Patagonia is the most markedly indica strain in our feminized collection and an in-house Trikoma Seeds selection: it is not a licensed strain or a re-release of someone else’s work. It comes in three versions, feminized, autoflowering and fast version, which share the OG Kush × Northern Lights base but differ in cycle, declared THC and, above all, aroma. In this guide we compare the three using the data on their product pages, so you can see what changes from one to another and which one best fits your collection.
An in-house selection, three behaviours
The reference is the feminized Patagonia, whose documented cross is OG Kush × Northern Lights: two classic indica lines that we brought together in an 80% indica, 20% sativa genotype. Our line comes from our own mother plants, selected and maintained in our seed bank in Barcelona, and the Auto and Fast versions start from that same selection.
From there, what changes is what triggers flowering. The feminized one is photoperiod-dependent. Patagonia Auto adds ruderalis to the OG Kush + Northern Lights base and flowers by age. Patagonia Fast remains photoperiod-dependent, but a ruderalis contribution backcrossed towards the feminized line shortens its flowering.
The three versions side by side
| Feminized | Auto | Fast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genetics | OG Kush × Northern Lights | OG Kush + Northern Lights × Ruderalis | OG Kush × Northern Lights with a ruderalis contribution |
| Type | Photoperiod | Autoflowering | Photoperiod, shortened flowering |
| Declared THC | 18–23% | 14–19% | 15–20% |
| Reference cycle | 60 days of flowering | Flowers by age, regardless of photoperiod | About 53 days of flowering |
| Reference yield (indoor) | 750–900 g/m² with a 600W LED | 675–810 g/m² (about 20 plants per 600W LED) | 675–810 g/m² with a 600W LED |
| Aroma | Sweet | Fruity | Earthy and sweet, with citrus touches |
| Structure | Medium size, very branched, thick resinous buds | A good-sized auto, with tight, resinous buds | Medium size, very branched, like the feminized one |
These are catalogue figures declared for the parent lines, useful for comparing strains with each other; they are not a measurement of every seed or a guarantee of results.
Feminized Patagonia: the reference
This is the version that defines the line and the one with the highest declared THC of the three, 18–23%. With 60 declared days of flowering it is among the shortest-cycle strains in our feminized collection. The product page describes a medium-sized, very branched plant with thick, resinous buds, and sums up its aroma in a single word: sweet, with no citrus, spicy or earthy notes in the foreground. It is the natural choice for anyone who wants the original Patagonia.
Patagonia Auto: a good-sized auto
The ruderalis contribution makes the switch to flowering depend on the plant’s age rather than on hours of light. Unlike many of the compact autoflowering strains in the catalogue, the product page describes it as a good-sized auto with tight, resinous buds. Its aroma is the one that departs most from the family: fruity, clean and direct, with no earthy base. The product page also notes that it copes well with sharp temperature swings between day and night, a declared trait of this line. Its declared THC (14–19%) is the lowest of the three.
Patagonia Fast: one week less and a layered aroma
The fast version keeps the 80% indica genotype and the photoperiod behaviour of the feminized one, but shortens flowering: about 53 declared days versus 60, one week less. In return, its declared THC (15–20%) sits about three points lower. Aroma is where it differs most: while the feminized version is simply sweet, the Fast adds an earthy base and citrus touches that lighten the whole. We compare it with the rest of the fast collection in fast versions: which one flowers first.
Which one best fits your collection?
- If you want the original, sweet Patagonia with the highest declared THC: the feminized one.
- If you are interested in a good-sized autoflowering strain with a fruity profile: the Auto.
- If you want the line in a shorter cycle with a more complex aroma: the Fast.
- If you want to compare how the family behaves: all three together. Formats can be mixed, and each version is available in packs of 6, 100 and 1,000 seeds of a single strain.
Patagonia in other crosses in the catalogue
Patagonia also appears as a parent in other strains of ours. Al Tiro Auto crosses it with Wendy and ruderalis, with a sweet aroma and 17–22% declared THC. And if you are interested in the other half of its lineage, Northern Lights Auto shares the Northern Lights contribution, with an earthy, piney profile.
If you want to go deeper into the differences between the three seed types, we explain them in feminized, autoflowering and fast version: what’s the difference. And to see how other families in the catalogue compare, we have the same guide for White Widow, AK-74, Critical Plus, Gorilla, Jack Herer, Blueberry, Total Cheese, Wendy, Sweet Madness and The Palmar.
Frequently asked questions
Do all three versions come from the same genetics?
Yes. All three start from the same in-house Patagonia selection, with an OG Kush × Northern Lights base. The Auto and the Fast also include a ruderalis contribution, which makes the Auto autoflowering and in the Fast only shortens flowering.
Which one has the highest declared THC?
The feminized one, with a range of 18–23%. The Fast declares 15–20% and the Auto 14–19%. These are catalogue ranges for the parent lines, not measurements of every seed.
How much does Patagonia Fast shorten flowering?
It declares about 53 days of flowering versus 60 for the feminized version, that is, one week less. It is still photoperiod-dependent: it starts flowering when the light cycle changes.
Why does each version have a different aroma?
Because each one highlights a different register of the line. The feminized one is described simply as sweet; the Fast adds an earthy base and citrus touches to the sweetness; and the Auto has a fruity, clean profile with no earthy base.
Legal information
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