Contents:
- 1. Zkittlez auto
- 2. Purple lemonade
- 3. Original auto og kush
- 4. Gelato auto
- 5. Cream cookies auto
- 6. Original auto northern light
- 7. Stardawg auto
- 8. Blackberry auto
- 9. Original auto bubblegum
- 10. Original auto white widow
- 11. In conclusion
Knowing which autoflowering cultivars are better suited for colder climates, can give you an advantage when it comes to growing outdoors. In this article, you will discover the 10 best autoflowering strains for taking on challenging weather, with the highest resistance to the cold, wet, wind, and pathogens.
1. Zkittlez Auto
A unique Cali strain that got everyone's attention due to the sugary candy sweet lemon flavors, massive yields, and an excellent performer outdoors in all scenarios. This mainly Indica variety will take between 9-10 weeks before harvesting, making her fast flowering time ideal for those who experience short summers and require fast flowering cultivars that will mature in a short time without affecting the yields and quality.

Zkittlez will stop growing at 100cm in height, giving her a stocky and compact appearance, one she begins to fill out with buds. With 23% THC and an incredible terpene profile, this cultivar is a must-have for commercial growers and flavor chasers living in all types of climates.
Grow Tips
- She has a strong resistance to cold, wind, pathogens, and insects.
- Due to her excessive weight, supporting the side branches is advised.
- A nutrient-hungry strain that can take high amounts of nutrient solution.
2. Purple Lemonade
A purple giant of an autoflower with an extremely citrusy aroma and beautiful purple buds. This is a medium height, fast flowering Indica dominant hybrid with the ultimate bag appeal. Flowering time will take 9-10 weeks where she will produce purple colored plants, glistening in resin. Height wise expect this cultivar to grow between 70-110cm making her ideal for anyone with limited height.

Sweet citrus lemon terpenes, yields of 500 gr/m2, and THC levels of 22% make Purple Lemonade an excellent strain for beginner growers, as well as growers who require a fast flowering strain. She loves to be trained and tied down using L.S.T techniques and will reward first-time growers with dense and chunky nugs.
Grow Tips
- We recommend tying down the plants during the first 4 weeks.
- A very versatile strain that can endure long periods without nutrients if needs be.
- A vigorous and sturdy plant with a very short and squat structure, resistant to strong winds.
3. Original Auto OG Kush
An autoflowering version of the most popular old-school variety with a unique terp blend; Expect an extremely potent effect with 23% THC, pungent, lemon, kushy, and citrus terps with rock-solid performance, making Original Auto OG Kush a wise choice for growers who experience colder climates. This West Coast classic will grow between 70-110cm low meaning she is perfect for staying discreet, flowering in 63 days.
Well recommended for beginner growers in search of a quick flowering crop perfect for Sea of Green. Outdoors Original Auto OG Kush is very resilient meaning she can take cold temperatures and wet weather, with a strong resistance to mold, mildew, and insects.
Grow Tips
- Thanks to her extra-tough resistance, this cultivar is ideal for all types of climates.
- When growing outdoors, be careful of how pungent her aroma can become.
- She enjoys a higher than a normal nutrient solution and is a big feeder.
4. Gelato Auto
Gelato Auto ticks all the boxes when it comes to yield, potency, and resistance. This Indica-dominant hybrid is amongst the most popular Cali strains due to the strong high and unique flavors; This is a very fast flowering strain taking 9 weeks, perfectly suited for commercial growers who want multiple outdoor harvests each year.

Not only will this lady reward you with abundant harvests of sweet, citrus, vanilla cookie flavored terps, but she can also adapt to challenging colder climates easily, meaning those who experience a short Summers and cold Winter will get excellent results. Thanks to the medium height of 70-100cm, Gelato Auto reacts very well to topping and tying down allowing to enhance production further.
Grow Tips
- We recommend this cultivar to extract artists and hash makers, thanks to her prolific resin profile.
- Defoliating some fan leaves during the early stages of growth will allow sunlight to penetrate further to the lower parts of the plant.
- Topping and tying down can increase yields further and reduce the final plant height.
5. Cream Cookies Auto
For all the cookie lovers out there, Cream Cookies is an Indica-dominant, highly resistant, easy to grow, and a short cultivar that boasts 23% THC. Expect a pleasant smooth smoke that's not harsh on the throat thanks to the creamy and earthy terps.
An extremely resistant strain, well adapted to colder climates that grows one main cola making her ideal for the Sea of Green where she produces chunky, sugar-coated buds that have an array of green and purple tints.

A very large producer who will require 10 weeks before harvesting and thanks to her height of 60-90cm, she is well suited for balcony and terraces. Her effects are upbeat yet deeply relaxing and bordering on couch lock, with mouth-watering flavors that are highly sought after.
Grow Tips
- Perfect for Sea of Green setups that involve growing many plants close together.
- Can take the cold weather with no issues from mold or powdery mildew.
- A very quick flowering strain that can be successfully harvested multiple times a year.
6. Original Auto Northern Light
An old-school gem that is well known for her ability to thrive in all conditions. Original Auto Northern Lights is a rapid flowering, Indica-dominant cultivar taking only 9 weeks before harvesting, making it a great choice for growers seeking resilient strains that grow fast and yield a lot. Commercial growers will find this strain to be very rewarding producing up to 600 gr/m2, allowing for a perpetual harvest all year.

Height wise, she will finish around 90-120cm in height with a stocky and bushy appearance, reacting superbly to basic training such as L.S.T. Original Auto Northern Lights is the ultimate autoflowering cultivar for cold and wet climates.
Grow Tips
- Planting closely together in a Sea of green will allow for uniform plants and huge yields.
- Very resistant to insects, pathogens, and mold.
- Can be harvested up to 4 times per year outdoors with excellent results.
7. Stardawg Auto
Stardawg is a very robust plant that is very resistant to cold climates flowering in 9-10 weeks. Fans of Chemdawg will know that extra loud, pine, diesel, and fuel terps followed by lip-licking flavors. Testing at 22% THC and producing extra-large yields, this cultivars is ideal for beginner growers looking for an easy to grow strain that will grow as tall as 70-120cm while producing good yields fast without affecting the quality and quantity of the harvest.
When flowering, she will produce one main thick central cola, with short side branches, giving this cultivar a very stocky appearance once harvest time comes around.
Grow Tips
- Growing Stardawg in a Sea of Green works very well, maximizing yields per grow space.
- Be careful when planting outdoors of how aromatic she will become late into flowering.
- Using L.S.T will increase production further and open the structure of the plants as well.
8. Blackberry Auto
This cup winning cultivar is an Indica-dominant, berry, citrus, kush flavored, easy to grow plant that is ready to harvest in only 9 weeks. Beginner growers can expect extra large harvests of bright purple-colored flowers that smell incredible and has through the roof bag appeal meaning Blackberry Auto is a great candidate for commercial growers.
Thanks to her Indica dominance, she will grow between 70-110cm and with a bushy appearance making her perfect for Sea of green. Highly resilient to colder weather, this rapid blooming cultivar tests at 23% THC and has a very impressive trichome production, with a delicious sweet berry flavor with exceptional kushy and citrusy hints, making it highly rewarding for hash makers and extractors.
Grow Tips
- A very easy to grow strain ideal for beginner growers, as she requires little maintenance
- Due to her bushy canopy, pruning of fan leaves to expose more direct light may be necessary.
- Blackberry Auto will thrive in cold and wet conditions at the end of Summer.
9. Original Auto Bubblegum
The perfect ratio of Indica and Sativa makes Original Auto Bubblegum a very productive, and highly resistant autoflowering hybrid. Her height will range from 80-130cm, however, she can take heavy winds and cold temperatures with ease, allowing a grower to achieve yields of up to 550gr/m2.

The terpene profile can be described as fruity, floral with overtones of candy-store bubblegum and fresh strawberries that old school smokers will know all about, taking you back to the '90s with just a couple of tokes. With such a rapid flowering time of 63 days before harvest, it is possible to plant this cultivar outdoors many times per year with no worry about mold, mildew, or pathogens.
Grow Tips
- Original Auto Bubblegum can grow as tall as 130cms, so better for those with plenty of grow space.
- It is advised to tie down your plants if you are concerned about height, to allow plants to stay around 80cm.
- We advise growing this strain in a Sea of Green closely together.
10. Original Auto White Widow
An old school Dutch legend and multiple cup winner that still has an insane resin profile, super-resistant and a very easy to grow strain. Original Auto White Widow can be harvested in just 9 weeks, where she can yield 500gr/m2. She is a medium-sized cultivar that will grow between 80cm-100cm making her low profile and discreet.

THC levels will test at 20% and the terpene profile and flavor can be described as a blend of musky, sweet, spice, and earthy hash. Highly recommended for Sea of Green set-ups thanks to her uniform and homogenous traits. An exceptional choice for hash makers looking to take their extractions to the next level due to the quantity and quality of the resin.
Grow Tips
- Planting Original Auto White Widow late into the year will produce great results in cold climates.
- Make sure you make hash and extracts with the high amount of sugar leaf this strain produces.
- It is possible to grow this cultivar 3-4 times per year outdoors with no problems.
11. In Conclusion
These cultivars will produce amazing results in types of challenging climates. For growers who experience shorter summers, followed by a cold and wet winter will find the above list to be their way of filling up those curing jars all year long.
This post was most recently updated on January 21, 2021.