Photoperiod vs autoflower growing basicsUpdated 2 months ago

Photoperiod strains

• Light control: Veg under 18 hours of light, then switch to 12 hours of darkness to start flowering.
• Pros: Flexible veg size, training friendly, high yields.
• Consider: Longer total time than autos and strict dark periods during flower.

Autoflower strains

• Light: Flower by age. Many growers run 18–20 hours of light from start to finish.
• Pros: Fast cycle and simple scheduling.
• Consider: Limited training window and smaller plants on average.

If your goal is maximum control and yield, pick photoperiod. If you want speed and simplicity, pick autoflower.