Autoflowering Cannabis Seeds

What is an autoflowering seed and where are they from?

Why should I buy autoflower seeds?

Many first time growers are drawn to auto flowering seeds because of their no-hassle approach to growing. However, when comparing autoflowering vs feminized there are huge benefits to for every type of grower.

Autos flower faster

Ever struggled to finish a grow cycle before the weather gets cold? Autos begin flowering in weeks 2-4 of growth regardless of the amount of light that they receive. Their flowering periods are also much shorter, and they can be grown from seed to harvest in as little as 65 days. The advantage here are that you can often fit an extra grow cycle in before the weather gets too cold for cannabis plants.

Autoflowers are smaller

Many growers see this as a disadvantage; however, their compact size is ideal for anybody growing indoors where space is limited. Growing in a cupboard or small grow tent is infinitely easier to maintain if you are using autoflower seeds. Aside from this their naturally short stature means that they are well suited to stealth growing, be it indoors or outdoors.

Autoflowering strains are robust

Thanks to their ruderalis genetics auto flowering seeds can grow and survive in much colder climates than photoperiod strains. For any outdoor growers in colder regions with shorter daylight hours, autoflowering seeds would be best suited.

Autoflowering strains are flexible

Auto flowering seeds can grow and flower under any light cycle all the way up to 24 hours of light. So, you can grow them outdoors, indoors, and even alongside your photoperiods if you have some spare space in your grow tent.

Autoflowers are easier to grow

Because of their compact size you can conveniently keep them in the same 10-15 litre pot from the start of the grow right the way through to harvest, removing the need to ever transplant them.

Buy auto flower seeds in the USA and worldwide

At MSNL seed bank we have an unrivalled range of the best auto flower seeds for sale. We ship to all US states, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and pretty much everywhere else in the world.

Autoflowers have become a game changer in the world of cannabis and have made good quality marijuana more accessible for the home grower. Autoflower genetics have come a long way in the last two decades, no longer are they small yielding low THC plants. Thanks to the extensive breeding programs of seed banks like MSNL, autoflowers have now developed into wide array of THC and CBD rich strains of all sizes and flavours.

Top tips for growing autoflower seeds

Use a sensible light cycle - Although autoflowers can grow under any light cycle, using either 18/6 or 20/4 is advisable for optimum growth and quality. Cannabis plants like all living things need rest, so providing a short period of darkness of 4 – 6 hours will keep your plants will be healthy, and you will reap the benefits.

Choose the right autoflower seeds – It may sound obvious but the biggest precursor to good quality weed is good quality genetics. Choose a seed bank like MSNL that has a solid reputation and a history of producing high quality autoflower seeds.

Avoid re-potting autoflowers – Repotting can be stressful to any plant, but autoflowers have a much shorter life than photoperiods so it is important to make good use of the time available to optimize growth. Try planting your seeds directly into their final growing container after germination, this minimizes disruption and stress and allows the plant to make the most of its vegging stage.

Avoid silly mistakes – Easily avoidable mistakes such as over and under watering, nutrient burn and light burn can take weeks for a plant to recover from. Try your best to avoid making these mistakes with autoflowers. The growth period is much shorter so time is limited, and it can cause permanent stunting of growth.

Train your plants for optimal yields – Auto flower plants are naturally smaller and more compact, but that doesn’t mean that you need to settle for mediocre yields. Using training techniques such as LST whereby you tie down the branches of the plant to widen the canopy, maximises light absorption and can massively boost yields.

Give them extra time if needed – Remember, although auto flower seeds grow much faster than ordinary photoperiods you still need to use the tried and tested methods of assessing when they are ready to harvest. Check the appearance of the trichomes using a jewellers loupe or magnifying glass to make a judgement on when they are ready. Some people grow autos for 10-11 weeks, although this may seem like a long time the wait will be worth it for better quality bud.

When should I harvest my auto flower?

What to look out for	Effects of different harvest times	How should it look
Hairs are still white and are sticking straight out.	Don't Harvest - The plant needs more time, and it will likely have low THC and CBD levels.
Thrichomes are 50% clear/cloudy.	High Energy - This is considered early to harvest, however some weed harvested at this time tends to give a more uplifting energetic high which some users may prefer.
Trichomes are 80 – 100% cloudy and hairs have begun to darken	High THC - If most of the white hairs have darkened and the majority of the trichomes are cloudy the plant will be at optimal levels of THC production. Harvest now for potency.
Trichomes are amber coloured and most of the hairs have darkened	Relaxing High - Once the trichomes have gone past the period of optimum THC levels they begin to turn amber. At this point the CBN levels increase and the high becomes more relaxing or “couch locked” for higher THC strains.

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