Quote Originally Posted by Mother
I also realized that none of this takes into account light intensity, and I don't know how that affects the whole relationship. Oy!
You're at the point were you can deal with static intensity over fixed real time durations, with a given scheduling type. Try not to get fixated on dynamics too soon (you'll probably get stuck, but it comes slower if you let it), let the info guide you to avoid overcomplexity. Going from simplified statics to complex dynamics can get confusing. (Trying to avoid complexity and confusion is turning out to be complex and confusing enough on its own.)

We don't want to have to give entry level users (or anyone else) math homework, so we define ranges instead of numbers in advanced Time Factor work (add more time for this, use less for that, ect. ect.)

We're using A Basic set of rules and a Basic Time Factor table (for basic schedules), and the MORE basic we can make it work for the users the better. (They can't all be LED gods like you guys.)

Quote Originally Posted by Dogznova
Mother, I almost forgot .. Red INC.s when they are real close to the buds start to pull the tops out like cone heads. But the Red CFL's don't do the same thing when they are real close to the buds. Maybe sal knows something about this. I will show this with our week 6 pics.. I have seen this before, but not this much.. It's funny looking to me. But the buds don't seem to be coming out of flowering thou.:thumbsup:
This is one of the relative factors I've mentioned in gauging what levels of Far Red (or similar factors) to use, because it tells you when the growth rate is up too high to maintain density, or too low to get more yeild. I think the ballance most will want is just below the stretch (elongation) level. Once you have found a spectrum that performs to your desires, it limits the timing schedule options remaining (relieving you of the burden of having to make at least SOME choices), making is easier choose the timing schedule to use. This is true DAY and NIGHT, as it is true with Cloning/Vegging/flowering choices.

Luckily most people want the same things, good yeild, good density, good potency...
(The World's overdemanding, but at least it's consistent!)

Luckily you guys are on it and will not need me for awhile, since I'll be in the hospital for a few weeks.

Take Care, Sal.