Power Plant Auto brings one of the most recognizable Dutch coffeeshop strains into the autoflower era. Dutch Passion crossed its original photoperiod Power Plant with Auto Think Different, a cross designed to keep the size, potency and flavor of the 90s classic while adding the convenience of automatic flowering.
Because she flowers on her own, there is no need to switch the lights to 12/12. Indoors she runs happily under 18/6 or 20/4 from seed to harvest, which Dutch Passion puts at 11-13 weeks. Outdoors, plan on roughly 13-14 weeks, so she is well suited to sunny summer runs where photoperiod plants might not finish before autumn weather sets in.
Do not expect a pocket-sized auto. Power Plant Auto averages 75-125 cm (29.5-49.2 in), and some phenotypes grow bigger when left untrained. Under good indoor conditions, Dutch Passion reports 500-600 g/m² (1.64-1.97 oz/ft²), with expert growers going beyond 600 g/m² (1.97 oz/ft²). Outdoors, yields usually fall between 25-250 g per plant (0.9-8.8 oz/plant) depending on sun, pot size and care.
The buds come out long and solid, with a short internode distance that stacks them into heavy colas. Side branches can rival the main tops of smaller strains.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects of Power Plant Auto
The terpene profile is layered and familiar to anyone who knows the original. The dominant notes are earthy, spicy and floral, with softer sweet and fruity tones underneath. Many smokers also pick up vanilla and lilac, a subtle touch that gives the buds a vintage, old-school character.
On the tongue she is mostly earthy and sweet, with a spicy, pine-like finish. The smoke is soft and easy, ideal for rolling something generous. Let the frosty buds dry properly, because they are sticky enough to gum up a grinder if rushed.
Her high follows her sativa-dominant heritage. It starts as a clear, energetic head buzz that is more mental than physical, bringing euphoria and a focused mindset that suits music, gaming or getting through a list of tasks. At larger doses the mood shifts into a heavier, sit-back-and-enjoy experience. The munchies are a real possibility, so stock the kitchen.
How to Grow Power Plant Auto
Power Plant Auto takes her time before she shows flowers. For the first 6-8 weeks, sometimes 9, she focuses almost entirely on vegetative growth and builds plenty of side branches. Only once she is covered in white pistils does she stop gaining height. Patience here pays off at harvest.
Give her a large container, because a longer life cycle means she needs more root room than a typical auto. LST or mainlining in the first few weeks helps keep her height in check, and topping, FIM, bending or supercropping can tame tall outliers. SCROG is possible, though Dutch Passion recommends it mainly for experienced growers.
Her dense foliage benefits from a good defoliation toward the end of the growth phase, opening the canopy for better airflow and more light on the lower buds. She prefers stable, summery temperatures: indoors, aim for a minimum of about 20°C (68°F) and highs of 27-29°C (81-84°F). Long colas usually stand on their own, but light support helps them ripen upright and heavy.
Outdoors, pick the warmest, sunniest months of the year. In favorable climates, autoflowers like this can be started more than once per season, giving you multiple harvests from a single summer.
Power Plant Auto Characteristics
| Strain type | Autoflowering (feminized) |
| Genetics | Power Plant x Auto Think Different |
| Indica/Sativa | Sativa-dominant |
| THC | Very high |
| Effect | Uplifting, energetic, focused, mellowing at high doses |
| Flavor | Earthy, sweet, spicy pine, floral, vanilla and lilac hints |
| Indoor yield | 500-600 g/m² (1.64-1.97 oz/ft²), 600+ g/m² (1.97+ oz/ft²) for experts |
| Outdoor yield | 25-250 g/plant (0.9-8.8 oz/plant) |
| Seed to harvest | 11-13 weeks indoors, about 13-14 weeks outdoors |
| Height | 75-125 cm (29.5-49.2 in), some phenotypes taller |
| Structure | Large, vigorous autoflower with many side shoots and short internodes |
| Bud appearance | Long, firm colas with a high flower-to-leaf ratio and heavy frost |
| Best cultivation technique | Large pots, LST or mainlining, defoliation; SCROG for experienced growers |
FAQ
How long does Power Plant Auto take from seed to harvest?
Dutch Passion gives 11-13 weeks from seed indoors. Outdoors, or in less than ideal conditions, she typically needs about 13-14 weeks.
What light schedule should I use for Power Plant Auto?
As an autoflower she does not need a 12/12 switch. Most indoor growers run 18/6 or 20/4 from germination through harvest.
How big does Power Plant Auto get?
She is a large auto, averaging 75-125 cm (29.5-49.2 in), and some phenotypes grow even taller. LST, mainlining or topping help control height.
How much does Power Plant Auto yield?
Indoors, 500-600 g/m² (1.64-1.97 oz/ft²) is achievable, and experts can exceed 600 g/m² (1.97 oz/ft²). Outdoor plants usually yield 25-250 g (0.9-8.8 oz) each, depending on climate and pot size.
Why is my Power Plant Auto not flowering yet?
That is normal. She often spends the first 6-8 weeks, and occasionally 9, in vegetative growth before visible flowers appear. She then finishes strongly.
What are the parents of Power Plant Auto?
She is a cross of Dutch Passion’s original photoperiod Power Plant and their Auto Think Different.
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