It's going great!

I just saw this question in another post and after much research and my own experimentation was able to answer the 12/12 question much more thoroughly than when I explained it here earlier. So I shall repost it here:

Quote Originally Posted by bowl
Hi All

Why can't i just grow on a 12/12

schedule from seedling stage to flower phase? In nature there is no

24/0 light period. In my part of the world,at best we'll have 12

hour long days in the summer
12/12 from seed is a naturally brilliant way to grow!

The goal of the indoor grower is to replicate the plant's natural environment, a key point many professional growers often overlook in their quest for everything bigger, better, faster, etc.

12/12 from seed has many benefits, such as higher female ratios (reported by numerous growers upon switching to 12/12, and that being the only variable changed)

Also, the plants root structures are able to develop much more thoroughly during the dark period. There are also numerous reactions that occur in plants only during times of darkness.

Yes, 24 hour lighting may produce growth "faster," but not always better. 24 hour lighting can and often does cause plants some stress, as does the sudden switch to 12/12 when one is ready to flower. With 12/12 from seed, the plant experiences the same light its entire life, experiences no stress in changing its environment, and flowers automatically, whenever the plant is ready. This is important.

By using 12/12 from seed, your plants will enjoi a healthier life, the natural way, while you save on your electricity bill.

This would be an excellent sticky, as there seems to be little awareness of the 12/12 experience!

Peace!