Quote Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
New growers, constantly ask these kind of questions!...and I'm sure many have experimented with different light cycles. But, none have come running back and said ...
"HEY!...this worked great. I'm gonna do this everytime"

We argue the merits of 18/6 or 20/4 or 24/0 for vegging all the time....and
Bottomline: they all work well for the individual grower to chose one that fits their situation...:thumbsup:

There's not much arguement about 12/12 for flowering..it works well...Case Closed....but, feel free to experiment...
..let us know how it works out.

I don't experiment, much...I just want to supply myself with as much weed as possible. I've suffered mistakes...following the normal procedures..I don't need anything ...'iffy'...too much lost time that way.

I use 18/6 for vegging...cause...I can't fuck with light on all the time...
Hey! No offence taken Dutch. New grower, old grower, that isn't really an issue.

The only way mankind has to grow is through asking questions, debate, experimentation. Can't say the case is closed though. I see plenty of peeps out there who go 8 hours of light when budding. I bet there is a point of diminishing returns though.

I will be doing some experiments in the future. It is fun. For now, like you, I want tried and true results. So, going 12/12 is the way I plan to go for now.

Thanks for your input. :thumbsup:

Edit: The last plant I grew 28 years ago, I put it under 8 hours timed light for budding. Had to move back to San Diego and didn't have any place to put it indoors. Was able to find a nice spot out side. It was late in the season. I think that helped. When I harvested, that turned out to be some awesome smoke. Purple sensi all the way, with fat buds. Got the seeds from some Kona.