Durban Poison Auto, does it need anything?

[Soybeansaregreat]

5/22/25: started seed in peat plug.
6/3/25: planted outside in ground.

Question:
- is it starting to flower?

- does it need pruning?

My first auto flower…..

Thank you.

 

[Oldchucky]

5/22/25: started seed in peat plug.
6/3/25: planted outside in ground.

Question:
- is it starting to flower?

- does it need pruning?

My first auto flower…..

Thank you.

The second pick looks like it’s starting to flower! It’s not the clearest picture! But I would guess yes! I don’t think you need to do any pruning! Five weeks old is about the time to start flowering! Looks like it’s in decent shape!

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

The second pick looks like it’s starting to flower! It’s not the clearest picture! But I would guess yes! I don’t think you need to do any pruning! Five weeks old is about the time to start flowering! Looks like it’s in decent shape!

I think so, too.

 

[Soybeansaregreat]

That’s exciting news! Thank you for your feedback!

As it proceeds with flowering, does the same pruning protocol work for autos too? Like removing lower branches that won’t amount to anything; like removing fan leaves shading buds; etc.

 

[Halloweed]

You should be able to. Just do it gradually. This grow I'm running now is an auto. I was cutting a few leaves and lower branches and it seems fine. But I'm indoor.

Autos are more sensitive but the more you grow with them, it gets easier.

 

[Ninjadogma]

When you're ready to prune, if you just pluck a few leaves a day it tracks to what they would naturally lose to predation and shouldn't trigger stress.

Haven't ever tried an auto version but I do loves me some Durban Poison. If you haven't looked it up, check out the unique THCv profile they have. And if there was ever a strain to let run long before you chop, do it with a Durban. The THC and THCv work hand in hand to give off an awesome uplifting energetic buzz.