Autoflower question

[Asuka23]

I was taking every precaution to keep the light out of my grow room at night, and I had my ladies on 12/12 schedule. But, UR-DEE-DUR I ordered auto-flower seeds, and they seemed to carry on normally even though I changed the light schedule. So, does this mean that it's okay for me to leave the lights on longer? Is it such a big deal if some light leaks in occasionally at night? Also, are 3 gallon buckets big enough for germination to flowering? I'm 3 weeks into flowering, and my plant is a little leggy, but taller than the container. Ish dat awright? Thanks!

[Douglas1]

not sure what you are asking.. you can grow autoflowers in 18/6 with no problems, provided the ruderalis gene is dominant.. and it is actually an autoflower. some seeds don't auto and need to be put in 12/12..

I wouldn't advise switching your light shcedule around too much if you are already at 12/12.. light proofing your box is a good idea