airplaneanswered grow question 3 years ago here is the growth "pattern" for auto's
weeks 1-3 vegation stage
weeks 4-12 flower stage
so if you are going to change light to flower it at beginning of week 4 - if you are using a full spectrum light then no worry - you can grwo them a 18/6 instead of a 24 or 20 light cycle --- remember every living thing needs some "sleep" "rest" as for your wattage Yes you can use a lowe light in veg ( you can tell by the leaves if too muvh light, MYself I don't change wattage and use a veg/flower - switch light (veg light .flower light) ( switch)