Autos can be sown in multiple waves through the season for staggered harvests.
Stage 1
Germination
April – July
Wait for: warmer days, no frost, stable temperatures
Watch for: cold nights, overwatering, weak early light
Stage 2
Seedling / Transplant
1–2 weeks after sprouting
Wait for: strong light, mild weather, protected start
Watch for: slug damage, stretching, transplant stress
Stage 3
Vegetative Growth
Weeks 2–5
Wait for: long bright days, healthy root growth
Watch for: stunting, nutrient burn, pest pressure
Stage 4
Flowering
Weeks 5–8+ depending on cultivar
Wait for: steady sunshine, decent airflow, dry spells
Watch for: mould, heavy rain, snapped branches
Stage 5
Harvest
Weeks 8+ or summer to early autumn
Wait for: mature trichomes, swollen buds, finished aroma
Watch for: bad weather, bud rot, harvesting too early
Autos can be sown in multiple waves through the season for staggered harvests.