Lighting with photoperiods

[noob4560]

So I've been on 12 12 for almost one week now 5 am to 5 pm. It's not working with my work schedule and I need to be able to water. Will it hurt the plants or will they have a chance to herm if I switch it to 6am to 6pm

 

[zzyx]

They will be fine with the switch

 

[Herb & Suds]

Always extend the dark cycle when switching times
You are good to go

 

[Star Dog]

They'll be absolutely fine go ahead and change the timer to a convenient time, you've no worries.

 

[noob4560]

Thanks guys I appreciate it!

 

[PadawanWarrior]

So I've been on 12 12 for almost one week now 5 am to 5 pm. It's not working with my work schedule and I need to be able to water. Will it hurt the plants or will they have a chance to herm if I switch it to 6am to 6pm

I'd change the cycle to 5am to 6pm, then switch to 6-6 the following day just to be safe.

I prefer to run lights on at night anymore, but that's me.

 

[noob4560]

I'd change the cycle to 5am to 6pm, then switch to 6-6 the following day just to be safe.

I prefer to run lights on at night anymore, but that's me.

That's what I'm gonna do! Thanks padawan!

 

[cannabineer]

I'd change the cycle to 5am to 6pm, then switch to 6-6 the following day just to be safe.

I prefer to run lights on at night anymore, but that's me.

Half of that got past me. Would you define these terms for a guy in the midfield?

 

[PadawanWarrior]

That's what I'm gonna do! Thanks padawan!

No problem. You're saying the dark cycle is 5-5 now right?

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

I'd change the cycle to 5am to 6pm, then switch to 6-6 the following day just to be safe.

I prefer to run lights on at night anymore, but that's me.

It's better to extend the darkness period not light.

Just switch the timer to 6am-6pm after the last 5pm lights off.

 

[noob4560]

No problem. You're saying the dark cycle is 5-5 now right?

Yes

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Half of that got past me. Would you define these terms for a guy in the midfield?

I'm saying give them an extra hour of darkness vs an extra hour of light. So if your dark cycle is 5am-5pm I'd switch it to 5am-6pm for a day and then to 6-6.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Yes

Perfect. Just do what I'm saying and it's all good.

 

[cannabineer]

I'm saying give them an extra hour of darkness vs an extra hour of light. So if your dark cycle is 5am-5pm I'd switch it to 5am-6am for a day and then to 6-6.

Thank you for explaining. What are the data that convinced you that this was a better schedule?

 

[noob4560]

I'm saying give them an extra hour of darkness vs an extra hour of light. So if your dark cycle is 5am-5pm I'd switch it to 5am-6am for a day and then to 6-6.

Yeah I know that's what I'm doin

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

I'm saying give them an extra hour of darkness vs an extra hour of light. So if your dark cycle is 5am-5pm I'd switch it to 5am-6am for a day and then to 6-6.

Pretty sure it's lights on 5am - 5pm. I don't know anyone that lists there dark periods lol

 

[bk78]

Switch the lights and call it a day.

 

[noob4560]

Pretty sure it's lights on 5am - 6pm. I don't know anyone that lists there dark periods lol

I'm wanting it to be 6am to 6 pm because I leave the house at 630 in the morning then get back from work at 5 to 530 pm. Just didn't want a problem with under watering these girls are drinking a shit load

 

[PadawanWarrior]

I'm wanting it to be 6am to 6 pm because I leave the house at 630 in the morning then get back from work at 5 to 530 pm. Just didn't want a problem with under watering these girls are drinking a shit load

I thought your dark cycle was 5am-5pm. Anyways, it's better to add extra darkness vs extra light during the transition.

 

[speedwell68]

I use wifi smart switches connected to Google Assistant as timers. The time is set by Google's time servers. When the clocks go forward or back for DST the time changes automatically, so when the clocks go forward they get an extra hour of light and when the clocks go back they get an extra hour of darkness, it never seems to make any difference.