Understanding the Genetics
Autoflower and photosensitive seeds represent two entirely different genetic approaches to growing.
Autoflower seeds switch to the blooming phase automatically based on their age. They usually start flowering just two to four weeks after sprouting. This unique trait comes from Cannabis ruderalis, a wild subspecies native to regions with short summers. Because they do not rely on changing light cycles, autoflowers boast incredibly fast lifecycles. Growers can expect a complete harvest in just 8 to 12 weeks from seed. This rapid turnaround makes them a favorite for quick rotations and small spaces.
Controlling the Bloom
Photosensitive seeds depend entirely on environmental light cues to trigger their flowering cycle. When grown indoors, they remain in a vegetative growth state under 18 hours of light. They will only start budding when the timer is shifted to a strict schedule of 12 hours of light and 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness. This characteristic gives growers complete control over the size and structure of their plants. You can prolong the vegetative phase for months to build a massive canopy. While they require more patience—often taking 12 to 20+ weeks total—they reward growers with significantly higher yields and easy cloning.
Meadowood Cannabis curates top-tier genetics tailored to both growing styles.
- Fast and resilient autoflowers: We carry strains from 34 Street Seed Co., perfect for quick outdoor summer flips or easy indoor grows.
- World-class photosensitive genetics: We stock legendary breeders like Humboldt Seed Company and Barney’s Farm. These brands are famous for exceptional stability, complex terpene profiles, and heavy-yielding photoperiod crops.
Whether you want a speedy harvest or a massive, tailored yield, we have the perfect seeds for your next garden run.