What’s the Difference Between Feminized, Autoflower, and Fast Version Seeds?Updated 3 days ago
Understanding the difference between feminized and autoflower seeds is key to choosing the right strain for your grow. While they sound similar, they refer to two different traits.
🌸 Feminized Seeds
Photoperiod-dependent: They need a change in light cycle (typically 12 hours of darkness) to trigger flowering.
Nearly all seeds produce female plants, which grow buds — no need to identify and remove males.
Great for indoor and outdoor growers who want maximum control over the grow cycle.
⚡ Autoflower Seeds
Time-based flowering: Autoflowers start blooming automatically, usually 3–5 weeks after sprouting — no change in light cycle required.
Feminized by default: All autoflower seeds sold by Homegrown Cannabis Co. are also feminized, so you get female plants without the guesswork.
Fast and compact: Ideal for short grow windows, limited space, or beginner setups.
⏩ Fast Version Feminized Seeds
Photoperiod strains with a shorter flowering time: These are feminized seeds bred to finish faster by incorporating ruderalis traits — without becoming autoflowers.
Still light-cycle sensitive, but they flower 1–2 weeks quicker than standard photoperiods.
Great for outdoor growers with short seasons or anyone looking to speed up their harvest.
✅ Are Autoflowers Feminized?
Yes — all of our autoflower strains are also feminized.
That means every autoflower seed you buy is designed to produce female, bud-producing plants with no males to worry about.
⏩ What About Fast Version Seeds?
Fast Version seeds are also feminized, but they are not autoflowers.
They still rely on a light cycle to flower, but are bred to finish 1–2 weeks faster than regular photoperiod strains — making them ideal for outdoor growers with shorter seasons or anyone looking for a quicker harvest.