Growing in a tropical climate

[Costavista]

Greetings all, I'm new to the forum and look forward to participating. I recently relocated from the northeast US to a very tropical climate about 9 degrees north of the equator. My background in growing is indoor bubbleponics, which I really enjoyed and had good success with. I'm now ready to try growing outdoors in soil here in the mountain side jungle. Totally different conditions than I'm used to: high temperatures, high humidity, year round 12/12 days/ nights, plenty of hot sun and plenty of insects of all sorts. Can anyone offer their experience and advice from having grown in the same type of environment? I've decided to grow autoflowers because of the light cycles. I'd be most appreciative of any insights you can offer. Thanks so much, and happy growing to everyone!

[dilvish]

find a strain that likes that type of environment. Sativas are usually good for that type of environment like Maui Wowie. As far as the pests, try to grow other plants around them that are known to repel bugs.

[Gingerbeard]

Look for landrace strains that come from your country.