I think the total darkness thing is a total myth. Ive done that, others swear by it. I didnt notice any difference except my plants looked like they were sick. I always stop feeding nutes around day 55 of bloom with sativas so I guess with an auto youre kinda at that late game phase, you could stop now. Keep the molasses goin every other watering 1tblspoon per gallon and when shes ready chop right before the lights are about to go on if possible. trim, hang, and keep a fan blowing around for circulation just not directly on your buds. ull notice after hanging her a few days the smell goes away mostly or so itll seem, some people compare the smell to hay. but dont worry, its a part of the drying process, the cure will bring the smells back. after being hung 5-6 days later jar em up. open em (burping them) 3-5 times the first couple days but if it seems too moist dont make the mistake of closing the jar, simply leave it open that day or take the bud out..you dont want mold. open the jar for ten minutes or so at a time, then after that twice a day, 10min or so... for a couple days.. when ur confident its all dry completely you wont have to burp them at all. nothing like a good cure. the chlorophyll starts to break down and your smoke will be smoother.