How to Grow Moby Dick Auto
Moby Dick Auto is a sativa-dominant autoflower famous for its big, resinous buds and bright, cerebral high. It pairs a smooth 16–20% THC with a citrus-and-pine flavour and an energetic, euphoric, tingly effect, on a productive plant that flowers on age and finishes in 10–12 weeks.
Built from Moby Dick crossed with ruderalis, this is a 60% sativa, 40% indica autoflower that keeps the citrusy haze character and generous output of the original while adding autoflowering ease. Its Jack Herer and White Widow heritage is where that clear, creative energy comes from.
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Moby Dick Autoflower
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THC | 16% - 20% (Medium) |
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Type | Autoflowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
Haze CBD (1:1)
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CBD | 10% (Medium) |
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Type | CBD Feminized |
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Yield | Medium |
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Phenotype | 25% Indica / 75% Sativa |
Because it is vigorous, forgiving and productive, Moby Dick Auto is a rewarding grow for beginners and experienced growers alike. You can see the full genetics and buy Moby Dick Auto seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our autoflowering range, or find your strain across the whole catalogue.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 16–20% (medium) |
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| Lineage | Moby Dick x Ruderalis |
| Type | Autoflowering |
| Genetics | 60% Sativa / 40% Indica |
| Climate | Dry |
| Life cycle | 10–12 weeks (seed to harvest) |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.47–1.64 oz/ft² (450–500 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 14.11–17.64 oz/plant (400–500 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Citrus, Pine |
| Effects | Energetic, Euphoric, Tingly |
Promos & Deals
Climate and Where to Grow It
Moby Dick Auto does best in a dry climate with warm days and low humidity. Its big, resinous colas can trap moisture, so a drier environment and steady airflow are important to keep the buds healthy through to harvest.
As an autoflower it does not wait for shortening days to bloom, so you can start it almost any time in the warmer part of the year, and run more than one crop in a season. It reaches around 1.5 m with some sativa stretch, and a single plant can bring in a generous 400–500 g in a good spot, impressive for an auto.
Indoors, keep daytime temperatures around 68–82°F (20–28°C) and, above all, keep humidity low as the dense buds fill in. Good airflow through a well-managed canopy protects those resinous flowers from damp.
Autoflower Growing Basics
With any autoflower, the key rule is that you do not switch the light schedule to trigger flowering. Moby Dick Auto begins to flower by itself at around 3 weeks of age, so run a long day of 18–20 hours of light from seedling right through to harvest.
Start the seed directly in its final pot. Autos run on a fixed internal clock and dislike transplanting, so give it a large enough container from the start. Keep training gentle: favour light low-stress training over topping, bending branches to open the canopy and manage the sativa stretch rather than cutting into the plant.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
This is a productive autoflower, so you can feed it steadily through bloom to support the big buds, but still start low and build up as it asks. The EC values below track the life-cycle stages rather than a separate veg-and-bloom switch.
| 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 | Early weeks, raise nitrogen gently |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the big buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Life Cycle and Harvest
The full life cycle runs about 10–12 weeks from seed to harvest, which is on the longer side for an auto, reflecting its sativa, haze-leaning genetics. As an auto you harvest when the plant is ready rather than on a fixed date, so let the trichomes guide you rather than counting from a light change.
Expect vegetative growth and stretch in the first weeks, the automatic switch to flower around week 3, and steady bud stacking through to the finish. The sativa lean gives it long, resinous, citrus-smelling colas. Harvest when most trichomes are cloudy with a few amber for the fullest expression, and give the plant a short plain-water flush before cutting.
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. A slow, even dry is especially important with big, dense colas, so the inside does not stay damp while the outside dries.
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 brings the bright citrus and fresh pine character forward and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this haze-leaning auto deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Moby Dick Auto is a frosty, resinous plant, so the trim is excellent for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of concentrate from material most growers throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Moby Dick Auto tastes of citrus and fresh pine, a clean, bright profile that reflects its hazy, Jack Herer and White Widow roots. It is a zesty, uplifting aroma rather than an earthy or heavy one.
Five terpenes shape it. Limonene drives the zesty citrus note; alpha-pinene brings the clean, fresh pine edge; terpinolene adds a fresh, lightly fruity lift typical of sativas; caryophyllene adds a peppery, spicy warmth; and myrcene anchors a soft, earthy base underneath. Together they give a bright citrus-pine flavour with just enough depth to balance it.
Effects and Best Use
With its 60% sativa base, Moby Dick Auto is reported as energetic, euphoric and tingly. It is a bright, lively, cerebral profile that suits daytime and active, creative or social use rather than a quiet evening wind-down.
The medium 16–20% THC keeps it approachable rather than overwhelming, so it is easy to enjoy without being too much. That upbeat high, the generous yield for an auto and the clean citrus-pine flavour make it a satisfying, productive grow.
FAQ
Is Moby Dick Auto indica or sativa?
It is sativa-dominant, at 60% sativa and 40% indica, which gives it an energetic, euphoric, cerebral effect with a light body side.
How long is the life cycle?
About 10–12 weeks from seed to harvest, a little longer than many autos due to its hazy sativa genetics. It flowers on age and can be run all season.
Do I need to change the light cycle?
No. Keep it on a long day of 18–20 hours of light from seedling to harvest. It starts flowering on its own at around 3 weeks, so there is no light-cycle flip.
Is Moby Dick Auto good for beginners?
Yes. It is vigorous, forgiving and productive, which makes it beginner-friendly. Start it in its final pot, keep humidity low in bloom and it mostly looks after itself.
What does Moby Dick Auto taste like?
Expect a bright citrus and fresh pine flavour, driven by its limonene, alpha-pinene, terpinolene and caryophyllene terpenes.
How much does it yield?
It is a strong producer for an auto: 1.47–1.64 oz/ft² (450–500 g/m²) indoors, and 14.11–17.64 oz (400–500 g) per plant outdoors in a good season.
