This is not my first grow. I started way back in 2002 with good old Skunk #1.
I kept growing these ladies (always outdoors) every summer until 2009.
Then a long break, and only during COVID did I start growing again.
This is my first diary.
20/02/2024 (G-Day)
This is basically just an experiment to see if the current external environmental conditions are suitable.
Since I don't have a growroom, I grow outdoors, in pots.
Generally I'd wait until mid-March, but considering that temperatures have been above average for over a month (climate change...) I wanted to try an autoflowering well in advance compared to previous years.
For this reason I used one of the remaining Royal Dwarf seeds from 2 years ago.
I live in a country area, with very good air coming from the nearby sea, and my balcony faces south: this means constant sunlight from dawn to dusk.
Currently (end of February) the daylight hours are around 12.
I used the BioBix All-Mix as substrate.
Climate data: 8°C (mean daily min.) / 19°C (mean daily max.) / Humidity: 70% (average)
I heared about "Bud-Washing" never done it. Never thought it could be useful. You might want to look into it and if that would be an option.
Good luck m8.