auto outside now

[kinger]

How would auto seeds do outside now in norcal Sacramento area ? Would they flower or would tgey veg for a lil while then flower ?

 

[aridbud]

I looked up weather in Sacramento area. Even though 70's in day, 37-39F is just stressing the plant. However the average in your area....Feb. 60's low 40's

http://weatherspark.com/averages/31549/2/Sacramento-California-United-States

Too, if you wait until mid- February....more light, the lows will climb into the 40's. (Generally speaking).

Do you have the means to start them inside? Veg until they begin to show puberty.Building a cold frame might be the solution.....transfer the plants in cold frame after 4-5 weeks. If really cold/foggy, you can bring them in or cover up with tarp.

This should probably be a test run for you; meaning don't plant all your autos at one time.

Personally, I'd wait until late Feb, early March. Plants don't thrive when roots are cold. Think of yourself in 40+- F soil temp, feet buried to mid-shin. Shiver me timbers!!

 

[vostok]

You may consider a strain develop for the cold like the range from http://www.nordenseeds.com famous for their viking strain

 

[bosshogg]

Was wondering the sanger in my are I I live in s. Texas but its 50 oyt tonight n 28 tomorrow night......mayb end of march I'm. Hopeing

 

[aridbud]

Was wondering the sanger in my are I I live in s. Texas but its 50 oyt tonight n 28 tomorrow night......mayb end of march I'm. Hopeing

Yep, better to wait until mid March....better yield, more light and warmth.

 

[bosshogg]

If out in march should h as rvrst end of may correcect....

 

[aridbud]

If out in march should h as rvrst end of may correcect....

Depending on what strain....anywhere from 60-75 days. Larger super autos run between 75-100 days.

Hearing experiences from those living in temperate climates such as S. TX or S. CA....results were defeating if planted in Jan-Feb. Most by starting in end of Feb or mid March had larger more robust harvest.

 

[marilian03]

Thanks for the info aridbud.

 

[bosshogg]

Yeah thanx a mil airbud, what autos would u recommend for some texas growing???????

 

[aridbud]

If you are starting in March....go with an indica auto hybrid....hardier. Wait until it's warmer (April/May) to grow sativa dominant autos. With autos you can start every 20-25 days and have a perpetual harvest....5-6 grows in a season.....April-Oct (generally). Maybe add 1 more harvest if in semi-tropical climate.

 

[bosshogg]

I like the 20 -25 day setup...nvr thought of that......thanks for the fed back airbud..... much appreci ated ..........beans n cornbread