Sherbet Queen Auto is a Royal Queen Seeds autoflower with a sweet, fruity sherbet flavor and a relaxing, body-focused high. From Pink Panties x Cookies Auto, it is a compact, indica-leaning plant at 19-20% THC that finishes fast and stays small enough for tight spaces. Quick flowering and easy care make it a friendly choice for beginners and a reliable quick-turnaround for everyone else.
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 the photoperiod Sherbet Queen; this guide covers the autoflower. The figures below are Royal Queen Seeds breeder values; check your own pack for the exact numbers.
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Sherbet Queen Auto
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THC | 19% - 20% (Medium) |
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Lineage | Pink Panties x Cookies Auto |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Height | 3.28 ft | 1 m |
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Yield | Medium |
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Yield Indoor | 1.07 - 1.31 oz/ft² | 325 - 400 g/m² |
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Yield Outdoor | 3.53 - 5.29 oz/plant | 100 - 150 g/plant |
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Life Cycle | 6 - 7 weeks |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 35% Sativa / 5% Ruderalis |
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Effects | Calming |
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Flavors | Fruity |
Dream Sherbet
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THC | 18% - 20% (Medium) |
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Lineage | Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties |
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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 | 1.64 oz/ft² | 500 g/m² |
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Yield Outdoor | 26.46 oz/plant | 750 g/plant |
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Flowering Time | 7 - 8 weeks |
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Phenotype | 70% Indica / 30% Sativa |
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Effects | Relaxed |
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Flavors | Sweet, Earthy |
Sherbet Queen Auto Grow Info
| Trait | Sherbet Queen Auto (Royal Queen Seeds) |
| Genetics | Pink Panties x Cookies Auto |
| Seed type | Autoflowering |
| Genetic profile | 60% indica / 35% sativa / 5% ruderalis |
| THC | 19-20% (medium) |
| Flowering time | 6-7 weeks (full cycle about 8-9 weeks) |
| Height | Around 1 m (60-90 cm indoors) |
| Indoor yield | 325-400 g/m² |
| Outdoor yield | 100-150 g per plant |
| Effects | Calming, relaxing |
| Flavor | Sweet, fruity sherbet |
These are Royal Queen Seeds’ published figures for the Sherbet Queen Auto line at Growlantis. When you need an exact THC percentage, height, or yield, check the specification on your own Sherbet Queen Auto seed pack.
What Makes Sherbet Queen Auto Worth Growing
Sherbet Queen Auto is an easy, flavorful, fast grow. The Pink Panties and Cookies Auto parents give it a sweet, fruity sherbet taste, and the autoflower genetics wrap it in a quick cycle and a compact size that fits almost any space. For a tasty harvest with minimal fuss, it is a strong pick.
The effect is calming and body-focused, a relaxing stone that eases stress and tension at a comfortable 19-20% THC, so it suits an evening wind-down. Yields are a sensible medium at 325-400 g/m² indoors, and the plant’s structure takes well to a Screen of Green, so you can push that figure with a little canopy work.
Is Sherbet Queen Auto Indica or Sativa?
Sherbet Queen Auto is indica leaning, listed at 60% indica, 35% sativa, and 5% ruderalis. The indica side leads.
That shows in both the plant and the high. The plant is short, compact, and easy to manage, while the effect is a relaxing, body-focused stone with just enough sativa to keep it from feeling heavy. It is a comfortable evening strain rather than a daytime one.
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: 6-7 weeks. This is the bloom stage, where the buds form and ripen, and it is short.
- Full grow time (seed to harvest): about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors it is usually ready 8-9 weeks after germination, with flowering sitting inside that window rather than after a long veg.
The takeaway: the 6-7 week figure is flowering only, while 8-9 weeks is the complete cycle. Plan around the full cycle, and enjoy a fast finish that suits short growing seasons.
Does Sherbet Queen Auto Need a 12/12 Light Cycle?
No. Sherbet Queen 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. Keep the longer schedule and strong light intensity instead.
Sherbet Queen Auto Grow Timeline, Week by Week
Treat this as a development pattern, not a fixed schedule, and remember this strain runs fast, so the windows are tight.
- Weeks 1-2: germination and seedling. The taproot and first leaves establish. Keep water light and conditions stable.
- Week 3: vegetative growth. The plant builds a compact frame quickly and may start to preflower. Begin gentle low stress training now.
- Weeks 4-5: stretch and bud set. Vertical growth slows and flower sites fill in fast.
- Weeks 6-7: main flower development. Dense, resinous buds build and the sweet, fruity aroma gets strong.
- Weeks 8-9: maturation and harvest. Most plants finish here. Judge ripeness by the trichomes, not the day count.
Choosing Your Setup: Space, Light and Pots
Sherbet Queen Auto is made for small spaces. At around 1 m, or 2-3 feet indoors, it fits a compact tent, and a Screen of Green setup spreads the canopy for an even, productive grow.
Light drives the yield, so give it a strong source from day one, since the fast cycle leaves little time to make up for weak light. 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 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. A clean, strong start matters on a fast auto. New to germination? Our beginner growing guides walk through it step by step.
The Vegetative Stage and Low Stress Training
Veg is very short on this fast auto, so start training early. Keep nitrogen available, hold temperatures in the low to mid 70s°F, and begin low stress training as soon as the branches bend.
Low stress training and a Screen of Green are what pay off here. Spreading the branches opens the compact canopy and gets light to the lower buds, which adds weight. Skip topping and other high-stress cuts, since an autoflower has little time to recover before the clock flips it into flower.
Feeding and Watering Sherbet Queen 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 the short 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, resinous buds build fast over the 6-7 week bloom. The sweet, fruity sherbet aroma develops quickly, so keep air moving and run a carbon filter indoors.
As the 8-9 week finish approaches, let the plant decide. Check trichomes under a loupe and harvest when most are cloudy with a few amber for the fullest calming 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 protect the fruity flavor.
Growing Indoors vs Outdoors
Indoors is where Sherbet Queen Auto is at its best. Hold 18/6 the whole way, run a Screen of Green under strong light, and the 325-400 g/m² indoor yield is reachable in a small tent.
Outdoors, the autoflower trait and short cycle let you plant after the last frost and harvest in about two months, which suits short growing seasons. Outdoor plants return around 100-150 g, a little more than some compact autos. Give them full sun and well-draining soil.
How Tall and How Much? Height and Yield
Height is easy to plan for. Sherbet Queen Auto stays around 1 m, or 2-3 feet indoors, compact enough for small tents, and low stress training keeps it shorter and even.
On yield, it is a medium producer: 325-400 g/m² indoors under strong light, and 100-150 g per plant outdoors. Strong light from the start and a Screen of Green are the main ways to push the indoor figure toward the top of its range on a fast cycle.
Best US Climates for Sherbet Queen Auto
As a compact, fast autoflower, Sherbet Queen Auto is flexible and especially suits short-season regions. Growers in the Pacific Northwest and northern states benefit from the quick 8-9 week finish, which beats the fall rains with room to spare.
Growers in California and the warm West get easy outdoor runs too, and in the humid Southeast good airflow around the dense buds helps late in flower. Its small size also makes it a strong indoor choice anywhere, which is where it yields best. For other varieties, browse our full how-to-grow library.
Common Problems When Growing Sherbet Queen Auto
A few predictable issues are easy to avoid on a fast auto.
Weak light early on
The fast cycle leaves little time to recover from a slow start. Give it strong light from the seedling stage so it builds a good frame before the quick flip to flower.
Confusing it with photoperiod Sherbet Queen
Sherbet Queen Auto is an autoflower; the photoperiod Sherbet Queen is a separate strain with a different timeline. Follow the right guide for the seeds you bought.
Overfeeding or overwatering a small auto
The compact auto root system burns and drowns easily. Start nutrients at half strength, increase only on demand, and water to root-zone moisture rather than a schedule.
Harvesting by the calendar
The 8-9 week window is a reference, not a cutting date. Read the trichomes and flower maturity before you cut, since phenotype and environment shift the finish.
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 sherbet flavor. The stems, roots, and fan leaves compost well and feed your next grow.
Is Sherbet Queen Auto Right for You?
If you want a fast, compact autoflower with a sweet sherbet flavor and a relaxing effect, yes. It is easy to grow, well-suited to small spaces and short seasons, and productive enough indoors to be worthwhile. For another fast, fruity auto, our Watermelon Auto grow guide is a good next read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sherbet Queen Auto indica or sativa?
Sherbet Queen Auto is indica leaning, listed at 60% indica, 35% sativa, and 5% ruderalis. It grows short and compact, and the effect is a relaxing, body-focused stone that eases stress, with just enough sativa to keep it from feeling heavy. It is best suited to evening and nighttime use.
Does Sherbet Queen Auto need a 12/12 light cycle?
No. Sherbet Queen 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 Sherbet Queen Auto take to grow?
Sherbet Queen Auto is fast, with a flowering stage of 6 to 7 weeks and a full seed-to-harvest cycle of about 8 to 9 weeks. The flowering figure is the bloom stage only, which sits inside the full cycle. Judge the finish by trichome maturity rather than the day count.
How much does Sherbet Queen Auto yield?
Sherbet Queen Auto is a medium yielder, at around 325 to 400 g/m2 indoors under strong light and 100 to 150 g per plant outdoors. Strong light from the start and a Screen of Green are the main ways to push the indoor figure higher, and a healthy root zone supports the fast cycle.
How tall does Sherbet Queen Auto grow?
Sherbet Queen Auto stays compact at around 1 m, or 2 to 3 feet indoors, which makes it easy to fit in a small tent. Low stress training and a Screen of Green keep it shorter and more even, and it needs no topping. Most of its height comes during the quick early stretch.
How strong is Sherbet Queen Auto?
Sherbet Queen Auto tests at a medium 19 to 20% THC. The effect is calming and body-focused rather than overwhelming, which makes it an approachable evening strain and a comfortable choice for less experienced users who want a relaxing stone alongside the sweet sherbet flavor.
Can you clone Sherbet Queen 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, especially on a fast strain. If you want more plants, germinate more seeds. Cloning only makes sense with photoperiod strains.
