Some Autoflowering Plant tips I read on Nirvana Good Info

- using nutrients intended for use in the vegetative period. If you're using these, the plant will not get the necessary nutrients to start producing flowers. Solution: switch to flowering nutrients immediately.
- using a 24/0 light cycle. The fact that auto-flowerers are not photo period dependent, like regular cannabis plants are, does not mean that being bathed in light 24/7 is right for them. Many growers make the mistake of thinking plants need to be exposed to light as much as possible to grow bigger, when the dark period is actually when plants use that built-up light energy to develop roots and leaves. (obviously, using a dark period also means far lower electricity bills and heat output). Solution: switch to an 18/6 or even 16/8 light cycle.
- using too high temperatures. Tying in with the issue above - if plants get too hot, flowering may be affected. Slightly lowering the temperatures simulates the ending of the growing season, thus stimulating flowering. Solution: carefully lower those temperatures.

My short riders just started flowering a week ago, they are still on the 20/4 light schedule. Should i switch to 18/6 or is 16/8 better?

i used a 18/6 cycle throughout for my green o matics.........but some auto strains need 20/4 cycle such as roadrunner or easy ryder. it is different for different strains...

cedricd said:

My short riders just started flowering a week ago, they are still on the 20/4 light schedule. Should i switch to 18/6 or is 16/8 better?

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I haven't done autoflowering myself but a couple friends that have have always keep the same light cycle all the way thru personally though I would think the 18/6 would give them more dark time to produce the buds