I currently have some seedlings that are about 2 weeks old. I have kept my lights on since I planted seed into soil to keep temps warm in my 4x8 tent. After about 2 weeks I turned the lights off for the first time for 6 hours to let temps cool, and give the lights a little break. If I go back to 24 hour lights on will it trouble the seedlings at all?
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OrganicBudz
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No theyll be fine
Bear420
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No they will be fine, but I just wanted to let you know that the plants actually grow more when lights are off. 18 and 6 is what I do, but if you need the heat you can do 20 and 4. 20 on 4 off. you should notice better growth.
The short answer is yes with an “if”, and no with a “but”. If you want the highest potency and maximum yield, we suggest adopting either an 18-6 or 20-4 light-dark cycle. But should you run lights 24-0 indoors, your plants and all of your equipment like fans will be pushed to the limit as well. So far, 24-0 auto crops have failed to outperform those cultivated with dark cycles of 4–6 hours. There really is power on the dark side of the force.
Good luck
Bear
The short answer is yes with an “if”, and no with a “but”. If you want the highest potency and maximum yield, we suggest adopting either an 18-6 or 20-4 light-dark cycle. But should you run lights 24-0 indoors, your plants and all of your equipment like fans will be pushed to the limit as well. So far, 24-0 auto crops have failed to outperform those cultivated with dark cycles of 4–6 hours. There really is power on the dark side of the force.
Good luck
Bear
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Appreciate the detailed response! I do plan to adjust to an 18-6 light schedule very soon in the next week once I have better means to control my environment during those 6 hours of darkness. They are only about 1 weeks old since I put seed in soil.No they will be fine, but I just wanted to let you know that the plants actually grow more when lights are off. 18 and 6 is what I do, but if you need the heat you can do 20 and 4. 20 on 4 off. you should notice better growth.
The short answer is yes with an “if”, and no with a “but”. If you want the highest potency and maximum yield, we suggest adopting either an 18-6 or 20-4 light-dark cycle. But should you run lights 24-0 indoors, your plants and all of your equipment like fans will be pushed to the limit as well. So far, 24-0 auto crops have failed to outperform those cultivated with dark cycles of 4–6 hours. There really is power on the dark side of the force.
Good luck
Bear
CptTripps
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This is the exact advice I was looking for. Thanks!No they will be fine, but I just wanted to let you know that the plants actually grow more when lights are off. 18 and 6 is what I do, but if you need the heat you can do 20 and 4. 20 on 4 off. you should notice better growth.
The short answer is yes with an “if”, and no with a “but”. If you want the highest potency and maximum yield, we suggest adopting either an 18-6 or 20-4 light-dark cycle. But should you run lights 24-0 indoors, your plants and all of your equipment like fans will be pushed to the limit as well. So far, 24-0 auto crops have failed to outperform those cultivated with dark cycles of 4–6 hours. There really is power on the dark side of the force.
Good luck
Bear
Clumpyoyster
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Plants naturally need a dark time. Should always run 18/6
Bear420
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Your Welcome.