How to Grow Powerplant Fast Version
Powerplant Fast Version is a sativa-dominant workhorse bred for speed and productivity. It pairs a gentle, medium 13–18% THC with a notable 2% CBD, an earthy, spicy, woody flavour and an energetic, creative, stimulating effect, on a sturdy, high-yielding plant that finishes faster than a standard photoperiod.
This is the Fast Version of the classic Powerplant, built by crossing it with a secret hybrid parent. Unlike an autoflower, it is still a photoperiod plant, so you flip it to 12/12 to start flowering, but the fast-flowering genetics then bring it to harvest quicker, in around 8–10 weeks.
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Powerplant Fast Version
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THC | 13% - 18% (Medium) |
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Type | Fast Flowering |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 40% Indica / 60% Sativa |
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THC | 18% - 23% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 80% Indica / 20% Sativa |
Because it is vigorous, generous and easy to manage, the Fast Version is a great fit for growers who want a big, quick harvest. You can see the full genetics and buy Powerplant Fast Version seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our fast flowering range, or find your strain across the whole catalogue.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | 13–18% (medium) |
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| CBD | 2% |
| Lineage | Powerplant x Secret Hybrid |
| Type | Fast Flowering (Fast Version) |
| Genetics | 60% Sativa / 40% Indica |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Flowering time | 8–10 weeks |
| Harvest | All season |
| Height | 4.59 ft / 1.4 m |
| Yield | High |
| Yield indoor | 1.31–1.8 oz/ft² (400–550 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 24.69 oz/plant (700 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Earthy, Spicy, Woody |
| Effects | Stimulating, Creative, Energetic |
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Climate and Where to Grow It
Powerplant Fast Version does well in a temperate climate with mild, steady conditions and good light. Its Powerplant heritage makes it tough and adaptable, a reliable performer that copes with the ups and downs of an outdoor season as well as a controlled indoor space.
The short flowering window is the real advantage outdoors. Because the Fast Version finishes bloom in 8–10 weeks, it can be harvested well before the autumn damp sets in, which makes it a safer bet in shorter or cooler seasons than a slow photoperiod. It stays moderate at around 1.4 m, and a single outdoor plant can bring in a huge 700 g in a good spot.
Indoors, keep daytime temperatures around 68–82°F (20–28°C) and keep steady airflow as the dense buds fill in. With a strong 400–550 g/m² potential, it rewards a tidy, well-lit space and good canopy management.
What “Fast Version” Means for Flowering
A Fast Version is not an autoflower. It is a photoperiod plant, so you grow it under a long day (typically 18 hours of light) through veg, then switch to a 12/12 light cycle to trigger flowering. What makes it “fast” is the genetics: the fast-flowering cross shortens bloom, here to around 8–10 weeks.
That gives you the best of both worlds. You keep full control over when the plant flowers, as you would with any photoperiod, but you cut time off the wait. Give it a solid veg to set the frame you want, then flip to 12/12 and let the vigorous, sativa-leaning structure stack its buds.
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Powerplant is a vigorous feeder, and with a high-yielding plant like this you can push nutrients a little harder through bloom to support the heavy buds. Start low, build up as the plant asks for more, and ease off for the final 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 | Build the frame, raise nitrogen gradually |
| Early flower | 1.2–1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4–1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the heavy buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0–0.4 | Plain water for the final 1–2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you flip to 12/12, bloom runs about 8–10 weeks, which is fast for a photoperiod strain. The sativa lean shows in the structure: some flowering stretch early on, then long, productive colas rather than squat indica nuggets. A little early training helps keep the tall canopy even and well lit.
This is a high-yielding plant, so support the longer colas if they start to lean and keep light reaching the lower bud sites. Harvest when most trichomes have turned cloudy with a few amber heads for the fullest expression, and run a short plain-water flush in the final week or two to clean up the finish before you cut.
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 stops the dense buds staying damp in the middle while the outside dries, which protects 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 brings the earthy, spicy character forward and smooths the smoke, which is exactly what this classic Powerplant cross deserves.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Powerplant Fast Version is a resinous plant, so the trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin, giving you a bonus run of concentrate from material most growers simply throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Powerplant Fast Version tastes earthy, spicy and woody, a grounded, savoury profile that reflects its old-school Powerplant roots. It is a classic, no-nonsense aroma rather than a fruity or citrus-forward one.
Five terpenes shape it. Humulene anchors the earthy, woody, hoppy base; alpha-pinene adds a clean, fresh pine note; camphene brings a woody, slightly resinous edge; linalool adds a soft floral lift; and valencene rounds it out with a fresh, herbal top note. Together they give an earthy-woody backbone with a spicy, aromatic finish.
Effects and Best Use
With its 60% sativa base, Powerplant Fast Version is reported as stimulating, creative and energetic. It is a bright, lively profile that suits daytime and active, sociable use rather than a quiet evening wind-down.
The gentle 13–18% THC, paired with a notable 2% CBD, keeps it approachable rather than overpowering, so it is easy to enjoy without being too much. That lighter potency, the fast 8–10 week finish, the big yield and the earthy-spicy flavour make it a practical, productive Fast Version for growers who want results quickly.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
Powerplant Fast Version is a tough, vigorous grow, but it is a fast-flowering sativa, so plan for the quick finish and the stretch.
- Catch it in time: it finishes fast at 8 to 10 weeks for a photoperiod, so start checking trichomes early so you harvest at the ripeness you want.
- Manage the stretch: as a 60% sativa it reaches up after the flip, so train the tops and give it headroom to keep the canopy even and well lit.
- Keep air moving: keep flowering humidity down and run a fan through the canopy so the buds finish clean and the plant ripens evenly in a temperate autumn.
Expert tip: it is vigorous and quick, so good light and steady feeding get the most from it. Dry slowly and cure in jars so that earthy, spicy, woody character comes through at its best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Powerplant Fast Version an autoflower?
No. It is a fast-flowering photoperiod plant, so you flip it to 12/12 to start bloom. The genetics just make it finish faster, in about 8 to 10 weeks. That means you keep full control of the light cycle and the plant’s size while still getting a quicker, more convenient harvest.
How long does it take to flower?
About 8 to 10 weeks once you switch to a 12/12 light cycle, which is fast for a photoperiod strain, and it can be run all season. Because it finishes quickly, start checking trichomes early so you catch the plant at your preferred ripeness rather than waiting on the calendar.
Is it indica or sativa?
It is sativa-dominant, at 60% sativa and 40% indica, which gives it a bright, energetic, creative effect with just a light body side. That sativa lean also means a stretch after the flip, so train the tops and give it headroom to keep the canopy even and well lit through bloom.
Is Powerplant Fast Version good for beginners?
Yes. It is tough, vigorous and quick to finish, which makes it beginner-friendly. Keep the canopy open and manage humidity in bloom, and manage its sativa stretch with a little early training, and it is straightforward. The fast finish also means problems have less time to snowball.
What does it taste like?
Expect an earthy, spicy and woody flavour with a fresh, aromatic edge, driven by its humulene, alpha-pinene, camphene and linalool terpenes. Dry slowly in a cool, dark space and cure in jars so that grounded, aromatic character comes through at its best in the finished flower after harvest.
How much does it yield?
It is a high producer: 1.31 to 1.8 oz/ft² (400 to 550 g/m²) indoors, and up to 24.69 oz (700 g) per plant outdoors in a good season. Good light, steady feeding and a little training to manage the stretch help this vigorous plant reach the top of that range.
