How to grow El Fuego Auto

El Fuego Auto — DNA Genetics

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El Fuego crossed with Ruderalis into a short, stocky plant that shrugs off mould, mildew, and most pests without complaint. Dark green buds arrive coated in sticky resin, ready in eight to nine weeks. Forgiving of enthusiasm, and capable of more than one harvest a season in a warm enough spot.

Growing El Fuego Auto: what to expect

An autoflower: she flowers on age, not on light hours, which removes the single biggest way to get the schedule wrong. The auto versus photoperiod lesson explains what that changes — which is nearly everything.

Flowering runs the standard 9 weeks — no surprises, which in this business is a compliment. The flowering stage guide covers what each of those weeks should look like.

THC tests under 18% by the breeder's numbers — measured rather than fierce. Some growers are after exactly that; the rest may keep scrolling with our blessing.

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Common questions about El Fuego Auto

How long does El Fuego Auto take to flower?

Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.

Is El Fuego Auto an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?

An autoflower — she flowers on age rather than light hours, which simplifies the schedule considerably.

How strong is El Fuego Auto?

The breeder lists THC around 1%. The gentler end of the scale.