Double Kush Cake Auto is a Sensi Seeds autoflower built on classic Kush genetics. From Hindu Kush Auto x Skunk Kush x Afghani #1, it is a resilient, indica-dominant plant with a gentle, relaxing effect and an earthy, sweet, spicy flavor. Potency is modest, but it is hardy, compact, and quick, which makes it an excellent, forgiving choice for beginners who want an easy, mellow grow.
This is an autoflower, so it flowers on age rather than a change in the light cycle, which keeps the grow simple. It is a different strain from Banana Kush Cake. The figures below are Sensi Seeds breeder values; check your own pack for the exact numbers.
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Double Kush Cake Auto
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THC | 12% - 13% (Low) |
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Lineage | Hindu Kush Auto x Skunk Kush x Afghani #1 |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Height | 3.94 ft | 1.2 m |
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Yield | Low |
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Yield Indoor | 0.39 - 0.66 oz/ft² | 120 - 200 g/m² |
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Life Cycle | 11 - 13 weeks |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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Effects | Calming, Happy, Relaxed |
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Flavors | Floral, Spicy, Sweet |
GMO Cookies
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THC | 30% - 31% (High) |
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Lineage | Chemdawg Strain x Girl Scout Cookies Strain |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 5.41 ft | 1.65 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.8 - 1.97 oz/ft² | 550 - 600 g/m² |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
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Effects | Euphoric, Uplifted, Relaxed, Focused |
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Flavors | Spicy, Garlic, Diesel, Sweet |
Double Kush Cake Auto Grow Info
| Trait | Double Kush Cake Auto (Sensi Seeds) |
| Genetics | Hindu Kush Auto x Skunk Kush x Afghani #1 |
| Seed type | Autoflowering |
| Genetic profile | 70% indica / 30% sativa |
| THC | 12-13% (low) |
| Flowering time | 7-9 weeks (full cycle 11-13 weeks) |
| Height | Around 1.2 m, compact |
| Indoor yield | Low, 120-200 g/m² |
| Effects | Calming, happy, relaxed |
| Flavor | Earthy, floral, spicy, sweet |
These are Sensi Seeds’ published figures for the Double Kush Cake Auto line at Growlantis. When you need an exact THC percentage, height, or yield, check the specification on your own Double Kush Cake Auto seed pack.
What Makes Double Kush Cake Auto Worth Growing
Double Kush Cake Auto is about ease, not power. Its triple Kush and Afghani lineage makes it genuinely hardy and forgiving, and its compact size and quick flowering make it one of the simpler strains to run from start to finish. For a first grow or a low-effort staple, it is a smart choice.
Potency is modest at 12-13% THC, so this is a mellow, everyday strain rather than a heavy hitter. The effect is calming, happy, and relaxing, a gentle Kush body feel that suits unwinding without being overwhelming. The flavor is classic Kush, earthy and spicy with a floral sweetness. Yields are low, so you grow this one for its reliability and smooth, easygoing character.
Is Double Kush Cake Auto Indica or Sativa?
Double Kush Cake Auto is indica dominant, listed at 70% indica and 30% sativa, with ruderalis in the mix for its autoflower timing.
That shows in both the plant and the high. The plant is compact, sturdy, and resilient, easy to manage and hard to kill. The effect is calming and relaxing with a happy lift, a gentle Kush body feel rather than a couch-locking stone, so it works as an easygoing evening or anytime smoke.
Flowering Time vs Full Grow Time
Autoflowers confuse a lot of growers on timing, and this strain publishes both numbers, so the distinction is clear.
- Flowering time: 7-9 weeks. This is the bloom stage, where the buds form and ripen.
- Full grow time (seed to harvest): about 11-13 weeks. This covers the whole cycle, with flowering happening inside it rather than after a separate long veg period.
The takeaway: the 7-9 week figure is flowering only, while 11-13 weeks is the complete seed-to-harvest cycle. Plan around the full cycle, which runs a little longer than the fastest autos.
Does Double Kush Cake Auto Need a 12/12 Light Cycle?
No. Double Kush Cake Auto flowers on age, not day length, so it never needs a 12/12 photoperiod to bloom.
Indoors you can hold a longer schedule like 18/6 or 20/4 from seedling to harvest. Dropping to 12/12 once flowering starts only cuts daily light and costs you yield, which matters on an already modest producer. Keep the longer schedule and good light instead.
Double Kush Cake Auto Grow Timeline, Week by Week
Treat this as a development pattern, not a fixed schedule, since phenotype and environment shift the dates.
- Weeks 1-2: germination and seedling. The taproot and first leaves establish. Keep water light and conditions stable.
- Weeks 3-4: vegetative growth. The plant builds a compact frame and may show preflowers. Start gentle low stress training while stems are soft.
- Weeks 5-6: stretch and bud set. The limited stretch finishes and flower sites fill in.
- Weeks 7-10: main flower development. Dense buds build and the earthy, spicy, sweet aroma develops.
- Weeks 11-13: maturation and harvest. Most plants finish here. Judge ripeness by the trichomes, not the day count.
Choosing Your Setup: Space, Light and Pots
Double Kush Cake Auto is easy to house. At around 1.2 m it fits a standard tent, and its compact, resilient structure needs little management.
Light still drives what yield there is, so give it a good source. A full-spectrum LED at 25-35 watts per square foot on an 18-20 hour schedule keeps the buds dense. Add an inline exhaust fan and a carbon filter for the Kush aroma.
Plant straight into the final 3-5 gallon fabric pot and skip transplanting, which autos dislike. Fabric pots air-prune the roots and keep the root zone healthy across the cycle.
Germinating and Raising Seedlings
The paper towel method is the easy, reliable start. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours, then set them between damp paper towels on a covered plate, kept dark and warm at 70-85°F (21-29°C). A taproot usually shows in two to three days.
When the taproot reaches about 1-2 cm, plant it root-down a knuckle deep in a light mix and keep the surface moist until the seedling breaks ground. Hold off on nutrients at this stage. New to germination? Our beginner growing guides walk through it step by step.
The Vegetative Stage and Low Stress Training
Veg is short on an auto, so use these weeks to build a wide, even frame. Keep nitrogen available, hold temperatures in the low to mid 70s°F, and start gentle low stress training if you want to squeeze out a little more yield.
The resilient Kush and Afghani structure takes light training well, and opening the compact canopy helps light reach the lower buds. Skip topping and other high-stress cuts, since an autoflower has little time to recover before the clock flips it into flower. Mostly this strain just grows itself.
Feeding and Watering Double Kush Cake Auto
Keep feeding light. Autos run smaller root systems, so start nutrients at about half the label strength and build up only if the plant asks. Use a nitrogen-forward base through veg, then move to a bloom formula higher in phosphorus and potassium as flowering sets in, watching the leaves for burn.
Water by root-zone moisture, not a timetable. A young plant needs very little, and soaking the whole medium starves the roots of oxygen. As the plant grows, demand climbs, so increase water gradually by pot weight and how fast the top layer dries.
Flowering and Knowing When to Harvest
Flowering begins on its own around week three or four, with a short stretch and the first pistils, then dense Kush buds build over the 7-9 week bloom. The earthy, spicy, sweet aroma develops, so keep air moving and run a carbon filter indoors.
As the 11-13 week finish approaches, let the plant decide. Check trichomes under a loupe and harvest when most are cloudy. After the cut, hang the branches in the dark at about 60°F (15-16°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, then cure in jars, burping daily for the first weeks.
Growing Indoors vs Outdoors
Indoors is where Double Kush Cake Auto is easiest to control. Hold 18/6, give it a small, well-lit space, and it yields around 120-200 g/m² while staying compact and simple.
Outdoors, the autoflower trait and hardy Kush genetics let you plant after the last frost and harvest in about three months, with the plant handling variable conditions well. Give outdoor plants full sun and well-draining soil, and its resilience does much of the work.
How Tall and How Much? Height and Yield
Height is easy to plan for. Double Kush Cake Auto stays around 1.2 m, compact enough for a standard tent with little training needed.
On yield, it is a low producer: around 120-200 g/m² indoors. You grow this one for its hardiness, ease, and smooth Kush character rather than for weight, and good light is the main way to get the most from its modest potential.
Best US Climates for Double Kush Cake Auto
As a compact, hardy, Kush-heritage autoflower, Double Kush Cake Auto is flexible. Its short cycle suits the Pacific Northwest and northern states, finishing before the fall weather, and it grows easily in California and the warm West too.
Its Afghani and Kush genetics give it good resilience, which helps in less-than-perfect conditions, though in the humid Southeast you should still keep airflow up around the buds. For another hardy, Afghan-heritage autoflower, see our Mazar Auto grow guide.
Common Problems When Growing Double Kush Cake Auto
A few predictable issues are easy to avoid.
Expecting high potency or yield
At 12-13% THC and 120-200 g/m2, this is a mild, modest strain. Grow it for its ease and smooth character, not for strength or weight, and set expectations accordingly.
Confusing it with Banana Kush Cake
Double Kush Cake Auto is a separate strain from Banana Kush Cake. Make sure you follow the right guide for the seeds you actually bought.
Overfeeding a small auto
The compact auto root system burns easily. Start nutrients at half strength and increase only on demand, reading the leaves rather than following the bottle.
Harvesting by the calendar
The 11-13 week finish is a reference, not a cutting date. Read the trichomes and flower maturity before you cut, since phenotype and environment shift the timing.
Making the Most of Your Harvest
Do not waste the trim. The Kush and Afghani heritage makes it a decent hash plant, so the sugar leaves can go into bubble hash, dry sift, or infused oil. The stems, roots, and fan leaves compost well and feed your next grow.
Is Double Kush Cake Auto Right for You?
If you want an easy, hardy, forgiving autoflower with a smooth, mellow Kush character, yes, especially for a first grow. It is compact, quick, and nearly self-sufficient. If you want high potency or a big yield, choose a different strain. For another hardy, Afghan-heritage autoflower, see our Mazar Auto grow guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Double Kush Cake Auto indica or sativa?
Double Kush Cake Auto is indica dominant, listed at 70% indica and 30% sativa, with ruderalis for its autoflower timing, from Hindu Kush Auto, Skunk Kush, and Afghani #1. It grows compact and resilient, and the effect is calming, happy, and relaxing, a gentle Kush body feel rather than a couch-locking stone.
Does Double Kush Cake Auto need a 12/12 light cycle?
No. Double Kush Cake Auto flowers automatically with age, not day length, so it never needs a 12/12 schedule. Indoors you can hold a longer photoperiod like 18/6 or 20/4 from seedling to harvest. Reducing the light once flowering starts only lowers your daily light and costs yield.
How long does Double Kush Cake Auto take to grow?
Double Kush Cake Auto has a flowering stage of 7 to 9 weeks and a full seed-to-harvest cycle of about 11 to 13 weeks, a little longer than the fastest autos. The flowering figure is the bloom stage only, which sits inside the full cycle. Judge the finish by trichome maturity, not the day count.
How strong is Double Kush Cake Auto?
Double Kush Cake Auto is low in potency at 12 to 13% THC, milder than most modern strains. The effect is gentle and calming, a relaxing Kush body feel rather than an overwhelming high, which makes it an easygoing everyday smoke and a comfortable choice for less experienced users.
How much does Double Kush Cake Auto yield?
Double Kush Cake Auto is a low yielder, at around 120 to 200 g/m2 indoors. You grow it for its hardiness and smooth character rather than its weight. Good light and a lightly trained, open canopy are the main ways to get the most from its modest potential in a compact space.
How tall does Double Kush Cake Auto grow?
Double Kush Cake Auto stays compact at around 1.2 m, which makes it easy to fit in a standard tent. It needs little training beyond optional gentle low stress work to open the canopy, and most of its limited height comes during the early flowering stretch, so it is simple to manage.
Can you clone Double Kush Cake Auto?
Not usefully. As an autoflower, a cutting keeps the mother’s age, so it tries to flower straight away as a tiny plant and yields almost nothing. If you want more plants, germinate more seeds. Cloning only makes sense with photoperiod strains, not with autoflowers like this one.
