Français Quebec Gold 2.0 is an original QCS strain: a feminized 50/50 hybrid from a Big Bud × Skunk selection, with 18 to 21% THC, only 45 to 50 days of flowering and up to 1,300 g per plant outdoors. This Quebec Gold 2.0 strain review covers the specs, our 48-review 5-star rating and what growers generally say about its parent families.
Quebec Gold 2.0 strain at a glance
| Genetics | Big Bud × Skunk selection |
| Type | Feminized, 50% sativa / 50% indica |
| THC | 18 to 21% |
| Flowering time | 45 to 50 days indoors |
| Yield | 625 g/m² indoors, up to 1,300 g per plant outdoors |
| Outdoor harvest | Last week of October |
| Flavour | Citrus, skunk, earthy |
| Growing level | Easy to moderate |
| Pack | 5 feminized seeds |
| Breeder | Quebec Cannabis Seeds (original QCS genetics) |
What is the Quebec Gold 2.0 strain?
Quebec Gold 2.0 is an original QCS strain: Quebec Cannabis Seeds is its original breeder, and these are our own genetics, bred in Quebec since 2015 by a grower with more than 35 years of experience.
Quebec Gold 2.0 is a 50/50 hybrid bred by Quebec Cannabis Seeds in Quebec from a Big Bud × Skunk selection. The reasoning is straightforward and the product page spells it out: Big Bud was chosen for heavy production, and the Skunk selection for structure, aroma and mould resistance. The result is a plant that stays at an average height indoors and flowers in a quick 45 to 50 days.
Both parent families have a long history. Big Bud has been a favourite among growers for decades for dense, heavy colas, and Skunk-type genetics are widely credited with shaping the structure and smell of countless modern hybrids. The Quebec Gold 2.0 strain follows that tradition with a Canadian twist. It is also a moderate-THC strain at 18 to 21%, which appeals to people who value yield and reliability over raw strength.
Is Quebec Gold 2.0 indica or sativa?
Quebec Gold 2.0 is a true 50% sativa, 50% indica hybrid. In practice, growers commonly describe plants from this kind of cross as average in height indoors, with good side branching and enough stretch to fill a tent without turning into a sky-high sativa. Outdoors the plants can reach about 2.5 metres, so they need space and support.
The balance also shows in the effect: an upbeat first impression followed by a relaxed body, which is what a well-balanced hybrid is expected to deliver. If you want to understand the relaxing half of the equation, see what indica does to you.
Smell and flavour
QCS lists the taste as citrus, skunk and earthy, with citrus up front, skunk in the middle and an earthy base. That is a classic combination: the brightness many consumers associate with limonene-rich plants, the unmistakable skunk funk, and an earthy undertone. If you grow it, plan odour control, because Skunk-influenced plants are known for smelling strongly in late flower.
Quebec Gold 2.0 effects
The QCS page describes an upbeat, happy lift first, followed by a relaxed body. That fits a 50/50 hybrid with moderate THC: sociable and light on the way up, then gentler as the body effects arrive. Consumers often reach for this kind of plant in the afternoon or evening, but responses vary with tolerance, dose and setting.
At 18 to 21% THC it is moderate in strength by today's standards, which many people find friendlier than the very strongest strains. Even so, start low, especially if you are new.
How strong is Quebec Gold 2.0? THC content
QCS lists Quebec Gold 2.0 at 18 to 21% THC. That puts it below the headline-grabbing 25% plus strains, and that is part of the pitch: reliable, flavourful cannabis in the mid-strength range, with a very large yield. THC always depends on the grow and the cure, so a careful drying process makes a visible difference.
Other seed companies sell strains with similar names and different lineages, so what you read elsewhere may differ; these numbers are for the QCS version. If you want a stronger plant, see our seeds over 25% THC.
Growing Quebec Gold 2.0: flowering time and yield
Indoors, Quebec Gold 2.0 flowers in 45 to 50 days and yields about 625 g/m². Outdoors it is ready in the last week of October and can produce up to 1,300 g per plant, one of the largest outdoor figures in our range. The page describes it as rated easy to moderate.
Tips for such a productive plant: outdoors, give each one a large hole or container and plenty of sun, and plan to support heavy branches with stakes or a trellis. The last week of October is late for much of Canada, so many growers use a greenhouse or a sheltered spot to stay clear of frost. Indoors, the quick 45 to 50 day flower makes it easy to schedule, and a trained canopy gets the best out of its heavy-production side. Keep humidity in check in the last two weeks to protect dense tops. Browse our fast version seeds if you want something that finishes even earlier outdoors.
What customers report
Quebec Gold 2.0 is one of the best-reviewed strains on our site, with 48 reviews and a rating of 5 out of 5. The review text was not available to summarise here, so we report only the count and the rating rather than invent quotes. Open the product page to read what growers wrote.
Is Quebec Gold 2.0 right for you?
Quebec Gold 2.0 is made for growers who want the biggest harvest for the least fuss: a fast indoor flower, big outdoor potential, a moderate THC level and a familiar Skunk-style aroma. It is less suited to someone who wants a high-THC experience, or a quiet-smelling plant. Read our reviews of Fat Bastard for the other end of the strength scale, or browse all feminized seeds.
Why grow Quebec Gold 2.0 from Quebec Cannabis Seeds?
- Bred in Quebec by the original breeder. Quebec Cannabis Seeds (QCS) is the original breeder of Quebec Gold 2.0, one of our own QCS Originals, bred here since 2015 by a grower with 35+ years of experience.
- Guaranteed. 80% germination guarantee with replacements, and delivery guaranteed. If a pack under-performs, email us and we make it right.
- Free seeds with every order, and free shipping on orders over $200.
- Fast, discreet shipping. Ships from Quebec within 24 hours Monday to Friday in plain, unbranded packaging, to Canada (Canada Post) and to the USA (1–2 business days by Express).
- Real support. Every email answered within 24 hours.
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Quebec Gold 2.0: frequently asked questions
What is the Quebec Gold 2.0 strain?
Quebec Gold 2.0 is an original QCS strain: a feminized 50/50 hybrid from a Big Bud × Skunk selection, with 18 to 21% THC and 45 to 50 days of flowering.
Is Quebec Gold 2.0 indica or sativa?
It is a balanced hybrid: QCS lists Quebec Gold 2.0 as 50% sativa and 50% indica.
How strong is Quebec Gold 2.0?
QCS lists 18 to 21% THC, a moderate-strength strain by today’s standards. Start low, as responses vary.
How long does Quebec Gold 2.0 take to flower?
45 to 50 days indoors, and the last week of October outdoors. These are ranges, not promises.
How much does Quebec Gold 2.0 yield?
QCS lists 625 g/m² indoors and up to 1,300 g per plant outdoors, in good conditions.
Is Quebec Gold 2.0 easy to grow?
QCS rates it easy to moderate. It stays at average height indoors, but outdoor plants can reach about 2.5 metres and need space and support.
What does Quebec Gold 2.0 taste and smell like?
Citrus first, with skunk and earthy notes behind it. The effect is described as an upbeat lift followed by a relaxed body.
Where can I buy Quebec Gold 2.0 seeds in Canada and the USA?
Order Quebec Gold 2.0 seeds directly from Quebec Cannabis Seeds, the original breeder. We ship from Quebec within 24 hours, Monday to Friday, in plain packaging: Canada in 3 to 7 days with standard shipping or 2 to 3 days with Express, and the USA in 1 to 2 business days with Express. Shipping is free over $200, every order includes free seeds, and the 80% germination guarantee comes with replacements. Questions? Call 514-805-2741.
A note on the numbers in this article: harvest dates, flowering times and yields are ranges, not promises. They vary depending on growing conditions: the grower, the method and the season's weather. No strain is 100% mold resistant. How we set these numbers →
About this article
Published by the Quebec Cannabis Seeds team. QCS was founded in 2015 by Trent LaPierre, a Quebec breeder with more than 35 years of hands-on growing experience. Genetics we bred ourselves are described from our own breeding work; when a strain comes from another breeder, we say so and credit them. How we work. Last updated: November 6, 2026.
Sources and further reading: Cannabis Act (Justice Laws, Government of Canada) · Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2018-144). Rules on cannabis seeds differ by province and state; check your local regulations before ordering.
