Recherche Genetics

Now that our nightmare is over, time to get back to our regularly scheduled program.

No more playing nice.

We will inform everyone about what's been happening.

Joes Grows and the Harvest HeroesPresents

🌱 The 2nd Annual 2026 SOLAUTO CUP 🌱**

2026 SOLAUTO Cup Grow-Off: Join the Competition! 🌿

Get ready to showcase your growing skills! 🎊
The 2026 SOLAUTO Cup Grow-Off kicks off January 1st, and registration is now open! This is the 2nd annual Harvest Heroes SOLAUTO CUP Cannabis Autoflower Grow-Off — and we can’t wait to see what you’re growing! 🤔🌱

🚨 Deadline to Enter: December 26th, 2025 🚨

No entries will be accepted after this date — make sure you're locked in!

Weekly Giveaways 🎁🔥

Throughout the 90-day competition, we will be doing weekly giveaways featuring:

Items from our amazing sponsors 🙌

Items donated by our community of growers ❤️

Surprise gifts that will drop randomly throughout the event 👀🎉

Everyone who checks in stays eligible — so make sure you don’t miss a week!

Registration Details

Cost: $10 registration fee 💸 (NO REFUNDS — You pay, you play)

Double Your Chances: $20 reserves 2 spots 😳

What It Covers: Helps ship sponsored prize packs + funds hats & T-shirts for giveaways 🎁

Guarantee: Your fee locks in your spot and gives us an accurate headcount 📝

Why Participate?

Compete with growers from all over the map 🏆

Win killer prizes each week and at the finals 🎁

Join a supportive, hype cannabis community 👥💚

How to Register:

Cash App: https://cash.app/$chmidjo

Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4370957800048168650&created=1755102126

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JosephSchmid815

Rules & Guidelines

🚫 Bullying or harassment = automatic disqualification.
We grow together — this event is all about positivity and community. 💚

Cup Requirements

Solo Cup Size: 16 oz ONLY

Germinate (3) plants per registered spot 🌱🌱🌱

Friday, Jan. 16: Choose 1 plant to continue ❌❌🌱

90-day grow period

Weekly check-in videos (30 sec minimum)

24-hour grace period

Post in Harvest Heroes Facebook group AND send to Joe’s Grows

(Three Categories)

Hydroponics

Soil

Auto pots/Aqua Valves

Cup & Equipment Rules

Roots MUST remain inside the cup 🫡

1 CUP ONLY – drip trays allowed, but NO cup-in-cup setups 🚫

Drain holes allowed

Feed your plant anything you want 🍴

Autoflowers OR photoperiods allowed 🌼

Seeds must be supplied by growers

Allowed Equipment (UPDATED):

✔️ AutoPots allowed
✔️ Aqua Valves allowed
✔️ Drip emitters allowed
✔️ Hydro baskets may rest on rim (hydro only)
✔️ Only the plant stalk and or drip emitters may extend above the rim

Judges

Joe's Grows

AFA Genetics

OCF Genetics

Dave Vandergriff

Check-In Dates

January 2026

Thurs, Jan 1 (Kickoff) 🎉

Fri, Jan 9

Fri, Jan 16

Fri, Jan 23

Fri, Jan 30

February 2026

Fri, Feb 6

Fri, Feb 13

Fri, Feb 20

Fri, Feb 27

March 2026

Fri, Mar 6

Fri, Mar 13

Fri, Mar 20

Fri, Mar 27 – Mon, Mar 30

Winner Announcement

🏆 March 31st, 2026 (Day 90)

Contact Us

For info, sponsorships, or questions:
📧 [email protected]

🌱 Don’t miss out — register before December 26th and get ready for 90 days of growing, giveaways, and good vibes! 🌱