Girl Scout Cookies Extreme - 2021 Grow

So to be clear and provide full disclosure: this was only my second grow and my first experience with autoflowers. I started these girls early for our normal growing season because I wanted to get two grows in of this strain: one (mostly) indoor, one outdoor. I learned quite a bot along the way: I was doing the typical 18/6 light cycle, later learned that a lot of people recommend 20/4 instead. I germinated in peat pellets, then went to 1-gal fabric pots... then to 5-gals fabric pots. (Next grow will grow straight from peat pellets to 5-gal fabric pots. I think I may have added some stress by transplanting twice.) I didn't realize how fast autos go from germination through veg, to flowering. I did very little LST and absolutely no topping/fimming. Next grow I'll try to FIM them at least once. I got these girls outside as much as possible. While my TSL 2000 is a great light, I still prefer the natural light from that great big ball of fire in the sky. "The big yellow one is the sun!" (For those of you who will pick up on that reference.) I'm a bit disappointed in my yield. ILGM indicates 4-6 oz per m2; I got far less... but my grow conditions aren't perfect. I don't have a humidifier in my tent and I have an oversized exhaust fan - and it's all set up in a detached garage, which makes controlling temperature and humidity problematic. (I'll take any advice there!) But over all, it was a good grow and a great learning experience for me. BTW - I'm not much of a smoker, so the taste and effects come from ILGM. I started growing to make tinctures and edibles to help me, my family, and friends get some better sleep. I want to wrap this up by saying how much I appreciate the support from the GrowDiaries community. From answering questions to providing encouragement and advice, you all are the best!