Royal CBG Automatic by Royal Queen Seeds

Royal CBG Automatic seeds: the Royal Queen Seeds autoflower built around CBG

Royal CBG Automatic is the strain with the most CBG in the whole Royal Queen Seeds catalogue. CBG, or cannabigerol, is a cannabinoid (one of the active compounds of the plant) that the breeder calls the "mother cannabinoid", because the plant uses it as the starting point to make the others. To create it, Royal Queen Seeds crossed Goliat Auto, a fast and reliable autoflower (a plant that flowers with age rather than with the hours of light), with a CBG-rich specimen. The result is 75% sativa, 20% indica and 5% ruderalis (the cold-climate subspecies that brings the automatic flowering). At oaseeds we like it because it is one of the few seeds that let you grow CBG-rich flowers at home, with a short cycle and a small plant.

Flavour, aroma and effect of Royal CBG Automatic

Royal Queen Seeds describes a sweet taste that is unusual in an autoflower: vanilla bean and earthy notes with every hit. The terpenes (the substances that give the plant its aroma and taste) add to the CBG and CBD, and according to the breeder this blend also shapes how it feels.

With 6–8% CBG, high levels of CBD (cannabidiol, a cannabinoid that does not get you high) and around 0.09% THC (the compound behind the high), the effect is clear, lucid and functional. The breeder talks about a grounded feeling, a lifted mood and a calm body, with room for creativity. It suggests smoking it in the morning to clear your head and in the evening to relax deeply and unwind from stress.

How to grow Royal CBG Automatic indoors and outdoors

Indoors the plant stays between 80 and 90 cm, so it fits in a small grow tent or a converted cupboard. Royal Queen Seeds gives a yield of 350–450 g/m² and a flowering phase (when the plant builds its buds) of about 50 days. The whole cycle, from germination to harvest, takes 65 to 70 days.

Outdoors it reaches 80–100 cm and yields 30–50 g per plant. According to the breeder it copes with very different climates and does well in cooler areas. As an autoflower, its harvest date depends on when you sow it, not on the month of the year. If you want it to stay out of sight, the breeder suggests LST (low-stress training: gently bending and tying down the branches) so it grows lower and wider. Its compact size lets you fit several plants into a small space.

Royal CBG Automatic characteristics

Frequently asked questions about Royal CBG Automatic

Does Royal CBG Automatic get you high?

No. According to Royal Queen Seeds it has around 0.09% THC against 6–8% CBG and plenty of CBD. Its effect is clear and functional, without the high of a THC strain.

How long until harvest?

Between 65 and 70 days from germination, with about 50 days of flowering. Since it is an autoflower, you don't need to change the light schedule for it to start flowering.

How much does Royal CBG Automatic yield?

Indoors, 350 to 450 g/m²; outdoors, 30 to 50 g per plant. These are the breeder's figures, and your harvest will depend on space, light and the care you give it.

Can you grow it outdoors?

Yes. It reaches 80–100 cm and, according to the breeder, it tolerates varied climates, even cool ones. With LST you can keep it low and discreet on a balcony or in a vegetable patch.