Autoflowering
Autoflowering is not a terpene, but rather a photoperiod-independent flowering trait controlled by Cannabis ruderalis genetics. Plants exhibiting autoflowering characteristics transition to reproductive stage based on age rather than light cycle duration, typically flowering within 8-10 weeks of germination. This trait emerged from wild Central Asian and Russian populations adapted to short growing seasons. Autoflowering cultivars are distinct from photoperiod-dependent varieties (indica and sativa), which require specific light ratios to initiate flowering. The trait is heritable and has been extensively hybridized into modern cannabis breeding programs.
Autoflowering strains
No strains tagged into Autoflowering yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Autoflowering is not a terpene, but rather a photoperiod-independent flowering trait controlled by Cannabis ruderalis genetics. Plants exhibiting autoflowering characteristics transition to reproductive stage based on age rather than light cycle duration, typically flowering within 8-10 weeks of germination. This trait emerged from wild Central Asian and Russian populations adapted to short growing seasons. Autoflowering cultivars are distinct from photoperiod-dependent varieties (indica and sativa), which require specific light ratios to initiate flowering. The trait is heritable and has been extensively hybridized into modern cannabis breeding programs.
Breeders select for autoflowering genetics to create cultivars suited to diverse climates and outdoor growing conditions with compressed timelines. The trait allows multiple harvest cycles in single growing seasons and reduces dependency on light manipulation in indoor environments.
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