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When is the best time to switch 12/12 lighting? I�...
Bub1972
started grow question 7y ago
When is the best time to switch 12/12 lighting? I’m at 39 days, almost 18in tall inside a 63in tent. I’m thinking now is the time.
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Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
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DudeGrowsWeed
answered grow question 7y ago
Looks like you’re ready to flip to 12/12 now. But you could keep them in veg longer if you want larger plants. At this point it’s up to you. Looking very nice btw. Well done so far. 👍
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Mrs_Larimar
answered grow question 7y ago
For me she looks like ready to go into flowering , she is big enough and looks healthy
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Beast5650
Just wondering if anyone has any tips based on what they’re seeing. Should I defoliate? I’m guessing another week or two before it’s at the height I’m aiming for, then I’ll switch to 12/12. I wish the fingers were spaced out more, I feel I didn’t bend them down enough earlier on.
Week 10
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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doitforlovenotmoney
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Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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CBDreamer
Switch to flowering
I did defoliate on day 44, want to switch to flowering on day 49,is it too soon? Do you think is better to wait one week more and start 12/12 on day 56? I'm growing in a little DIY cabinet so I don't want to run out of space with flower stretching. How do you see my little girl?
Week 6
Setup. Strains - Photoperiod
Techniques. Defoliation
3y ago
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ChillumMafia
The eternal question on auto flowers is to remove the leaves if the plants look healthy? in my cases?
Week 8
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Hempshire_Empire
Let me know what you think!
Week 15
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Black_Magic
I have a question Is it possible to grow autos on 12/12 sicle I got some regular seeds and some autos Or Will they suffer from it I found in community some auto gardens or regular but not mixed
Week 6
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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Newbiegrower420
Are the girls ready for flower??
Hi all! I’m wondering when will be good to switch to flower? I’m at start of week 5 & I topped them 1 week ago. Did a small amount of defoliation today to get rid of some yellow leaves that were laying on the soil. Do they look almost ready? Or wait due to topping & defoliation?
Week 5
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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AutoPotBubba
To Defoliate or not to defoliate
Never seen Auto this bushy before just finishing week 3 of flower. Should I defoliate or just let the plant do its thing
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
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Mel_Macallan
Defoliate before harvest
Hi, at week 10 flower my auto is ready for harvest. I'm using Biobizz and will only feed plain water for last week. Should I defoliate now? Shes very bushy &lower buds don't get much light. Tricomes are 10%amber, so i don't have much time left. Any suggestions very welcome. :)
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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Firsttimer420
does everything look ok this is my first time . also how far should my light be from the little girls.
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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JasbadSirron
What do you think the issue is? I’m using 900w Viparspectar full spectrum (vege only at this stage) LED lights at over 100cm (36 inches). There is a key nutrient that must be used from day 1 if you want your plants to handle 18 hours of direct intense light. What is it?
Week 2
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Xander
My seedling in the red solo cup was knocked over and fell out! I immediately picked it back up and replanted it in the cup. I also added more soil and watered it soon after. Is there anything else I should do or is this seedling dead? Btw there was no physical damage to the plant
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Justwantosmok
I’m a newbie. How long does it take for sweet tooth auto to be ready for harvest?
Week 7
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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SirDillton
Do you recommend defoliation on any main fan leaves that are hurting you light penetration and simply cannot be trained in a different place specifically on auto flowers ?
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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AxlWeed
Day 30, a lot of small buds start to appear. Do you think i should change the growing nutes to bloom ones now ? Thanks for any advice, i'm new at all these things.
Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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kingdracokush
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Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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CRiSPrGrow
Is it getting crowded in one of my pots? Any advice for companion plants is welcome : what types, quantities, and reasons to use them . should i pull a few out? thank you folks , it's my first time so i thought i would ask 👊🚀
Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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KA_LE
Is there any way I can prolong the veg stage to allow the pant to get a bit bigger. I was thinking if I topped her she will be forced to put out new growth but I have no idea if this is possible with auto flowers. Could this be detrimental to the plant? What should I do?
Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Loco1074
Prune or Not to Prune?
Should i prune the big fan leaves to expose the bud sites and encourage lateral growth? They are at the end of 4 weeks old but lateral branches are developing quick.
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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Mick5467
Hi. 1st attempt at growing. I’m now on day 33 and all appears to be as it should. It’s been on 20 hours of light daily from seed and has begun initial flowering stage. Lovely !! So, do I change the light to 12/12 now it’s begun to flower or just continue as I am ? Thanks Mick
Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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