Delicious Seeds 2026 Contest

AUTOS vs PHOTOPERIOD — Indoor & Outdoor Growing Contest 2026 by Delicious Seeds on GrowDiaries

Delicious Seeds launches its most ambitious growing contest yet, bringing together two major genetic families — Autoflowering and Photoperiod — across both indoor and outdoor environments. Organized on GrowDiaries, this is your chance to show the world what you can grow.

TWO SECTIONS. SIX PRIZES.

SECTION 1 — AUTOS: Open to any autoflowering variety, grown indoors or outdoors. Prizes awarded to the top 3 diaries.

SECTION 2 — PHOTOPERIOD (FOTOPERIÓDICAS): Open to feminized, regular, and Early Version genetics (indoor & outdoor). Separate prizes for the top 3 diaries.

Participants may only register in ONE section.

WHO CAN JOIN?

• Active, verified GrowDiaries account

• At least 1 completed diary from 2025

• Must grow from Delicious Seeds sponsor seeds:

To obtain sponsored seeds from Delicious Seeds, you need to have a complete diary by 2025. For those who don't have one, you can obtain sponsored seeds for free by only paying for shipping.

Contact gd@deliciousseeds.com for more info.

• Comply with all local laws regarding cannabis cultivation

DIARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum weekly updates with at least 3 photos per post

• First update must show seeds with official packaging

• Include technical data: genetics, substrate, nutrients, and lighting (indoor) or climate/soil type (outdoor)

• Diary must be marked as completed before November 30, 2026

• Videos strongly encouraged, especially during flowering and harvest

• All photos must be original — no third-party content

JUDGING CRITERIA (Photoperiod / Autos):

• Diary quality & frequency — 35% / 35%

• Grow technique & skill — 15% / 10%

• Harvest visual quality (photos & video) — 25% / 25%

• Yield & final result — 15% / 20%

• Interaction & diary presentation — 10% / 10%

TIMELINE:

• Registration opens: May 30, 2026

• Cultivation begins: After receiving sponsor seeds (by June 7–10, 2026)

• Diary deadline: November 30, 2026

• Winners announced: December 2026

Grow big. Document everything. Win Delicious.