Original Skunk Auto is all about speed. Fast Buds made this classic part of its Originals line, the breeder’s collection of old-school strains turned into autos, and it is one of the quickest in the lineup: about 8 weeks, or 56 days, from seed to harvest.
As with every auto, you do not need to switch the lights. Run 18/6 or 20/4 from start to finish. Fast Buds lists the strain at up to 20% THC.
Plants fall into the XL size class at 80-100 cm (31-39 in) and grow very evenly. Yields reach 400-500 g/m² (1.3-1.6 oz/ft²) indoors and 50-150 g (2-5 oz) per plant outdoors.
Fast, Tough, and Low Maintenance
This is one of the most forgiving autos for outdoor growers. Fast Buds notes that it handles colder temperatures, short summers, and poor weather with ease. Thanks to the short cycle, you can often fit more than one harvest into a single outdoor season.
The uniform plants grow dense, golf ball-sized buds wrapped in white resin. Pink and purple hues often appear between bright orange hairs, which gives the harvest real visual appeal.
Indoors, its short cycle and even height make it ideal for sea-of-green runs. Several small plants under one light can be harvested on the same day and swapped for a new batch right away.
Sweet Skunk Flavor and a Long, Easy High
Sweet candy and forest fruit lead the terpene profile, followed by floral and earthy notes and the classic skunk funk old-schoolers remember.
The high is uplifting and long-lasting, mixing a pleasant physical calm with a sociable, carefree mood. Customer feedback most often mentions feeling relaxed and happy, with an uplifted, chatty side.
A slow dry and a short cure in jars deepen the sweet candy side of the profile. The frosty white buds also make an easy, productive source of resin for home hash makers.
Original Skunk Auto Characteristics
| Strain type | Autoflowering (feminized) |
| Genetics | Skunk Autoflowering |
| Indica/Sativa | 65% Indica / 35% Sativa |
| THC | Up to 20% |
| CBD | < 1% |
| Effect | Relaxed, happy, sociable, long-lasting |
| Flavor | Sweet candy, forest fruit, floral, earthy, skunk |
| Indoor yield | 400-500 g/m² (1.3-1.6 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 50-150 g/plant (2-5 oz/plant) |
| Seed to harvest | 8 weeks (light schedule 18/6 or 20/4, no switch needed) |
| Height | 80-100 cm (31-39 in), size class XL |
| Climate | Indoor, outdoor, greenhouse; handles cold, short summers, and poor weather |
| Best cultivation technique | SOG, LST, multiple outdoor runs per season |
FAQ
How fast is Original Skunk Auto?
It is one of the fastest in Fast Buds’ Originals line, going from seed to harvest in about 8 weeks (56 days).
Can I grow Original Skunk Auto in a cold climate?
Yes. Fast Buds notes that it handles colder temperatures, short summers, and poor weather with ease.
How much does Original Skunk Auto yield?
Fast Buds lists 400-500 g/m² (1.3-1.6 oz/ft²) indoors and 50-150 g (2-5 oz) per plant outdoors.
How tall does it grow?
It is in Fast Buds’ XL size class at about 80-100 cm (31-39 in), with compact, uniform plants.
Do the buds change color?
Often, yes. The dense, frosty buds frequently show pink and purple hues between bright orange hairs.
Is Original Skunk Auto good for beginners?
Yes. It needs very little maintenance and is very resilient, which makes it an easy choice for first-time growers.
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