Deimos by Buddha Seeds
Back in 2009, autoflowers were mostly viewed as a novelty—tiny, single-cola plants that didn't yield much and lacked serious potency. Then Buddha Seeds dropped Deimos, and it completely changed the game. Through a brutal seven-generation breeding program, they took a classic Northern Lights cut and worked it with ruderalis until they had something rock-solid. This wasn't just another weak auto; Deimos became the blueprint for modern autoflowering genetics. It was so stable and productive that half the seed banks out there started using it as the backbone for their own auto breeding projects.
What blows most growers away when they first pop a Deimos seed is the structure. Unlike those old-school autos that just grow straight up like a pencil, this plant branches out hard. The lateral growth is insane, throwing out side branches that stack dense, heavy colas almost as thick as the main apex. It stays at a totally manageable height—usually around two to three feet—but yields like a much larger photoperiod plant. Give it about 70 to 75 days from sprout, and you'll be chopping down a surprisingly heavy harvest of frosty, resin-soaked nugs that smell like sweet, tangy fruit mixed with a spicy, old-world hashish funk.
Don't let the autoflower label fool you on the smoke, either. Deimos hits with a devastating, narcotic punch that rivals plenty of traditional indicas. The stone is incredibly physical and deeply relaxing, making it a go-to for late-night sessions or when you need some serious pain relief. It’s the kind of heavy, meditative high that forces you to sit down and chill out. Even with all the new hype autos flooding the market today, Deimos still commands respect from anyone who knows their roots. It’s a bulletproof classic that proves autos can hang with the big dogs.
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| Breeder | Buddha Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | ruderalis/indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Northern Lights × Ruderalis |
| Descendants | Hubba Bubba Auto, Cream Auto, Auto 4:20, Cream Automatic, Auto Chingón, Black Kush Auto, Summer Song, Caramella Auto |
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Growing Deimos: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Northern Lights or Ruderalis will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Deimos FAQ
How long does Deimos take to flower?
Deimos typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Deimos an indica or a sativa?
Deimos is listed as ruderalis/indica.
What are the parents of Deimos?
Deimos was bred from Northern Lights × Ruderalis by Buddha Seeds.
What environment does Deimos like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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