24/0 = denser plants, higher electric billIs it okay to leave the lights on 24/7 during the veg stage? What's the benefit of turning them off for 6 hours? Sorry if this question has been asked, I used the search.
I don't know about elongated, but 24/0 buds are a little denser. How much denser is debatable, but you'll yield more going 24/0. Comes down to being a personal preference - you'll get bud either way, but do you want to trade some electricity for a little more bud? My experience is that after a few grows most folks just go 24/0.I disagree with the elongated plant statement,with proper light placement this should not be an issue. I normally do it just for the power bill, plus those fans and ac gotta rest sometime.....This is what I get with an 18/6 schedule everytime, doesn't look 'elongated' to me View attachment 303452
What it comes down to imo, is the growers preference. Whether u choose 18/6, or 24/7, its all good.
When I was up north, I mean way up north, the sun was up 24 hrs a day... but good point, no pot plants to be found... just joshing with you.....dont like 24/0, its so unnatural. when was the last time the sun didnt go away for a whole month or however long u veg for.
I was at the South Pole for 4 months of constant sunlight and I still grew!dont like 24/0, its so unnatural. when was the last time the sun didnt go away for a whole month or however long u veg for.
your funny. i worked with a guy who would go and get a haircut during working hours. i said you got a hair cut on company time so he says his hair grew on company time so why not.I was at the South Pole for 4 months of constant sunlight and I still grew!
Makes sense to meyour funny. i worked with a guy who would go and get a haircut during working hours. i said you got a hair cut on company time so he says his hair grew on company time so why not.
Lol, 2 years lol. You're doing the right thing for now though reading up. I wish you the best of luck on your first attempt. You should be a canna pro by then though lolthanx for the response guys...i was just curious...ive got almost 2 years to go b4 i can attempt my first gro...love this site tho
that is so true. i first read a growers guid years ago and learned alot but here is where you find the best info. and most of the members are very cool and want to help.ya the funny thing is b4 i found this site i thought i knew how to grow pot
I know what you mean, I can sit there and just be in "awe" for a while.that is so true. i first read a growers guid years ago and learned alot but here is where you find the best info. and most of the members are very cool and want to help.
i like to do the 18/6 for the electric but i think the plants like a nap too.
although when the lights are out ive seen my plants grow an inch or more before the lights come back on. not actually seen it but i wish i could just watch them grow. i sit with my girls for hours it seems.
I know what you mean, I can sit there and just be in "awe" for a while.
My ballast has been fucking w/ me lately, and every time I turn off the light it won't turn back on for awhile. The first time it happened it didn't come back on for like a week, so for my next grow I'm just gonna go w/ 24/0 untill I get a new ballast, or kit.[/quote
when useing mh or hps bulbs you shouldnt turn the lights off then turn then back on. they need a cool down period of about 15 to 20 minutes before restarting. this will save the life of the ballast and the bulb.
if the light is cycleing on then off then on, a few minutes in between its either the bulb or the ballast. always cheaper to change the bulb first. if still aproblem then its the ballast.
Aww thanks for that +rep, I think it's cause I was testin' it out. Turnin it off then on almost immediately. I'm still gonna get a 400 HPS, I have a 250 MH right now, and I need the upgrade anyways. ThanxThoI know what you mean, I can sit there and just be in "awe" for a while.
My ballast has been fucking w/ me lately, and every time I turn off the light it won't turn back on for awhile. The first time it happened it didn't come back on for like a week, so for my next grow I'm just gonna go w/ 24/0 untill I get a new ballast, or kit.[/quote
when useing mh or hps bulbs you shouldnt turn the lights off then turn then back on. they need a cool down period of about 15 to 20 minutes before restarting. this will save the life of the ballast and the bulb.
if the light is cycleing on then off then on, a few minutes in between its either the bulb or the ballast. always cheaper to change the bulb first. if still aproblem then its the ballast.