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Switching to bloom nutes and photoperiod changes?

NorthernStar20
NorthernStar20started grow question 4 years ago
When should I start giving bloom nutrients and stopping the veg nutrients? Also can I switch my light cycle to 24hrs to increase the temps and maximise my yield? Or will this mess with the plants?
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The8thChevron
The8thChevronanswered grow question 4 years ago
I don't start bloom nutes until after the stretch. This usually takes place 1-2 weeks after an auto first show calyxes. You'll recognize it when your plant doubles in size (or better) in one week. I personally prefer an 18/6 schedule, I think the plant benefits from dark period. This is highly debated though, and if you want to go the 24/0 route, just increase her light by a half hour every day until you hit 24 hours. Autos have ruderalis which is accustomed to 24 hours of light in it's natural habitat, so you won't hurt her. Honestly, you could probably just go right to 24 and not notice any I'll effects, but I think you can avoid shocking her if you ease her into it.
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DBanned
DBannedanswered grow question 4 years ago
Light cycle it is better to keep it at the same time you have it. If fact you have to decrease light intake to 12/12 to assimilate the season change and to push the plant to flower. If you increase the light cycle, your plant might get stress out and you won't get any good sensi and might get a bunch of hermaphrodites. 🤮
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DBanned
DBannedanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi, You can start nutrients as soon as you see pistils forming. I usually give grow nutrients until week one or two of flower So they get some extra nitrogen and more Bud sites are form, then I start blooming nutrients at a low % and increase the % just a little every feeding. Happy harvest!
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