What happens if growth is stunted with an Autoflower?

[Slipknot]

First time grower. I posted more on another thread in hopes of identifying where I went wrong in my first grow. I got a lot of great information and advice but since I made so many mistakes it was like a combination.

I planted 2 AK-47 autos. Both stretched really bad in the beginning. 1 died and the other struggled but after I adjusted the lights, stopped overwatering and transplanted to OF thing slowly turned around. I have not expectations of any sort of harvest, I just wanted to see if I could keep it alive.

This plant is way behind in it’s growth. The pictures below are at day 32-35. Since it’s an autoflower will it have an extended growth time and normal growth time with small buds?

 

[Capt.Quirk]

To say it's way behind is an understatement. Move on and correct your mistakes on your next grow @Slipknot.

 

[Buzzzxx]

Agreed. Generally autos will start flowering between day 30 and day 40. They will build upon the progress of the vegetation cycle. You can cull this plant and start over or see it through and use it as a learning experience for your future grows. It probably will bud but won't produce much at all. Sorry friend.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

bury the stem and let it ride

 

[DDubs]

If the Ruderalis autoflower strain is dominiant it will have more of a normal growth time with smaller buds.

 

[Slipknot]

I have another AK47 on day 7 doing much better. When I replanted the stunted one I put it a little deeper, should I build up around it more? Here is the day 7

 

[DDubs]

Concentrate on the new bean and let the other one ride along. What is your watering schedule?

 

[Slipknot]

Concentrate on the new bean and let the other one ride along. What is your watering schedule?

3-4 times a week.

 

[DDubs]

If the pot dosnt dry out in that time frame, you might want to let the pots go a little more before adding more water.

 

[nizmoKush]

3-4 times a week seems a bit too much to start with..watering is crucial because if you put too much water you're gonna stunt the plant if you don't add enough water it will be stunted. Plastic pots don't dry as much as fabric pots do keep in mind