green lights in dark cycle

[JeffersonBud]

I have been foliar spraying in the dark for some time now with no problems of mold. I can see why some people have problems with this if they are not careful but with my mixture, spraying at night has always treated me better. I use penetrator, Pro grow, LK, and Purple maxx in my spray ( I also use bushmaster, and gravity as a foliar). I turn off the fan and spray them down, then turn on the fan. My humidity levels are 30%. I have had my levels in the summer turn to 80% and still no mold problems. I do not use sulfur. Using the Humboldt line while the lights are on is not a idea.

[stinkyattic]

The Humboldt line is meant to be sprayed at any time during the light cycle and then have the lights raised or switched to supplemental lighting (I use a 24" t5 fixture for this exact purpose) for the 2-4 days following application. It's not about whether it is physically applied in dark or light, but how it changes the plant's response to available light and fertilizer while it is still in the plant's system being metabolized. I spray my Gravity and SnowStorm during 'day' but run the backup lighting (~150w of flouros I think) instead of my 2k of HIDs for the following 48 hours if it is a heavy application. The SnowStorm (aka purple maxx) alone, mixed weak, I just spray it approximately whenever I remember to, light cycle aside, and have not yet seen any problems from it. I run about 5mL in a quart sprayer for that one and mist it on REAL fine.

[JeffersonBud]

I know what your saying, and trust you, but I have always gotten better results when spraying 1 hour before my lights come on in the dark. This is from many grows experience.

[stinkyattic]

I know what your saying, and trust you, but I have always gotten better results when spraying 1 hour before my lights come on in the dark. This is from many grows experience.

You didn't say that before. That's a fine time to spray. It's nearer the start of the dark cycle when %RH is already climbing and adding moisture can be devastating.

[the image reaper]

I don't think there is any advantage to feeding during the dark period, foliar, or otherwise ... BUT, feeding should definitely be done during the early morning hours, while the leaves' pores are open (this is why you enjoy better results at your pre-dawn feedings) :thumbsup: ... consequently, spraying insecticides, etc., is best done in the late afternoon, when the pores are closed ... hope this helps :jointsmile:

[the image reaper]

I know what your saying, and trust you

damn, I remember when I told Stinky that, out came the whips ! :woohoo:

[stinkyattic]

Heh. Heh. Heh...
Ur in trubble nowz!!!!1! :spank:

[JeffersonBud]

You never asked.