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variable Lichtzyklen bei Autoflowers?

Terp1started grow question 3y ago

Idee für nächsten Grow. Hat jemand schon mal versucht bei Autoflower die Lichtzyklen anzupassen um die Pflanze auf voller Leistung zu fahren? Meine Idee ist die Beleuchtung während des Grow anzupassen auf: Seedling 24/0, Veg-Phase 18/6 und späte Blüte 12/12. Input? Erfahrungen?

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Hashyanswered grow question 3y ago

Hi I have had similar ideas to yours but in practice it doesn't seem to do as well. Next autos I grow will be 24/0 for the 1st week then 20/4 for the veg phase and 18/6 for the flower stage. Iv tried days of darkness before harvest with no telling difference in end product. The problem with 2 days darkness is my Rh started climbing quite high after the 1st day. I'm sure a few others will have tried similar things so wait to see if you get any more answers that help you out before closing the question.

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Terp1answered grow question 3y ago

Hab aus einer andere Frage heraus gelesen, dass man durchaus jederzeit den Zyklus anpassen kann. Folgende Bedingungen müssen erfüllt sein: - mehr als 16 Stunden Licht am Tag das war er es schon. Mit dem Rest kann man experimentieren und für sich selbst herausfinden wie es am besten läuft. Erfolgreich scheint zu sein: Seedling - 24/0 Veg - 20/4 Flower - 18/6

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Terp1answered grow question 3y ago

Vielen Dank für die Antwort @Hashy. Bei dir habe ich das Gefühl, du kannst aus Erfahrung antworten und schreibst nicht nur irgendwas, was du mal irgendwo gehört hast. Ich werde deinen Plan auch mal beim nächsten Run testen und hier posten. Es sei denn, jemand liest hier noch mit und kann schon was gesichertes dazu sagen.

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Terp1answered grow question 3y ago

Warum machen dann einige Grower die letzten Tage das Licht aus? Sie wollen der Pflanze doch damit sagen, dass der Winter naht und die Pflanze so anregen mehr Terpene und Cannabinoide zu bilden. Das müsste doch über die letzten 10 Tage der Blüte z.B. mit nur 12 Stunden Licht noch besser funktionieren oder nicht? Hat das schonmal jemand versucht?

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Reefkeeperanswered grow question 3y ago

I've tried this and 18/6 has provided me the best results. You sacrifice yield if you drop to 12/12, and at 24 you can more easily stress the plants for a very nominal increase in yield and pote tially worse quality if everytbing isn't dialed in perfectly.

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Robertsanswered grow question 3y ago

Don't do this. 20/4 is a great schedule for autos start to finish. They do not obey light times at all. Hence the name autoflower. Reducing light hours will hurt the plants performance greatly. Will have a big plant with tiny airy buds your way. I been growing autoflowers for years. 👍🏻

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Mining_greenanswered grow question 3y ago

If its a true auto u can exclude the 12/12, 18/6 is perfect for autos

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