I did not see your thread, and posted a similar question not ten minutes after you posted your. I live in SC, and have 4 white castle's that I want to put outside next week, but I've never grown outside so am not sure. I think your autos will do great! I have had two I've grown indoors so far and they finished up in exactly ten weeks. I don't think you will have any problems. The white castle I have are female, but not autos thats why I am wondering if I waited too long to try to grow outside. Good luck!