1st time auto-fem growing question.

[growsomebuds]

Greetings, I'm about to plant auto-fems for the 1st time. I'm only familiar with lighting schedules for photoperiod seeds. So, I was wondering what kind of lighting schedule any auto-fem growers, here, use on their plants.

EDIT: Please note, I have updated my sig to reflect current grow as of date of this post.

[Rwise]

Many use 20/4 or 18/6 or 16/8, they can take 24/0 which is what I run until they last few days/week when I cut to 12/12s followed by 48 hours dark. The dark at the end seems to pick up flavors and aromas. I do have an auto outside with no added lights, they can be flexible with the light time, but more light equals more bud. They are on their own timer,

[Rwise]

You can grow photos in a short term by flipping the lights at 3-5 weeks old, this will produce about the same harvest as the auto with less cost.

[SoOrbudgal]

I agree with Rwise

[Canuck147]

18/6 here - only cuz I want my light to last or I would run it 20/4.

[growsomebuds]

Do you guys place a dome over your auto-fem seedlings?

[SoOrbudgal]

I only dome when the seed with tiny root shows from germination. I place it in a solo cup cover it with a bit of soil lightly water it and place a dome over it or baggie. Once i see the colyendron and first leaf i remove it and just under the CFL about 6"

[FunkyButtLovin]

I cover them from seed to standing, burping them for an hour or two once or twice a day to prevent mold. Usually within 48 hours or so from planting, they are standing and their cotyledons are open and I'll remove the cover for good.