Best Ruderalis Strains in 2023 – List of the Best Autoflowering Cannabis Strains Reviewed

When it comes to the topic of cannabis strains, Indica and Sativa are generally the two big names that people generally name first. However, when asked for the third strain, a lot of people have to take a few seconds to think about it – and not everyone can answer it correctly. The third strain, which you might have guessed by now, is Cannabis Ruderalis. This is the strain that is present in autoflowering marijuana strains. Over the course of this article, we take a closer look at some of the best ruderalis strains of cannabis out there.

Before we dive deeper into our list of the best Ruderalis strains out there, we need to pause and take a quick look at what Ruderalis strains are, and what their characteristic features are that differentiate them from Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa. The fundamental difference that one needs to understand is that while the latter two strains bloom based on the photoperiod, the ruderalis strains bloom based on the amount of time that has passed and the level of maturity of the plant. 

These strains are also different from the other two in terms of some other aspects. Firstly, Ruderalis plants tend to grow shorter compared to Indica and Sativa plants. These plants are usually somewhere between 1 ft to 2.5 ft tall. They have thicker branches and usually are ready for harvest in about 70 to 120 days from the first day that you plant the seed. As a result of them being shorter and having a lesser area to grow buds, they tend to produce a lesser yield than compared to Indica or Sativa plants.

Usually, when you see Ruderalis DNA in a plant, it is never generally a pure ruderalis plant, but a hybrid that has been bred with a Ruderalis parent to produce autoflowering plants. Every autoflowering plant that you see on any seed bank carries ruderalis genes. In the case of the other two strains, you need to reduce the number of lighting hours to manually trigger flowering. However, in the case of Autoflowering or Ruderalis strains, you don’t really have to do that, and you can actually see your plants start flowering in about 3 to 5 weeks of starting the growing process. 

Many people even consider that a ruderalis plant will always consider a lesser THC percentage. This is based on the fact that they have a shorter flowering cycle. While this is true to some extent, and the shorter cycle also means quicker maturity and lesser THC levels, this doesn’t really apply to all ruderalis strains. There are many autoflowering plants that do tend to have a pretty high THC content in them and can get you very buzzed.

These autoflowering ruderalis plants are also a good choice for growers who want an easy experience in terms of growing their plants. These are beginner-friendly strains which make it an easy experience for new growers, as they don’t have to time their lights anymore. Knowing the right photoperiod and reducing the lights can be a tricky task, especially if one doesn’t have too much experience growing weed in the past. 

Lastly, since these plants can stand light for longer hours without affecting their flowering, growers can actually set clocks up to 18/6 or even an ambitious 20/4 (though not for a long while) to give their plants more sunlit hours, resulting in bigger buds with better flowers. All of this being said, we hope you now have a better idea about what cannabis ruderalis strains are, and how are they different from Indica and Sativa strains. Let us now take a look at some of the best options that we have when it comes to this strain:

10 Best Cannabis Ruderalis Strains in 2023

Here is a list of ten of the best Ruderalis marijuana plants out there. These are all autoflowering plants. We have personally handpicked them based on a number of factors ranging from taste and smell to ease of growth, and from the kind of THC content that they have to offer to the kind of yield that you get when you grow them. All of these seeds have been selected from ILGM, Seedsman, and Crop King Seeds, which are three of the best modern-day seed banks which provide a great delivery experience.

Image	Product	Features	Price
	Wembley Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 60% Indica dominant, 20% Sativa, 20% Ruderalis DNA THC Level: Carries up to 13% THC levels Effect: Relaxing, Body High, Mild Buzz	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	GG4 Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 45% Indica, 45% Sativa, 10% Ruderalis genetics THC Level: Extremely High; 26% THC content Effect: Happy, Uplifting, Relaxing	Check Price on ILGM
	Larry Lemon OG Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 65% Indica-dominant, 25% Sativa, 10% Ruderalis DNA THC Level: Up to 20% THC content Effect: Relaxing, Euphoric, Body High	Check Price on Seedsman
	CB Cheese Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 75% Indica dominant, 15% Sativa, 10% Ruderalis genes THC Level: Up to 8% THC content Effect: Body High, Calming, Relaxing	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	Girl Scout Cookies Extreme Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 75% Indica-dominant, 15% Sativa, 10% Ruderalis DNA THC Level: Carries up to 21% THC content Effect: Relaxing, Comforting, Happy High	Check Price on ILGM
	Strawberry Cheesecake Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: Indica-dominant strain; also carries Sativa and Ruderalis genes THC Level: Up to 15% Effect: Body High, Relaxing, Strong	Check Price on Seedsman
	LSD Autoflower Cannabis Seeds	Dominant Strain: 50% Indica, 40% Sativa, 10% Ruderalis THC Level: Up to 24% THC content Effect: Euphoria, Happy High, Relaxed, Psychedelic	Check Price on ILGM
	Kryptonite Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: Sativa-dominant strain, contains Indica and Ruderalis genes too THC Level: Carries about 15% THC content Effect: Energizing, Refreshing, Creative, Euphoria	Check Price on CropKingSeeds
	Afghan Kush Ryder Auto Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: Indica dominant, carries Ruderalis and Sativa genes too THC Level: Carries up to 22% THC content Effect: Relaxing, Sleepy, Long Lasting, Body High	Check Price on Seedsman
	Bubba Kush Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds	Dominant Strain: 90% Indica dominant, 10% Ruderalis genes THC Level: Carries up to 22% THC content  Effect: Relaxing, Comforting, Calming, Sleepy	Check Price on ILGM

1. Wembley Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds

This strain is an autoflowering variant of the regular Wembley strain. In order to create this, the original Wembley was crossed with a Ruderalis plant. This offspring carries about 60% Indica genetics, along with 20% Sativa and 20% Ruderalis DNA. The strain carries an average amount of THC and CBD content but offers large flowers and a good yield. It is a good-tasting strain and it grows pretty quickly too! This is one of the best strains for beginners, as it grows pretty easily – indoors or outdoors. 

This is a plant that is pretty good for people who specifically want a very mild buzz. The Wembley (Autoflower) strain carries only about 13% THC content, which is pretty mild in comparison to most other names on this list. However, even with this THC content, it can deliver a pretty good body high, which can allow you to experience a deeply relaxing sensation. This strain allows one to relax and rest, and get a good night’s sleep, without really slowing one down or making them feel out of control. It is a well-balanced experience.

Lastly, when it comes to the taste and smell, the Wembley (Autoflowering) strain delivers well on those fronts as well. It has got a sweet, tropical, and fruity sort of taste which is something that a lot of stoners really tend to appreciate. There are some berry-like notes too that tend to pop up every now and then. The strain has a herbal smell that it leaves behind once you’ve smoked it. This marijuana plant takes about 7 to 8 weeks to hit peak maturity, after which it is ready for harvest. Do note that the Wembley (Autoflowering) strain tends to grow a little taller than most regular Autoflowering cannabis strains, but can still be grown indoors with ease.

2. GG4 Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds 

The Gorilla Glue Autoflowering strain, or as it is popularly called, the GG4 strain, is among one of the most well-known options that there are when it comes to getting a high-quality ruderalis plant. The strain in its original form carries a 50-50 split between Indica and Sativa genetics. However, when the original plant is crossed with a Ruderalis strain, you get the autoflowering GG4, which carries about 45% each of Indica and Sativa, and 10% Ruderalis genetics. The strain takes a while to grow and offers average returns, but you get an extreme amount of THC content in it. 

There’s 26% THC in this strain – which is enough to knock out some of the most experienced of stoners if they are not careful. When you roll a joint that carries the GG4 strain in it, make sure that you don’t end up taking one too many puffs. Wait for the strain to ‘hit’ you and then take another one. Being a strain that is genetically split into equal parts, you can feel the effects of both – Indica and Sativa genetics here. Like an Indica, it allows you to relax and calm down, but like a Sativa strain, it gives you an intense euphoric and creative buzz, along with a strong head high. 

This is one of the best ruderalis-rich strains out there, and the presence of Ruderalis brings in the autoflowering gene here. Besides that, the plants also tend to grow shorter compared to regular GG4 strains. The Autoflowering Gorilla Glue can take up to 14 weeks to hit the peak flowering mark – and it is this long gestation period that brings it a higher amount of THC. This marijuana strain doesn’t grow too tall and hence there’s not enough space to grow more flowers, so the yield here is pretty average – between 5 to 15 oz per square meter, usually on the higher side. This is an easy-growing strain and is a good option for beginners.

3. Larry Lemon OG Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Larry Lemon OG (Autoflowering) strain is one that has been created by the talented bunch of breeders at the Seedsman Seed Bank. This strain has been created by crossing the Larry Lemon strain with an OG Autoflowering Ruderalis strain. This is a good option for indoor as well as outdoor growers as it adapts well to both environments. The strain was grown in Orange County, California, and carries a good amount of THC and minimal CBD levels. However, it does help treat quite a few ailments.

The strain carries buds that are pretty large and juicy, and they can be pressed to create extracts as well. The Larry Lemon OG (Autoflowering) strain carries up to 20% THC content, which provides the stoners with a very strong Indica-charged buzz. This strain can make you feel extreme relaxation, and also induces a sense of euphoria – giving you a body high, while also making you feel uplifted at the same time. There’s minimal CBD content here, but the strain does have some positive effects on those who are seeking relief from pain or would like to feel better while coping with anxiety or depression.

You can grow Larry Lemon OG indoors as well as outdoors, and you don’t really have to worry too much about it. Being an autoflowering plant, you don’t have to manually trigger the flowering by adjusting lighting patterns. The strain loves lights and thrives in it. An 18/6 pattern would be ideal for the Larry Lemon OG in the second half of its growth cycle. The strain takes up to 8 weeks to hit peak flowering and produces high yields upon harvest. It carries a very strong citrus-rich smell, and has a somewhat acidic taste that will remind you of the NYC Diesel strain. All in all, a pretty good option if autoflowering ruderalis strains are what you’re looking for.

4. CB Cheese Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds

The CB Cheese (Autoflowering) marijuana strain is an autoflowering marijuana strain that provides a 1:1 ratio when it comes to THC and CBD content. This is a great option for people who are looking for a medical marijuana strain that can also give them a mild buzz. This strain does not take too long to attain flowering and provides the stoners with yields on the lower end. The strain has a very unique taste and smell and can be grown indoors as well as outdoors. This is a pretty flexible strain in terms of how it grows. 

This strain features 8% THC and 8% CBD content, which is just the right combination where you can get medical benefits as well as a mental buzz. Being an Indica-dominant strain, the kind of high that you experience here is more of a ‘body high’ than a ‘mind high’. The strain gives you a relaxing experience but doesn’t end up making you feel lethargic or couch-locked, which is a big advantage here. On the medical front, there are a number of benefits – pain relief being the primary and the most prominent of the lot. The strain also helps you against depression, anxiety, and stress.

The CB Cheese marijuana strain, as the name indicates, carries a very strong cheese-like flavor profile. The strain smells and tastes of cheese, and has a salty and earthy touch to it. Indoor and outdoor growers can both benefit from this strain – and it can provide a yield of up to 250 grams per square meter. If you are growing it indoors, make sure you’re keeping the grow room or the grow tent very well ventilated. This strain loves light so make sure you’re setting it up in the 16/8 lighting pattern. All said and done, CB Cheese marijuana strain is a good choice for anyone who wants to grow an autoflowering CBD plant indoors.

5. Girl Scout Cookies Extreme Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds

Girl Scout Cookies Extreme Auto is among one of the hottest-selling autoflowering strains on the ILGM seed bank. This strain carries 75% Indica, 15% Sativa, and 10% Ruderalis genes, and features a high amount of THC levels. The strain carries pretty good yields indoors as well as outdoors – and is a plant that beginners love to grow. There’s very little CBD content here, as this is largely a recreational strain. The plant takes a while to grow and offers low yields, but it is totally worth the effort for the kind of high you get, as well as for the kind of taste and smell it offers! A total package if you are searching for a great ruderalis strain.

The strain carries 21% THC content in it – which is strong enough to give even the most veteran of stoners a strong buzz. Since this is an Indica-dominant strain, you get a very Indica-like high as well. The strain gives you a sensation of deep relaxation and comfort, and almost locks you down to your couch. Thanks to the 15% Sativa that it carries, this marijuana strain can also induce a sense of happiness and euphoria, that allows you to bust some stress at the end of the day. This is a great strain to smoke a few hours before you sleep as it will help you transition into a night of good sleep.

The Girl Scout Cookies Extreme Auto can be grown indoors as well as outdoors. It adapts to any condition you decide to grow it in – and performs pretty well. The strain can take as many as 14 weeks to hit peak flowering, which is a pretty long wait for an autoflower, but thankfully, due to this long wait, you get bigger buds. The strain produces a maximum of 15 ounces per square meter, but it is totally worth all the effort. Lastly, GSC Extreme Auto features a predominantly sweet taste and smell but also has several diesel-like notes which make it a very fun strain to consume.

6. Strawberry Cheesecake Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Strawberry Cheesecake autoflowering strain comes from a cross between two popular strains – the Strawberry Banana autoflowering strain and the Cheese Autoflowering strain. This is an Indica-dominant plant, which also carries Sativa and Ruderalis genes, but the exact split has not been mentioned here. The strain carries average THC levels, but comes with dense and juicy buds, which makes it a pretty good choice for people who want to make concentrates out of it. It is also known all over the world for its incredible smell and taste. 

This marijuana strain features 15% THC content. However, don’t be disheartened by that, because this is the strain that people love to use when it comes to making edibles. It carries some of the juiciest and stickiest buds that you can find in a marijuana plant. These buds are very rich in resin and can be extremely useful to stoners who want to have them pressed. It gives you an intense body high which you can feel for a very long time. Other than that the Strawberry Cheesecake (Autfolowering) strain carries a very relaxing and sleepy buzz, which can help you get a very refreshing sleep and counters restlessness at night. 

While there’s no major CBD content in this strain, you still get to experience some medicinal benefits, such as relief from mild levels of pain, and opening up of a suppressed appetite. This is also a great stress-buster strain. The Autoflowering Strawberry Cheesecake requires moderate levels of skills and some growing experience – however, it adapts well to indoor as well as outdoor environments. The strain takes about 12 weeks from the seed stage to hit peak maturity and provides about 500 grams per square meter indoors, and about 600 grams per plant when grown outdoors. For those seeking some of the best strains featuring the ruderalis gene, you might want to consider this one!

7. LSD Autoflower Cannabis Seeds

This marijuana strain delivers exactly what the name promises to be. This is the LSD strain and while you don’t really experience an acid trip while you consume it, you do get a very powerful high which does carry some psychedelic elements. This is the auto flowering variant of the LSD strain, which takes a lesser time to grow than compared to the regular plant. The strain also provides lesser yields, but the kind of high that you get here is so unique that this is totally worth your time and effort. The LSD (Autoflowering) marijuana strain contains about 50% Indica genes, 40% Sativa, and 10% Ruderalis lineage.

The LSD strain carries 24% THC levels – as well as a pretty good 4% CBD level. A combination of these numbers means that the kind of effect it will have on you is going to be both, recreational as well as therapeutic. The strain delivers a very strong punch when it comes to the ‘buzz’ that it offers. It hits you quickly and lingers around for a long while. The effects are apparent almost instantly, and it does have quite a bit of mind-altering properties so go slow with it or you might start feeling nauseated or panic might set in. 

The strain carries a fair bit of CBD too, which gives it healing properties, particularly when it comes to mental health issues such as depression, stress, and anxiety. Those who consume the LSD (autoflowering) strain tend to feel happier and relaxed. Other than that, the strain also has a pretty good effect on those who suffer from chronic pain. This strain can also help open up your appetite, so make sure you have a lot of snacks around you while you’re smoking it. Also, make sure there’s a lot of water near you too. 

This marijuana strain takes about 14 weeks to fully grow into a mature plant from the seed stage. The yields here are pretty low, as you get somewhere around 6 oz per square meter, but the kind of high that you get from it is pretty impressive. The strain carries a very lemony and citrus-rich taste and smells with a sweet undertone. It tends to leave behind a very earthy and herbal sort of smell that will continue to hang around for quite a bit after you’re done smoking the strain. If you’re looking for ruderalis strains that can deliver a strong ‘high’, this is definitely the strain for you.

8. Kryptonite Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds

The Kryptonite (autoflowering) marijuana strain is one that is known for many things, but primarily for its very strong taste and smell. The strain comes as a cross between the original Kryptonite Strain with a Ruderalis plant and is predominantly a Sativa plant, but it also carries some Indica and Ruderalis genes. The strain provides moderate levels of THC and low CBD levels, giving you a pure recreational high and not a therapeutic one. This is a strain that beginners can grow easily, and it can be grown indoors as well as outdoors. 

While it carries only about 15% THC levels, don’t go by the numbers on this one, this can give you quite an energizing boost. The strain carries a very strong and Sativa-dominant high which can energize you and charge you up for the day. This is totally a morning strain and many people actually prefer smoking it early in the day so that they can feel that rush of productivity and motivation that can charge one up. There’s just 0.5% CBD content here which is pretty low for any medical effects. However, it can still help you get a euphoric rush and deal with anxiety, depression, and stress. 

This marijuana strain thrives indoors. It does not grow too tall, which makes it ideal for growing tents. The strain also prefers a cool and indoor climate. We suggest keeping the temperatures between 21 to 26 degrees C. It can also withstand quite a bit of humidity but we suggest keeping the levels moderate. It generally takes this plant between 12 to 13 weeks from the seed stage to hit peak flowering, and it produces some dense buds where you get a yield of about 200 grams per square meter indoors, and more than double that – up to 450 grams per plant when grown outdoors.

9. Afghan Kush Ryder Auto Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Afghan Kush Ryder (Auto) strain carries a very strong Indica-dominant genetic structure, where you have trace levels of Sativa and Ruderlais DNA. The strain is considered one of the most relaxing cannabis strains out there. It provides a very strong Indica-dominant effect and makes for a great night-time marijuana strain. There’s high THC content here, and the effects that this Afghan Kush Ryder strain has on you are pretty strong and long-lasting. It doesn’t take too long to grow and provides medium to high yields. 

First up, the biggest benefit of growing the Afghan Kush plant is that it does not grow too tall. In fact, it generally remains under 100 cm – growing usually up to 40 to 80 cm tall. This makes it an ideal plant for grow tents. Besides that, this is a mold-resistant strain, which is another big plus for beginners. The plant gives a yield of about 350 to 450 grams per square meter when you grow it indoors, and up to 550 grams per plant when grown outdoors.

The strain carries up to 22% THC content which can give you a very powerful high. This is a Kush strain with Afghani lineage – which means it totally carries the potential to put you in a couch-lock and make sure you go to sleep. The strain induces quite a bit of lethargy and gives a very strong and intense body high. There is minimal CBD content here, and the strain isn’t really a therapeutic one but is instead a medical one. For anyone looking for a very body-numbing sort of experience, this is a great ruderalis strain.

10. Bubba Kush Autoflowering Feminized Marijuana Seeds

The Bubba Kush strain is one of the most well-known and well-liked strains all over the world. This marijuana strain carries a 100% Indica composition. However, when you cross the Bubba Kush with a Ruderalis plant, you get a strain that carries about 90% Indica and 10% ruderalis gene, and the offspring will be the Bubba Kush (Autoflower) strain. The strain carries a high amount of THC content, as well as a very unique and delightful flavor profile. The strain has been awarded the Cannabis Cup as well as the Copa Cannabis Uruguay in the past, and is an absolute banger! Totally one of the best ruderalis options out there.

This strain prefers to grow in a cool environment with low humidity levels. The ideal temperatures here are between 68 to 80 F – however, do keep an eye out for frost, especially during the outdoor harvest season. You get a very unique taste and smell here which includes coffee, chocolates, pine, and diesel-like flavors. There’s a herbal smell that lingers around when you exhale the smoke. The strain takes about 12 weeks to go from a seed to a harvest-ready plant, and after the harvest, you get about 15 oz per square meter of usable bud. 

There’s 22% THC content in this strain. When you smoke the Bubba Kush, you can begin to feel your senses numbing and it gives you an extreme body high. The strain makes you feel as if you are floating in the clouds. This strain carries a very calm, comforting, and relaxing sort of vibe, and is an ideal option to smoke up after a long day’s work. It helps you de-stress and unwind. People who often face restlessness or insomnia at night can benefit from this auto-flowering Bubba Kush strain as it can give you an intensely relaxing experience that allows you to easily drift off to sleep.

Editor’s Pick: Which is the Best Autoflowering Ruderalis Strain Out There?

Having gone through this list of the ten best ruderalis strains that we have, it is now time for us to reveal our top picks. When it comes to autoflowering plants, the THC level is often a big deal for stoners. Let us begin our list by addressing the strain which carries the highest THC levels. In this metric, the LSD (Autoflower) strain emerges as the clear winner. It has a lot of THC content in it and smoking it will totally transport you to another realm. 

However, if THC content is not what you are looking at, and you’re seeking a strain that carries more medical properties, you might want to take a closer look at the CB Cheese autoflowering strain, which carries quite a bit of CBD content in it. You can use this plant to make use of the therapeutic and medicinal properties of marijuana plant. 

Not everyone wants to smoke ‘just weed’. People often want to smoke with style. When it comes to some of the best-tasting marijuana strains out there, we strongly recommend you to check out the Girl Scout Cookies strain, which is totally a treat for your taste buds. For those who are looking forward to an autoflowering ruderalis marijuana strain that grows really quickly, we suggest checking out the Wembley Autoflowering strain. Not only does it grow quickly, but it is also pretty easy to grow! 

We want to make one last distinction in the form of which is the dominant strain present in your autoflowering ruderalis plant. If you are looking forward to consuming a strain that carries Indica-dominant calm and relaxing properties, we strongly recommend you take a closer look at the autoflowering Bubba Kush strain. This is a pure Indica strain and carries no traits of Sativa. When you cross it with a Ruderalis strain, you get this autoflowering plant. Similarly, when it comes to getting a Sativa-dominant Ruderalis strain, we’d recommend you to check out the Kryptonite (Autoflowering) strain, which can give you a very euphoric, creative, and energized feeling. 

Buyer’s Guide to the Best Ruderalis Marijuana Strains 

There are thousands of options available out there when it comes to getting hold of autoflowering marijuana strains. However, how do you make sure that the one that you are getting is the best such strain out there which meets all your needs? There are way too many things that one needs to keep in mind. However, we’ve prepared this special checklist which you can use while choosing your strain – and run your plant of choice across all these factors to determine whether or not you’re getting just what you want out of your plant. Here’s the list:

• The genetic makeup of the chosen plant 

Before anything else, you need to know if you want to consume an Indica or a Sativa strain. Both these strains tend to have different effects and lead to different kinds of plants. Indica strains are for those who want a more ‘chill’ and relaxed kind of buzz, while Sativa strains are ideal for those people who want an energetic, focused, and euphoric high. Smoking Indica strains can make you sleepy and comforted, while Sativa buds can make you socialize better and fill you with this rush of energy.

Make sure you take a look at the genetic makeup and understand how much Indica, Sativa, and Ruderalis DNA is present in the strain – and make a call based on that. You might also want to take a look at the parent plants because the crossed offspring usually carries some key features from the parent strains. Understanding the strains from which these plants have been created will help you understand the plant that you are about to grow better.

• The amount of THC content present in the strain

When you’re looking forward to growing a marijuana strain that carries a high amount of ruderalis content, we suggest that you take a good look at the THC content, particularly if you are looking forward to smoking the strain for recreational purposes and for getting high. The higher the THC levels, the stronger the ‘hit’ you’re going to get when you smoke it. Most regular (non-medical) marijuana strains carry anywhere between 15 to 30% THC content depending upon their genetic makeup and the environment that they grow up in.

Getting a strain on the lower end of the THC spectrum would mean that while you feel the psychoactive properties of weed, it won’t be very overpowering and you will only get a slight buzz. However, anything over 21-22% is considered pretty strong, and getting that is likely to get you stoned in no time!

• How long does the strain take to grow?

While this is an important factor to know for any strain that you are buying, when you are buying strains that carry the Ruderalis genetics, i.e., autoflowering marijuana strains, you might want to get a fair idea about how long it will take the plant to grow. We point out these plants specifically because autoflowering plants (ruderalis strains) usually tend to grow quicker compared to regular marijuana strains. 

People who grow autoflowering plants often do so because of the shorter growth cycle. These strains tend to mature quicker (and also have a shorter height). Hence, you get quicker results here. Make sure you check out the time it takes to grow them before you buy the seeds. 

• What kind of yields does the strain offer?

Growing marijuana plant is an investment – especially when you look at the cost of the grow tent, heat, humidity, lights, electricity, etc that goes into providing the ideal conditions for the plants to grow. It also takes up quite a bit of time and effort. Hence, the return on your investment also matters a lot. This is why you should always check the kind of yields that you are expected to get upon maturity from your strain.

Do note the autoflowering marijuana plants that carry Ruderalis genetics are usually always likely to give you lesser returns than regular (non-autoflowering) plants. This is because regular plants tend to have a longer gestation period and can also grow taller and wider compared to autoflowering plants. But nonetheless, make sure to keep an eye out for the expected yield before you choose your strain.

• Medical benefits associated with the strain

Different people tend to smoke weed for different reasons. One of the most important of these reasons is the health benefits that marijuana plants carry. Different strains tend to carry different medical benefits and seed banks will usually highlight them for you. There are some common factors across all strains, but each strain also carries some unique properties. While a majority of the strains can give you pain relief, not all of them can help you with blood pressure, for instance. 

CBD is the number you should be looking at while choosing medical autoflowering strains. The higher the CBD% in a marijuana plant, the stronger will the medical effects be felt by those who consume the strain. CBD in medical strains usually ranges between 5 to 20%.

• Indoor or Outdoor

Another thing that needs to be checked out before you buy your plant is – whether it is an indoor or an outdoor strain. While most strains can grow in both setups, there are some strains where there’s a major difference between indoor and outdoor growing. Autoflowering strains usually grow well in both indoors as well as outdoors environments.

Some strains perform really well in a controlled indoor setup but do not respond so well to the outdoors (especially if the climatic conditions are unfavorable), while there are others that provide bumper yields outdoors, but fizzle in quantity when grown indoors. Hence, make sure you’re checking for this before you buy your strain. In most cases, the seed bank will have it listed in the description. Do make sure to check that out before you buy your strains. 

• Is it an easy strain to grow?

This is something you usually do not have to worry about while buying ruderalis (autoflowering) marijuana strains because these are generally considered easy-growing plants. Autoflowering plants do not require you to change the lighting pattern to trigger flowering, making your life easier. 

However, there are certain factors that do need to be considered. These include checking whether your strain is resistant to mold, heat, humidity, and weather fluctuations. Furthermore, you might also want to see if you will need to use any special methods of growing or is it a regular growing plant that grows on its own. Do keep this factor in mind while looking for the best autoflwoering ruderalis marijuana plants. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ruderalis Strains

Let us now take a quick look at some of the most common and frequently asked questions that people tend to ask about the Ruderalis marijuana strains. We tend to get a lot of questions about these autoflowering Ruderalis plants, so we have collated all of them in one place here so that you can get a three-sixty-degree perspective on all things Ruderalis.

1. Is it safe to consume Ruderalis marijuana strains?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to consume ruderalis strains. Ruderalis genetics are present in practically every autoflowering plant out there. All these plants are safe to be consumed and there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to the Ruderalis strain. It has to be seen in pretty much the same light as you would see an Indica or a Sativa plant. You won’t ask this question when you talk of those plants, will you? There is absolutely no reason to worry about ruderalis being unsafe or inedible. It is just a different strain of the same cannabis plant. 

2. How long do Ruderalis strains take to reach flowering?

Ruderalis plants flower faster compared to regular feminized marijuana plants. When you grow a seed that is autoflowering (or carries ruderalis DNA), it takes about 21 to 36 days in the vegetative phase before it finally enters flowering. Usually, the flowering process lasts between 40 to 80 days after which the plant is ready for harvest. However, this is the usual number but the actual time taken might differ from case to case, based on the other plant that the ruderalis strain has been crossed with. However, this can be taken as a fair average.

3. Are there any side effects of smoking Cannabis Ruderalis strains? 

There aren’t any side effects that can be particularly associated with marijuana strains that specifically have ruderalis content in them. However, there are many other general side effects that still apply. These include getting red eyes and a dry throat, as well as getting the urge to eat a lot (commonly known as ‘the munchies’). Besides these side effects, you are also likely to feel that your response time is slowing down. If you consume a little too much weed, you can also feel disoriented or nauseated. Some people also feel anxious after consuming more cannabis than they usually do. 

4. Where to buy the best Ruderalis plants?

Seed Banks are definitely the best places to buy Cannabis Ruderalis strains. Wherever you buy it from, make sure you do not ‘get some off the street’ because those may not even be what they claim to be, and the seeds might be spiked. Seed Banks are safer, and well-established businesses that are known to deliver high-quality seeds which have a better chance of germinating. Top seed banks such as ILG, Crop King Seeds, and Seedsman also offer discreet shipping and ensure that your seeds reach you on time. These seed banks also offer multiple payment methods which make it easy for international buyers to purchase their seeds. 

5. Are Ruderalis strains easy to grow at home?

Yes, ruderalis strains are actually pretty easy to grow given that they are autoflowering plants that do not require too much time and attention on the grower’s part. Beginners generally prefer starting to grow cannabis using these autoflowering strains because they do not have to constantly monitor the plants or manually adjust the lights in order to trigger flowering. These strains also grow faster and are better suited for indoor growing because they do not grow too tall. All of this put together makes it a really good choice for beginners and novice growers, as well as indoor growers who are looking forward to getting plants that do not grow too tall and fit in their grow tents. 

Conclusion

By the time you reach this concluding section, we hope you have gone through our list of the top 10 ruderalis strains, as well as the detailed description of each of them. Apart from listing the top 10 options here, we have also attempted at providing an overview of these marijuana strains, as well as tried to give our own two cents on which of these strains had a specific appeal to us. If you have any more questions, or if there are any new plants that you want us to review, feel free to reach out to us over mail or in the comments section below and we shall get back to you as soon as we can! Till then…

…Happy Growing! 🙂