You can go to 12/12 as soon as you have a rooted cutting of each plant, so when you know which one's the winner, you've got a mom ready to go.

Stinky's ( always ) right- look for the alternating node structure.

Not all plants will do this- I kept an Ortega for 5+ years that never went alternate. Trust me, she was blindingly mature.

Most will. Pre-flower development will also be a good sign.
rhizome Reviewed by rhizome on . when should i turn lights to 12/12 diff size plants hello every one please have patice with me i am new to all this. i have been searcing for good advice from smart people and this is the best site i have found. this is my first time growing and talking on line, so here's my guestion. i had 10 bubblious plants two died the eight left are all different sizes from one 20in,15in,15in15in,12in,12in7in,4in. they say to turn lights to 12 hous on and off at 18in.they sprouted 1 of april,so they are over two months old. i try to get pic. any advice my Rating: 5