While autoflowers have a reputation for being one of the easiest cannabis varieties to cultivate, there are always issues that can arise. Especially for new growers and those who have experience growing photoperiod plants but aren’t quite hip to the unique traits of growing autoflowers.
So, if you’re seeking to take your auto weed grow to the next level or just starting off – what are some of the most common mistakes to avoid in growing autoflowers? Keep reading for all the autoflower grow tips you’ll need to succeed.
WHAT ARE AUTOFLOWERS?
First, let’s refresh ourselves on unique autoflowering traits. Autoflowers are a cannabis variety that has been specifically bred with the ruderalis species. The species once grew wild and does not rely on light cycles like photoperiod plants to begin flowering.
Autoflowering genetics grow on ‘autopilot’ and automatically bloom after just 3-4 weeks. Due to this characteristic, the plants have shorter life cycles. Consequently, shorter life cycles mean the plants are much more prone to stress. Hence, the importance of knowing the mistakes to avoid that may cause unnecessary stress.
As we all know, plant stress will negatively impact end-yields or overall health.
