Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Garcia 2007
But by doing that wouldn't the plant think it is spring? if so then you would have to increase the light period for say a week to 18/6 so the plant thinks it is summer then go back to 12/12 for the plant to think fall is comming to get them to flower. I am not sure at all on this but makes sense to me.

I am sure someone will answer this question.
Nope.... they just flower when they are ready (or perhaps before they are really ready, hence lower yields)

I started some under 12/12, they showed sex after 3 weeks or so and produced really crystally bud after 5 weeks or so, at about 5 inches tall lol... but only a jay's worth...

Your theory does work however. If started on 12/12, seeds will develop great roots much faster.. Then switching to 18/6, they think it is spring and jump into growth.

peace