{"id":87005,"date":"2023-10-16T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/planting-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:23:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:23:33","slug":"planting-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/planting-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Planting autoflowering cannabis seeds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Knowing how to germinate auto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/224-cannabis-seeds\">cannabis seeds<\/a> is essential for the plants to <strong>give their maximum yield<\/strong>. To achieve this, one must follow a set of guidelines entirely different from what we are accustomed to with seasonal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/40-feminized-seeds\">feminized seeds<\/a>. That&#8217;s why, here, <strong>everything is explained in detail<\/strong> to ensure there are no failures. To carry out the cultivation of both indoor and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/689-outdoor-autoflowering-seeds\">outdoor autoflowering seeds<\/a>, it is advisable to follow the steps provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cd8e55fabf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cd8e55fabf\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/planting-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds\/#Germinating_auto_cannabis_seeds\" >Germinating auto cannabis seeds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/planting-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds\/#Transferring_to_the_pot\" >Transferring to the pot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/planting-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds\/#Growth_stage\" >Growth stage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/planting-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds\/#Flowering_stage\" >Flowering stage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germinating_auto_cannabis_seeds\"><\/span><strong>Germinating auto cannabis seeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps for germinating seeds are similar to those of seasonal plants and are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-auto.jpg\" alt=\"Germinating Auto\" class=\"wp-image-132210\" title=\"Germinating Auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-auto.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-auto-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-auto-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first thing that you\u2019ll need to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-germinate-weed-seeds\/\">germinate the seed<\/a>. You\u2019ll need to use a germination technique (such as the paper towel method) and any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/606-cheap-cannabis-seeds\"><strong>cheap cannabis seed<\/strong><\/a> of our catalog such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/buddha-seeds-autoflowering\/444-semillas-magnum-auto.html\">Magnum Auto<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the seeds have germinated or sprouted, you should prepare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/white-plant-pots\/7478-white-square-plant-pots.html\">7&#215;7 pots<\/a>. It is advisable to use <strong>pots with soil <\/strong>that allows the roots to grow without any hindrance. If the seeds are germinated in a Jiffy pellet, the netting it has can restrict root growth, resulting in <strong>stunted plants<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the pots with soil and water them thoroughly because there&#8217;s no need to water again until the plant emerges, as overwatering at this stage<strong> could cause problems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To plant the seed, bury it about 1 cm deep using a pen or any available tool, with the root pointing downward. Then, cover it with a little soil, not too tightly, until it reaches the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s recommended to provide <strong>24 hours of light <\/strong>for the seedling until it&#8217;s transplanted into a larger pot if you&#8217;re growing it indoors or provide as much light as possible if not <strong>grown under grow lights<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>[ppgbo product=&#8221;444&#8243; language=&#8221;en&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to this point, <strong>there hasn&#8217;t been any significant difference <\/strong>from seasonal plants. However, in the case of autoflowering strains, you&#8217;ll need to wait for them to <strong>break through the soil<\/strong> and stretch when they emerge, seeking the light. This process can take around 4 or 5 days, not much longer, and you&#8217;ll need to be vigilant to avoid waiting too long. After this, you should transplant them into their final pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transferring_to_the_pot\"><\/span>Transferring to the pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To transfer to the final pot, follow the following step-by-step process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill the final pot with soil <strong>all the way to the top<\/strong>, ensuring it&#8217;s compact enough so that it doesn&#8217;t sink significantly when watering. It&#8217;s important not to compress it too much to allow sufficient oxygen, which promotes better growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide <strong>20 hours of ligh<\/strong>t until the end, or as many hours of sunlight as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you have the <strong>final pot with soi<\/strong>l, dig a hole where you can place the plant. The plant should be buried with the stem, leaving only about 5 cm of the plant above the soil. This encourages better root development and more stable growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water the plant slowly and around the edges to allow the soil to absorb the water. Use about<strong> <\/strong>one <strong>liter of water<\/strong> with low-concentration growth fertilizer. Adjust the watering to the specific type of substrate used, as some substrates absorb more water than others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check daily to see if the pot has dried out before watering again. This usually takes about 7 days. You can <strong>easily check <\/strong>by lifting the pot; if it feels heavy, it still has water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_stage\"><\/span>Growth stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enhance the <strong>plant&#8217;s development<\/strong>, you should water it with a growth fertilizer. Typically, this can be done after the first watering has dried out, usually around day 13-14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding watering, start with one <strong>glass of water per pot <\/strong>and gradually increase it, always observing the plants&#8217; needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-autoflorecientes.jpg\" alt=\"germinating autoflowering seeds\" class=\"wp-image-132215\" title=\"germinating autoflowering seeds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-autoflorecientes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-autoflorecientes-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/germinar-semillas-autoflorecientes-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flowering_stage\"><\/span>Flowering stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Around <strong>day 25 of the plant&#8217;s growth<\/strong>, you should transition to the flowering stage, following these steps: begin with a flowering stimulant, followed by a base fertilizer, and finish with a root flush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that the flowering time for these plants is shorter than photoperiod strains, so it&#8217;s essential to closely monitor the<strong> crop&#8217;s development <\/strong>to provide everything it needs at each stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these guidelines, you can <strong>successfully germinate autoflowering marijuana<\/strong> <strong>seeds<\/strong>, resulting in more developed plants that won&#8217;t remain stunted.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing how to germinate auto cannabis seeds is essential for the plants to give their maximum yield. 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