2025 outdoor grows! Let’s see em!

[Space82]

So as an experienced indoor grower, what would you recommend for a newb? Auto or photo?

A newbie may need to start with a Auto if the conditions are not 100% dialed in, because they're kinda forgiving....it requires little thought.
If advise: 3 gallon Fabric Grow BAG
Bottom 1.5 (trade) gallons should be Ocean Forrest FF and the top 1.5 Happy Frog. It's cooler than OF for the . As roots develop the OF will be essential, but start the auto in Happy Frog on the top half.
Do not amend it. I use flying skull nutes for photos, and Fox Farm Only on autos. 1/4 strength on everything the whole grow, do not over do feeding with Auto Flowers she has NO time to recover from anything.
Feed once weekly or diluted twice, keep it at 6.5 and just let it go. Til you learn the stages of growth, understand ppfd/rh/ CO2/ and all the tricky talk and how it all works together, autos.

 

[cpurola]

A newbie may need to start with a Auto if the conditions are not 100% dialed in, because they're kinda forgiving....it requires little thought.
If advise: 3 gallon Fabric Grow BAG
Bottom 1.5 (trade) gallons should be Ocean Forrest FF and the top 1.5 Happy Frog. It's cooler than OF for the . As roots develop the OF will be essential, but start the auto in Happy Frog on the top half.
Do not amend it. I use flying skull nutes for photos, and Fox Farm Only on autos. 1/4 strength on everything the whole grow, do not over do feeding with Auto Flowers she has NO time to recover from anything.
Feed once weekly or diluted twice, keep it at 6.5 and just let it go. Til you learn the stages of growth, understand ppfd/rh/ CO2/ and all the tricky talk and how it all works together, autos.

Thank you! That makes sense, auto first, photo second. Also, layering the soil makes perfect sense. Do you add perlite or rice hulls?
I've kept your instructions and will revisit at some near future point.

 

[Hossgrows]

By far the OG Kush outperformed all the other strains as far as yield and quality. Runner up was my Royal Gorilla. My Lemon Super Silver Shining Haze is kick ass, but they only produced a few ozs a piece. Crème Brûlée was the prettiest by far, but had crap for yield. It’s some great taste, but yield isn’t worth the effort. I believe it was too susceptible to the elements outdoors. Chem’s Sis and Father OG did great. Modest yields and great flavors.
Question:
What is your favorite thing to do with your larf and sugar trimmings? This question is for all!!
Let’s get some great options!

I'm gonna make some oil with some of mine.

 

[grayoldnproud]

It looks like Autumn may actually happen by Halloween. The same time my Criticals should be ready. Sunny for the most part so maybe some smooth sailing. Fingers crossed.

 

[EternalSun]

It looks like Autumn may actually happen by Halloween. The same time my Criticals should be ready. Sunny for the most part so maybe some smooth sailing. Fingers crossed.
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No snow. Let’em grow

 

[grayoldnproud]

No snow. Let’em grow

They're autos so they can't go too long. But the trichs will tell me when it's time to give a blessing and thank the great mother.

I hope everyone's weather holds for them to get across the line.

 

[EastCoastOutdoor]

My hands clenched up just thinking about trimming all day but you’re gonna have lots of test samples to help ease that little problem - have fun w it

Yes sir!!!! Been burping (& partaking) through the process! Man I have so many sugar leaves than I’ve ever had. Don’t know the reason. I need to make some good kief or hash, one….

 

[EastCoastOutdoor]

I have a plant I started in May and I should have started in March or April. As Im in a Midwest state, temps here are too cold for my "experiment" plant. But, in and out if the house it goes. Thankfully I only have 1 plant. I too am new to this and had no idea what I was doing. 1 seed out of 7 made it to seedling. Queen #1 is the strain which is 50/50. Im fighting getting it ready so I can harvest.

My friend, if the close up picture was recent, you have a long way to go. Looks like the trichromatic conversion is just really starting to begin. White hairs too, could be indicative of your strain. Only thing I can say, be patient!!!
Hopefully it’s a great harvest and all of us want you to keep us updated!
What strain are you working with? Seed or clone?

 

[EastCoastOutdoor]

Well it’s officially time to through a few in the attic now. I was gonna just run auto’s, but have decided to go with my photos and just shorten their window and LST the hell out of them.
Does anybody else switch to indoor during winter to have steady supply? I know I’ve seen a few people that already have a great setup. Any info is appreciated!
✌

 

[BearWater]

Well it’s officially time to through a few in the attic now. I was gonna just run auto’s, but have decided to go with my photos and just shorten their window and LST the hell out of them.
Does anybody else switch to indoor during winter to have steady supply? I know I’ve seen a few people that already have a great setup. Any info is appreciated!
✌

oh yeah buddy! Have had these going in prep for “indoor winter season” : )

are you curious on anything specific?

 

[jimbochicago]

Hey just looking for some ideas: since some thieving assholes stole my plants this year, logic is they got my property marked to come back next year. Any ideas how to prevent a 2nd incident? I grow them in pots on the patio in the back of the house. Got electrical sockets and iron railings/gates. (These weren't locked this year, but even if they are, they're only 3 1/2 feet.)
Any strategies or techniques would be most appreciated!

 

[Crazyformes]

Hey just looking for some ideas: since some thieving assholes stole my plants this year, logic is they got my property marked to come back next year. Any ideas how to prevent a 2nd incident? I grow them in pots on the patio in the back of the house. Got electrical sockets and iron railings/gates. (These weren't locked this year, but even if they are, they're only 3 1/2 feet.)
Any strategies or techniques would be most appreciated!

My brother had something similar happen to him. They cut into his green house 2 nights in a row and stole the tops of 2 plants. To make it even worse he found out it was a neighbor, confronted him, was pushed by the individual, my brother slapped him, before saying not to steal from him. The neighbor filed assault charges and trespassing charges against him....Any who....to your point. Cameras, motion activated lights, motion activated alarms and what my brother did....animal traps on perimeter of property....a good bear trap.....deterence is a good thing. Good luck to you my friend.

 

[jimbochicago]

My brother had something similar happen to him. They cut into his green house 2 nights in a row and stole the tops of 2 plants. To make it even worse he found out it was a neighbor, confronted him, was pushed by the individual, my brother slapped him, before saying not to steal from him. The neighbor filed assault charges and trespassing charges against him....Any who....to your point. Cameras, motion activated lights, motion activated alarms and what my brother did....animal traps on perimeter of property....a good bear trap.....deterence is a good thing. Good luck to you my friend.

Many thanks! I thought also of tripwires but motion detectors should do it.

 

[Crazyformes]

Many thanks! I thought also of tripwires but motion detectors should do it.

They have them that turn night into day.
Also if you could set one up to play a clip of a Tommy gun firing.....with a camera so you can see the MF'er shit himself.
Most times the people who steal pot plants are someone you know....FYI

 

[Hossgrows]

Many thanks! I thought also of tripwires but motion detectors should do it.

Careful what u use. Booby traps are illegal, but I can shove a 12 gauge barrel up your arse, legally.
We have the castle law in Ohio
Nobody knows your there, but the garden might be the greenest it's ever been the following season, if ya catch my drift.

Lay out a few boards with nails, covered in mulch or leaves... something. Especially if u know where they entered from.

I can get down right medieval in thought of trespassers. My daughter is worse than I.

But I do have a school bell hooked to a trip wire. If tripped it allows electrical contact to active the alarm. It'll wake the whole neighborhood in the dead of night.

Kevlar fishing line is a must, too.

That's pretty bold to come up to the back of someone's house, like that.
Guaranteed it's someone u know, or they told someone they know.

I kept quiet about my grow, to all but my neighbor who grows, my wife, and my closest friend. Word travels fast, keep your circle small, trust no one outside that circle.

 

[grayoldnproud]

Hey just looking for some ideas: since some thieving assholes stole my plants this year, logic is they got my property marked to come back next year. Any ideas how to prevent a 2nd incident? I grow them in pots on the patio in the back of the house. Got electrical sockets and iron railings/gates. (These weren't locked this year, but even if they are, they're only 3 1/2 feet.)
Any strategies or techniques would be most appreciated!

If your login means anything, can't you grow legally in Illinois? If so put a camera out there and catch who it is and report them, it's still theft, and trespass, even if it's weed.

 

[Leste]

Bring on the 60 mph winds!

 

[grayoldnproud]

If your planning next years outdoor and want to start off with Autos here are the World Cup Results.
Autoflower World Cup Winners 2025
Sativa Dominant Autoflower
1. Fast Buds - Guava Auto™ by DAGGA DNA, Slovenj Gradec
2. Royal Queen Seeds - Mimosa Auto by Royal Queen Seeds, Barcelona
3. Sensi Seeds / Sherbinskis - Thin Mint Kiwi Automatic by Fuegobud, Berlin
Indica Dominant Autoflower
1. Ethos Genetics - Banana Jealousy Auto RF3 by Daniel Sipakis, Aache
2. Mephisto Genetics - Iced 'n' Baked by weedydi bobbidi boo, Toulouse
3. Original sensible seeds - Black Orchid Auto by SKINNYTALLS, London
Best New Autoflower 2025
1. Mephisto Genetics - Mango Runtz by Weedydi Bobbidi Boo, Toulouse
2. Fast Buds - Z-Up Auto by Sebastian Good, Granada
3. Royal Queen - Prickly Pear by Brandon Potter, Eugene
Best CBD Autoflower
1. Zamnesia Seeds - Green Cure CBD F1 Automatic by Antonio Grande, Lamezia Terme
Auto with Highest THC Lab test
1. Fast Buds - Frostbanger Auto THC 26.7%
Best Autoflower Breeder 2025
1. Fast Buds - On-line voting

And the American Cup 2025 winners

Best Autoflower Breeder 2025
Fast Buds

Best Auto Hybrid 2025
1st place
Jimbo, Columbia
Sundae Thumper by Mephisto Genetics

2nd place
John Huckins
Lemon Cherry Cookies by Fast Buds

3rd place
Twenty20 Mendocino
Grape Gas by Twenty20 Mendocino

Best New Strains 2025
1st place
Twenty20 Mendocino
Love Bomb Auto by Twenty20 Mendocino

2nd place
Atlas Seeds
Mendo Breath Auto by Atlas Seeds

3rd place
Mephisto Genetics
Mango Runtz by Mephisto Genetics

Best Auto Hash 2025
Orange Sherbet Auto - Fast Buds by Dereck San Miguel

Highest THC Autoflower 2025
Mendo Breath Auto by Atlas Seeds

Best Auto Hash Rosin 2025
Finish Line by Flying Lion (cross of Marathon Og & Yamato)

 

[grayoldnproud]

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Bring on the 60 mph winds!

It looks so empty!

 

[orggrwr]

Hey just looking for some ideas: since some thieving assholes stole my plants this year, logic is they got my property marked to come back next year. Any ideas how to prevent a 2nd incident? I grow them in pots on the patio in the back of the house. Got electrical sockets and iron railings/gates. (These weren't locked this year, but even if they are, they're only 3 1/2 feet.)
Any strategies or techniques would be most appreciated!

If you don't already have a dog, get one ( preferably from your local shelter) i have 2 and they alert me even if a car slows down in front of the house. If anyone comes in the yard uninvited they sound like a whole pack of wolves. Also have security cameras for when I'm not home. Nobody's messing with my plants.