I am in soil because it's simpler.
Also, the taste is better I've been told with soil grow.
The main reason is simplicity. I may want to in the future. This is my second grow. I'm a newbie.

This and every grow.

Standard photoperiod genetics grown in a soiless medium like coco coir.

I'll probably scrog it.
http://www.growweedeasy.com/scrog-tutorial

I forgot there's an internet now. Not enough time. Thanks for the links and sutff!

Looks like you have all females, and healthy ones at that.
Are you going to keep them indoors, or move them outside?

Also, did you change the day/night cycle to get them to start blooming?


The only way to know for sure
is to grow your own.

I have the lights on all the time...no dark period. The drawback for most autoflowers are that they don't yield as much as the standard photoperiod varieties. However...they are quick!

Too cold outside.

that you cut back on time? I have some of those seeds and haven't grown in the last 25 years. Also have LEDs, will I need to switch the veg/flower switch?
thanks

...They don't need dark period to trigger the bloom.

Not sure about a switchable LED.
My light is awesome and for my 3x3 area 1 is enough.
LEC, I am told, penetrates much better than LED.

https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bycategory/lec-lep-led/sun-system-lec-315-light-emitting-ceramic-fixture

Getting ready to give it a try.

damn auto fil sorry about name

how do they know when to stop growing and start blooming?

Your pictures are so nostalgic. I invented a hydroponic system back in the mid 80's. I was lucky enough to be in school with an ornimental horitculture major who had this stuff dialed in. Our buds were every bit as good as what I'm buying now. It's a lot of work. Keeping the ph around 5.2 if I recall. Thanks for bringing back memories with your post.

I am guessing pretty much all plants respond similarly to grow lights, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for getting the best growth with the least power. Do I want to look into those red or blue LED panels? My peppers, for instance, never get big enough during the season; I'd love to give them a month or two of extra time before moving them outside in the spring.

Here:
https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bycategory/fluorescent-lighting/sun-blaze-t5-ho-fluorescent-light-fixtures

Check Craigslist.

The regular prices don't actually look too bad, I might just hit a regular store that sells them after I've gotten through Christmas bills.

This bud's for you!!

Sun Grips makes a solid pair. It's so much easier then the blocks you're using and better for teh root zone if you can keep it as undisturbed as possible. Looks great friend

The purpose of the blocks is to maintain an even canopy height. Plants are different heights.

I'm constantly moving the light up at this point to maintain about 18" away. For this light that is about as close as you'd want to get in order to avoid bleaching.

With autoflowers you do not want to top them or trim at all. Even low stress training is a bit tough on them because of their short life cycle.

Looking great!

Just can't help myself...LOL

I got the light company, but what about the reflective box type material you have them in?


Peace

Gorilla 3x3x7-8' (height adjustable).
http://gorillagrowtent.com

Gorilla is more expensive than most but it is one of the best.
I also have it vented with a 6" Hyper-fan.

I give them TLC.

I can practically smell those plants.

I'd heard of Ruderalis but hadn't heard they were capable of flowering without a dark period. What an incredible plant!!

Thanks for the incentive.

Fingers crossed that this goes well.
So far so good.

Trichomes are still mostly clear even though hairs are turning red. The plant I bent the tip over on is maturing slower than the others but it was that way prior to my LST.

Patience and watching the trichomes is what's needed now.
Not bad for 46 days from seed. The LEC grow light is kicking butt!