Autos can take the cold

[desertdan]

I started these on 01/29 on the windowsill. They went outdoors on 01/29. Temps have been as low as 35. These pics are from this morning. They seem to do just fine in the cold but I did not expose them to cold till 4 weeks old. First is grandaddy purp second is choco matic. G.P. is almost double size of choco. Choco smells like chocolate mixed with skunk. I think G.P. has about 4 weeks to go and the choco about 3. These are my first autos and are early season experiment. They are very small I think because of short light hours. They just started 12+ hours on the17th. What do you guys think? I tried to post pics of whole plants but too big files to upload, so it says.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

I agree completly autos can take the cold mine have been out side at 30degrees for a couple days now and there just fine mine will be harvested at anytime.

[desertdan]

Yeah, Great. full steam ahead. "I love it when a plan comes together." The A Team.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

Oh ya one thing I noticed tho if the roots are cold the growth is slower so I added germinaion heating pads root temp is best between 65-75 degrees

[desertdan]

I thought so. The first experimental batch did not put them out till 2 weeks old. Last night I brought the new seedlings in. They go in very difficult to move pots outdoors on Sunday.

[Flockshot]

This is new information for me. Is this widely practiced, or is it relatively new?

[desertdan]

I think this is relatively new or not widely known or tried. That is why this first batch I called an experiment.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

I agree iv never herd about this untill now lol I as well just tryed it as an exsperiment a couple days ago lol one thing I did notice though! Was at the end of flower like I am my nugs thighten and fattened right up there supper tight I noticed a big difference

[desertdan]

Sounds great, can't wait. When mine are ready night time temps will still be in the 40s. When second batch are ready temps will still be in the 40-50s at night.

[tyler_ hobbyist]

My temps are in the mid 20-30's

[Flockshot]

I live at 42N so our winters make the basement gets cold in the winter and that is a problem for me. Perhaps I need to try this also. Thanks for bringing it up.

[OzBud]

we're almost opposites. I'm about 41 S

[OzBud]

in the winter unless you have a big tent you can sit it on top of a pallet to get it up off the cold ground to help with indoor grow temp

[Flockshot]

42 N is a little more populated . Actually, I am in Michigan USA. I can say that because I am a registered medical patient, authorized by the State to have plants..

[OzBud]

Ruderalis come from a cold climate in nature. Makes sense they can handle cold

[Flockshot]

That is a very astute observation Oz. Of course.

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Chocolate and weed combo, I gotta try that strain myself.
How many hours of daylight are these ladies getting?

[desertdan]

The chocolate is quite unique truly chocolate smell, really cool. I t was a freebie. They are getting 12+ hours and increasing everyday. I put the new seedlings in Sunday.

[Beach_Town_Brit]

Awesome, I gotta get some, I'm such a chocoholic.
I've been urging my friend to get his outdoor grow going, the time has come