Royal Queen Seeds

Royal Queen Seeds (RQS) is a premier European cannabis seed bank and breeder headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 2007, the company has grown from a small passion project into one of the most recognized and trusted names in the global seed market. RQS operates its own state-of-the-art R&D facility where a team of expert breeders and agronomists develop new genetics using modern techniques, including tissue culture for genetic preservation. **History & Contributions:** RQS initially gained fame for its high-quality, stable feminized and autoflowering seeds, making premium genetics accessible to a broad audience. They were early proponents of the 'seed to sale' model, controlling the entire breeding, production, and distribution process to ensure quality. Notable contributions to the cannabis gene pool include the widely popular **Northern Light Automatic**, **Royal Gorilla**, **Quick One**, and **Critical**. Their **RQS Feminized** and **RQS Autoflowering** collections are industry benchmarks for reliability and performance. **Philosophy:** The company's philosophy centers on **innovation, consistency, and education**. They emphasize creating resilient, high-yielding, and aromatic strains suitable for growers of all skill levels. RQS invests heavily in consumer education through detailed grow guides, blogs, and video content, promoting responsible cultivation. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in breeding efforts for robust plants that require fewer resources. As a leader in the European market, RQS continues to shape industry standards through genetic research and a focus on customer trust.