Pound Town Auto: The Yield King
Pound Town Auto: The Yield King
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Autoflower (60% Sativa / 40% Indica)
Breeder: Humboldt Seed Company
Lineage: Magic Melon Auto x Sour Apple Auto
Market Status: The "Cash Cropper's Auto"; this strain was named with a purpose. It is widely considered one of the highest-yielding autoflowers currently on the market, designed to bridge the gap between commercial production and boutique flavor. It offers the weight of a photoperiod with the speed of an auto.
THC Content: 20% – 24% (High Potency)
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
Key Effects: Euphoric Uplift, Social Energy, Body Relaxation, "Get Up and Go"
Cannabis farmers have a saying: "Flavor is vanity, yield is sanity." Pound Town Auto was bred to satisfy both.
Humboldt Seed Company created this strain to answer a specific demand in the market: an autoflower that could actually produce "pounds" (relative to scale) without sacrificing the exotic terpene profile that modern smokers demand. By crashing their two heaviest-hitting fruit autos together—Magic Melon and Sour Apple—they created a structural beast.
Pound Town Auto doesn't just grow; it explodes. It is famous for its stability, its massive colas, and a flavor profile that smells like a gas station selling caramel apples. It is the gold standard for growers who want to fill jars fast.
History and Lineage: The Heavyweight Merger
This is a classic example of "trait stacking" in breeding. HSC took their two best agronomic performers and fused them.
The Mother (Magic Melon Auto): The volume donor. Magic Melon is famous for its monstrous size (often 4ft+ tall) and its uncanny cantaloupe aroma. It brings the vegetative vigor and the "Melon Funk."
The Father (Sour Apple Auto): The flavor and potency donor. This strain adds the sharp, biting acidity of the Sour Diesel lineage and the density that prevents the buds from being too airy.
The Synthesis: The result is a plant that retains the massive frame of the Melon but coats it in the sugary, gassy resin of the Apple. It fixes the "airiness" sometimes found in Melon strains, creating rock-hard, heavy flowers.
Terpene Profile: Caramel Apple and Fuel
While the name suggests industrial utility, the nose is pure connoisseur grade. It is a sweet-and-sour bomb.
Dominant Terpenes
Terpinolene (The Haze): High levels give it a distinct "green" smell—like fresh apples and pine.
Myrcene (The Sweet): Provides a heavy, sugary base that turns the green apple scent into Caramel Apple.
Caryophyllene (The Gas): The "Pound Town" signature. It reeks of diesel fuel, cutting through the sugar and letting you know this is potent weed.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is loud and aggressive. It smells of fermenting melons, green apples, and spilled gasoline.
The Smoke: Thick and coating. It tastes of sweet apple candy, earthy funk, and spicy pepper. It has a "savory sweet" quality that is very satisfying.
Strain Effects: The Happy Hustle
Pound Town Auto is a "Sativa" in effect, but it has enough weight to keep you grounded.
The Experience
The Rush: The high hits instantly with a mood-lifting euphoria. It sweeps away fatigue and puts you in a "can-do" mindset.
The Social: It is excellent for social situations. It makes you chatty, happy, and engaged.
The Balance: Unlike a racy Haze, it doesn't cause anxiety. The Indica influence (from the Melon side) keeps the body relaxed and loose.
The Utility: It is perfect for outdoor chores, hiking, or working through a to-do list.
Best For: Commercial cultivation, daytime productivity, mood enhancement, and social gatherings.
Growing Pound Town Auto: The Production Machine
This is the main event. If you are growing this strain, you are likely looking for weight.
Growth Structure
The Vigor: It is one of the most vigorous autos available. It establishes roots fast and builds a thick, sturdy main stalk.
The Size: It gets big. In the ground or large pots, it can easily reach 4 feet. It produces long, spear-like colas that require support.
The Yield: Extreme. Farmers report yields that rival small photoperiod plants. It is designed to maximize grams per square foot.
The Time: It finishes in 75 to 85 days from seed. It uses the extra time (compared to a 65-day auto) to pack on density.
The Resilience: It has elite mold resistance. The structure is open enough to allow airflow, and the resin is greasy enough to repel water. It thrives in wet, coastal climates.
Grower’s Tip: Do not top this plant excessively. Because it wants to build massive main colas, low-stress training (LST) is better than high-stress training. Give it plenty of root space (7+ gallons) and feed it heavily in weeks 5-9; it is a hungry plant that will convert nutrients directly into bud weight.
Final Verdict: The Market Mover
Pound Town Auto lives up to its name. It is a triumph of modern autoflower breeding, proving that you don't need to choose between yield and flavor. It delivers a massive harvest of top-shelf, gassy, apple-scented buds in under three months. For the home grower who wants a year's supply in one run, or the commercial farmer turning over fields quickly, this is the reliable engine you've been looking for.
You should choose Pound Town Auto if:
You want Maximum Yields from an autoflower.
You love Caramel Apple/Fuel flavors.
You grow outdoors and need mold resistance.
You want a happy, functional high.
Score: 9.7/10 (The Yield King)