Easy and fast (doubts about northern light)

Goodmorning everyone,

I apologize if I ask the most classic and banal question possible but I will have the opportunity (after so many years) to grow outdoors and I would not want to make a mistake.

Cultivation area = continental climate in northern Italy (very hot but very short summers)

Place of cultivation = terrace of the house

Not being an expert at all, I would like 2 of these 5 that seem suitable to me.

I have read various topics but it is not clear to me (I have read conflicting opinions) the ease of cultivation of Northern Light, for some it is perfect for the novice grower, for others it requires more care, and even the flowering times do not seem so short.

Which of these?

Thank you so much

  • NORTHERN LIGHT (Royal Queen)

  • SPEEDY CHILE (Royal Queen)

  • PURPLE QUEEN (Royal Queen

  • MASTER KUSH (Dutch Passion)

  • SUPER SKUNK (Sensi Seeds)

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I would grow anyone of these strains

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Welcome to OG beer3|nullxnull, my choices would be:

Northern Lights: easy to grow and you have here many grow diaries to check and follow 


Super Skunk: short flower stage and resistant afghan genetics, although it has a strong scent in case you’ve got neighbours 


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How short is your season? You might also consider doing some Autos.

You shouldn’t have much problems growing many strains in that area. Most Indica dominant strains should do well. If your humidity is high during summer I would stay away from any strains that produce very dense buds.
The key for you is to get your plants started indoors and put them out after a month or two.
This will give your plants a good head start and able to survive most pests and conditions. When putting them out let them slowly acclimate to the direct sun by having them in partial direct sunlight and increasing that amount for a week or so.
Good luck in your endeavors!

EDIT

 Now that I know humidity is a problem, fast flowering sativa’s or auto’s may be best.

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Thank you so much for your welcome and replies.
The problem in northern Italy is precisely the terrible humidity. In summer it may diminish but in September there is the risk that after a couple of weeks it will already be cold.
For this I excluded the Kush which from what I have read are fast and rapid but would prefer a drier climate.
A friend of mine once tried growing orange bud (possibly the genotype I love the most) but he was still a long way behind at the end of October

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I have experience with Northern Lights Auto and found it remarkably easy to grow and forgiving. I fed them heavily and they soaked it up without issues. How long and cold are your winters? Most strains won’t be a problem as long as you have 6 months without frost.

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From mid-May it is pleasantly warm (25 ° - 30 °), July August are 
 hell (35/40 with 80% humidity) and in September there is an almost Mediterranean climate but only for a couple weeks, then rain and cold. I would have excluded the Auto because they told me they are fast but a little delicate.
In your opinion what is the best seeds bank for northern light? Many years ago I remember that Sensi Seeds was considered “a myth” even if very expensive. Now everyone speaks to me well of the Royal Queen

Can’t go wrong with Royal Queen seeds. But I also recommend trying some autos to get multiple crops/harvests per year


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I’ve been ‘less than impressed’ with Royal Queen Seeds products.
Dutch Passion & Sensi, on the other hand, I found to have good beans.

Cheers
G

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I agree that auto’s may be your best bet. But there are alternatives. Stick to Sativa dominant strains that flower fast.

Try this for instance:

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I don’t know anything about seed banks. The Northern Lights I was talking about were from bag seed. I had to do some research to find out what they were.
Sorry I can’t be more helpful.

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Hi friend from Italy,go for Royal if It Is your First Time.I would not choose autoflowering for your First plant.But keep in mind a photoperiodic doesn’t like light leaks during its light off time.
I growed only Royal Queen plants autoflowering and It s a hit and miss.

Italian:

Prendi una fotoperiodica se puoi tenere la pianta al buio durante le ore di riposo senza che la luce penetri nella stanza o nella tenda altrimenti sono guai.Io preferisco non andare sulle automatiche per la prima pianta perchĂ© se succede qualche inconveniente alla pianta non hai il tempo di correggerlo e lei va direttamente in fioritura circa al giorno 20-28,il tutto risulta in una pianta nana o che comunque rende meno.La fotoperiodica puĂČ temporeggiare finchĂ© non risolvi il problema.

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This has been my favorite to grow so far. I would say you should start them in the house before setting them out. I grew non Royal photo and the Royal auto. They were true autos and still did take a while which is why I would start inside.

:green_heart: :seedling:

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  • MASTER KUSH (Dutch Passion)
  • SUPER SKUNK (Sensi Seeds)
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Thanks to all of the answers.

As before, I chose the Master Kush.

As a second I’m reading great descriptions of Purple. Described as “really quick and easy”

What do you think?

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Good morning everyone,
I’m at the final choice.
To be a bit modern :grin: I would like to combine superskunk with DP’s Glueberry.
What do you think?
Thanks again everyone and I will update you