How to Grow Alien Technology Fast Version
Alien Technology Fast Version takes a pure, resinous Afghan indica and speeds it up, finishing in just 8–10 weeks. The Fast Version leans a heavy 90% indica, carries a smooth 16–18% THC and an earthy, incense-like flavour, making it a quick, rewarding grow for anyone who wants a deep, relaxing classic without the long wait.
It is made by crossing Alien Technology with an autoflower parent, which is what shortens the bloom. Even so, this is still a photoperiod plant rather than an autoflower, so you grow it on a normal light schedule and flip it to trigger flowering; you simply reach harvest sooner than with the standard line.
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Alien Technology Fast Version
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THC | 16% - 18% (Medium) |
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Type | Fast Flowering |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
Alien Technology
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THC | 16% - 19% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
Thanks to that speed and its forgiving Afghan genetics, Alien Technology Fast Version sits among our beginner-friendly strains. You can see the full genetics and buy Alien Technology Fast Version seeds on the strain page.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 16–18% (medium) |
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| Lineage | Alien Technology x Auto |
| Type | Fast Flowering (Fast Version) |
| Genetics | 90% Indica / 10% Sativa |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield | Medium |
| Yield indoor | 1.15–1.47 oz/ft² (350–450 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 15.87–19.4 oz/plant (450–550 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Incense, Sweet, Woody |
| Effects | Relaxed, euphoric, deeply relaxing |
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Climate and Where to Grow It
Alien Technology Fast Version suits a temperate climate with warm, mild days. Its deep Afghan heritage makes it a hardy, resilient plant, but the dense, resin-heavy indica buds can trap moisture, so keep humidity moderate and airflow steady through flowering to protect those chunky colas from bud rot.
Because the Fast Version flowers quickly, outdoor growers in shorter or cooler seasons get a real advantage. The 8–10 week bloom lets you harvest before the autumn damp sets in, and a single outdoor plant can bring in a big 450–550 g in a good spot, well above the indoor-per-square-metre figure.
Indoors it is happy at daytime temperatures around 68–80°F (20–27°C). At a manageable 1.5 m it fits most tents without much height management, though a little space around a bushy indica like this keeps the air moving and the lower buds healthy.
Fast Version Growing Basics
The key thing to understand is what Fast Version means. It is a photoperiod plant with ruderalis in its background, so it blooms faster than a standard photoperiod strain, but it does not flower on age the way an autoflower does. You still control the cycle with the lights.
Run a vegetative stage under long days, usually 18 hours of light, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering. From that flip, Alien Technology Fast Version races to the finish in 8–10 weeks. As a fast-flowering indica it stays bushy and compact, so a little topping and low-stress training during veg helps even out the canopy before bloom.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Feed to the stage rather than the calendar, starting low and building up as the plant asks for more. The EC values below climb from a gentle seedling feed to a stronger bloom feed, then drop back for the flush.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4–0.6 | Very light feed, focus on healthy root growth |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8–1.2 | Raise nitrogen gently under 18-hour days |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | After the 12/12 flip, shift toward P and K |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the colas fatten |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering Time and Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, Alien Technology Fast Version flowers in 8–10 weeks, noticeably quicker than a standard photoperiod Alien Technology. That short bloom is the whole point of the Fast Version, and it is why it carries an all-season label: you can slot it into tighter grow windows and still bring home ripe, resinous buds.
Expect dense, chunky, indica-style flowers packed with resin through the middle and late weeks. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber for the fullest, most relaxed expression, and give the plant a 1–2 week plain-water flush beforehand to clean up the final flavour.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15–18°C) and 55–60% humidity for 7–14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. With buds this dense, a slow, even dry keeps the inside from staying damp while the outside dries, protecting both the aroma and the resin.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure deepens the earthy, incense-like aroma and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what a resinous Afghan indica like this deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Like its Afghan parent, Alien Technology Fast Version is a frosty, resin-heavy plant, so the trim is superb for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a second harvest of concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Alien Technology Fast Version tastes earthy and woody with an incense-like, sweetly spiced edge, the classic hashy Afghan profile it inherits from its kush-style heritage. It is a deep, old-school aroma rather than a loud fruity or citrus one.
With a dozen-plus terpenes in play, six lead the character: myrcene (a deep, earthy base), eugenol (a warm, clove-like incense note), terpineol (soft woody-floral), nerolidol (woody and delicate), borneol (earthy, camphor-like) and linalool (gentle floral sweetness). Behind them sit cedrene, camphene, citral, fenchol, phytol and terpinolene, a broad supporting cast that rounds out the earthy, incense-sweet, woody profile.
Effects and Best Use
With its heavy 90% indica genetics, Alien Technology Fast Version is reported as relaxed, euphoric and deeply relaxing, a mellow, body-forward experience rather than a racy one. The medium 16–18% THC keeps it approachable rather than overwhelming, so it is easy to enjoy.
That makes it a natural end-of-day and downtime strain rather than something for staying productive. The quick, easy grow and the deep, hashy flavour make it a satisfying choice if you want a classic Afghan indica in the jar without a long wait for it.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Alien Technology Fast Version is a quick, easy indica, but its dense buds and fast finish are worth keeping an eye on.
- Keep an eye on the clock: the fast version ripens quickly, so check trichomes from early in flower rather than waiting for a set date.
- Protect the buds: the pure Afghan genetics give thick, resinous colas that hold moisture, so keep humidity down and air moving to avoid rot.
- Let light in: as a heavy 90% indica it grows bushy, so a light defoliation opens up the lower buds and evens out the ripening.
Expert tip: this one is loaded with resin and leans earthy and incense-like. The sugar leaf makes good hash, so keep the trim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alien Technology Fast Version an autoflower?
No. It is a photoperiod plant with ruderalis in its lineage, which shortens the bloom, but you still flip it to 12/12 to trigger flowering. It is faster than standard Alien Technology, not an autoflower. That means you keep the control of a photoperiod grow while getting a quicker finish from the fast-version genetics.
Is Alien Technology indica or sativa?
Alien Technology Fast Version is strongly indica-dominant, at 90% indica and 10% sativa, so the effect is relaxed and body-forward. That heavy indica lean gives a compact, bushy plant with thick, resinous colas. Those dense buds hold moisture, so keep humidity down in flower and defoliate lightly to get light and air to the inner canopy.
How long does Alien Technology Fast Version take to flower?
About 8 to 10 weeks from the 12/12 flip, clearly quicker than a standard photoperiod Alien Technology. Its all-season label means you can fit it into tighter grow windows. Because it ripens fast, start checking trichomes early rather than waiting for a set date, so you catch the buds at your preferred ripeness.
Is Alien Technology Fast Version good for beginners?
Yes. It is a hardy, forgiving, fast-finishing strain listed among our beginner-friendly options. Keep training gentle in veg and watch humidity through bloom, since the dense indica buds can trap moisture. A light defoliation to open the canopy and good airflow are the main jobs, and it rewards you quickly with resinous buds.
What does Alien Technology Fast Version taste like?
Expect an earthy, woody flavour with an incense-like, sweetly spiced edge, the classic character of its pure Afghan roots. That profile comes from its myrcene, eugenol, terpineol and nerolidol. It throws plenty of resin, so the sugar-leaf trim makes good hash, and a slow dry protects that spiced, incense-like depth.
How much does Alien Technology Fast Version yield?
It is a medium producer. Indoors you can expect 1.15 to 1.47 oz/ft² (350 to 450 g/m²), while a single outdoor plant can reach 15.87 to 19.4 oz (450 to 550 g) in a good season. Keeping the dense canopy open and the humidity down helps the buds finish clean and hold their weight.
