Solodiol Auto CBD by Elite Seeds

Solodiol Auto CBD seeds: all the flavour of cannabis, almost no THC

Solodiol Auto CBD is the autoflowering version (a plant that starts flowering with age, not because of the light hours it gets) of Solodiol by Elite Seeds, a breeder based in the Science Park of the University of Valencia that works in its own lab on strains with specific cannabinoid levels. According to Elite Seeds, it was the first automatic seed with less than 1% THC (the cannabinoid that gets you high) and plenty of CBD (a cannabinoid that does not get you high). The breeder started from two completely different CBD-rich lines, one of Afghan origin and one of Asian origin, and avoided crossing plants from the same line so as not to carry inbreeding. At oaseeds we like it because it is one of the few autos designed to enjoy cannabis without a psychoactive effect.

Flavour, aroma and effect of Solodiol Auto CBD

Elite Seeds describes it as a very aromatic plant. Its profile brings to mind a damp forest, with a background of red berries that shows up both in the smell of the grow and in the taste. It is an intense, natural aroma, closer to wet earth and woodland than to the sweet profiles that are in fashion.

The effect, according to the breeder, is soft, clean and very light. It reaches 16% CBD and never exceeds 1% THC, with a CBD/THC ratio of 22:1. That means you enjoy the full flavour of cannabis without feeling high. Elite Seeds compares it to decaf coffee: the taste is there, but without the part that alters you. The breeder also suggests using it instead of tobacco as the base of your mixes with hash or extracts.

How to grow Solodiol Auto CBD indoors and outdoors

Indoors, Solodiol Auto CBD completes its cycle in about 9 weeks from sowing, according to Elite Seeds. Because it is autoflowering, you do not need to change the photoperiod (the hours of light and darkness the plant gets each day) to make it flower: it starts flowering on its own once it reaches a certain age. It is a medium-height plant with short spacing between branches, which gives it a compact structure that is easy to handle in a grow tent. The breeder rates its yield as high.

Outdoors, Elite Seeds points out that autoflowers take up little space, are easy to grow and are quick to harvest: a balcony or a small terrace is enough. As they do not depend on day length, the harvest date is set by the day you sow, not by the month of the year.

Two tips for this strain. Because it is so aromatic, pick your spot carefully on a balcony with neighbours close by, and indoors an activated carbon filter will save you trouble. And since its branches grow very close together, keep an eye on humidity during flowering (the stage in which the plant forms its buds) so air can move freely between them.

Solodiol Auto CBD characteristics

Frequently asked questions about Solodiol Auto CBD

Does Solodiol Auto CBD get you high?

No. According to Elite Seeds, it reaches 16% CBD and never exceeds 1% THC. Its effect is soft, clean and very light: you enjoy the flavour of cannabis without the typical high of THC-rich strains.

Is Solodiol Auto CBD indica or sativa?

It is 20% indica and 80% sativa, according to the breeder. Even so, its effect is shaped mainly by CBD, so do not expect the mental rush of a classic sativa, but a very light effect instead.

How long does Solodiol Auto CBD take from seed to harvest?

About 9 weeks from sowing indoors, according to Elite Seeds. Because it is autoflowering, you do not need to change the light hours to make it flower, and you can run several harvests a year.

Is Solodiol Auto CBD good for beginners?

Yes. Elite Seeds highlights that its autoflowers take up little space, are easy to grow and are quick to harvest. Its medium height and compact structure make it comfortable in a small tent or on a terrace.