roots and lighting question.

Yes there is a point in the cycle of life of this plant when it needs dark period. The dark period is the only time it can process the stored energy to make antioxidants and move Mobil nutrients around easer to the portions of the plant that need them.

:dance: Well....I could say thats "bullshit", but instead i will RESPECTFULLY disagree with the last three posters. And latewood i know he wasnt talking about moms. You began the general photosynthesis theory about how all plants hermi after 18hrs of light. I was only pointing out to you that i personally have had sweetooth#3 for several yrs and it WILL flower under less than 24hrs light. Exceptions to the rule.

And hey, while we are on it, 24hrs of light wont automatically produce hermies. I know i'm going to get some technical link to read over, which i likely wont, but I have used 24/7 floro lite for many different strains of clones and, i use 24/7 floro for mamas and seedlings. I use 24/7 to veg sometimes. Been doing this for a couple decades and there has never been a hermi prob. I will agree the plants grow roots better with some darkness, but consider also they grow more foliage under 24/7, Which ultimately makes more roots.

Honestly, I have done several tests for my own curiosity and dont see any real difference in size, health, or yield. Peace to friends

I'm not going to post anything for you old and slow...I cannot teach you anything...peace

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Originally Posted by oldnslow

:dance: Well....I could say thats "bullshit", but instead i will RESPECTFULLY disagree with the last three posters. And latewood i know he wasnt talking about moms. You began the general photosynthesis theory about how all plants hermi after 18hrs of light. I was only pointing out to you that i personally have had sweetooth#3 for several yrs and it WILL flower under less than 24hrs light. Exceptions to the rule.

And hey, while we are on it, 24hrs of light wont automatically produce hermies. I know i'm going to get some technical link to read over, which i likely wont, but I have used 24/7 floro lite for many different strains of clones and, i use 24/7 floro for mamas and seedlings. I use 24/7 to veg sometimes. Been doing this for a couple decades and there has never been a hermi prob. I will agree the plants grow roots better with some darkness, but consider also they grow more foliage under 24/7, Which ultimately makes more roots.

Honestly, I have done several tests for my own curiosity and dont see any real difference in size, health, or yield. Peace to friends

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Rooting clones and starting seeds under floro lights 24/7 is fine. But there is a point in the vegetation cycle where rest after 18 hours of light is a good idea. Sure you can grow under 24/7 but it can stress the plant and a stressed plant can turn hermie.

I will save you the links to things you will not read and you can believe me or not it's up to you. But if you want to grow the very best quality you can then you need to control the environment and light cycle to eliminate stress. Give it a try once and see for your self if you don't get a little better, last a little longer effect. As well as a better looking and tasting flower too.

It's up to you, nothing personal

Happy growing :thumbsup: