This Sticky Orange XXL Automatic strain had a smooth start outdoors, quickly moving from germination to the seedling and vegetative stages. The plant entered its flowering phase in mid-June and showed promising development with visible pistils and trichomes. Despite a minor setback with pest issues, including thrips and leaf miners, the grower managed the situation with natural remedies like black soap. The plant progressed through its final stages, entering drying and then curing, indicating a successful harvest.