Quote Originally Posted by Smorgus
Is there any actual proof that exposing light to the plant when it shouldn't do actually causes hermies? I thought this was highly debatable just like the whole stress thing can cause. I personally will stick with the notion that hermies and potential hermies are determined by genetic factors like every other living thing on this planet rather thn environmental factors.
Someone is filling your newbie head with half-truths and bullshit info.

Is there any proof...? yeah. Myself and thousands like us use light poisoning to promote nanners on the ladies. It's one of the safer and cheapest methods of femming your own seeds. (no hormones, steroids or chemicals)

Point me to the debate. It's a discussion I would relish. :thumbsup:

The ability to hermie is a genetically imprinted survival tactic inherent in every strain I've ever worked with. Kinda like that old saying: "a shitty carpenter blames his tools". Claiming that it's bad genetics is a great way for a sub-standard gardener to blame the failures on something other than themselves.

I've accidentally left my 32w worklight on, inside the flower shed, overnight. Not something I'd recommend, but if all other parameters are ok, doubtful there would be an issue. In other words...the more stressed the plants already are, the more likely it is that the light stress will be the straw that broke the camel's back.