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Grow QuestionsWhich light schedule do you prefer for automatic?

Which light schedule do you prefer for automatic?

Eastbisstarted grow question 5 years ago

Which light schedule do you prefer for automatic?

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Jef79answered grow question 5 years ago

Hello.. Hope you are well.. I very rarely do autos(and only outdoors) as uk weather is to unpredictable but if we get a gud spring/summer then as much light a day us great for them.. (id stay on 18/6 in tent, u can drop to 12/12 on last wk to push her glands but doesn't work on all strain ) Stay safe n gud luck.. 👍🍀

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BostonGirlGrowsanswered grow question 5 years ago

Hey there 👋 I’ve tried 20/4, but now I’m seeing much happier results with a 18/6 schedule. They truly do need their beauty sleep- and they thrive with the right balance. Experiment, find what gives you the results you are looking for- but why overpay for electricity and chip away at your lights lifespan if you don’t have too Happy Growing 🌱

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Fusionanswered grow question 5 years ago

19/5 but I do my autos same time veging my feminized.

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rhodes68answered grow question 5 years ago

20 on 4 off Have them off during the heat of the day THey do not really like 24-0 but 18-6 is leaving hours on the table IMO

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OwnWayGoodWayanswered grow question 5 years ago

I do 18h/6h. The plant is always happier if she can rest 👍

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The_420answered grow question 5 years ago

20/4 C'est le mieu mais tu peux faire 24 de lumière ou 18/6 a toi de voir.

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