Timer changed- problem?

WhiteSancho

Member
Noticed today that my timer went from 18/6 to 24/0 after being mashed against a wall sometime within the last week. I just redid the growbox so it was then more than likely(last few days).Is switching from a 18/6 to 24/0 back to a 18/6 going to shock my plants?I've been watching them closer because i'm 7weeks into veg and it looks like i might have preflowers coming in a me plants- caused by light stress? I dunno. just a thought.
 

giggles26

Well-Known Member
As long as your plant gets at least 14+ hrs of daylight they will stay in veg. The only way they will flower and hermie on you is if you were in 12/12 and that happend.

Now is it ideal to go from 18/6 to 24/0 then back to 18/6? No but in veg you should be alright. Just keep an eye on them. If it wasn't for very long they should be fine.
 

WhiteSancho

Member
I hope so... they look alright a little dried from extra light. But i swear i have seen a day to day difference in their size in the last few days. I just figured they liked the extra room... maybe there is something to 24/0- i just didnt feel right not giving them a break.
 

tusseltussel

Well-Known Member
they will be fine it is only in flower that fuck ups like this matter 24/0 18 /6 20/4 it's all good best to pick one and stick to it but like other person said as long as you keep it above 14 it's cool. even if your light was off for 24 hr then went back to 18/6 it would be fine don't stress this is little stuff at this stageive done entire veg under 24/0 many times normally I do 24/0 for the first 2 weeks then 18/6 unless im being to lazy to change the timer which is often the case I think some studies were done where no benafit was found from going over 20 hr but no real negatives found either
 

giggles26

Well-Known Member
I know people that have done an entire veg grow at 24/0 now I think that plants benefit from a break and that's when they take all that energy in that they got throughout the day and use it at night time. Think about it a plant outdoors never gets 24 hrs of straight sunlight it's just unnatural. I've had good luck with 20/4, 18/6 and just recently I did an experiment at 16/8 but saw now no real difference. The more light you can give your girls the more they will love you.

Just try to keep the light schedule the same from here on out and you should be alright.
 
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