Goliat Auto by Elite Seeds

Goliat Auto seeds: Elite Seeds' Bestial Skunk that flowers on its own

Goliat Auto is a strain from Elite Seeds, a seed bank from Valencia based at the University of Valencia Science Park. It is the autoflowering version (it switches to flowering with age, not with the hours of light it gets) of its Bestial Skunk. According to Elite Seeds, it was bred by crossing Bestial Skunk with a ruderalis (a cannabis subspecies from cold climates that brings automatic flowering) over several generations. That fixed automatic flowering in all the offspring while removing the ruderalis aroma and short stature. At oaseeds we like it because it keeps the best of Bestial Skunk, its Californian citrus aroma, in a fast, tough plant.

Flavour, aroma and effect of Goliat Auto

Elite Seeds highlights its original flavour, quite far from the usual taste of autoflowers. The bank describes it as fruity in a Californian style, with citrus touches, and explains that its Skunk side comes through strongly, adding a mouth-filling hint of melon and strawberries.

It is 75% sativa and 25% indica (the two main cannabis types: sativa tends to give a more mental, uplifting effect, indica a more physical, relaxing one), and the effect reflects that mix. According to the bank, it relaxes the body without feeling heavy and keeps the mind active, with a potent but balanced effect. Its THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the compound that gets you high) is 12%, a moderate level.

How to grow Goliat Auto indoors and outdoors

Elite Seeds describes it as a medium to short, very early plant that tends to grow wider rather than taller. It has short spacing between nodes, a thick stem and fat, hard, compact buds. It is very productive and copes well with wind, harsh conditions and low temperatures.

On the cycle, the bank gives two references: its data sheet mentions about 9 weeks from sowing to harvest, while the description explains that it starts flowering about 20 days after sowing and is ready about 55 days later. Elite Seeds' most specific tip: move it to its final pot right after germination, and keep that pot from being too big, because in an auto every day counts and that way the plant stays a reasonable height. As it does not depend on the hours of light, you can sow it in spring and summer and get more than one harvest a year.

Goliat Auto characteristics

Frequently asked questions about Goliat Auto

Is Goliat Auto the auto version of Bestial Skunk?

Yes. Elite Seeds presents it as the autoflowering version of its Bestial Skunk, bred by crossing it with ruderalis over several generations. It keeps the Californian citrus aroma.

How long does Goliat Auto take from seed to harvest?

About 9 weeks from sowing, according to the bank's data sheet. In its description, Elite Seeds explains that it starts flowering about 20 days after sowing and is harvested about 55 days later.

Is Goliat Auto indica or sativa?

It is 75% sativa and 25% indica. That is why its effect combines an active mind with a relaxed body, without feeling heavy.

Can Goliat Auto be grown outdoors?

Yes. According to the bank it copes well with wind, harsh conditions and low temperatures. As an autoflower, you can sow it at different points in the season and stagger your harvests.