hey man they are stunning plants!,didnt realise how nice they could be outdoors!!when is best month to begin outside?i only tried outdoors once(ireland)we unfortunately dont get enough light and i was tortured with bugs but yours look clean as a whistle,must give it a go next year maybe greenhouse?i cant wait to c how they turn out so ill keep updating pics etc let me know how it smokes once bit drier etc iv never smoked any auto before lookin forward 2it
Thanks a lot man. I'm pleased with the results so far. I'm not really familiar with the climate of Ireland, but here in the NE United States I put my plants out the 2nd week of May. Not so much because of the weather (although a mild frost is still possible here at that time), but because the days are still pretty short and the plants might try to flower. I started from seed in mid April indoors under lights so they had a little mass to them to increase the chance of survival. Putting out fresh seedlings is possible I guess, but they are extremely vulnerable to predators and pests. Putting them out later in May or even in June is fine. They just won't get as big.
Autoflowers are a little different. I did 2 seperate batches of autos this summer. Same as with regular plants, I started them indoors, but I moved them outside once they showed sex at about 3-4 weeks old. I would imagine the best months for them are June, July and August, but you can do them anytime after the last frost in the spring up until the first frost in the fall. Since you want the most light possible, June, July, and August have longer day, so I would imagine they are prime time for autos.
As for bugs, I find it essential to use some sort of spray. Some people insist on neem oil and other organic sprays, but I'm not too concerned with being "all organic." I use Safer 3 in 1 insect spray and I used Ortho Ecosense 3 in 1 Rose Formula. Both worked really well for me. I don't think anything is going to stop them completely, but gives them a little relieve and some time to outgrow any bug damage. I'm guessing growing outside in Northern Europe is quite difficult with the shorter seasons, so autos might be your best bet. When are the typical last frost (spring) and first frost (fall) dates where you are at?
Oh BTW the auto smoke is great man. The yield might be a little small, but I do see much difference between that and regular plants. Not saying it is medical grade, but you probably wouldn't know it came from an auto unless I told you. I think the quality from the first line of autos that came out were sub-par, which led to a lot of myths about the smoke being lousy. Autos certainly came a long way and definitely found their place in my outdoor gardens for years to come. Not sure if I'd ever grow them indoors though. I think they show their true potential outside where you can't control the light cycle.
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