Auto Light Cycle

Cannabis is a C3 plant, meaning they can intake carbon dioxide at all times do not require a dark period to respire and carry out other necessary life functions. Photoperiods require 12/12 lighting to induce flowering, but do not require a dark period to carry out necessary life functions. When cannabis plants are in light they conduct photosynthesis to produce NADPH and ATP. These products are then used in the Calvin cycle to produce carbohydrates. The Calvin cycle is light independent so it doesn’t need light to occur, but it also doesn’t need dark to occur either. Since an autoflower is not light dependent to flower you can run lights 24/0. Many growers and breeders do this with no ill effects. Some growers believe the plants need a rest period to grow properly and the auto flower community is split on this subject but as far as I know the science science surrounding these plants show they do not need a lights off period. We really need a peer reviewed study comparing different light cycles to say anything otherwise

Think 24/0 is too much personally. 20/4 is about right for optimal growth. I've always believed they need a rest period .

Not at all, having a 24/0 schedule will eventually burn your plants and will diminish yield!! Plants actually need the night cycle to metabolize, and use the sugars and proteins to build itself/buds. The max accepted schedule is 20/4 but even that is pushing your plants and risking a lot of damage! Hope this helps! Good luck and happy growing :)

Yes you can but for wear and abuse on light there is not much gain plus extra cost running. Plus it's good to always have a night cycle for plant to rest. I do a 20/4 and that is probably pushing it. Good luck and happy growing. 🌲🌲🌲👊