How to grow autoflowers week by week?

As an autoflower specialist, here's my week-by-week approach that consistently produces great results:

Week 1: Germinate in final 3-5 gallon pots. I use light mix soil, no nutrients needed. 20/4 light schedule, 75°F, 70% RH.

Week 2-3: Seedlings establish, then explosive growth begins. I start 1/4 strength nutrients week 3 if needed. Topping around day 18 if plant is healthy.

Week 4-6: Pre-flower to full flower stretch. Increase nutrients gradually, watch for deficiencies. Defoliate lightly to improve light penetration.

Week 7-9: Bulk phase - flowers fatten significantly. Peak nutrient levels, then begin tapering. Watch trichomes starting week 8.

Week 10-11: Flushing period - plain pH'd water only. Harvest when 10-30% trichomes are amber. The key is not stressing them - autoflowers have no time to recover from mistakes!

Growing autoflowers has a specific weekly rhythm that's different from photoperiod plants! I've grown dozens of auto strains - here's the typical timeline:

Week 1-2: Seedling stage - Germinate and plant directly in final container. Provide 18-24 hours light, moderate humidity (60-70%), and gentle watering. Don't overwater!

Week 3-4: Vegetative growth - Plants grow rapidly. Increase light intensity, maintain 70-80°F, humidity 50-60%. Begin light feeding if using nutrients.

Week 5-8: Flowering stage - Flowers form and develop. Reduce humidity to 40-50%, maintain temperatures. Nutrients should be bloom-focused. Watch for nutrient needs changing.

Week 9-11: Ripening - Flowers mature, trichomes develop. Flush with plain water if using synthetic nutrients. Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with some amber.

Grow Weed Easy autoflower guide has detailed week-by-week schedules!