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With so many amazingly diverse varieties of cannabis seeds out there, just waiting to be added to your collection, will your next addition be an Autoflowering strain, or will you choose to pick a Photoperiod variety? If you’re not quite sure which one to add to your ‘must-have’ list, let’s look at both in detail…
What are Autoflowering seeds?
Auto flowering seeds are specially bred varieties of cannabis seeds which are perfect for novice and expert growers alike. They possess properties that make them suited for collectors who seek fast, stealthy and low-maintenance crops.
Autoflowering seeds have a fixed life cycle, meaning that they are pre-programmed on a genetic level (to a certain extent: Environmental factors still have an impact) to vegetate, then flower on their own at a certain point, without the need for any trigger to do so.
The fact that Autoflowering seeds do their own thing, regardless of the light-cycle they are exposed to, means that they are less fiddly to work with and much more beginner-friendly than Photoperiod seeds.
Autoflowering seeds are often bred to grow rapidly, due to their fixed lifespan, they are often short-statured, making them suited for stealthy operations where large plants are not an option.
Whilst many Autoflowering seeds have been specially bred to produce dense, powerful bud, in general they will have a lower yield and weaker potency than healthy and optimally grown Photoperiod strains.
What are Photoperiod strains?
Photoperiod strains are varieties of cannabis seeds which have the potential to grow into gargantuan plants, thanks to the fact that they will continue to vegetate without flowering until they are exposed to the correct conditions necessary to trigger flowering.
Photoperiod seeds are the number one choice for collectors that want to get the biggest possible yield out of each seed.
Thanks to the fact that Photoperiod strains can grow larger and live for a longer time than Autoflowering strains, they can generally become much hardier and vigorous as time goes by.
Aside from mammoth yields and excellent resilience, Photoperiod seeds are prized by many collectors for their incredible potential to produce bud with very potent THC and CBD levels.
Have you decided which seed is best for you?
Hopefully this guide has helped to answer some of your questions regarding the difference between Photoperiod and Autoflowering cannabis seeds: If you still aren’t sure which way to go, why not get in touch with your buddies right here at SeedShack? We’re here to help and we’ll be sure to pick out the ideal strain for you.
Disclaimer: It is illegal to germinate cannabis seeds in many countries. It is your responsibility to check your local laws. SeedShack sells seeds to preserve genetics for future generations. We reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone we think may be breaking any laws.