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Auto light hours?

Princegreenstarted grow question 4 years ago

What do people find is the best light time duration for the Auto Strains ?

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Canadamade420answered grow question 4 years ago

Hey I run my autos 18/6 for for up to 3 weeks and then switch to 20/4 and I find it works great for them and give them 4 hours of dark to rest and build roots/buds. Hope that helps and happy growing

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Pennelloanswered grow question 4 years ago

Hi mate, it's basically up to you, I did 18/6, 20/4, or even 24/24 :D

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rahzellonceanswered grow question 4 years ago

I am 24/24 lit and I boldly say perfect but connected with ventilation and lamp ... on average they say 18/6. ;)

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Tango_Hotel_Charlieanswered grow question 4 years ago

Really its the growers prerogative. I run mine 24 hours, but my electric bill is only 10 bucks a month, no matter how much electricity i use. 18/6, 20/4, 16/8 Some folks swear on letting the girls have a little dark to rest

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