5 Fastest Growing Cannabis Strains⚡

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For most growers, time is money. The longer it takes for cannabis plants to reach maturity and be ready for harvest, the more time, effort, and resources must be invested in caring for the crop.

Not to mention, the longer you have to wait to get your hands on the sticky buds! If time is an issue for you, selecting fast-growing cannabis strains is a must.

In this article, we look at some of our fastest-growing cannabis strains, that will be ready to harvest is little as 7-9 weeks.

1. Grape Ape (42-56 days)

Grape Ape from WeedSeedsExpress grown by FrostRailz on Growdiaries

Grape Ape feminized is officially the fastest-growing photo weed strain we offer.

It only requires 42-56 days of flowering time. This 80% Indica strain has a high 25% THC level that kicks in with a nice heady brain rush, settling into a heavy body stone perfect for an evening of chilling.

This ganja has a pleasant tropical fruit aroma and sweet, grapey pineapple taste with a hint of cinnamon. Grape Ape is not only quick-harvesting but also high-yielding - 400-500g per m² indoors and a huge 500-700g per outdoor plant.

2. Critical (42-56 days)

Critical feminized is a 60% indica, 40% sativa hybrid that provides heavy relaxation with some mental stimulation - perfect for weekends. It has a powerful skunky aroma yet tastes lemony and sweet.

Yields are generous at 450-650g per m² indoors and 800-1300g per outdoor plant. As for flowering speed, Critical Feminized is lightning fast at just 42-56 days.

3. Swiss Cheese (42-56 days)

Swiss Cheese from WeedSeedsExpress grown by SuperGlue on Growdiaries

Swiss Cheese feminized produces a strong, cheesy smell and flavor with earthy notes when smoked. As a fairly balanced hybrid, it provides both a physical and psychological euphoric high that is evenly relaxing without overstimulation.

Flowering time is a quick 42-56 days, making it ideal for impatient growers. Yields are also impressive at 400-500g per m² indoors and a whopping 525-600g per outdoor plant.

4. Cherry AK (49-56 days)

Cherry AK from WeedSeedsExpress grown by WSE

Cherry AK feminized is one of the fastest-growing strains, with flowering finishing in just 49-56 days. Yields are also abundant at 200-450g per m² indoors and 350-450g per outdoor plant.

This Sativa-heavy strain has a sweet cherry aroma and fruity, diesel flavor. With 25% THC, it provides a happy, heady high that’s perfect for unwinding and lifting the mood after a long day.

5. Afghani (49-56 days)

Afghani from WeedSeedsExpress grown by WSE

Afghani feminized is hardy to cold climates. With moderate THC, it's perfect for relaxing without getting overly intoxicated. The flavor is sweetly earthy with fruity, herbal notes and a woody, spicy aroma.

Yields are abundant at 350-450g per m² indoors and 450-500g per outdoor plant. Flowering finishes in a quick 49-56 days. So while last on our list, Afghani Feminized produces prodigious amounts of weed faster than you'd expect.

It's an ideal strain for getting good ganja without testing your patience.