Agreed. If the autos don’t get a strong start, or you make some mistakes, like we all do, an auto can be disappointing.
I think I lucked out with mine. I have snapped one in half, f’ed up LST, too much light, too little light, sprouting containers too small, etc…
I have read and re-read this many times. I suggest you do the same.
A zero equipment grow may interest some folks here. I will tag a few.
@oldmarine
@Indicanna_Jones
@Lacewing
They may know some others who have tried this or who may have interest.