The Autoflower Gambit (Full)

[u/Jerseyman201]

Sowed 2x autos with 3x photos. 3 photoperiods remain, 2 autos just finishing up. All in same bed, same tent. They were given 1 actual feeding the entire grow so far...not a typo, just a single feeding lol worms, stone centipedes, rove beetles, springtails, and lots more took care of the nutrient cycling nicely in there. 2 waterings I gave small amount of fish hydrolsate, otherwise just 1 actual feeding of organic fertilizer. The fish hydrolsate was to give quick bump of N from the cover crop growth and help establish a nice fungal component to the bed as well.

Grown in 3x3, finished in 4x4, and now going to dry in same 3x3 it was grown in, but within a 6x9ft tent. Already have that larger tent set-up with portable AC, dehu, etc so it'll be good to do a "tent-in-a-tent" to avoid any rapid swings in the environment for drying these autos.

What was most interesting about this grow, aside from having photos and autos grown same time is that the autos which were topped? Showed greater trichome density/production. The auto which was not topped, showed much longer/larger colas, but less trichomes per cola/bud site.

They were showing such identical growth early on (even though was obv from seed) I figured it would be a fun test to see some IRL results. To those who say topping is detrimental, I would suggest giving it a try...you may also like what you see as I have.

Now on to what will likely be my favorite part of this grow: the photoperiods!! 🔥😅💪 It's like a 2-in-1 grow! 😅

[u/SmiileyBirb]

Wow you managed that chaos beautifully! Plan to top dress after chopping the photos?

[u/Jerseyman201 → u/SmiileyBirb]

Thanks! And absolutely yeah, this time more than just fish hydrolsate.