24/0 vs 18/6

[bijnas]

I am currently on a 24/0 light cycle since seeds with my plants. I'm two and a half weeks in. What I'm wondering is when, if ever, should I switch to an 18/6 light cycle before I go into the 12/12 flowering cycle at what I plan to be week 6 as long as the plants are large enough.

Heres a pic of my plants as of earlier this evening:

bijnas Reviewed by bijnas on 04-09-2008. 24/0 vs 18/6 I am currently on a 24/0 light cycle since seeds with my plants. I'm two and a half weeks in. What I'm wondering is when, if ever, should I switch to an 18/6 light cycle before I go into the 12/12 flowering cycle at what I plan to be week 6 as long as the plants are large enough. Heres a pic of my plants as of earlier this evening: Rating: 5

[bijnas]

Can I get an answer frommmm sommeeeoeneeee?

[the image reaper]

I only use 24-hour lighting cycle for the first couple days after the seed germinates ... I run 18/6 until the plant shows maturity, by alternating the internodes (usually after the 5th set of branches, or so) ... then 12/12 until harvest ... some growers are experimenting with leaving the plant in darkness the last few days ... I've tried it a few different ways, can't say as I saw any difference ... :jointsmile:

[ojitos1985]

they really look bushi , i did 24/0 the few first days, i think urs are ready to 18/6, you ll save money :jointsmile:

[bijnas]

they really look bushi , i did 24/0 the few first days, i think urs are ready to 18/6, you ll save money :jointsmile:

Well, I live in an apartment and the electricity bill is split between the whole building so I am not worried about electricity costs. Would anything bad happen if I just kept them on 24/0 for the duration of vegging? Could I just keep the 24/0 to get more growth faster?

[enquadrider16]

in my opinion i think they build much stronger root systems when they are under light, and much larger leaves when they are in the dark. i think an even amount such as 18/6 is better for vegging because it gives them a time to rest from the light. think about when you go to the gym you have to give your body some time to rest before it can get larger. ... if this makes no sense im sorry im pretty stoned

[Twentyinches]

Ide say this one will be mixed based on personal preference... I used to do 24/0 and it worked well. but some say 18/6 is better because it gives the plant some time to sleep. some say 18/6 is better because it gives the plant a chance to respire without the stress of photosynthesis at the same time. But great results have been had with 24/0 lights, plus it will grow a little faster I've noticed.

[bijnas]

Anybody else have any thoughts? Stinky?

[darbolah]

in my optionion i would run 24/7 as its a general consensus at my local hydroshop. They say its a really good to drop it down to 18-6 for a couple of days before you decide to flower. This prevents any stress the plants might recieve from such a dramatic decrease in light (energy). Or so im told....

Good luck bijnas.

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Thanks

[the image reaper]

I've been growing indoors for 40+ years, and have tried every imaginable lighting schedule ... I have never seen ANY advantage whatsoever, in extending light periods past 18 hrs ... I also have had an amazingly low instance of growing males, and don't grow sick plants (lucky, green thumb, I guess) ... botanists far more educated than I, have posted long scientific explanations here in these Forums, as to WHY plants need their 6 hours of darkness (photosynthesis, chlorophyll, transpiration, etc, just some of the reasons mentioned) ... IF you grow a plant at 24 hour cycle, it will grow, and be healthy (but, it's another instance of a WEED, that grew DESPITE your changes, not because of them) ... but, it's your plant, do as you please :jointsmile: