Lowryder Autoflower Seeds

Lowryder brings together three lines with very different backgrounds. Northern Lights #2 is a classic indica prized for resin and a tight bud. William's Wonder is an old, heavy indica known for thick colas. Mexican ruderalis adds hardiness. The mix gives a sturdy, practical plant with dense buds.

Aroma and buds

The nose is earthy and sweet, with a lemon note that becomes clearer as the buds cure. Most of the weight sits in the top cola and the upper branches, and the buds are firm and resin-coated, a trait that comes from the Northern Lights side.

Effects

Lowryder is usually described as calm and steady, with an earthy, mellow head and a firm body feel that grows over the first hour. At 16% THC it sits on the moderate side. The Northern Lights #2 and William's Wonder parents are both old indicas, so most people use it in the late afternoon or at night.

Flowering, harvest and cure

The label lists 8-10 weeks of flowering. In late flower the plant is a sturdy stalk with a firm top cola and tight side buds, covered in resin, and the lemon note starts to show as the pistils darken. Check trichomes on the upper colas and pick when most are cloudy with a few amber. Northern Lights buds are dense, so dry them slowly. Hang the branches in the dark at a steady temperature, keep air moving in the room, and give it about ten days before you trim for good. A short cure of a few weeks brings out the lemon behind the earth.

Growing Lowryder in Canada

Lowryder flowers on age, so there is no wait for the August days to shorten. Sow it outdoors in its final pot or bed from late May, once nights stay above about 10 C. Add its 8 to 10 weeks of flowering to 3 to 4 weeks of early growth and a late-May sowing finishes in August.

That makes it one of the safer choices on the Prairies, where an early frost can end a photoperiod season before the buds are done. In Ontario and Quebec, late-summer humidity is the risk for its dense buds, so pick a spot with morning sun and a breeze, and pull a few large fan leaves from the centre before the buds fill out. Skip transplanting: an autoflower cannot win back the days it loses to shock.

Lowryder outdoor calendar for Canadian cities

Lowryder flowers on age, so the calendar starts from when nights stay warm (about two weeks after the typical last frost) and adds 8 to 10 weeks of flowering plus 3 to 4 weeks of early growth.

Dates use typical frost dates for each city and shift a week or two with the year, so check your local forecast before planting out and in late September.

Who Lowryder suits

It suits a grower who wants a manageable plant with a known heritage: a mid-sized tent, a balcony, or a sheltered corner of a yard in a short-season region. It also fits someone who wants an autoflower that stays tidy with a little low-stress training.

Similar strains at The Seed Pharm

These share a parent or a similar indica build.

• Northern Lights Feminized Seeds is the classic indica behind this cross.
• Afghani Feminized Seeds is another old, resinous indica.
• Bubble Gum Autoflower Seeds also carries ruderalis for hardiness.

How it compares

Figures from each strain's label in our catalogue.