How to Grow Dark Star Fast Version

Dark Star Fast Version is a feminized, heavily indica-dominant (90% indica) fast-flowering strain, built from Purple Kush and Mazar I-Sharif crossed with fast-flowering genetics. It carries a 18 to 20% THC level, an earthy, pine, skunk and sweet flavor, and a happy, relaxed, munchie-inducing and deeply soothing effect. It keeps the dark, purple-tinged, resinous character of Dark Star but finishes in a rapid 7 to 8 weeks. This guide walks you through the whole grow, from germinating the seeds to the final cure.

It stays a manageable 1.5 m, runs all season thanks to its speed, and still delivers a heavy harvest. Forgiving and quick, it is a genuinely beginner-friendly way to grow a potent, dark indica.

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Dark Star Fast Version

	THC	18% - 20% (Medium)
	Type	Fast Flowering
	Yield	High
	Phenotype	90% Indica / 10% Sativa

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2046 Fast Version

	THC	20% - 26% (High)
	Type	Fast Flowering
	Yield	High
	Phenotype	20% Indica / 80% Sativa

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Dark Star 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 dark, resinous, fast-flowering indica, taken straight from the strain’s grow data.

These are feminized fast-flowering seeds, so they finish early while staying a photoperiod plant you flip to bloom. Its 90% indica lean places it firmly among the indica seeds, its Purple Kush heritage sits it with the kush strains, and its heavy harvest earns a spot with the high-yielding seeds.

How to Germinate Dark Star Fast Version Seeds

A healthy harvest starts at germination. The paper towel method is hard to beat: fold the Dark Star 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. Its vigorous, resin-heavy genetics make for a strong, fast-starting seedling.

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 Dark Star Fast Version in the Vegetative Stage

As a photoperiod plant, you control the veg stage with the light schedule. Keep Dark Star Fast Version on an 18/6 cycle, aim for day temperatures of 68 to 79°F, and hold humidity around 50 to 60%. It suits a temperate climate, so steady, moderate conditions work in its favor. As a 90% indica it grows into a short, stocky, bushy plant that settles around 1.5 m.

This is the stage to shape the plant. Because bloom is short, topping early and using low-stress training to spread the lower branches opens up the canopy and lifts the yield, but keep the veg long enough for the plant to size up before it flips. Give it room so light reaches the inner buds, and its dense, resinous structure rewards the effort with dark, frosty flowers.

Flowering and Buds of Dark Star Fast Version

Even though it is bred from fast-flowering genetics, Dark Star Fast Version is a photoperiod plant, not an autoflower. To start flowering you switch the lights to a strict 12/12 cycle, and from there the flowering time is a rapid 7 to 8 weeks. As a near-pure indica it shows almost no stretch after the flip, then packs on dense, chunky buds that often darken to deep purple, true to the Dark Star name.

Through bloom, drop humidity to 40 to 45% and keep air moving so the tight flowers do not trap moisture. The buds build an earthy, piney aroma with a skunky backbone and a sweet undertone, carrying the resinous Purple Kush and Mazar character.

At 18 to 20% THC it sits in the medium range, giving a happy, relaxed, munchie-inducing and deeply soothing effect, a heavy, full-bodied calm best suited to the end of the day.

Common Problems and Pro Tips

Dark Star Fast Version is a forgiving, beginner-friendly grow, but its dense indica buds and fast finish point to a few things worth watching.

• Bud rot in dense colas: its tight, resinous flowers can trap humidity, so keep a fan moving and humidity below 45% late in flower.
• Do not rush the fast finish: even at 7 to 8 weeks, watch the trichomes rather than the calendar for peak ripeness.
• Feed steadily: on a short bloom, dial in the flower feed early so you are not still correcting when it is time to flush.

Expert tip: cooler nights late in flower can deepen the dark purple. Keep airflow high, and dry and cure slowly so the earthy pine and skunky sweetness hold up on this fast finisher.

Aroma, Flavor and Effects

The nose is dark and earthy: a deep, earthy base with a sharp pine lift and a skunky backbone, rounded off by a subtle sweetness. It is a classic, heavy indica profile that carries the resinous Purple Kush and Mazar heritage, more savory and piney than fruity.

The flavor follows the nose, earthy and piney with a skunky, sweet finish. On the effect side it is happy, relaxed, munchie-inducing and deeply soothing, a heavy, full-bodied calm. Because THC runs a medium 18 to 20%, it is approachable in dose but leans toward a wind-down experience.

Dominant terpenes

Dark Star Fast Version carries a short, earthy terpene profile. Pinene drives the sharp pine note that leads its aroma, Caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery, skunky bite, and Linalool a gentle floral sweetness that softens the edges. A lift of Limonene adds a subtle citrus brightness beneath its earthy, pine, skunk and sweet character.

Nutrient Schedule

Treat the figures below as a starting map, not a rulebook. As a vigorous, high-yielding indica Dark Star Fast Version is a hearty feeder, so read the plant first: tip burn means back off, while pale, slow growth means it wants a little more. All values use EC.

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

Dark Star Fast Version builds a heavy coat of resin, and its Purple Kush and Mazar roots make it a classic hash plant. The sugar leaves you take off while manicuring hold 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 earthy, piney 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 Dark Star 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. Indoors this lands a quick 7 to 8 weeks after the flip, and its all-season speed means outdoor plants finish early.

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 earthy, pine and skunk 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 earthy pine and skunky sweetness really come together, and it is the step most growers rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dark Star Fast Version an autoflower?

No. Dark Star Fast Version is a fast-flowering photoperiod strain, not an autoflower. Although its lineage includes an auto line, that is only there to speed up flowering; you still trigger bloom yourself by switching the lights to a 12/12 cycle. The speed is the point, but the control stays with you.

How long does Dark Star Fast Version take to flower?

Dark Star Fast Version flowers in a rapid 7 to 8 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light cycle indoors. Its all-season, fast-flowering nature also lets outdoor growers in shorter summers harvest early. As a near-pure indica it barely stretches after the flip before packing on buds.

How strong is Dark Star Fast Version?

Dark Star Fast Version has a THC level of 18 to 20%, which sits in the medium range. The effect is happy, relaxed, munchie-inducing and deeply soothing, a heavy, full-bodied calm best suited to the end of the day. It is approachable in dose but leans toward a wind-down rather than daytime use.

How much does Dark Star Fast Version yield?

Dark Star Fast Version is high-yielding, especially for a fast strain. Indoors it gives around 1.64 to 1.97 oz/ft², and outdoors a plant reaches roughly 17.64 to 22.93 oz in good conditions. An even canopy, light training and strong light help its dense, resinous buds fill out fully.

Why do Dark Star Fast Version buds turn purple?

Dark Star Fast Version often darkens to deep purple thanks to its Purple Kush heritage, and cooler night-time temperatures late in flower help bring those colors out. The purple is cosmetic rather than a sign of potency, but it pairs beautifully with the strain’s dark, earthy aroma.

Is Dark Star Fast Version good for beginners?

Yes. Dark Star Fast Version is resilient, compact and forgiving, and its fast 7 to 8 week flowering leaves less time for things to go wrong. The main thing to stay on top of is airflow, since its dense indica buds can trap humidity late in a quick bloom.