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So if I got my auto on a 20/4 light schedule, what...
HiddenMessagestarted grow question 4 years ago
So if I got my auto on a 20/4 light schedule, what would happen if I switched her to 12/12?? Not the plan just curious...
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CRiSPrGrowanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey there HiddenMessage. The main idea is that there is no where on earth with lights on 20/4 and where weed grows, so light can actually cause a lot of stress, something like "light stress", often time when you reduce the light cycle you'll see more growth because the plant does grow more during the night , put simply : plants need rest too. THC and terpenes actually get degraded by light, that's why i reduce the light cycle during flower even for autos. Hope this helps ! 🚀
TheOldHippieanswered grow question 4 years ago
Ok here's an answer that's a bit more in depth based upon my experience.
Bottom line is it comes down to the strain. Some with solid genetics like Mephisto, can take 20/4, and I've even seen growers do them at 24.
I'm growing out a few from a not well known breeder of autos. And their auto actions were weak. They started but they weren't spitting like they should have been. Switched to 12/12, kept the nutes the same, and bam! Spitting flowers.
I think it comes down to the ruderallis part of the strain. If its bred out too thin, it might not have the kick it needs to be an "all in" auto. Genetics does matter.
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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey Growmie,
Changing the light cycle would just make the plant start flowering. Hopefully, I answered your question and remember Happy Growing and Free your mind one puff at a time.
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