How many people here that grow, just grow for themselves only?
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AimAim
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I thought that also, hell I only pay .07/kWh
Maine Brookies
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Folks talking about cold water extraction should be aware that extracting for smoking is officially not authorized under our medical law. You can, however, extract for edibles anyway you choose. Probably best to avoid using that word for the extract in forums though.
I would do it right the first time and get decent gear, but it will cost you about a grand for the things you need.
Not sure if you wanted to try LEDs. I never have, but I heard that they are great for potency.
If you want to save on power, exercise the advanced lighting method. 12 hrs on, 5.5 hrs off, 1 hr on, 5.5 hrs off. Your plants might lose about 15% growth, but you save a hell of a lot on electricity. After my first grow of 18/6, I've been a full advocate of the advanced method. Really, you do not see that much of a difference as far as production is concerned. The only thing that might be different is the size of the plant.
Not sure if you wanted to try LEDs. I never have, but I heard that they are great for potency.
If you want to save on power, exercise the advanced lighting method. 12 hrs on, 5.5 hrs off, 1 hr on, 5.5 hrs off. Your plants might lose about 15% growth, but you save a hell of a lot on electricity. After my first grow of 18/6, I've been a full advocate of the advanced method. Really, you do not see that much of a difference as far as production is concerned. The only thing that might be different is the size of the plant.
NoSwagBag
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Lmao. That's bananas!
Maine Brookies
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It's the "gas latern technique". It was allegedly an old greenhouse trick to keep photoperiod plants out of flower.
Thanks, I think I'll stick with the 18/6 standard for this grow, as I've got one week of veg left, but I may give that a try in the future. And no, I don't use
LEDs. I have heard mixed comments about them. I spent the money for the HIDs/hood/ballast...and yes, I agree that you need to spend a little $ to get up and running and it's much better to buy good stuff initially to save you the problems(and expenditure) of replacing stuff.
Again, thanks for responses!
LEDs. I have heard mixed comments about them. I spent the money for the HIDs/hood/ballast...and yes, I agree that you need to spend a little $ to get up and running and it's much better to buy good stuff initially to save you the problems(and expenditure) of replacing stuff.
Again, thanks for responses!
bigfattone420
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This is the 1st time I ever gave a Red Sox fan props
(me,Yankee fan)..Too funny...peace always
Oh yeah I pay 8 cents kwh..sweet .always want better..
Maine Brookies
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Nope, the plant only stresses about the light cycle during flower. You can do anything you want to lights during veg and it won't make your plants go intersex.
Jpzooyork
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Hmm good to know Maine Brookies I like starting seeds under t5's 24hours until around 6 inches then I go to 18 hours under mh till desired height before flower but always open to try and experiment new things on a plant if it works out.
anyone ever try induction lights that's something that's interesting to me too I heard good things about it
anyone ever try induction lights that's something that's interesting to me too I heard good things about it