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 RasJeph
Psycho Pete
Registered: 01/14/09
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 Keeping my auto-flowers 24/7? 
#397167 - 04/06/10 05:58 PM (14 years, 7 months ago) |
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Both of my female auto-flowers are a week or two into flowering...ones a few weeks behind the other.
I've had them under 24 hour lighting, because they never need to go 12/12 for flowering. I've heard to keep them on longer for maximum production.
So, sensibly, 24 hours would be the best schedule for them, correct?
However I could swear I remember someone saying that 24 hour lighting was bad for plants...they need a dark period in order to do their thing. They've been doing fine for a few weeks...but not that they've started to flower (which is where you don't want to lose them!) so I figured I'd check.
Thanks!
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DungenessDank
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Registered: 05/05/08
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 Re: Keeping my auto-flowers 24/7? [Re: RasJeph]
#397228 - 04/06/10 07:25 PM (14 years, 7 months ago) |
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I've read that 20/4 is just as effective as 24/0 with autoflowering plants. Possibly could save some juice, and it couldn't really hurt the plant any.
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RasJeph
Psycho Pete
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Re: Keeping my auto-flowers 24/7? [Re: DungenessDank]
#397234 - 04/06/10 07:29 PM (14 years, 7 months ago) |
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Well, I only have one timer and thats being used on my 12/12 closet.
So, unless the 4 hours really makes a difference, I'll just leave it on 24 :P
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KaptKid
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Registered: 04/20/08
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 Re: Keeping my auto-flowers 24/7? [Re: RasJeph]
#397258 - 04/06/10 08:10 PM (14 years, 7 months ago) |
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I do 18/6 but 24/0 will not hurt.
Roots grow faster in the dark. Thats why I use a dark time.
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chamberlaindavidd
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Registered: 01/06/10
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Re: Keeping my auto-flowers 24/7? [Re: KaptKid]
#398109 - 04/07/10 10:59 PM (14 years, 7 months ago) |
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I've got 11 girls under 24/0 lights right now and have for 4 months. So far they seem to be doing ok 
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