Just went through that with a friend here local, in SW American. Probably similar problem, maybe different solution. But, we can find out 2 min a day, woud hardly be noticed, I get a bit more aggressive, but not too much. Will need to read all your logs, etc. in one spot. But, we do have NE outdoorsgrow folks around here. Principle, not much different, get it on the same schedule as the sun, asap without a hermie.

Any change you were accidently feminizing those 18 plants, by accident? that would be an advance grow log. Plus, some strains behave differently, outside. I am by no means an expert or anywhere close. I know enough to let Dutch, Ga, EC, CGI and all those other accomplished outdoor growers be of more assistance. What I can do is, learn.

The problem here is, it seems many started indoor grows this year and then decided mid-stream to make them outdoor grows. The light is a very big issue a blessing and a curse. Getting the plants accustom to the climate, etc. is goal #1. Keeping vermin and animals from eating them another. But, #!..remains the light,,, has to be same as sun.

Image Reaper use to say, 'I simply try to fool mother nature.' So, don't be too slow at it, she'll catch on and quick. 2 minjutes is rather insignificant, I'd double it in the least. Figure out a schedule of light to dark and what you have...how many minutes vs hours are you off from the sun? Figure it out like math and your goal to have them outside. So, you get them out asap to begin their natural behavior outside. I've had electricity go off for 10 min and never phased a plant. But, you may have a very sensitive to change (like me) kind of breed.

I am sure many will chime in from that part of the world. Good luck, I'lll keep peeking in. pr