Planting Autoflowering Cannabis in Winter

You might not realise it yet, but living in a cold climate doesn't have to prevent you from growing autoflowering cannabis seeds. In fact, you can grow outdoors even in winter, you just need to know how, what you need, and be familiar with varieties that adapt best to these conditions, as they're better prepared to withstand certain environmental conditions, especially the cold.

In this post we're going to show you some of the best automatic cannabis seeds in the world, in case you want to start your outdoor auto cultivation in winter.

Of course, the plants won't flower to the same extent as they do in spring and summer, as conditions are obviously much more challenging, since there aren't as many hours of light or warm temperatures. This means that yields will be lower, but it doesn't prevent you from achieving fantastic winter autoflowering crops.

In Spain, indoor areas are cold in winter, but there are plenty of regions with a warmer climate, ideal for planting autoflowers during cooler periods. What's more, Spain is one of the best countries for it. Both in the south, and in the Levante region and the Canary Islands, we can find an ideal climate for growing autoflowers outdoors during this season.

There are different options to improve these crops and carry them out, such as taking advantage of terraces that are oriented to the South, which allows marijuana plants to get more light; having a greenhouse prepared and covered with transparent plastic, etc.

It's obvious that we'll have to battle the lack of light, heat and humidity in winter, which are three essential elements for cultivation. But that doesn't mean we can't get high-quality cannabis plants. Of course, you should know that the root system of plants doesn't develop properly with temperatures below 16°C, so you have to be careful with frosts, as they can prevent the plant from properly absorbing and assimilating nutrients.

On the other hand, plants will require less water, as there are fewer hours of sun and humidity is lower, so you need to regulate watering and adapt it to this season.

Getting slower and less productive plants than at other times of the year is offset by a reduction in pests from both insects and fungi and bacteria, as winter also poses a strong challenge for these, causing them to die or disappear in many cases, unable to attack your crop.

WHICH AUTOFLOWERS SHOULD YOU PLANT IN WINTER?

We're proposing a few varieties for planting autoflowering cannabis in winter, which will undoubtedly surprise you. 

Bruce Banner Auto Fastbuds: creative, cheerful and energetic effects. Potent THC of almost up to 25%. A fairly large plant for an autoflower, which can reach 150 centimetres. 

Watermelon Zkittlez Auto: a very potent variety with classic fruity flavours. It has high THC levels, and provides very relaxing and long-lasting effects for your mind, accompanied by a certain level of euphoria thanks to the aforementioned THC, which can easily reach around 25%. It's a plant with a very fast flowering period.

Strawberry Pie Auto: a small variety with very good quality production and respectable yield for an autoflower. Its flowers are compact and very resinous. It has fruity aromas and flavours, with fruity tones reminiscent of strawberries. As for its effects, they're quite potent and long-lasting.

Auto Melon Gum: a very strong variety that is able to withstand the winter elements and cold climates. But not only that, it's also capable of surviving very hot days. A true fighter that adapts to the environment and grows strong and resilient, offering sweet flavours with earthy tones and much-appreciated citrus notes.

LED COSMOS 120W, AN IDEAL SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR AUTOS IN WINTER

Finally, we're going to introduce you to a fantastic product for your winter autoflowering cultivation, the LED Cosmos 120W. A very economical LED lighting device designed for use in small growing spaces. Ideal as supplementary lighting to complement natural light during seasonal periods like winter.

Cosmos includes a power regulator with which you can adjust the light intensity and provide the desired amount of light. It also has a switch that changes the light spectrum of the device, providing more appropriate light for the growing phase you're in. To control the photoperiod, you should monitor the light schedule; you can use a timer for this purpose.

Cosmos is undoubtedly an ally for growers looking to achieve winter harvests as it counteracts the lack of light typical of the winter season. You can find it on our website with a much more complete description and all its specifications, in case you dare to take on the challenge of winter auto cultivation, something very common in Spain, as in many areas we have very good climate as we mentioned before, whether on the Levante coast, in the south of the peninsula or on the islands.

From Growlobby we encourage you to grow autos during this more challenging season, reminding you that it's possible as long as you maintain strict control of temperature and humidity, as well as perfect management of light exposure and watering frequency and quantity.