LIGHTS ...18 vs 24

noc

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ok so my questions will come from time to time...new to the site so i'm hoping that this works right and i get the BEST responses...Most i've spoken with and the research that i've done say that 18-24 hours during the veggy state is good...I know and understand that from a clone...the first 3-6 days is 24 hours light....then MOST TYPICALLY switch to 18....so..my question is...could i benifit from just leaving it on 24??? I would hate to asume, but would expect a BIGGER growth ...minus the stress from topping ofcourse....so....would my asumption be correct or should i just stay at the typical 18 and just drag out the veggy time frame????
thanks in advance....
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I approached this the other way and wondered what the advantage of 6 hrs of darkness would be? I use 24/7 light in veg.
 

GanjaEnthusiast

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if you're using floro tubes i would keep em on 24, if using hps/mh keep it on 18/6 for no other reason than it's nice to give the ballast a break.
 
Everything I've seen/read seems to indicate allowing the plant to rest for at least 4-6 hours is most beneficial. Apparently the few hours of darkness promotes new root development and growth.
 

noc

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so then a good 20 hours would work....just as an extra added punch, since the lights are only 3 x 75watt flor. 'gro lights' ya know..wally weird special...hahahahaha...hey...i got the hps....just on standby...can't afford the light bill with BOTH MH and hps...*laughs*
and since there was a mention about the balast....since there isn't really one...and they aren't that big as well much less only FLORi tubes...hehe..the cheap ones...i guess 24 woulnt really hurt????

happy medium time???

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