Quote Originally Posted by CanGroIt
Your tent is too large of a space for just one 1k lamp. I'm sure you already know that they further the lamp from the plant, the less lumens available for the plant to photosynthesize to its fullest potential. Light movers are good but you have to have the right light to space ratio in order to have awesome blossoms. Let me give you a good example of capturing light and lumens. I have a flower cab that is 1/4 the space you are using with the same amount of light and same amount of plants...... Most people say a 1k is good for a 4x4 area. So in your case, I would say that your flower tent lacks light.

If you don't know the terms EC = Electric Conductivity, PPM = Parts Per Million, TDS = Total Dissolved Solids, you need to look them up and find out what they mean and how they effect plant growth. By not know this, you are doing a LOT of work and receiving less in return. After you research these terms, I can help you better understand them if your not sure......

Plants have two phases of photosynthesis. The first phase is the light phase, the second is the dark phase. During the first phase - photosystems in the leaves are light dependent, which is why plants without light will not grow. During the second phase - the dark reaction helps the plant store energy. Prohibiting your plant from storing energy is prohibiting it from growing to its fullest potential...... Think about your plants as little machines. Would they perform better if they had a little bit of rest or possibly exhaust themselves running 24/7.... Also think about roots. Roots are light in-dependent systems which grow when light is on or off. The less energy the plant uses to grow foliage the more growth you will get in the root zone. Healthier roots = healthier buds:thumbsup:....

8 weeks is a long time to veg, especially if you are only harvesting 1oz per plant. Back when I was growing hydro, I would veg clones for 11 days after rooting and average an ounce per plant after flowering for 56 days. Their is definitely room for improvement here!!!!

So If you want bigger better buds, do this - learn ppm, EC, TDS and how N-P-K effects plant growth during different stages. Look for a Ph nutrient chart. Get yourself a ppm meter and another 1k watter. If you can't get another 1k, figure out a way to concentrate your light/lumens. Stop using tap water, invest in an RO system and start using RO water with CalMag and B1. This is just for starters.......let me know if you have any questions......or you can keep doing what your doing and expect different results......

Hope this helps......

CanGroIt::::::
ive been challenged on the light cycle deal before. with 24/7 i agree with you. plants in veg need to rest which is why i prefer a 18/6 schedule. others will insist on 24/7 and it will work just it seems to drain them too soon and cant finish as well. as you said vegging too long will only complicate matters with this schedule.