Cherry Cola Auto by Fast Buds is a soda-sweet autoflower with serious potency. From Cherry Cookies x Zkittlez x Ruderalis, it is a balanced hybrid carrying a very high 27-28% THC, with a moreish cherry, caramel, and fruity flavor that lives up to its name. The effect is uplifting, happy, creative, and relaxed, and the plant grows dense, resinous buds fast, making it a flavorful, high-quality grow for any skill level.
This is an autoflower, so it flowers on age rather than a change in the light cycle, which keeps the schedule simple. The figures below are Fast Buds breeder values; check your own pack for the exact numbers.
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Cherry Cola Auto
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THC | 27% - 28% (High) |
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Lineage | Cherry Cookies x Zkittlez x Ruderalis |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Height | 3.94 ft | 1.2 m |
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Yield | High |
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Yield Indoor | 1.64 - 1.97 oz/ft² | 500 - 600 g/m² |
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Life Cycle | 9 - 10 weeks |
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Phenotype | 55% Indica / 45% Sativa |
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Effects | Relaxed, Happy, Creative |
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Flavors | Cherry, Caramel, Fruity |
Girl Scout Cookies Strain
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THC | 28% - 29% (High) |
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Lineage | OG Kush x Durban Poison Strain |
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Type | Feminized |
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Height | 5.74 ft | 1.75 m |
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Yield Outdoor | 52.91 oz/plant | 1500 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 8 - 9 weeks |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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Effects | Relaxed, Uplifted, Focused, Euphoric |
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Flavors | Pungent, Diesel, Coffee, Garlic |
Cherry Cola Auto Grow Info
| Trait | Cherry Cola Auto (Fast Buds) |
| Genetics | Cherry Cookies x Zkittlez x Ruderalis |
| Seed type | Autoflowering |
| Genetic profile | 55% indica / 45% sativa |
| THC | 27-28% (very high) |
| Life cycle | 9-10 weeks seed to harvest |
| Height | Around 1.2 m |
| Indoor yield | High, around 500-600 g/m² |
| Effects | Relaxed, happy, creative |
| Flavor | Cherry, caramel, fruity |
These are Fast Buds published figures for the Cherry Cola Auto line at Growlantis. When you need an exact THC percentage, height, or yield, check the specification on your own Cherry Cola Auto seed pack.
What Makes Cherry Cola Auto Worth Growing
Cherry Cola Auto is a flavor-and-potency winner. Its Cherry Cookies and Zkittlez heritage delivers a sweet cherry, caramel, and tropical-berry flavor that genuinely tastes like cherry cola, backed by a very high 27-28% THC. The effect is well-rounded: uplifting, happy, and creative with a comfortable relaxation, so it works across different moods.
For the grower, it is fast and productive. It stays a manageable 1.2 m, yields a high 500-600 g/m², and finishes the whole cycle in 9-10 weeks with dense, resinous buds. That mix of standout soda flavor, strong potency, heavy yield, and easy growing makes it a genuinely rewarding autoflower.
Is Cherry Cola Auto Indica or Sativa?
Cherry Cola Auto is a balanced hybrid leaning slightly indica, listed at 55% indica and 45% sativa, with ruderalis for its autoflower timing.
That near-even split gives it a versatile effect: uplifting, happy, and creative with a relaxing body side, suited to daytime or evening. The plant has a sturdy, compact, resinous structure, pairing its dessert-soda flavor with a balanced, enjoyable high.
Flowering Time vs Full Grow Time
Autoflowers confuse a lot of growers on timing, so it is worth being precise.
- Flowering time: the bloom stage, which for Cherry Cola Auto begins on its own around week four and runs to the finish.
- Full grow time (life cycle): 9-10 weeks seed to harvest. This is the number that matters for planning, covering the whole cycle, with flowering happening inside it rather than after a separate long veg.
The takeaway: plan around the full 9-10 week cycle. That fast finish, with high potency and great flavor, makes it ideal for quick, quality harvests.
Does Cherry Cola Auto Need a 12/12 Light Cycle?
No. Cherry Cola Auto flowers on age, not day length, so it never needs a 12/12 photoperiod to bloom.
Indoors you can hold a long schedule like 18/6 or 20/4 from seedling to harvest. That extra daily light feeds the buds across the short cycle and supports the high yield, so keep the long schedule rather than dropping to 12/12, which would only cut light and reduce the harvest.
Cherry Cola Auto Grow Timeline, Week by Week
Treat this as a development pattern, not a fixed schedule, since autos move fast.
- 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 its frame and may show preflowers. Begin gentle low stress training.
- Weeks 4-6: stretch and bud set. Vertical growth slows and flower sites fill in.
- Weeks 6-9: main flower development. Dense, resinous buds build and the cherry-cola aroma develops.
- Weeks 9-10: maturation and harvest. Most plants finish here. Judge ripeness by the trichomes, not the day count.
Choosing Your Setup: Space, Light and Pots
Cherry Cola Auto stays around 1.2 m, so it fits a standard tent easily. A little low stress training to open the canopy improves light penetration and lifts the high yield.
Light drives the yield and potency, so give it a strong source. A full-spectrum LED at 25-35 watts per square foot on an 18-20 hour schedule keeps the dense buds packed. Add an inline exhaust fan and a carbon filter for the sweet, fruity 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 short 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 while the branches bend easily.
Because an autoflower has little time to recover from stress, stick to low stress training, gently tying branches down to open the canopy, and skip topping or other high-stress cuts. Opening the plant up so light reaches every bud site is the best way to drive the high yield.
Feeding and Watering Cherry Cola Auto
Feed gently. Autos run smaller root systems, so start nutrients at about half the label strength and build up as the plant grows. Use a nitrogen-forward base through early growth, then a bloom formula higher in phosphorus and potassium as flowering sets in, watching the plant respond.
Water by root-zone moisture, not a timetable. A young plant needs very little; increase gradually as it grows. Let the top layer dry between waterings and water by pot weight to avoid overwatering a small plant.
Flowering and Knowing When to Harvest
Flowering begins on its own around week four, with a short stretch and the first pistils, then dense, resinous buds build over the following weeks. The sweet cherry, caramel, and fruity aroma develops, so keep air moving and run a carbon filter indoors.
As the 9-10 week finish nears, let the plant decide. Check trichomes under a loupe and harvest when most are cloudy with a few amber for a balanced effect. 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 to bring out the cherry-cola flavor.
Growing Indoors vs Outdoors
Indoors, the compact size and fast cycle make Cherry Cola Auto an efficient grow. Hold 18/6 or 20/4, give it strong light and a little training, and the high 500-600 g/m² yield is very reachable in a short window.
Outdoors, being day-neutral, it can be planted through the warm months and may allow more than one crop a year in long-season climates. Its fast cycle helps it avoid bad late-season weather. Give it full sun, well-draining soil, and airflow around the dense buds.
How Tall and How Much? Height and Yield
Height is easy to plan for. Cherry Cola Auto stays around 1.2 m, compact enough for a standard tent with only light training needed.
On yield it is a strong producer, listed as high at around 500-600 g/m² indoors, excellent for an autoflower. Strong light, an open canopy, and a healthy root zone are what let it reach those numbers in its short cycle.
Best US Climates for Cherry Cola Auto
Cherry Cola Auto is flexible thanks to its autoflower timing. It thrives in warm, sunny climates like California, the Southwest, and the South, where its fast cycle can fit multiple grows into a long season.
Being day-neutral, it also suits cooler, shorter-season northern states, since it does not depend on shortening days and finishes in 9-10 weeks regardless. In the humid Southeast, keep airflow strong around the dense, resinous buds. For more options, browse our full how-to-grow guide library.
Common Problems When Growing Cherry Cola Auto
A few predictable issues are easy to avoid.
Topping or high-stress training
Autos have little time to recover from heavy stress. Stick to low stress training to open the canopy, and skip topping so the fast cycle is not stalled.
Bud rot in dense buds
The dense, resinous buds can trap moisture. Keep late-flower humidity moderate and air moving through the canopy, especially outdoors in a humid climate.
Overwatering seedlings
A small plant in a big pot is easy to overwater. Water small amounts to root-zone moisture and increase gradually as the plant grows and drinks more.
Harvesting by the calendar
The 9-10 week cycle 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 resinous sugar leaves make good bubble hash, dry sift, or infused oil that keeps the sweet cherry-cola character. The stems, roots, and fan leaves compost well and feed your next grow.
Is Cherry Cola Auto Right for You?
If you want a delicious cherry-cola flavor with very high potency and a balanced, versatile effect, on an easy, fast, compact autoflower, yes. Its standout soda flavor, strong yield, and simple grow make it a treat for all skill levels. If you want a heavy sedative or a pure sativa, look elsewhere. Browse our full how-to-grow guide library for options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherry Cola Auto indica or sativa?
Cherry Cola Auto is a balanced hybrid leaning slightly indica, listed at 55% indica and 45% sativa, with ruderalis for its autoflower timing. The effect is versatile: uplifting, happy, and creative with a relaxing body side, suited to daytime or evening. The plant is sturdy, compact, and resinous, pairing its soda flavor with a balanced high.
Does Cherry Cola Auto need a 12/12 light cycle?
No. Cherry Cola Auto flowers automatically with age, not day length, so it never needs a 12/12 schedule. Indoors you can hold a long photoperiod like 18/6 or 20/4 from seedling to harvest. That extra daily light feeds the buds across the fast cycle, so keep the long schedule rather than reducing it.
How long does Cherry Cola Auto take to grow?
Cherry Cola Auto completes its full cycle in 9 to 10 weeks from seed to harvest, with flowering beginning on its own around week four. Judge the finish by trichome maturity rather than the day count. That fast finish, paired with high potency and great flavor, makes it ideal for quick, quality harvests.
How much does Cherry Cola Auto yield?
Cherry Cola Auto is a high yielder, at around 500 to 600 g/m2 indoors, excellent for a compact autoflower. Strong light, a well-opened canopy from low stress training, and a healthy root zone are what let it reach those numbers within its short 9 to 10 week cycle, impressive from a 1.2 m plant.
How strong is Cherry Cola Auto?
Cherry Cola Auto is very potent at 27 to 28% THC, high for any plant and especially for an autoflower. The effect is uplifting, happy, and creative with a comfortable relaxation, balanced rather than overwhelming. Combined with its cherry-cola flavor, that makes it a genuinely high-quality, enjoyable auto for experienced users.
Can you clone Cherry Cola 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.
What does Cherry Cola Auto taste like?
Cherry Cola Auto tastes like its name: sweet cherry and caramel over fruity, tropical-berry notes, a true soda-like flavor from its Cherry Cookies and Zkittlez heritage. To protect those terpenes, run a carbon filter in flower, dry slowly at around 60°F with moderate humidity, and cure in sealed jars, burping daily early on.
