Quote Originally Posted by moody420
turning the lights off for 24 hours isn't going to show you anything. It takes a little more time (about 1-2 weeks in 12/12 cycle) to show signs of sex. Maybe your friend meant when you are ready to flower your plants (when they are at the height you desire) that you should cut the lights for 24-72 hours. This is supposed to help induce flowering...

It's also been recommended to do this same process at the end of your flower cycle right before you harvest. Turn the lights off and let the plants sit in the dark for 24-72 hours. This is supposed to push out resin and make the buds denser. I've tried both methods...can't say I've seen a big difference, but then again, it didn't hurt.....

You gotta find what techniques work for you....good luck! :jointsmile:


ty for the advice. I might try that more towards harvest time. But for now I have turned the light cycle to 12/12 and I am just going to keep it that way until it's almost harvest time. Thanks again!!:hippy:
Jennylynnm6280 Reviewed by Jennylynnm6280 on . Light confsuion URGENT!! My plants are almost 4 weeks old. They are about 7 inches tall. Doing really good, very healthy. From seedling to now they have been under 24/0 light. I was told by a friend that I should cut back the light for 24 hours starting now. check them in 24 hours and if there is no sign of sex then cut it again for another 24 hours and so on until they sex. After that they said to put the light schedul back on 24/0 then to 12/12 before harvesting. Is this good advice? Or will that do damage to my Rating: 5