when should i start to bloom

[Faddenator]

should i just the timer or should i leave them in 24 hour darkness first before the change

No, that is only for switching to flower. It 'shocks' the plant into flowering, basically shaving a few days to a week off of the flowering stage. You should just adjust your timer so that the lights come on at the same time, but stay on an extra 6 hours.

I wont give up on you as easily as Ocotillo, though I don't blame him. You really need to read some basic grow information, because most of these questions should have been answered before you even started your grow. For all I know you're in the middle of reading it right now. If so, good job. :thumbsup:

Faddenator Reviewed by Faddenator on 02-15-2010. when should i start to bloom hi,i'm on for my 6th week with white widow on a 12/12 from week 2.its going slow but thats cos of the light(i think).i would like some advice as to when to bloom my plants,their currently about 7or 8ins high but have no sign of buds.should i wait for buds to come through before i even start thinking of blooming or will the buds come when i start to bloom.this is not my first grow but it is my first grow on 12/12.......dont think i'll be doing it again.any advice would be great.....thanks Rating: 5

[kevin10]

sorry ocotilla i wasnt awear that you asked a question........i did read loads of logs on grow and did do a good job of it first time round (18/6).....then i started to listen to a mate going on about 12/12.......this is my first 12/12 grow and i wish id never started it.....ive sorted the timer out now and put it on 18/6...the only reason i didnt do this when i seen that the 12/12 was shit was becouse i didnt want to stress the plants out.....i asked for advice and loads of people give different ones so i had a lot to read.....sorry if i come across as dumb

[Faddenator]

sorry ocotilla i wasnt awear that you asked a question........i did read loads of logs on grow and did do a good job of it first time round (18/6).....then i started to listen to a mate going on about 12/12.......this is my first 12/12 grow and i wish id never started it.....ive sorted the timer out now and put it on 18/6...the only reason i didnt do this when i seen that the 12/12 was shit was becouse i didnt want to stress the plants out.....i asked for advice and loads of people give different ones so i had a lot to read.....sorry if i come across as dumb

You don't come across as dumb, just inexperienced. Believe me, we all have learning to do, some more than others. I, for one, still consider myself a beginner after two years of essentially studying growing. I learn something new every day on these forums.

Just continue doing your homework and it will all fall into place. :jointsmile:

[kevin10]

thanks mate...it took me days to join this web site aswell...i knew their there'd be poeple putting me down....anyway ive chaged to 18/6 now .gonna keep it like that for a few weeks then go 12/12...i'll keep you posted....do you think the plants will get stressed out by the light change

[Ocotillo]

...i knew their there'd be poeple putting me down....

I never put anyone down, I never said anyone is dumb. You simply need to know the terms in order to search or ask. You may even have to give some input to get an answer. Sorry to be "the bad guy". I'm sure you'll figure it out, yoiu seem very smart and intelligent. Good Luck.

[Faddenator]

thanks mate...it took me days to join this web site aswell...i knew their there'd be poeple putting me down....anyway ive chaged to 18/6 now .gonna keep it like that for a few weeks then go 12/12...i'll keep you posted....do you think the plants will get stressed out by the light change

Changing light cycles isn't a stress free operation. Even putting the plant into flowering stresses them a little, since the plant has to adjust its internal properties to start the process of creating Chlorophyll B for budding. If you correctly change these cycles, however, you can prevent adding stress. You just need to keep the "sunrise" the same and adjust the "sunset" instead.

If you're worried about forcing hermies, as long as there are no other stressors (light leaks, cold temps, unstable ph, etc. etc.)this should not happen. Just keep an eye on things and you should be fine. :thumbsup:

[kevin10]

cheers my man....youve been a big help....thanks

[Faddenator]

cheers my man....youve been a big help....thanks

No problem :thumbsup:

[dexter68]

:smokin::smokin:MR.PIMP;SO ARE U SAYING THE WHITE HAIRS ARE A SIGN THAT FLOWERING IS STARTING OR FIXING 2 START.IVE GOT TWO IRANIAN SHORT SEASON I.S.F. ON 12/12 .ITS BEEN 23 DAYS AND THE WHITE HAIRS ARE COMING IN GOOD.DO THE WHITE HAIRS MEAN MY I.F.S. GIRLS ARE FIXING TO FLOWER/FINISH? ALSO;PIMPIN AINT EASY WHEN YO HOS ARE SHORT FAT AND GREASY.PIMPIN AINT EASY YOU KNOW.