There is a 12-1 army of cannabis growers, this method is standard in Ag Industry. So no you're not crazy, it's well tested and works. You almost save 50% in lighting cost over a 24 hour veg cycle. The 1 hr cycle in the middle of the dark period prevents the plant from flowering, no magic. As far as bloom nutrient I've used them for veg no problem. Good luck on your grow.

Attachment 287873
Pepper Reviewed by Pepper on . 2nd grow - experimenting with light cycle. Trying a radical new approach - Veg Hey Guys, I've only grown once before which was not successful, not because of what I did, but what I wasn't able to do..which was to care for my plants. I was forced to be away on business for an extended period of time which resulted in dead plants. My second attempt I have implemented a new light cycle that was proposed on the weed scene website. This is not the typical 18/6 or 24 hour light cycle..not even 16/8. The new light cycle I am trying out for VEG state is 12/5.5/1/5.5. Rating: 5