• Diaries started before the official start date are not eligible
• Participants inactive for 3+ consecutive weeks may be disqualified
• Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash
• Organizers may use diary content for promotional purposes
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.