How to Grow Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version is a balanced 60/40 indica-leaning fast-flowering strain that crosses Early Skunk with the famous Cinderella 99. It pairs a fruity, sweet and skunky flavor with an energetic, tingly and relaxing effect, and carries a THC level of 11 to 18%, which puts the Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version strain in the low to medium range. This guide covers the full grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.
A fast version is a photoperiod plant bred to bloom quickly, not an autoflower, so you still flip the lights but harvest sooner. It reaches around 4.92 ft, finishes flowering in 8 to 10 weeks, gives a high yield, and is beginner-friendly, a great mix of speed, size and output.
Recommended Strains
Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version
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THC | 11% - 18% (Medium) |
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Type | Fast Flowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
Cinderella 99 Fast Version
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THC | 17% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Fast Flowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version at a Glance
Before you plant anything, it helps to see the full picture in one place. Here is the quick profile for this fast-flowering hybrid, taken from the strain’s grow data.
| Seed type | Fast Version (photoperiod) |
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| Genetics | Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 |
| Phenotype | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| THC | 11–18% (low to medium) |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Outdoor harvest | All season |
| Height | up to 4.92 ft (1.5 m) |
| Yield indoor | 1.31–1.64 oz/ft² |
| Yield outdoor | about 21.16 oz/plant |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flavors | Fruity, Skunk, Sweet |
| Effects | Energetic, Tingly, Relaxed |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
As a fast-flowering seed, it gives a quick turnaround with full photoperiod control. Its Early Skunk side keeps it among the skunk strains, its Cinderella 99 heritage connects it to the Jack Herer strains, and its heavy output earns it a place with the high yielding seeds.
Promos & Deals
How to Germinate Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version Seeds
A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version seeds inside two damp sheets, slide them between two plates, and keep them somewhere dark at 70 to 79°F. A taproot usually appears in two to five days.
Once the taproot is a few millimeters long, move each seed root-down about 1 cm deep into a small pot of light, airy medium. Keep it lightly moist rather than soaked, hold humidity around 65 to 70%, and give soft light while the first true leaves open. Because this is a photoperiod plant, you set the timeline, so there is no rush to get veg perfect from day one.
Starter tips
- Use plain, lightly pH-balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) for the first week.
- Keep seedlings warm and humid, but never waterlogged.
- Hold off on nutrients until the second set of serrated leaves appears.
Growing Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version in the Vegetative Stage
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version likes a temperate climate and grows into a sturdy, productive plant that reaches around 1.5 m. Keep it on 18 hours of light a day, aim for day temperatures of 68 to 79°F, and hold humidity around 50 to 60%. Unlike an autoflower, you can veg it as long or as short as you like before flipping, and you can take cuttings to keep a mother.
This is the stage to shape the plant. Top it early to spread the canopy and even out the flowering sites, then use low-stress training to open up airflow and get light to the lower buds. Keep the plants spaced so the canopy stays open and dry.
Its fast finish and flexible timing make it an easy outdoor plant across much of the US:
- Southern California and the Southwest: the warm, dry season suits its quick 8 to 10 week bloom, and the fast finish can let you fit in more than one run.
- Pacific Northwest and northern states: the short flowering window brings it down before the wet autumn, a real advantage up north.
- Colorado and mountain states: the fast bloom and its Skunk hardiness dodge early frosts, and cool nights late in flower can add color.
Flowering and Buds of Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version
Indoors, flip Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering, which runs a quick 8 to 10 weeks, the whole point of a fast version. Outdoors its short window gives it flexible, all-season timing. Once you flip, it settles into dense, resinous colas.
Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the chunky flowers do not trap moisture. The buds build a fruity, sweet and skunky aroma and frost up well as they ripen.
At 11 to 18% THC it spans the low to medium range, so the effect is approachable and easygoing rather than overpowering, which suits its lively, sociable character.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version is beginner-friendly, but its dense buds, skunky aroma and fast schedule point to a few things worth watching.
- Bud density and mold: its resinous colas can trap humidity, so keep a fan moving and humidity below 45% late in flower.
- Skunky aroma: the Early Skunk side can get pungent in flower, so plan for carbon filtration indoors if discretion matters.
- Move with its speed: an 8 to 10 week bloom goes fast, so check trichomes early and have your dry space ready before ripeness arrives.
Expert tip: since it is a photoperiod fast version, you can take a clone before flipping and keep a mother, so you can repeat its quick, high-yield harvest again and again. Feed steadily through the stretch, ease off nitrogen in bloom, and let cool nights late in flower deepen color and resin.
Aroma, Flavor and Effects
The nose is lively and inviting: sweet fruit up front with a classic skunky depth from its Early Skunk side and a bright, Cinderella 99 fruitiness. It is punchy and moreish rather than subtle, and it sharpens as the buds cure.
The flavor follows, sweet fruit with that skunky edge. On the effect side it is energetic, tingly and relaxing, a stimulating, uplifting buzz that eases into gentle body calm, which makes it a good sociable, daytime choice. At 11 to 18% THC it is approachable and easygoing.
Dominant terpenes
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version is shaped by six terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene, Limonene, Linalool and Humulene. Myrcene brings the fruity, earthy base; Caryophyllene a peppery spice; Pinene a fresh pine lift; Limonene a bright citrus note; Linalool a soft floral calm; and Humulene an earthy, hoppy depth that rounds out the skunky character.
Nutrient Schedule
Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. As a high-yield fast version, Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version feeds steadily through its short stretch, so read the plant first: tip burn means back off, while pale, slow growth means it wants a little more. All values use EC.
| Stage | EC |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 |
| Growth | 0.8–1.2 |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 |
Keep the pH around 6.0 to 6.5 in soil and 5.5 to 6.0 in hydro so the roots can actually take up what you feed.
What to Do With Your Trim: Extracts and Hash
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version frosts up well, so its trim is worth keeping. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring carry trichomes and suit Ice Water Hash, where cold water and agitation separate the resin heads into a clean, solventless concentrate. Pressing that hash into rosin keeps the fruity, skunky flavor intact, or you can run a solvent extraction if that is your setup. The bare stems will not extract, but chopped and composted they feed organic matter back into the soil for your next grow.
Harvesting, Drying and Curing Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version
Timing the harvest comes down to the trichomes. Grab a loupe and watch the heads turn from clear to milky white; a scattering of amber signals peak ripeness. With this fast version the window lands just 8 to 10 weeks after the flip, so check often, as ripeness comes quickly.
After the cut, hang the branches in a dark room at 59 to 68°F with humidity near 50% and gentle air movement. Slow beats fast: drying over 10 to 14 days protects the fruity, sweet and skunky aromas that define this strain. When the small stems snap instead of bending, move the buds into jars.
Cure in sealed glass, opening the jars daily for the first week to let moisture escape, then easing off as the aroma deepens. Two to four weeks of patience here is where the fruity, skunky flavor really comes forward, and it is the step most first-time growers rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version an autoflower?
No. Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version is a photoperiod plant bred for fast flowering, not an autoflower. You still switch it to a 12/12 light cycle to start bloom, but it finishes quickly in 8 to 10 weeks. Because it is photoperiod, you can veg it as long as you like and take cuttings to keep a mother plant.
How long does Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version take to flower?
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version flowers in a quick 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors, faster than a standard photoperiod. Outdoors its short window gives it flexible, all-season timing. Plan your dry space before ripeness arrives, since it comes on fast.
Is Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version easy to grow for beginners?
Yes, Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version is beginner-friendly. It is a sturdy, high-yield plant that finishes fast, so there is less time for problems to build up. Give the dense buds good airflow and keep humidity down late in flower, and a newer grower can bring in a heavy, flavorful harvest.
How tall does Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version grow?
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version reaches around 4.92 ft, or 1.5 m, a manageable medium height. Indoors, top it early and use some low-stress training to spread the canopy and get light to every bud. Its sturdy frame supports the dense, resinous colas this high-yield plant produces.
How much does Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version yield?
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version is a high-yield strain for such a fast plant. Indoors it gives around 1.31 to 1.64 oz/ft² under good light, and outdoors a healthy plant can produce about 21.16 oz. Feeding well through the stretch and keeping airflow strong helps it reach the top of that range.
What does Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version taste and smell like?
Early Skunk x Cinderella 99 Fast Version leads with sweet fruit and a classic skunky depth, with a bright Cinderella 99 fruitiness underneath. It is punchy and moreish rather than subtle, from its Early Skunk and Cinderella 99 roots. Both the smell and taste deepen as the buds cure slowly in the jar.
