Photoperiod cannabis is cannabis that relies on changes in light cycles to transition from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage. Unlike autoflowering varieties, which bloom automatically with age, photoperiod plants need a specific light-to-dark ratio to begin producing buds.

✨ Key Features:

• Light-dependent growth: Photoperiod plants stay in the vegetative stage as long as they receive 18+ hours of light per day.

• Flowering triggered by darkness: Switching to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness signals the plant to start flowering.

• More control for growers: Because their growth stages depend on lighting, growers can decide how large the plant gets before it flowers.

• Often higher yields: With proper training and time in veg, photoperiod strains can produce larger harvests than autoflowers.

🌿 Ideal For:

Growers who want maximum control, enjoy plant training techniques (like topping or LST), or are aiming for bigger yields and customized grow cycles.

Autoflower cannabis grows into plants that flower automatically based on age, not on changes in light cycles. This makes them extremely beginner-friendly and ideal for growers who want fast, low-maintenance harvests.

✨ Key Features:

• No light cycle changes needed: Autoflowers don’t require a 12/12 schedule. They flower on their own, typically after 2–4 weeks of growth.

• Fast life cycle: Most autoflower strains go from seed to harvest in 8–12 weeks, perfect for quick turnarounds.

• Compact and stealthy: These plants usually stay smaller and bushier, making them great for limited spaces or discreet grows.

• Resilient genetics: With roots in hardy Cannabis ruderalis, autoflowers handle stress, pests, and temperature swings better than many photoperiod strains.

🌿 Ideal For:

Growers who want simple, speedy, and reliable harvests without needing to manage light schedules—perfect for beginners or anyone growing in tight spaces.