any one test 18/6vs24H during veg
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JonnyBlunt88
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I germinated and vegged 9 BB's with fl. light for the first month at 24 hours. I just moved them up into my flowering chamber using a 600w hps and now at 18/6. In a month or so Ill just switch the light to 12/12. So far I havent seen anything negetaive happen.
JonnyBlunt88
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here they are, I just started them in hps at 18/6 so well see what happens.
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kindprincess
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it realy makes little difference. 24/0 makes for bigger and bushier plants, 18/6 supposedly helps promote root growth. ive tried both, i do 24/0.
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trapper
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kind princess,why did you end up preferring 24 over 18/6 was it you wanted the bushier plant.i mean if 18/6 is almost the same the saveings in power is worth it no?if you have to veg an extra 5 days it lessen your power bill over an extended period.you end up useing the same but its drawn out bringing less heat.ive read that 18/6 is only off by two days in vegging compared to 24.but i dont know a hell of alot that why im trying to get input.you would think this would be a huge topic.but thanks all.
pandabear
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I like using 20/4 light cycle call me a non conformest but seems like a happy medium no?
give them just 4 hours to rest and get thier roots in order then blammo!!! more light
kindprincess
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i start plants in my basement, which is always cool, even in the midst of summer. i do 24/0 for heating purposes, the lights keep the room an even 72f.
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JonnyBlunt88
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I do the same thing only when they go to 18/6, they graduate to the 600 hps.