Indoor light cycle for Autos eventually going outdoors

[Canadian Joe]

What is the best light cycle for autoflowering plants being started indoors and being moved outdoors once they are established?

I've been keeping them at the same light cycle that I would a photoperiod so they dont flower immediately once moved outdoors but I'm concerned I may be wasting growing hours if I can keep them on 20/4 or 24/0 and then move them outside. I'm new to autos and need advice.

Joe

 

[Chris Scorpio]

I do a 18/6. I'm a believer they love their night time....

 

[Canadian Joe]

So you do 18/6 for autos intended to be moved outdoors and finished outdoors? I want to be clear that they will be moving outdoors. I know photos can flower if moved outdoors from an indoor light cycle that is longer than the current daylight length outdoors.

 

[Chris Scorpio]

I've heard autos on a 12/12 cycle extend their auto cycle by quite a bit.so a longer grow time...more sun the better for autos....