While autoflowering strains have improved a lot in recent years, they also get a lot of criticism. The most frequently heard criticism from growers is that there is less yield. Read this article and learn how you can easily increase the harvest of your autoflowerweed plants.
How to increase the harvest of your autoflower weed plants
So, with this in mind, how can you reap the benefits of growing autoflowering strains and still have a good harvest? Check this article with tips that can help you get a higher harvest from autoflowering weed plants.
Autoflowering strains are very popular among cannabis growers. Maybe you already have experience with it yourself. Autoflower weed plants are very easy to grow, they have short flowering times, do not grow very high, and they provide great herb.
Give your autoflower weed plants a lot of light
We all know that marijuana plants thrive in light. You probably want to experiment with each individual weed strain to see what works best. But most growers achieve the best results by giving their cars 18, 20 or sometimes even 24 hours of light per day. You can say that the more light your plant gets, the better the yield.
If your grow autoflower weed plants, try sea of green
The Sea of Green (SOG) growing method is becoming more and more popular. SOG is about growing more smaller plants per grow surface, instead of fewer larger plants. If you grow regular plants this cuts down the need for long vegetative phases, so you to get to harvest a lot faster.
The Sea of Green method is nice to use with auto's because it takes the focus away from maximize the vegetative growth of each individual plant. It just lets you take benefit of the small stature of the autoflowering plant and maximize on that potential.
Give your autoflower plants the right nutrients
Like with regular weed plants, you'll need to give the proper plant food throughout their entire growth cycle. Keep in mind to give your plants grow nutrients during the vegetative phase, and after that, switch to special bloom nutrients, just after the first signs of flowering.
Give your autoflower plants sufficient water, but never too much!
Just like repotting, topping, and SCROG-ing, watering causes stress for your plants. Therefore, only water your autoflowering plants if the soil becomes dry. Autoflowers must be treated with care.
Do you grow autoflower plants? Which autoflower strain do you prefer? Share it with the cannabis community in the comment box below. Happy growing!
Disclaimer: This content is meant for educational purposes only. It has been compiled with research from external sources. it is not meant to substitute any medical or legal advice. Please see your local laws for the legality of cannabis use.
Justin Time
