Auto question

[BlackDog]

1st time growing autos - small plant is royal dwarf day 45 bigger one is ez bud auto day 40. Growing in coco, 3 gallon pots. 2x2 tent, HLG 100 rspec light & Gh nutes.

i would think they would both be flowering by now, but the little on just keeps vegging like a photo. Thoughts?

 

[Gator]

Switch the light to 12/12 for a few days and see if it starts to flower

 

[BlackDog]

Was thinking that too - been on 18/6 the whole time.

 

[Smallgrow]

I’ve had autos that took close to 6 weeks to flower.
Im thinking some auto breeders are selecting the longer flowering phenos so that the plants are larger.

 

[Bluey]

Also lift the little one up a bit. She's healthy but may be lacking light

 

[BlackDog]

Leveled em out the little one may be starting?

 

[BlackDog]

Finally - been on 12/12 for almost 2 weeks. Crazy stuff - so as they’re both autos do I go back to 18/6 or just leave at 12/12?

 

[Gator]

Leave the light on 12/12, the plants a photo period, not an auto flower

 

[BlackDog]

Hmm - is it possible that a seed that should be an auto just ends up a photo? Like the ruderalis skipped out? It’s either that or a packaging problem!

 

[Smallgrow]

It definitely happens , I figure a packaging problem is usually to blame.
I think it’s also possible for the auto trait to not pass to 100% of the seeds during seed production. Another reason to always buy seeds from reputable breeders , I would say especially with autos