# Auto flowering light schedule **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Cycle\ **Created:** [April 6, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799 "2018-04-06T19:48:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Countryboyjvd1971](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/countryboyjvd1971/32/102222_2.png) [@Countryboyjvd1971](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Countryboyjvd1971)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/81 "2018-04-10T15:48:40Z")
The first weeknor two especially when in big pots vertical growth is slow until the root system is in place they will take off soon Keep light 18-24 inches above so they stretch a little bit and grow up to light What type of light are you ising again ---
**Author:** ![anon95385719](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df788c/32.png) [@anon95385719](https://ilgmforum.com/u/anon95385719)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/82 "2018-04-10T19:19:34Z")
Omg lol I had to do the same thing Bc of my 11 yr old. I am now a pepper farmer as well. Lol. Supplies and time would have been suspicious ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/83 "2018-04-10T19:45:25Z")
Just raised the light, thanks ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/84 "2018-04-10T22:05:11Z")
Hahahaha, yep, peppers, tomatoes, and I am trying watermelon lol, all that crap isn’t actually going to make it into the my grow shed though, I am starting them all on the window sill and then I will just plant them outside, I am worried about bugs and dont want all that fruit and veggies near my pot hahahaaha ---
**Author:** ![Hogmaster](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hogmaster/32/619897_2.png) [@Hogmaster](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hogmaster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/85 "2018-04-12T13:08:05Z")
@TwilightZone Another thing I wanted to point out to you is if you started them in those big pots they will take a little bit longer to establish roots so it usually takes a little extra time but you are on track my friend you have nothing to worry about looks great ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/86 "2018-04-12T13:18:39Z")
They are actually in little jiffy pots that are buried, I am definitely going to use 3 gallon fabric pots next time I grow autos lol. Will I be able to reuse these 5 gal pots for my next grow? I am growing regular pineapple crush after these are done ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/87 "2018-04-12T13:20:17Z")
This is day 3 on my new light schedule 18/6, the girls definitely all grew noticeably just in three days, I am sticking with this schedule ![20180412_091458](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/8/4/84c4449fa837f4c8b19b30b69f98673dcc33830e.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Hogmaster](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hogmaster/32/619897_2.png) [@Hogmaster](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hogmaster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/88 "2018-04-12T13:47:41Z")
See they do most of there growing at night they are loving it @TwilightZone ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/89 "2018-04-12T14:00:12Z")
Yeah and they look much better too, the two smaller plants might even catch up to the bigger one, I never did get a heater but it seems to be warming up now so hopefully spring finally will decide to stick around lol ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/90 "2018-04-12T14:01:08Z")
Do you recommend topping these ---
**Author:** ![Hogmaster](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hogmaster/32/619897_2.png) [@Hogmaster](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hogmaster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/91 "2018-04-12T14:10:34Z")
For a first grow I wouldn’t top them you can try it on one it’s all about timing ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/92 "2018-04-12T14:22:18Z")
I was thinking the same thing, I will try topping the little one if she ever gets big enough lol ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/93 "2018-04-16T20:01:46Z")
![20180416_155234](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/3/8/38135b2cf47648f294b23fe94956d901432cb194.jpg) ![20180406_193040](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/6/1/610689bacf96d2bb4742566368ac47e59aa62ab7.jpg)first pics are fromfrom April6th, the 2nd pics are from today april 16th ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/94 "2018-04-16T20:08:04Z")
Hogmaster, I ended topping all four plants last night, I am looking forward to seeing what the difference will be from the 20 day old plants compared to the 12 day old plant I topped, they are still on the 18/6 light schedule, it’s still been to cold for me to switch the lights off any longer, crazy New England weather, next week I will probably need the A/C going to keep the temp down lol, i installed the A/C last week and I know I will need it because temp goes up really quickly in that little shed ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/95 "2018-04-20T01:48:02Z")
![20180419_213535](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/5/d/5dd772f669804b31f7c7bbda25fbac4d54eecc75.jpg) ![20180419_213517](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/9/8/98c816b95588a02c402b1e00e5ffcb28d783c50e.jpg) ![20180419_213529](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/7/d/7d417ad8a8e2caecd8899992b6aeaf6a5c965069.jpg)close ups taken today. What do u guys think? ---
**Author:** ![psychEDM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/psychedm/32/152325_2.png) [@psychEDM](https://ilgmforum.com/u/psychEDM)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/96 "2018-04-26T15:31:11Z")
Lookin good! ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/97 "2018-04-29T20:54:14Z")
Here are some updated photos. What do you guys think? They are starting to smell very nice:) ![20180429_161335](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/b/c/bc05d03dc20c33c30f7d62fc3e1a463f5d541255.jpg) ![20180429_161313](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/5/7/576fc9c6ce3fa85d54ca2659f530f0b9cf5634ca.jpg) ![20180429_161146](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/3/4/348fc12841231d549ac5d92b84701e57037ebc81.jpg) ![20180429_161211](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/b/b/bb9ed95b5a88e253518629b967aad333c0aa6222.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Fairieswear8oots](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/fairieswear8oots/32/100802_2.png) [@Fairieswear8oots](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Fairieswear8oots)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/98 "2018-04-30T18:17:23Z")
I’ve kept mine on 12/12 KISS (keep it simple sugar) ---
**Author:** ![TwilightZone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twilightzone/32/120286_2.png) [@TwilightZone](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TwilightZone)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/99 "2018-05-01T02:04:00Z")
Yeah, I couldn’t do 12/12, I live in Massachusetts and my light is also the heat in my grow shed, I put an a/c in the shed because i was more worried about it getting to hot but we have only had a few days where the a/c had kicked on, its supposed to be 75 later this week so I will definitely be needing the ac to keep the temp at 80 ---
**Author:** ![Fairieswear8oots](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/fairieswear8oots/32/100802_2.png) [@Fairieswear8oots](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Fairieswear8oots)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2018, 9:08am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799/100 "2018-05-01T09:08:15Z")
If you’re using it as a heat source as well then I would definitely go with longer periods of light👍 [Previous page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799.md?page=4) [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/auto-flowering-light-schedule/18799.md?page=6)