How to grow Santa Maria Auto
Seb's take
Named, rather grandly, for a plant that Sumo Seeds likens to Columbus's voyages — though this one only travels six weeks from seed to harvest. A single-cola auto, compact at 40 to 70cm indoors, a touch taller out in the world. Modest in stature, fast in every other respect.
Growing Santa Maria Auto: what to expect
Auto-flowering, so the light-schedule homework is largely done for you. Less control, fewer mistakes on offer — a fair trade for a first grow. Details in autos versus photoperiods.
Allow 11 weeks of flower, possibly more. Long-flowering lines reward the grower who doesn't count the days aloud — knowing the harvest signs matters more than the calendar here.
Compact at around 70 cm, which makes her an easy houseguest in a small tent. The light planner will tell you exactly how close your light can sit.
Not a heavy producer, and untroubled by that fact. Grow her for what she is rather than for the scales — though good practice will still add a little.
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Common questions about Santa Maria Auto
How long does Santa Maria Auto take to flower?
Around 11 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers. She takes her time; the result is the argument for it.
Is Santa Maria Auto an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
An autoflower — she flowers on age rather than light hours, which simplifies the schedule considerably.
How tall does Santa Maria Auto grow?
Around 70 cm. Small tents take her without complaint.