Hey buddy 🌱
Great question and nice choice of genetics too. I’ll keep this practical, flexible, and location-agnostic, since outdoors depends a lot on where you are in the world.
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First big thing to clear up (very important)
Autos don’t care about light cycles, but they do care about:
• Temperature
• Sun strength
• Weather stability
So while autos can grow outdoors almost anywhere, they don’t like cold, weak sun, or constant stress.
If you’re currently in:
• ❄️ Winter / cold season → better to wait
• 🌸 Spring / warming temps → ideal
• ☀️ Near the equator / warm year-round → you’re good to go almost anytime
If nights are regularly below ~10–12°C, autos will grow, but slow, small, and stressed.
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About your two autos (behavior outdoors)
🌿 Neville Haze Auto
• More sativa-leaning
• Likes strong sun
• Prefers warm, stable weather
• Can stretch more
• Doesn’t love cold or wind early on
➡️ Outdoors, she shines best when days are long, bright, and warm.
🌱 Tutankhamon Auto
• More compact
• Faster and sturdier
• Handles mild stress better
• Better choice if conditions aren’t perfect
➡️ If you had to pick one for “less-than-ideal” outdoor conditions, this is the safer bet.
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Outdoor auto tips (the essentials)
☀️ Sun
• Aim for 6–8+ hours of direct sun
• Morning sun is gold
• Avoid deep shade or balconies with limited exposure
🌡️ Temperature
• Ideal range: 18–28°C
• Cold nights slow autos permanently (they don’t “wait it out”)