Royal CBG Automatic Cbdcbg
High-CBG Photoperiod Line × Autoflowering Parent Selected for Vigor
Royal CBG Automatic is a hybrid autoflower developed in the late 2010s and early 2020s with a focus on elevating cannabigerol (CBG). It combines a high-CBG photoperiod line with an autoflowering parent selected for vigor, resulting in a fast-finishing cultivar suited for both novice growers and consumers seeking clear-headed effects.
Appearance and Morphology
This cultivar typically presents a compact and bushy structure, reaching heights between 60-90 cm indoors and up to 100 cm outdoors. It features a prominent central cola with several satellite branches, moderate internodal spacing, and medium-width leaves. The buds are lime to forest green with vivid orange pistils and are covered in abundant, milky trichomes, giving them a frosted appearance. Calyces swell towards the end of flowering, creating a plump, golf-ball-like bud structure.
Uniformity is a notable characteristic, leading to predictable plant height and flowering times, which simplifies cultivation. The plant's structure is well-suited for small indoor spaces like tents or closets, and gentle low-stress training can enhance light distribution and airflow.
Aroma and Flavor
Royal CBG Automatic offers a layered aroma that evolves during flowering, starting with herbal notes and progressing to a scent profile featuring peppery spice, chamomile tea, and a soft vanilla sweetness. The final bouquet often includes hoppy, earthy, and tea-like undertones with hints of citrus peel. During a slow cure, vanilla and honeyed facets may emerge, contributing to a relatively discreet aroma compared to high-THC strains.
The flavor mirrors the aroma, with a gentle entrance of vanilla and tea, followed by notes of toasted pepper and light earth. The exhale can present hoppy characteristics with hints of lemon pith and sandalwood. When vaporized, the profile is delicate and floral, while combustion brings out more spice and roasted herb notes.
Effects and Wellness
This strain is known for providing clear-headed effects, promoting a sense of calm and focus. Its cannabinoid profile, rich in CBG and low in THC, makes it a suitable choice for consumers seeking wellness-oriented benefits without significant intoxication.
While not a medical treatment, the calming and focusing effects may be conducive to managing stress. The low THC content ensures minimal psychoactive impact, allowing for daytime use.
Terpenes and Cannabinoids
Royal CBG Automatic is characterized by its high CBG content, often testing in the mid-single digits, with total THC levels typically below 0.1–0.2%. This cannabinoid profile is a result of breeding efforts to stabilize CBGA synthase dominance and reduce THCA and CBDA synthase expression.
Key terpenes frequently observed include Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene, and Bisabolol. These contribute to the strain's complex aroma and flavor, with Caryophyllene adding peppery notes, Humulene providing hoppy and herbal qualities, and Bisabolol contributing floral and tea-like characteristics.
Cultivation and Genetics
Developed from a cross between a high-CBG photoperiod line and an autoflowering parent selected for vigor, Royal CBG Automatic is an autoflower that finishes in approximately 9-10 weeks from sprout. It is known for its uniformity, compact stature, and resilience to moderate heat and light intensity, making it a dependable and beginner-friendly option. The autoflowering trait ensures it flowers regardless of light cycle, offering convenience for growers.
The breeding goals focused on chemotype reliability, uniform morphology, and a short lifecycle. The resulting plant is well-suited for small-scale and home growers due to its predictable growth pattern and relatively discreet odor profile, although carbon filtration is still recommended for late bloom stages.
Origins and Lineage
Royal CBG Automatic emerged from breeding projects in the late 2010s and early 2020s aimed at increasing the prevalence of cannabigerol (CBG), often referred to as the 'mother cannabinoid'. Breeders sought to create stable, low-THC CBG-dominant autoflowers to meet growing consumer interest in non-intoxicating cannabinoids for wellness applications.
The lineage combines a high-CBG photoperiod strain with an autoflowering parent chosen for its vigor and speed, possibly incorporating ruderalis genetics. This purposeful cross aimed to stabilize a CBG-rich chemotype while retaining the convenience and rapid finishing time of autoflowering genetics, making CBG cultivation more accessible.