Autoflowering cannabis seeds are a type of seed that produces cannabis plants that automatically flower, regardless of the duration of light exposure. Unlike regular seeds, which require a change in the light cycle to initiate the flowering phase, autoflowering seeds have a special genetic characteristic that allows them to flower based on their age, not the length of the day.
Autoflowering seeds develop according to a predetermined timeline. These seeds are the result of crossing cannabis ruderalis strains, a variety of cannabis that naturally grows in regions with short and cold summers. This ruderalis characteristic allows autoflowering plants to flower quickly, regardless of how many hours of light or darkness they receive. They typically go from germination to harvest in approximately 8 to 10 weeks. This makes them ideal for growers who want quick and multiple harvests per year.
Autoflowering seeds are popular due to their ease of cultivation and their resistance to adverse environmental conditions. They are especially useful for growing in cold, short, or unpredictable climates since they can flower even in lower light conditions and cooler temperatures.