At the beginning of the great Autoflowering adventure we tried some Lowryder seeds and were very impressed by their potential but wanted to try and improve the yields and potency. We went through a process of selecting the best performing plants and crossing them with some of the fastest finishing plants from our own genetic collection.
We found that our BubbleBud strain helped produce the best offspring, all of which exhibited bigger yields and excellent resin product along with an increase in height. After many selections and refinements we ended up with the basis of our auto-flowering collection, an improved version of lowryder, which we named SkullRyder.
SkullRyder is our fastest and shortest autoflowering strain so it is perfect for stealth growers or those with space and time restrictions. The first preflowers will appear between 15 and 18 days and then this squat little plant will turn on the turbochargers and accelerate upwards and outwards. She will normally reach around 30cm in height but can occasionally stretch to 40 or 50cm if she has a very large pot and a lot of light. Most examples will produce 1 main cola with minimal side branching which means you can pack lots of SkullRyder plants into a small space. With very little effort or attention this strain will easily yield 30 grams per plant but with the right setup this can be doubled. SkullRyder is very indica dominant so although she is not the strongest strain in our collection she packs a surprisingly powerful punch.
The flavour is fruity and earthy and the smoke very smooth if attention is paid to the curing process. Skullryder is a great all around strain which is perfect for beginners or those who don’t have a great deal of space or time.
- Flowering time: 60-70 days from seed to bud.
- THC levels: Low. (8% - 12%)
- CBD levels: medium - some medical benefits
- Yields: 15g-60g per plant
- Height: 20cm - 50cm
- Genetics: Ruderalis 30% Indica 60% Sativa 10%
- Strains : Lowryder X Bubblebud
Strain FAQ
Why are many low-THC strains high in CBD and cannabinoids?
These strains frequently prioritise CBD or other non-intoxicating cannabinoids over THC in breeding. This reportedly reduces psychoactivity and is said to provide a variety of therapeutic advantages, from pain and inflammation relief to nerve relaxation, without sending the user on a cosmic trip!
What terpenes are responsible for earthiness?
Along with myrcene, humulene adds a woody tone to the earthy scent, and it's intriguing that hops contain it. Beta-caryophyllene's spicy, peppery scent adds earthiness and reportedly interacts with the endocannabinoid system.
Can short cannabis strains still be high yielding?
Surprisingly, yes! Due to the wonders of breeding there are a large range of high yielding short strains available and more are being released every day!