Short Stuff's Himalaya Blue Diesel not autoflowering

[tonight_you]

I already reached out to Short Stuff about my issue and am still waiting on a response. Regardless, I wanted to hear other peoples experience before moving forward.

This is my 3rd seed from my pack of 5. The first 2 seeds I had auto-flowered under 20/4 light schedule and were done by week 10. But the 3rd seed is on its 8th week and still no flowering. The pre-flowers started showing on August 18th but nothing else since. Light/water/feeding schedule have all been constant so I do not think it is stress related.

Is it possible that this particular plant wont auto-flower on me? If so, can I treat her like a regular plant? More specifically, can I take clones from her or will the plant continue its auto flower based life cycle?

 

[aridbud]

Possible it's not fully auto....or go to 18/6 light schedule.

Doubt you'll reap much benefit from 'cloning'. Try it if you just want to experiment.

If you want a harvest, switch the lighting and feed (half strength) bloom nutes about every 3-4 waterings.

I've grown BH Diesel by SS...never had a problem. It did take a little longer due to the Diesel (Hawaiian/Skunk) genetics.

 

[tonight_you]

Interesting...I do have a follow up question to add here: If it doesn't auto flower does it still have the limited life span?

 

[artfog]

It is hard to tell anything if you consider that whatever is in the dna is possible. Still I would do what airbud suggested decrease the light exposure. I would even go down farther maybe 14/10 or 12/12. Just work it like a regular (fem) seed. I agree w/ air on the clone. good luck - it is fun to experiment