weedyoo
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you dont need to go 12/12 with autos that is the whole point
What is AutoFlowering?
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JNup
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I go through this all the time
I grow 8 plants at a time in 1 room. all of them are under 20/4. after 2 months of under 20/4 (thats about 8 weeks.) the 4 autoflowers that are in there are usually ready to cut down and harvest.
So i cut them down and harvest them.
Now since the autos are taken out of them room thats leaves 4 plants left. Those 4 plants are not autoflowers. They have been vegging under the 20/4 light sched. so since there are no autos in that room anymore i switch the lights to 12/12 to let the 4 plants that are left in there flower.
*i have to say this like 5 times everytime*
buddy420rhino
Member
yo dude, of course you can! if you have the right tools you can I.D any plant.
i've studied horticulture for the last four years.. i live and breath plants 7 days a week, it's my passion. all you need is complete access to your plant's buds, foliage and stem. if you're not very experienced in plant I.D it may take you some time, but it can be done.
if you do it properly it is not a guess.
look at leaf shape and size (mature as well as juvenile), node placement, growth rate, bud size and shape (fresh and cured), smell, etc.
i hope this helps, good luck with your I.D!
let me know if there's anything i might be able to help out with, as i am very experienced in plant identification.
garethleauk
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Ok i would like to know can you grow autoflowers outdoors as you keep saying 24 hours of light then some say 12 12 but can i just grow them outdoors. Plant a fuck load of autoflowering seeds and wait for them to grow?
garethleauk
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Can anyone help me with my last question
MRGreenThum
Active Member
yes you can plant autoflowers outside. their is nothing wrong with that because they do not respond to the sun or amount of light to flower they do it automatically. so it will just auto flower once it gets to a certain age. becareful though because they are exspensive i would breed atleast one of them so that way you get the free seeds.
garethleauk
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i am not even going to attempt to bread lol i have no idea where to start, i just buy the seeds grow them smoke them, but i put alot of love into growing i just have never gone to such a point of breeding any advice where to start and how to get female seeds from them
garethleauk
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just wanting to also bump this one up the list and see if i can get any other answers, i would like to know if growing outdoor autoflowering strains will be better than growing under a 600watt hps or mh for 18 hours, just want to know which one will be better, the sun but then shorter light hours or 600 watt bulb longer light hours
theganjamonger
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There are three distinct strains of cannabis known to man. Sativa, Indica, and Rudaralis the last one has the genetics that make it flower when mature regardless of light schedule. Normal strains require 12/12 light schedule to flower. Many breeders breed sativa and Indica with Rudaralis.
dirty dogg40
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so, do all auto flowers have ruderalis in them?
Kinch
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"I grow 8 plants at a time in 1 room. all of them are under 20/4. after 2 months of under 20/4 (thats about 8 weeks.) the 4 autoflowers that are in there are usually ready to cut down and harvest."
Hi all. Good discussion and good clear response JNup.
I have just encountered autoflowering varieties and this thread is the most helpful I've found. Seems like we have experienced and noobs in this thread. I, a noob, also have questions about the Auto.
1. Following up on dirty dog's question: There is a "third strain" that has the inherent genetic quality of flowering as something other than a response to external stimuli? If so, why do the Autoflowering seed varieties from vendors only indicate Sat/Ind ratios in the genetic blend? Seems like autoflower is a genetic manipulation rather than natural variety. But, I suppose it could be hormonally triggered. Anyone know?
2. Is the greater light exposure (20/4 reported by JNup) to promote growth of the plant? It is not "vegetative growth" exactly since there is no photoperiod. But the extra exposure must just feed the growth. So, might outdoor grows be less productive since light exposure would be naturally less? I just get the impression Autoflower varieties are better for indoor.
3. The Autoflowering varieties are not to be pruned. This would simply reduce bud yield. Does this mean there is no immature, nonbudding phase during which selective pruning would redirect growth to better areas for budding? Is all limb growth worth keeping because each is covered with good bud growth? My impression was that some limbs do not, for instance, reach to the sun. Selective trimming can also redirect the plant growth into more bushy and compact shapes. Would this practice only reduce yield on the Autoflower?
Hi all. Good discussion and good clear response JNup.
I have just encountered autoflowering varieties and this thread is the most helpful I've found. Seems like we have experienced and noobs in this thread. I, a noob, also have questions about the Auto.
1. Following up on dirty dog's question: There is a "third strain" that has the inherent genetic quality of flowering as something other than a response to external stimuli? If so, why do the Autoflowering seed varieties from vendors only indicate Sat/Ind ratios in the genetic blend? Seems like autoflower is a genetic manipulation rather than natural variety. But, I suppose it could be hormonally triggered. Anyone know?
2. Is the greater light exposure (20/4 reported by JNup) to promote growth of the plant? It is not "vegetative growth" exactly since there is no photoperiod. But the extra exposure must just feed the growth. So, might outdoor grows be less productive since light exposure would be naturally less? I just get the impression Autoflower varieties are better for indoor.
3. The Autoflowering varieties are not to be pruned. This would simply reduce bud yield. Does this mean there is no immature, nonbudding phase during which selective pruning would redirect growth to better areas for budding? Is all limb growth worth keeping because each is covered with good bud growth? My impression was that some limbs do not, for instance, reach to the sun. Selective trimming can also redirect the plant growth into more bushy and compact shapes. Would this practice only reduce yield on the Autoflower?
tekdc911
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you can keep the lights on 24/0 the dark period is for bud structure or to keep size down they will flower under 24/0 most have no problems anymore
ive topped and pruned many just be gentle and if you top do it before preflower usually around 3-5 nodes
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Jeffdogg
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Do you use a certain technique to top them or just snip the newest set? Just wondering cause i know theres a few different topping methods
yankiedoodledandie
Member
I believe that there are two types of ruderalis based on climate zone I may be wrong but most if not all auto flowers have the ruderalis mix. they use three over crosses to cover the low yield and poor quality. dunno via experience but thats what i've read online bibles etc etc...