Auto Strawberry Soda Dutch Passion – Sweet Fruity Autoflower with Purple Hues & Fast 10-Week Harvest

Auto Strawberry Soda by Dutch Passion is a compact, indica-dominant autoflowering strain that delivers a powerful punch of sweet strawberry and fizzy soda flavor, stunning purple-colored buds, and a fast, reliable harvest in just 10-11 weeks.

Struggling to find an autoflower that’s both easy to grow and actually tastes amazing? You’re not alone—so many fast-flowering strains sacrifice flavor for speed, leaving you with bland, forgettable smoke.

That bland, rushed harvest is a total buzzkill. You end up wasting time, space, and precious grow-opportunity on plants that look okay but offer zero bag appeal or memorable experience. It’s frustrating when your effort doesn’t match the reward.

Auto Strawberry Soda is your simple, delicious solution. Bred from the legendary Strawberry Cough and Blue Auto Mazar, it combines rapid growth with a complex, mouth-watering terpene profile and gorgeous, resinous buds that often blush with purple and pink.

Your Fast Track to Fruity, High-Quality Buds

This strain is your ticket to a premium harvest without the premium wait. Its compact, bushy structure is perfect for small indoor tents or discreet outdoor spots, and its robust nature makes it incredibly forgiving for new growers. You’ll be rewarded with dense, sticky colas that are a joy to trim and cure, offering a sensory experience that’s far from ordinary.

How to Grow Your Auto Strawberry Soda to Perfection

Getting the most from this Dutch Passion gem is all about a smooth start and steady care. Here’s your simple roadmap to a sweet, bountiful harvest.

1. Start your seeds in a light, well-aerated medium like a Top Soil Starter Pack to encourage strong root development from day one.
2. Transplant your seedling directly into its final pot (18–27 L / 4.76–7.13 US gal) to avoid the stress of multiple moves, which autos hate.
3. Provide a consistent light schedule of 18-20 hours of light throughout its entire life cycle.
4. Keep your nutrient regimen light and simple; autos are sensitive to overfeeding, so start with half-strength and increase only if needed.
5. Avoid any aggressive pruning or topping; instead, use gentle Low-Stress Training (LST) early on if you need to manage height or shape.
6. Flush your plants with plain water for the last 7-10 days before harvest to ensure a smooth, clean smoke.

Key Advantages and Benefits of Auto Strawberry Soda

• Its autoflowering genetics mean it flowers on its own schedule, giving you a harvest in just 10-11 weeks from seed, which means you can fit multiple grows into a single season.
• The compact, indica-dominant structure creates a sturdy, bushy plant with strong side branches, making it ideal for small spaces and SOG setups without sacrificing yield.
• A high trichome density coats the buds in a frosty layer of resin, delivering a potent high (15-20% THC) and making it perfect for creating high-quality extractions.
• The unique genetic cross of Strawberry Cough and Blue Auto Mazar produces a complex terpene profile, filling your space with an irresistible aroma of sweet strawberries, red berries, and a refreshing soda twist.
• Its robust and resilient nature provides a strong foundation for growth, making it a fantastic, stress-free choice for beginner growers who want impressive results.
• Many phenotypes express beautiful purple and pink hues in their buds, adding serious visual bag appeal that’s sure to impress.

Care, Maintenance, and Storage

To keep your plants happy and healthy, maintain a stable environment. During flowering, keep humidity levels between 40-50% to prevent any mold issues, especially given the strain’s dense bud structure. Ensure good airflow around your plants to keep the microclimate healthy. After harvest, cure your buds slowly in airtight glass jars in a cool, dark place for at least 2-4 weeks. This process is crucial for developing its full, smooth flavor profile and a more enjoyable smoke.

Technical specifications

• Breeder / Brand: Dutch Passion
• Type: Autoflowering, Feminized
• Dominance: Indica 65% / Sativa 35%
• Genetics / Cross: Strawberry Cough x Blue Auto Mazar
• Cycle (germination to harvest): 10-11 weeks
• Indoor Yield: 500–600 g/m² (1.64–1.97 oz/ft²)
• Outdoor Yield: Medium to high yield per plant
• Indoor Height: Compact to medium
• Difficulty: Low
• Structure and vigour: Compact, bushy with strong side branching
• Ideal climate: Performs well in temperate climates; suitable for indoor and discreet outdoor grows
• Training: Suitable for gentle LST; avoid aggressive pruning or topping
• Recommended pot: 18–27 L (4.76–7.13 US gal) final pot from the start
• Light: 18–20 hours of light for the entire cycle
• Smell in grow: High (a carbon filter is recommended for indoor grows)
• THC: 15-20%
• CBD: Low (approx. <1%)
• Aromatic profile: Dominated by myrcene and limonene
• Flavour: Sweet strawberry, red fruits, with a refreshing soda-like finish
• Effect: Balanced; starts with a cheerful, euphoric cerebral effect that gently transitions into a soothing physical relaxation. Great for socializing, creative activities, or relaxing evenings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auto Strawberry Soda good for beginner growers?

Absolutely! Its autoflowering nature, fast cycle, and robust growth make it one of the most beginner-friendly strains from Dutch Passion. It’s very forgiving of common new-grower mistakes.

What kind of effects can I expect from this strain?

You can expect a well-balanced high. It begins with a happy, uplifting, and creative mental buzz that’s great for conversation or projects, which then mellows out into a comfortable, relaxing body stone without heavy sedation.

Will my plants turn purple?

Many of them will! Dutch Passion notes that about 50-75% of the plants express beautiful purple or pink hues in their flowers, especially when exposed to cooler nighttime temperatures during the late flowering stage.

Personal Experience of Pevgrow’s CEO (Alan)

I’ve grown a lot of autos, but Auto Strawberry Soda has a special place on my shelf. I ran a small SOG tent with 9 plants in 11L pots under a 20/4 light cycle, and the uniformity was impressive. The smell during late flower was incredible—like a candy store mixed with a fresh summer breeze. I was skeptical about the purple claims, but sure enough, 6 out of my 9 plants developed these gorgeous violet tones that made the final product look like a cannabis cup winner. The smoke is smooth and flavorful, and the effect is my go-to for a relaxed evening with friends. My only tip? Don’t overfeed them; they thrive on a lighter diet. They’re tough, but they’re not fans of nutrient burn.