GrowPassionItalyChris This year I worked at the Canapa Mundi expo in Rome with megliolegale.it and took the opportunity to get some free autoflowering seeds from various famous seed banks. They were super nice and gifted me several varieties, and I just couldn't resist; I had to plant these varieties outdoors in an organic way, just like I always do with the stunning varieties from the legendary DutchFem Seeds. They sprouted in very uncertain weather conditions, with temperature swings and a lot of rain. They struggled in the small pots during the first two weeks of germination and growth, and I was afraid of losing them, but as soon as I transplanted them directly into the ground without pots, they started to grow very vigorously, almost like the other autoflowering plants already thriving in the garden. I'm also satisfied with these varieties; since they were free seeds, I'm even happier to see them grow optimally! It's going to be a memorable outdoor season; this year I have the best varieties from the best seed banks all together, united by love, passion, harmony, and positivity. They are holding up well against pests for now.
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Week 4. Vegetation
3y ago
1/7
49 cm
Height
30 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Weak
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
15 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
19 °C
Night Air Temp
Nutrients 1
Top-Max
1.5 mll
GrowPassionItalyChris The beautiful days have arrived and these varieties have responded with rapid and abundant growth, they already have more than 3 internodes, some even 4 internodes, they are all approaching 50 centimeters in height and the developing branches are becoming more and more evident. If it weren't for the difference in varieties, they all seem exceptional to me, both Dutchpassion seeds as always with impeccable varieties, and Sweet Seeds, which has left me in awe every time I grow their varieties for years. The same goes for 420FastBuds, very abundant and fast as always, and Humboldt Seeds, I've always had positive experiences in the past. Currently, I congratulate all the seed banks I've chosen, at the Canapa Mundi fair I received precious gifts, that is, quality seeds as always! We used a bit of quick-action pyrethrum oil to protect the beautiful varieties from pests like aphids. In a little over a week, we will start with some nutrients for flowering. For now, they are proceeding wonderfully and have already adapted to the climate of central Italy. We're moving forward happily; I just hope summer arrives for good!
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Week 5. Flowering
3y ago
1/6
73 cm
Height
33 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Weak
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
18 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
20 °C
Night Air Temp
Nutrients 2
Top-Max
1.5 mll
Bio-Bloom
2 mll
GrowPassionItalyChris I'm happy with all 4 seed banks that gave me some seeds at the Canapa Mundi fair in Rome. In the past, I've randomly tried a ton of varieties, and I'm particularly fond of one seed bank, but I care about them all. These varieties have been perfect for my needs so far because they grow easily, quickly, and are very resilient, and they're already in flowering! Each variety is developing impeccably, and I'm very happy because they've withstood the climate changes and are doing great against the presence of aphids under the leaves. Every week, we're using quick-action pyrethrum oil, and it's working. The color of the plants and the vigor they have in growing and flowering is shown in the video and photos! They've had very rapid growth this week. The weather has improved, and the temperatures are summer-like, so they can only get better. I grow organically and don't use any special pruning, and these varieties seem ideal for me. As long as I have the passion for growing, we'll definitely use these varieties too because this 2023 in Italy, the weather has been terrible during the first 3 weeks of life for these varieties, and they've withstood hail, rain, and temperature fluctuations. They're starting to flower, and the summer heat has finally arrived! A hug to everyone!
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Week 6. Flowering
3y ago
1/11
90 cm
Height
31 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Normal
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
18 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
20 °C
Night Air Temp
Nutrients 3
Top-Max
1.5 mll
Bio-Bloom
2 mll
Fish-Mix
1 mll
GrowPassionItalyChris For over twenty years I've been growing and I'm increasingly happy with the quality offered by these magnificent seed banks! Heartfelt congratulations to those who selected and created these autoflowering varieties. They grow quickly, resist aphids, and some are nearly a meter tall; all together they look like a mini forest! They are starting to flower gradually and being very bushy, it's spectacular to see them! The first resin is appearing and they are in excellent health. I'm happy so far because if you look at photos and videos, you'll realize that here in central Italy in organic outdoor growing, we have the best climate you could wish for, even though this 2023 has seen a lot of rain until mid-May and there have been temperature fluctuations; this has not been a problem for these strong and abundant varieties! Now the magic has begun, the heat has arrived, and I can't wait to see them full of buds! We're moving forward happily, a hug to everyone!
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Week 7. Flowering
3y ago
1/13
120 cm
Height
31 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Normal
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
18 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
22 °C
Night Air Temp
Nutrients 3
Top-Max
1.5 mll
Bio-Bloom
2 mll
Fish-Mix
1 mll
GrowPassionItalyChris I'm happy with these strains, impressive how they adapt to the Italian climate changes and especially resistant to pests like aphids and lepidopterans. There are so many plants, different varieties from 4 world seed banks, so describing them all would be absurd. Each strain grows abundantly, they all start to fill up with resinous, fragrant, and quite sticky flowers. I was surprised by the size of some strains, they are like XXL size and they don't stop, they keep stretching and widening even though they are not far apart from each other. It looks like a small forest of happy autoflowers and with the summer heat coming, they will only get better! I foresee a lot of quality abundance! Kudos to all the seed banks I've chosen! A hug!
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Week 8. Flowering
3y ago
1/10
170 cm
Height
32 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Normal
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
18 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
Nutrients 2
Top-Max
1.5 mll
Bio-Bloom
2 mll
GrowPassionItalyChris Speed, abundance, and top-notch quality are the characteristics of these wonderful varieties that are now in advanced flowering. The temperatures are now summer-like, and the plants are growing and blooming spectacularly. They resist aphids and seem to be gradually filling up with resinous and fruity buds. You can tell there's a lot of experience behind these varieties. I'm happy with the current result, and in about three months, I'll be harvesting happily. Some, like the Autoultimate, are nearing one meter and eighty centimeters in height! The rest of the varieties are medium-sized and continue to fill up with buds! Congratulations to everyone, I love you all, a big hug to everyone!
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Week 9. Flowering
3y ago
1/11
186 cm
Height
4 hrs
Light Schedule
34 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Strong
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
GrowPassionItalyChris It has been a beautiful week! The Italian summer heat has finally arrived with high temperatures during the day and cool nights. These strains are perfect! Every seed bank of these strains deserves my heartfelt applause! Some are taller than me, meaning they exceed one meter and eighty centimeters in height! Very bushy, they are all filling up with hard, sticky, and very resinous buds with intense, fruity aromas! Each strain is developing its aroma impeccably! Insects and pests are no longer a problem; the sticky resin is not liked by insects! They have grown a lot, and in about three months, they will be harvested. Now they are filling up as much as they can; the buds are swelling and starting to take shape. We started with a bit of Atami bloombastic along with top max and biobloom, and if they continue like this, in about 4 weeks, I will be harvesting XXL trees of the highest organic quality with special aromas! A nauseating smell in the garden! A hug to everyone and congratulations to the creators of these strains!
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Week 10. Flowering
3y ago
1/9
186 cm
Height
4 hrs
Light Schedule
34 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Strong
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
GrowPassionItalyChris Wonderful week, summer heat has arrived! They are all growing impeccably and many are XXL type! Resinous and sticky and very fragrant, they are now filling up with hard and spectacular flowers! They resist and seem to meet every need. Very abundant and easy to manage, it won't be long until the end! Congratulations to the creators of these varieties! I'm happy! A hug to everyone!
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Week 11. Flowering
3y ago
1/6
190 cm
Height
4 hrs
Light Schedule
32 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Strong
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
22 °C
Night Air Temp
GrowPassionItalyChris Beautiful, abundant, and loaded with resinous and fragrant flowers! Large sizes and top quality! It’s been a beautiful and warm week, and now that we’re in summer, they continue to fill up with very resinous and hard flowers. Each strain is a true satisfaction! Thanks to all the seed banks that created these magnificent varieties! For some, the harvest is just around the corner, while others will need more than a week of waiting, even two weeks. I’m happy, great job everyone.
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Week 12. Flowering
3y ago
1/6
190 cm
Height
4 hrs
Light Schedule
32 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Strong
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
22 °C
Night Air Temp
GrowPassionItalyChris I can't update the diary like I usually do anymore, but it has been a beautiful week! Every strain is finishing the flowering stage abundantly. Hard and very resinous buds are forming all over the plants. They all look XXL in size! Very fragrant, each strain has its refined aroma, and the final flowering phase is not far off. I'm happy with every strain, congratulations to those who created them! A hug to everyone!
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Week 15. Flowering
3y ago
1/6
195 cm
Height
4 hrs
Light Schedule
36 °C
Day Air Temp
6.4
pH
Strong
Smell
70 %
Air Humidity
21 °C
Solution Temp
18 °C
Substrate Temp
24 °C
Night Air Temp
GrowPassionItalyChris Unfortunately, growdiaries.com was showing me a 404 error for some reason, and I couldn't update my diary here for 3 weeks. I finished the harvest a week ago, although there are still some that need to be harvested. What can I say, I'm very happy and I want to give my compliments to these seed banks and their strains! For about a month, the temperatures have risen a lot, exceeding 40 degrees, and these strains have filled up with resinous, hard, and fragrant buds; I had to tie some branches due to the weight. Some, like the auto ultimate XL, have grown to almost two meters, like real trees! The other strains have all grown to medium and large sizes. The aroma, scent, and resin are still very strong in the garden even after harvesting almost all of them. Each strain has done its job, and the harvests have been memorable. I can't wait to review each dried strain! They are all a delight, each with its own flavor and effect. It's certain that in the future we will grow these strains again.
What results, guys! I have bags full from this summer! Beautiful harvest and unforgettable results! I didn't have time to update the diary, and I apologize to everyone. Just imagine the wonderful outcome... next outdoor, I'll be more precise with the diary. A hug to all!