I am keeping a journal! Here's the link: https://www.autoflower.org/threads/colonels-outdoor-organic-fast-buds-strain-compendium.52390/With no in depth knowledge or research, the first thing that comes to mind in regards to outdoor yield is what you already touched on; they do get less sunlight?
Are you keeping a Grow Journal on AFN? If you are, I will find it and follow. If not, this grow would be an excellent journal for all of us to watch......
I am enjoying the fire.........