incense and a hint of fruit. Certain phenotypes lean sweeter and fruitier over that earthy base, yet they lose none of their strength. When burned, the buds release a thick, rich hash smoke typical of strains from the Mazar-i-Sharif region.
Those flowers dry rock-hard, dense enough to bounce if you drop one on the table, and every bract is glazed with resin. Trimming without gloves is a mistake; scissors and fingers get coated fast. The upside is that the sugar trim makes superb material for dry sift, finger hash or other concentrates.
The effect is mainly physical, a deep, long-lasting stone that settles in quickly and invites a slow, quiet evening. There is a mental side too, but the body weight dominates, making this a strain for winding down rather than getting things done.
Late in flowering the large fan leaves often darken and can pick up purple and blue tones, which spread to the buds on some plants. Combined with bright orange pistils and a white trichome layer, the bag appeal is excellent.
Growing Night Queen Auto
Her Afghani heritage makes her tough and easy, a good fit for beginners. Grow her under 20/4 indoors (some growers run 24/0) and skip topping and fimming. Defoliation should be minimal and only after the stretch has stopped, because this fast, compact plant needs its leaves for photosynthesis.
For the biggest plants, germinate straight into a 20-25 L (5.3-6.6 gal) fabric or air-pruning pot. For maximum yield per square meter, many small pots in a SOG setup work very well. Outdoors, choose a full-sun spot and the hottest months; a cycle takes about 10-13 weeks depending on weather, with 100-150 g (3.5-5.3 oz) per plant in good conditions and 35-75 g (1.2-2.6 oz) in cooler climates.
Because the buds are so compact, mold is the main risk. Indoors, keep relative humidity below 50% from the start of flowering and around 35-40% in the final weeks. Outdoors in rainy regions, shelter the plants during wet spells, and always ventilate greenhouses and tunnels.
Night Queen Auto Characteristics
| Strain type | Autoflowering (feminized) |
| Genetics | (Night Queen x Mazar-i-Sharif) x Auto Mazar |
| Indica/Sativa | Indica-dominant |
| THC | 15-20% |
| Effect | Heavy, physical, long-lasting stone |
| Flavor | Earthy hash, pine, incense, sweet fruit |
| Indoor yield | 450-500 g/m² (1.47-1.64 oz/ft²); up to 600 g/m² (1.97 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 100-150 g/plant (3.5-5.3 oz/plant) in good conditions; 35-75 g/plant (1.2-2.6 oz/plant) in cooler climates |
| Seed to harvest | 10-11 weeks (fast phenotypes 60-65 days) |
| Outdoor harvest | About 10-13 weeks from seed |
| Height | 50-70 cm (20-28 in) typical; max about 100 cm (39 in) |
| Structure | Compact, bushy, big main cola with heavy side buds |
| Bud appearance | Rock-hard, white with resin, purple and blue tones possible, orange pistils |
| Best cultivation technique | Natural growth or SOG; no topping or fimming |
FAQ
Has Night Queen Auto won any awards?
Yes. Night Queen Auto won 1st prize in the autoflower category at the Highlife Cup 2016. Her photoperiod parent, Night Queen, took 1st prize at the Champions Cup Malaga in 2015.
How strong is Night Queen Auto?
Dutch Passion lists an average THC content of 15-20%, very close to the photoperiod Night Queen. The effect is a heavy, mostly physical stone.
Is Night Queen Auto good for making hash?
Very much so. She produces one of the heaviest resin coats Dutch Passion has seen in an autoflower, and her trim is excellent for dry sift, finger hash and other concentrates.
How tall does Night Queen Auto grow?
She usually reaches 50-70 cm (20-28 in) and rarely exceeds 100 cm (39 in), which makes her a great fit for small tents and balconies.
Should I top or defoliate Night Queen Auto?
Dutch Passion does not recommend topping or fimming her. Keep leaf removal to a minimum and only after the stretch, since this compact, fast plant relies on its leaves.
What humidity does Night Queen Auto need in flower?
Keep relative humidity below 50% once flowering starts and aim for around 35-40% late in bloom. Her dense buds are vulnerable to mold in damp air.
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