cannabis plants in a grow room under some lights

Do autoflowers need darkness?

Autoflowers will still flower and survive without any dark period but turning your lights off on a schedule for a few hours each day is…

autoflower next to height stick depicting how tall autoflowers get

How tall do autoflowers get? 

Autoflowers are more compact and faster than their photoperiod cousins, making them perfect for discreet and efficient cultivation. In this article, we'll cover how tall…

autoflower plant in the flowering stage with buds

How long do autoflowers flower?

Autoflowers can grow from seed to harvest in as little as 8 weeks, but how much of that time is spent in the flowering stage of growth? This article covers when the flowering stage starts, how to identify it, duration,…

cannabis leaf with yellowing edges showing the signs of magnesium deficiency

How to Fix Magnesium Deficiency in Autoflower Cannabis Plants

Magnesium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient problems autoflower growers face, particularly when growing in coco coir, hydroponic systems, or under powerful LED grow lights. Because autoflower cannabis plants have a short, fixed lifecycle, nutrient deficiencies can have…

cannabis leaf with brown tips showing signs of potassium deficiency

Potassium Deficiency In Autoflowers: Signs, Causes, Treatment And Prevention

Potassium deficiency is a common nutrient issue in autoflower cannabis plants, especially during flowering when demand for nutrients increases. Potassium plays a key role in water regulation, photosynthesis, nutrient transport, and bud development, so a deficiency can slow growth, reduce…

autoflower entering the veg stage

How long do autoflowers veg for?

Autoflowers grow from seed to harvest much faster than photoperiod strains, which is great if you want to grow weed in under twelve weeks, but it's important to understand how long each stage of their life takes. In this article,…

cannabis plant being flushed using a watering can

How to flush autoflowers

Often a step that gets overlooked by first time growers but flush your plants properly and you will thank yourself when it comes to smoking it. Flushing cannabis plants is the vital last step before you cut your plants down…

cannabis buds on a stalk that have been hung to dry

How to dry and cure autoflowers

Once the flowering stage is over the majority of the hard work is done, but to get the very best out of your harvest, you will need to dry and cure it. A proper dry and cure is what makes…

yellow cannabis leaf showing signs of calcium deficiency

Calcium Deficiency in Autoflowers: Signs, Causes and How to Fix It

Calcium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient problems growers encounter when growing autoflowers, particularly in coco coir, with reverse osmosis (RO) water, or under high-powered LED grow lights. These growing conditions can either increase calcium demand or reduce…

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