I don't think I've tried auto tbh, if I have I'm unaware of it, can it taste as good as a photo period.
What is it that you hate about it ?
I've got a 5 pack of caramel cream from sweet seeds they've been in the fridge for years?
Maybe if I tasted a nice bit or seen some well grown in Scotland I'd be more enthusiastic about trying it.
I will get around to putting they seeds out, when I'm out and about fishing I'm always looking for a place that ticks all the boxes, crikey it's not easy to find a secure spot, facing south with a source of water near it.
Cheers SD