Growing auto varieties in Germany
Following the entry into force of the Cannabisgesetz in April 2024, adults in Germany can grow up to three plants for personal consumption. The article advocates autoflowering varieties as the best option due to their short cycle of 8 to 12 weeks, their photoperiod-independent flowering, and their compact size, which suit the German climate and allow one or two outdoor cycles between May and September. For cultivation, it recommends germinating directly in 7–15 litre pots, using an airy substrate, applying short wet-and-dry watering cycles, fertilising at reduced doses, and sticking to low-stress techniques such as LST, while choosing mould-resistant genetics to combat humidity during flowering.
