42 Fast Buds: About us

From Local Roots to Global Revolution

Time flies and we keep on evolving and innovating cannabis market. Ever wondered how it all began and how we arrived where we are today?

Chapter 1: Where It All Began

2012. While the cannabis industry was still debating whether autoflowers were even worth growing, two passionate breeders were about to take the first step on a path that would change cannabis history. From a small apartment lab with just a couple of lights and a lot of drive, these two visionaries had a clear mission: to bring the potency, flavor, and quality of American genetics into a new, fast, and accessible autoflowering format. In a world dominated by Dutch Photoperiods, it was a bold, almost reckless idea. Inspired by legends like Gorilla Glue and Girl Scout Cookies, they began carefully crossing these varieties with hand-selected, robust ruderalis lines. The result was a seed that didn’t need light cycles or long grow times: an autoflower with the soul of a champion. But there was no marketing, no influencers, not even a sales team. Just a handful of seeds labeled by hand and sent to a few shops willing to bet on something different.

Chapter 2: Visionaries Ahead of Their Time

In the early years, Fast Buds was a whisper among growers. A well-kept secret passed from grower to grower on forums, chats, and local fairs. Those who tried the seeds came back for more — and told others. At a time when most autos still lacked terpenes, had low THC, and grew like bonsai trees, Fast Buds shattered expectations. The flowers were dense, aromatic, and packed with Cali-style terpene profiles. And the THC levels? Unthinkable back then. While many European brands kept pumping out generic autos with different names, Fast Buds understood the real revolution was in genetics — not packaging. That obsession with quality caught the attention of experienced growers. On platforms like GrowDiaries, Reddit, and cannabis forums, grow journals began to appear with jaw-dropping results.

Chapter 3: From the Shadows to the Spotlight

In March 2015, Fast Buds introduced itself to the world for the first time at Spannabis, Europe’s biggest cannabis event. No massive booth. No LED walls. Just seeds, passion, and genetics that spoke for themselves.   That event was the turning point. The public’s response was explosive. Fast Buds wasn’t just selling seeds — it offered a new way to grow: faster, more reliable, and elite-level results. That same year, the brand kicked off its international expansion, quickly gaining traction in South America, especially Chile. The first South American office opened that year, marking the transition from independent project to structured company.

Chapter 4: When Genetics Speak for Themselves

Fast Buds' success wasn’t built on ad campaigns, influencers, or marketing tricks. It was built flower by flower. And eventually, it couldn’t be ignored: the genetics spoke for themselves. As Fast Buds autos made their way into the hands of skilled, demanding growers, two strains emerged that would change modern cannabis: Gorilla Cookies Auto — An explosive hybrid of Gorilla Glue and Girl Scout Cookies. Its taste, knockout effect, and adaptability made it an instant legend. At fairs, clubs, and forums around the world, the question was the same: “Have you tried Fast Buds' Gorilla Cookies?” It won multiple awards, including 1st place at the Autoflower World Cup and Best Auto at the Cosecha Cup. But more importantly, it became a reference point. Purple Lemonade Auto — The mold-breaker. Before this, colorful autoflowers were rare, unstable, or just decorative. Purple Lemonade changed everything. With its deep purple hues, citrusy aroma, and flawless 9-week flowering, it set a new standard in beauty, flavor, and performance. It became a global phenomenon — showing up on Instagram, in Canadian clubs, on Berlin balconies, in guerrilla tents in Argentina. It was iconic. It was Fast Buds.