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2smokeyy
2smokeyystarted grow question 3 years ago
My light ballest has broken tonight, my lights will have been off for 24hours by the time I can replace, the plants are about 2 weeks from harvest, would it damage the plants to start the light cycle (18 on 6 off) tomorrow after having the light off for 24 hours?
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TheBudWhisperer
TheBudWhispereranswered grow question 3 years ago
2 weeks away from harvest and only 1 24 hour break in the light schedule is unlikely to cause any significant or adverse effect. That said, there are 2 potential outcomes: The shitty one - the plant runs a late stage hermie and you end up with lower potency, but likely still smokable and usable bud. The good one - nothing happens at all and she continues to bulk out until you're ready to chop. Either way, your solution is the same - get light back on em to the same schedule as they were previously. I believe they're autos so 18/6, 20/4 - whatever you were on before. Think you'll be alright regardless. Good luck to the finsh!
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2smokeyy
2smokeyyanswered grow question 3 years ago
Thank you everyone! Yes they are autos on a 18/6 light schedule. I'm on route to the shop as we speak to get the faulty ballest exchanged so the light will be back on 4pm today.
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2smokeyy
2smokeyyanswered grow question 3 years ago
Thank you everyone! Yes they are autos on a 18/6 light schedule. I'm on route to the shop as we speak to get the faulty ballest exchanged so the light will be back on 4pm today.
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The8thChevron
The8thChevronanswered grow question 3 years ago
Nanashi is correct. Don't go 18/6 unless they're autos. Photos you would be signaling re-veg then throw them back into flower. Can't imagine that's good, although realistically, it probably won't make a huge difference. Either way, better not chance it, this is the most productive time of flower.
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0_oNanashi
0_oNanashianswered grow question 3 years ago
If they are autos i don't think you will see any issues other than the loss in production for the 24HR If they are not auto and 2 weeks from harvest then 18 on would put them back in veg If your just worried about the light schedule itself you could just put a simple lamp in the room and the light will tell them it is day time even tho they do not get enough energy to grow
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