Auto Melonade Runtz is the perfect autoflower strain for those who love a strong cannabis strain with strong-smelling and tasty terpenes. The Dutch Passion test team was immediately convinced after smoking and vaporizing this strain during the blind tests. Quote: “The presence of the terpene farnesene gives the aroma profile something unique that we have not experienced before. We are therefore happy to share it with you!” End quote.
Auto Auto Melonade Runtz is a powerful Runtz autoflower cross that is incredibly strong and intense thanks to the added Melonade genetics. The dried buds have a great look and look like they come from the store.
It is suitable for every type of grower (including beginners). This cannabis strain thrives well in soil and coconut fiber, but can also be grown hydroponically for the highest yields. It has an XL yield and is an average autoflower from seed to harvest in 11 weeks.
Auto Melonade Runtz is a strong and robust hybrid autoflower plant with well-branched, robust buds and a unique terpene profile. It usually has a fruity and creamy aroma and a fruity taste. The THC content is high and the effect is very strong.
This is a unique autoflower version of the photoperiod Melonade Runtz. Like the rest of the Dutch Passion autoflower seed collection, Auto Melonade Runtz produces only female autoflower plants. The hybrid effect of this THC-rich autoflower version is very powerful, yet relaxing and enjoyable.
Auto Melonade Runtz was created by crossing an Auto Pink Runtz mother plant and a Melonade father plant (created by reversing an elite mother plant). The Melonade genetics are a cross between the legendary and award-winning Lemon Zkittle and a clone of Lemon Tree.
The offspring was in turn crossed with an Auto Pink Runtz female through the well-known feminization process. This new autoflower is the gold standard of modern autoflowering genetics. Not too big, not too small, but just right, and she doesn't compromise when it comes to yield. Combining the well-known Runtz and Melonade genetics has created a beautiful new hybrid that will appeal to every grower.
The growth of Auto Melonade Runtz
During the vegetative phase, every cannabis grower will notice that growing this strain is fun. It grows easily and has many side branches that gradually get longer. Most plants have the classic Dutch Passion auto structure. A beautiful, dense main bloom surrounded by many well-developed side blooms.
In weeks 4 and 5, there is a real growth explosion. The branches begin their stretching phase. This ensures that the plant increases significantly in size over the next 3 weeks. The internodes are quite close together, ensuring relatively well-connected buds. From week 7, the trichome production really starts and the buds look whiter.
By week 9, everything is covered in crystals and you can see the true nature of this beautiful autoflowering strain. The buds are compact and glisten beautifully with THC-rich trichomes. In general, it takes about 11 weeks from seed to harvest for this strain. In exceptional cases, they will flower for 1-2 weeks longer, especially if they are not growing in optimal conditions.
Outdoors, flowering can also take a little longer. On average, it takes about 13 (up to a maximum of 15) weeks for it to fully ripen. Thanks to its well-rounded and compact buds, it is easy to trim and manicure. The buds are very sticky, so the use of gloves is recommended. When cutting, you can use the sticky resin on the scissors to make delicious finger hash.
Auto Melonade Runtz is an average-sized plant, but still delivers a high yield. The strain forms strong side branches and the buds are still relatively compact on the underside. This results in buds that are close together but do not completely merge.
This autoflower is also best grown using the 20/4 plan. This gives the plants a short rest period so they can recover and prepare for the next day. In unstable indoor climates, it can sometimes take an extra week or two for the buds to fully mature. The flowers look super white and frosty. In addition, the dried buds are dense and compact. All in all, she has a great look that makes her perfect for true “cannaseurs”.
This also applies to outdoor growing. Normally, the greatest day/night temperature differences are outside and this can delay the harvest time of the entire autoflower seeds somewhat. In a temperate climate, it is best to plan for 12 to 15 weeks maximum. In a dry and sunny climate (e.g. Mediterranean), most plants will be ready for harvest within 11–12 weeks.
Auto Melonade Runtz is a medium-sized plant, making it easy to handle in the grow room. Despite its medium size, it has an XL yield potential. It is very suitable for natural growing or in a SOG culture. The XL harvests lead to indoor yields of up to around 400 - 550 grams per square meter, depending on the light intensity, growing method and number of plants.
Outdoors or as a single plant indoors, even inexperienced growers can expect an average yield of 50–100 grams. Experts will be able to achieve higher yields, especially when grown in a hydro system under strong LED lighting.
It is not difficult to achieve a good yield with this autoflower. And even if you don't get the best out of her, the strong buds will ensure that each one lasts a little longer than expected.
Tips from the Dutch Passion Team:
Auto Melonade Runtz is a powerful autoflower with strong genes from several award-winning genetic lines from the USA. By crossing these hybrid cannabis genetics, a stable and robust autoflower has been created that can withstand a lot while still producing good results. This makes it suitable for beginners as well as growers who are still developing their skills. She grows very easily and quickly in a natural way, without any growing techniques.
If you like to grow in soil/coconut, use a pot of at least 15-20 liters for a stress-free experience. If you want to use a slightly larger container, we recommend a pot of about 30-35 liters. This ultimately ensures that she can grow larger and has a better buffer against dehydration and possible nutrient deficiencies.
The same applies to outdoor growing. Choose a larger pot for a better buffer zone so that it can thrive better in a range of conditions. It's best to cover black pots with a white cover on the outside so that sunlight is reflected and the root temperature of the plants does not rise further and cause damage (black pots absorb a lot of heat in direct sunlight).
It can also be grown outdoors in sunnier and drier areas, but for the highest yield we recommend growing in containers, preferably Smart Pots or outdoor root pouches and airpots for indoor growing.
The effect of Auto Melonade Runtz
Auto Melonade Runtz is an autoflower with an extremely high THC content. This cannabis strain, which is available as a feminized autoflower seed, can reach a maximum of around 25% THC. On average, the THC content is somewhere between 20 and 25% (delta-9-THC).
The first lab result right after development showed a 24% delta-9 THC content and a total terpene content of 1.6%, which is also exceptionally high. This is a powerful strain with a powerful, fast-acting effect.
The high from Auto Melonade Runtz is best described as powerful. The effect is strong and psychoactive. The sky-high THC content of this strain is a real eye-catcher. This makes it very suitable for more experienced smokers. The high has both a physical and a mental effect.
This hybrid effect makes for a pleasant and relaxing experience that doesn't feel too lethargic or heavy. In general, the high starts out a bit more uplifting and energetic. And as the high progresses or more is consumed, the high transforms into a slightly heavier “body stone” that lets you relax and enjoy the moment.
Don't smoke too much, as this can lead to a strong “couch-lock” effect. Due to the beautiful, compact structure of the buds, you can even make a neatly filled joint out of a small bud. Enjoy!
Smell and taste of Auto Melonade Runtz
Auto Melonade Runtz is a potent autoflower with high levels of THC and a strong terpene profile. Aromatically, she leans most towards a blend of sweet, creamy, and fruity notes. Most dominant are the doughy/creamy tones from the Runtz genetics. The fruity notes vary from tropical, berry, and slightly tart.
This makes her an ideal strain for cannabis connoisseurs looking for a unique sensory experience. Some phenotypes smell similar to Gorilla Glue. Others seem to tend more towards a fruity “Kush”. All in all, a very complex and interesting scent profile!
The flavor of this autoflowering version of Melonade Runtz is also very pleasant. The fruity notes come into their own here, and inhaling can be beautifully fruity with notes of berries, tropical fruits, and melon. The creamy and doughy notes recede a little more into the background and are more noticeable on the exhale.
The most abundant terpenes in this autoflowering hybrid are, in no particular order, limonene, linalool, myrcene, caryophyllene and humulene. The relatively new and unknown terpene called farnesene (or “B-farnesene”) is also strongly represented. This is the first time that Dutch Passion's geneticists have concentrated this terpene in a strain, making farnesene one of the top 5-6 in the overall terpene composition.
Characteristics of Auto Melonade Runtz
- Variety: Indica - Sativa hybrid
- Type of strain: Autoflowering
- Genetics: Auto Pink Runtz X Melonade (Lemon Z x Lemon Tree)
- Effect: Powerful, Strong, Relaxing, Psychoactive, Physical Stone, Uplifting
- Flavor: Fruity, Melon, Tropical, Sweet, Doughy, Creamy
- Flowering indoor: 11 - 13 weeks from seed to harvest
- Flowering outdoor: 13 - 15 weeks from seed to harvest
- Indoor yield: 400 - 550 grams/m²
- Outdoor yield: 50 - 100 grams/plant
- Indoor height: medium
- Outdoor height: n.a.
- THC content: 20 - 25 %
- CBD content: 0.09 %
- CBG content: 0.78 %
- CBC content: 0.20 %
- CBN content: 0.07 %
- THCV content: 0.05 %