Quick Cannabis Strains: What Makes Fast-Flowering Genetics Different

Quick cannabis genetics are fast-flowering photoperiod strains: feminized plants bred with a dash of autoflower DNA so they finish one to two weeks sooner than the classic version of the same strain. You still flip them to 12/12 like any photoperiod plant, but you get a quicker harvest without giving up much yield or potency. That makes them a smart pick for growers racing the end of the outdoor season or trying to squeeze in more indoor runs.

Here's what defines Quick genetics and how they stack up against the other strains on the market.

What are Quick (fast version) cannabis seeds?

Quick cannabis seeds, also sold as "fast version" or fast-flowering seeds, stand out for flowering noticeably faster than standard strains.

Breeders created them by crossing classic photoperiod strains with autoflowering lines, shaving 7 to 14 days off the flowering phase compared to traditional feminized photoperiod strains. Here's a closer look at some of these fast, efficient strains.

The best Quick cannabis strains to grow

Quick Dinamed CBD: speed plus serious CBD

Quick Dinamed CBD is a feminized strain known for fast flowering and high CBD content. Bred by crossing Dinamed CBD Plus with a Dinamed CBD Auto male, it flowers one to two weeks faster than its predecessor. That makes it the fastest pure CBD option in the Dinafem Seeds catalog.

One of the big selling points of Quick Dinamed CBD is how much cannabidiol it produces: between 14% and 18%. That kind of concentration makes it a great pick for anyone making CBD extracts like oils. It's also a solid yielder, outproducing its autoflower version, Dinamed CBD Auto, and matching its predecessor, Dinamed CBD.

Its terpene profile is dominated by myrcene, which gives it an earthy aroma with woody and citrus notes. That terpene combo makes for a pleasant, distinctive smell and taste.

What are the effects of Quick Dinamed CBD?

As for effects, Quick Dinamed CBD is deeply relaxing, thanks to its high myrcene and CBD content. Both compounds are associated with calming and anti-inflammatory properties, which is why users often reach for it to unwind physically and mentally. If you want CBD that grows fast and delivers, this one's worth a look.

Quick Critical +: the fastest of the bunch

Quick Critical + is the fastest feminized photoperiod strain in Dinafem's catalog. This indica-dominant hybrid hits peak harvest in a crazy-short 42 to 49 days of flowering. And the speed doesn't cost it anything in quality or yield, which live up to its mother, the well-known Critical +.

This hybrid comes from crossing an elite female Critical + clone with an elite reversed female (used as the male) from the breeder's Critical + 2.0 Auto line. It leans sativa in looks, with distinctive leaves and a medium-to-tall frame.

With wide internodes (the gaps between branch points) and branches that reach outward, Quick Critical + gets great airflow and light penetration, which helps it stack up big, dense, resin-soaked buds.

Yield-wise, Quick Critical + doesn't disappoint, landing barely below the original Critical +. Under ideal conditions it can produce up to 600 g/m² (about 2 oz/sq ft) indoors and 1,250 g (about 2.75 lb) per plant outdoors. The buds are big, heavy and dense, with the unmistakable skunk-and-lemon aroma of the Critical + line.

Quick Critical + effects: what's the high like?

The high from Quick Critical + is mostly physical, thanks to its high THC content. It's a relaxing, heavy, sedating strain that people often use to wind down from stress and muscle tension. The breeder says the auto genetics in its background make it even heavier and more body-focused, so expect a strong, comforting, couch-friendly experience.

Quick Kush

Quick Kush is a feminized strain that puts extra speed into the classic OG Kush. The original OG Kush flowers in 55 to 63 days; this Quick version gives you buds ready to harvest in just 49 to 56 days.

The speed doesn't cost it anything in quality, either: you still get the signature gas-and-lemon aroma that's won OG Kush so many fans over the years, and the powerful high the California strain is famous for. It's a true OG Kush, just faster.

Quick Kush comes from crossing the breeder's elite OG Kush clone with a select male from its elite OG Kush Auto line. The result is a slender, medium-to-tall plant with big leaves and long, evenly spaced branches.

Looks aside, Quick Kush is every bit as impressive as its predecessor, in beauty, aroma, flavor and effect.

Quick Kush aroma and effects

The aroma of Quick Kush is hypnotic for cannabis lovers: gas and lemon notes with hints of a smoldering barbecue. It's a funky blend nobody forgets, and one of the reasons so many fans keep coming back to this strain.

As for the high, Quick Kush is extremely potent. According to the breeder, its fast finish lets it make the most of the outdoor season's sun and heat, which pushes THC content very high. This fast version of classic OG Kush faithfully reproduces its mother's effect, perfect for anyone after an intense, powerful experience.