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backchecker1started grow question 4 years ago
Is there any advantage to changing the light cycle when growing auto flowers?
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Mrs_Larimaranswered grow question 4 years ago
Sure, coose any lighthours between 18 and 24......
they are recommended to grow under at least 18 Hours of Light. some Growers let them run uner 24 hours
but in my opinion, everyone has toget a rest, plants too.
So keep on growing
HighRoller909answered grow question 4 years ago
Yes, electric bills. In the past, I had to decrease it to 18/6 to reduce the cost and it worked.No loss in yields.
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GrowCNanswered grow question 4 years ago
I have never heard of a benefit of changing the light cycle mid grow if the plant is behaving like a normal auto. Changing to a 12/12 schedule is recommended if you have an auto that is not flowering so you grow it like a photoperiod plant.
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