Example: first pic is an autoflower at 4 weeks . You will notice small buds forming already with only 5 weeks to go till harvest. Second is a photoperiod plant also 4 weeks old. not ready for 12/12 light cycle.It comes down to time and space. How long you wanna wait? if you wait longer bigger plant more yeild. Then space,Maybe you dont have the space for a bigger plant . You must weigh out all options . If you choose autoflower, feel free to ask me anything since they are what i know..:thumbsup: