I've got a lighting question...

I have one plant that apparently was an autoflower, and has already gone to bud. Unfortunately it is not near as big as I hoped it would be when this occurred. Since it is still kind of early spring weather in here in the Northeast, and sunny days can be few and far between, I thought I would put it under lights to try and maximize growth. My question is, should I be keeping it under maximum light, i.e. 18/6, or something like that, or should I go with a 12/12 schedule. Is there anything else I can be doing besides nutes. to maximize bud growth?

Thanks,

Ziffy

Autos will start to flower in about 21 days even under 24 hr lites. You can grow them at 18-6 and be fine. Might watch the nutes. A Auto does not need as many.