Vegging

[SantaClawz]

Do yall recommend using 18/6 or 24/0 lighting? Dark time promotes root growth correct? Also how many people use grow bags instead of an actual pot, im thinkin about using bags until flower then put them in pots for thier final resting place. Seems like if would be much easier to transplant.

[mikeyjo]

18/6 is the way to go. I use grow bags, 1/2 gallon, and 3 gallon. When they're done I'm switching to plastic cups and 3 or 5 gallon square containers.

[mikeyjo]

oh yeah 18/6 because it'll save you money, roots like it, and plants mature quicker (or so I've read) compared to 24 hour ones.

[Dutch Pimp]

Using 20/4 currently...We'll see. Used to be a 24/0 man.

[socialistpete]

I do 18/0 but some of the best growers on here do24/0, use what ever works best for you. Also you were correct about dark time promoting growth. Use the smallest container possible to veg this makes transplanting easier less chance of root damage.

[soobie05]

my plant is around its 3rd weeks of the veg stage, and i have had a small CFL (light not sure about the watts but its proabably like a 10 inch light) anyways, iv had the light on the plant for 24 hours and reading ont this thread 18/6 is a great way to grow, is it a good idea to switch to this pattern?

[socialistpete]

my plant is around its 3rd weeks of the veg stage, and i have had a small CFL (light not sure about the watts but its proabably like a 10 inch light) anyways, iv had the light on the plant for 24 hours and reading ont this thread 18/6 is a great way to grow, is it a good idea to switch to this pattern?
It wont matter

[Hank.Scorpio_86]

what about 16/8 or 15/9??

[Eclipse1203]

As long as you stay above 12/12 the plant will stay in veg growth. I personally have used 18/6, 20/4, and even 24/0 for veg and I personally like 18/6.

[Hank.Scorpio_86]

cool. im just trying to save on the power bill so ill stick with 15/9.

[Charles U Farley]

I leave my MH 1k on 18/6 but the room is lit 24/0 as I have many floro's with seedlings,little ones going all the time.So essentially I run a 24/0 light schedule I just cut the big light to save on the electric bill.In my flowering room I run three 1k HPS on 240 which saves me quite a bit of money.Ive read and Ive read on this subject and am not sure Ive seen any conclusive evidence that one is significantly better than another method.I think with what we do its often times more of a "feeling".I do know the plants do not need "rest" or the dark period,that is just humans anthropomorphizing a plants light schedule.My "feeling" is that by having a 24/0 light schedule my girls flip "harder" and "quicker" when I take them to 12/12,just a "feeling" on my part.Again Ive done a lot of reading on the subject but I do not claim to be a botanist or an expert,I just play one in my grow room:).Good luck with what ever you decide,take care,be well,and most of all be safe.

[stinkyattic]

I'm a fan of 24/0 for 2 reasons:
-Constant temps are easier to maintain
-You can go in and bother them any time! If you're like me, you feel a need to visit your plants at say 3am if you can't sleep. :D