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JohnnyPotGrower
11-28-2005, 08:30 PM
Is it wise to switch to an 18/6 light cycle for a couple days (say a week) before I go into flower with 12/12?

I have been growing my baby for 38 days under 24/0 and plan on switching to 12/12 in about a week (around the 45th day). Can I go right into 12/12 from 24/0 OR would it be a better idea to "ease" her into 12/12 by doing a week (or so) of 18/6?

Thanks for help/advise/suggestions,
JPG
Powder Puff
11-28-2005, 08:55 PM
I don't think it would be necessary to go from 24/0 to 18/6 to 12/12.. It would probably only stress the plant more, it get's stressed enough from 24/0 to 12/12..

Go direct, and just let it rest for a couple of the first days in 12/12!:)

Hope this helped a bit!!:D

Peace
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cnd411
11-28-2005, 08:56 PM
Is it wise to switch to an 18/6 light cycle for a couple days (say a week) before I go into flower with 12/12?

I have been growing my baby for 38 days under 24/0 and plan on switching to 12/12 in about a week (around the 45th day). Can I go right into 12/12 from 24/0 OR would it be a better idea to "ease" her into 12/12 by doing a week (or so) of 18/6?

Thanks for help/advise/suggestions,
JPG

It should be a good idea to "ease" her into 12/12 by doing a week of 18/6 and then a few days of 16/8 . Also give her 24 hours of darkness prior to 12/12 cycle.
Powder Puff
11-28-2005, 09:04 PM
Ok, maybe you could do that, but it's a bit late now if shes been in veg for 38 days..

If it were a week or two earlier, then I would say yes, go for it, but (THIS IS ONLY ME) now I wouldn't do it..

The plant will only get VERY big.. Or maybe you have a nice growing space?:)

This is only my side of the story..!:p I'm growing a few plants myself right now, and I plan on having them in 24/0 for 2 - 3 weeks, then changing the light cycle to 18/6 before I go into flower!:)

Peace

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Psycho4Bud
11-28-2005, 09:19 PM
I run mine 24/0 and after week five I knock down the timer by 1.5 hours per day. After a week your at 12/12. I can't remember where I read it but it's suppose to less stressfull with a gradual decline. GOOD LUCK!!! :thumbsup: