Fast Buds
Fast Buds, a prominent American cannabis cultivator and seed repository, has gained a reputation for its exceptional cannabis seeds and autoflowering cannabis seed merchandise. Established in 2011 by a collective of breeders, the organization currently operates from its headquarters situated in Los Angeles, California. It has amassed over 20 prestigious accolades from global competitions centered around cannabis cultivation. Notably, Fast Buds was bestowed with the distinguished Best Sativa Strain recognition at the 2022 Autoflowering World Cup, as well as the Best Autoflower award at the 2022 Cosecha Cup.[1]
Background
The roots of Fast Buds can be traced back to the garages of its founders, where they conducted experiments involving autoflower and ruderalis genetics.[1][2] In 2014, the company secured its initial distribution contracts and initiated product sales within the European Union.[1] The following year marked Fast Buds' debut at the international event known as Spannabis, held in Barcelona, Spain.[1] In 2015, the company earned an accolade at Chile’s Copa Secreta.[1]
In 2016, Fast Buds released one of its most acclaimed and award-winning creations, the Gorilla Glue Auto strain, which eventually emerged as the best-selling autoflower strain of all time.[1] Over a span of three consecutive years (2016-2018), the brand was honored at the Copa Canábica Litoral de los Poetas in Chile.[1] By the year 2021, Fast Buds had established itself as the foremost global seed bank specializing in autoflowering strains, with its products available at 1,000 points of sale across the world.[1]
In 2022, Fast Buds experienced further triumphs by securing multiple awards. These include the Best Autoflowering Seed Bank at the Growdiaries Poty Cup, the Best Autoflower recognition at the Cosecha Cup, the Best Sativa Strain award for Gorilla Punch Auto at the Autoflowering World Cup, and the Best Seedbank award at the India/Sativa Trade show.[1] At the American Autoflower Cup 2023 in Los Angeles, Fast Buds achieved first place in both the sativa and indica categories with their Strawberry Gorilla and Banana Purple Punch strains.[3] Additionally, they claimed the second spot in the sativa category with the Gorilla Punch strain.[3]
Offerings
Fast Buds meticulously follows a breeding process that entails conducting tests to assess taste, while upholding rigorous quality standards to preserve the optimal traits and cannabinoid and terpene profiles in their phenotypes.[4] The organization specializes in breeding and genetic techniques originating in the United States.[5] In 2012, Fast Buds introduced their first set of five autoflower strains: G14, Crystal Meth, Mexican Airlines, C4matic, and Northern Express.[1]
The strain known as Girl Scout Cookies Auto, released in 2015, swiftly emerged as one of the brand's best-selling autoflowers worldwide.[1] Another highly-coveted autoflower strains from Fast Buds include Purple Lemonade Auto.[6]
In 2022, the company launched a range of new strains, including Amnesia Zkittlez Auto, Gorilla Zkittlez Auto, Strawberry Gorilla Auto, Gorilla Punch Auto, Banana Purple Punch Auto, Cherry Cola Auto.[7][8] Fast Buds also offers other popular strains such as Gelato Auto, Wedding Cheesecake Auto, Gorilla Cookies Auto.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 https://2fast4buds.com/about
- ↑ https://www.zamnesia.com/blog-fastbuds-weed-in-record-time-n2591
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://skunkglobalmarijuanaculture.com/cannabis-world-news/events/recaps/american-autoflower-cup-takes-autos-to-new-heights/
- ↑ https://www.mmjdaily.com/article/9427439/spain-tests-showed-great-increase-in-yields-trichome-production-and-overall-genetic-quality/
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/best-autoflower-seeds-2022
- ↑ https://www.zamnesia.com/35-cannabis-seeds/365-fastbuds-autoflowering?p=3&orderby=position&orderway=asc
- ↑ https://www.europapress.es/comunicados/internacional-00907/noticia-comunicado-fast-buds-lanza-semillas-autoflorecientes-mas-potentes-2022-20220516080129.html
- ↑ https://www.mary-magazine.com/lifestyle-culture/fast-buds-announce-new-line-of-craft-autoflower-strains-for-2022/
