Breeder Spotlight: Mephisto Genetics

Mephisto Genetics shares 3 tips for new growers, an update about their recent trip (and win!) at the American Autoflower Cup and their top recommendations! Don't miss out on all the great deals from Mephisto Genetics for Breeder of the Week!

3 TIPS FOR NEW GROWERS

Pick a growing style that works for you

The very first step new growers will take when beginning to grow autoflowers is choosing a growing style. There are many ways to successfully grow, and each system will have its own unique benefits and limitations. Prior to germinating their first seeds, new growers will want to choose whether they will be growing indoors, outdoors, or under mixed lighting. They will need to also select a growing medium, as well as a watering style and nutrient regiment. To ensure a successful grow, it is imperative that new growers research and select a system that works best within their own unique parameters and preferences.

Source genetics that both meet your preferences and work best in your chosen system

When selecting genetics, new growers will want to source varietals that first and foremost meet their individual preferences. This may include strain lineage, flavor profile, effect, THC%, etc… However it’s also important to select varietals that work best within a chosen system. For example, certain strains will grow smaller, while others grow larger. Some are better for indoor growing while others work well for outdoor growing. Some strains are heavier feeders while others are lighter feeders. Once a system is chosen, new growers can select genetics that work best within them to strengthen the odds of having a successful first run.

Familiarize yourself with how to dial in environmental and lighting needs for your plants.

Autoflowers grow best within an optimal environmental range. The three pillars of this include temperature, humidity, and light. To dial in temperature and humidity, growers should familiarize themselves with Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD). To understand how much light a plant will need within a day, growers should familiarize themselves with Daily Light Integral (DLI). Lastly, proper airflow is imperative to regulating the environment of a garden. It prevents unfavorable microclimates by moving new air in and taking old air out.

MEPHISTO GENETICS x AMERICAN AUTOFLOWER CUP

January 2026 marked the 4th annual American Autoflower Cup, and this year our team made it out to Los Angeles, CA in full force! To celebrate our community, the Mephisto Genetics team hosted a meet & greet at The Woods in West Hollywood. Here, the MG team were able to connect with close members of our community. This included a few of our esteemed testers. Being able to connect face to face with our testers in an environment where we could open jars, calibrate our palates to one another, and intelligibly discuss flavor profiles and derive aromatic notes was priceless. The ambiance inside of The Woods garden lounge made the perfect backdrop to this epic meetup of growers and testers.

505 Headbanger just won Highest THC Autoflower 2026 at the American Autoflower Cup and North Atlantic Seed Co. is offering it with auto carts over $35 this week! This unreleased strain is sure to be a huge hit!

See all the American Autoflower Cup Winners HERE: https://americanautoflowercup.com/