1st timer - Time frame advice

[irydyum]

Is it always the case that flowering starts once daylight is reduced which in this case would be april ?

Thanks again.

Each strain has what you would call a "critical photoperiod" which means a certain amount of uninterrupted darkness will trigger flowering. Some strains may be triggered by 10 hours of darkness, some may be triggered by 8. Most of us indoor guys use 12 because very few strains will require a longer dark period. If you are growing from GH seeds, their site has a ton of information about each of their strains.

Consult an almanac, and try to find out when and how the photoperiod in your area will adjust, and try to plant accordingly. Happy growing:thumbsup:

irydyum Reviewed by irydyum on 08-31-2009. 1st timer - Time frame advice Hi All, I'm eargerly awaiting the arrival of a 5 seed sativa mix from the greenhouse seed co, and intend to grow 2 at a time outdoors starting with the strawberry haze and arjans haze 1. I've been advised to pot the plants by september but have had conflicting views on how long it should take till harvest due to different strains / enviroments some saying before winter and others 12 - 16 weeks. could anyone give me an indication of how long i should expect ? Thanks Rating: 5