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:dance: Well....I could say thats "bullshit", but instead i will RESPECTFULLY disagree with the last three posters. And latewood i know he wasnt talking about moms. You began the general photosynthesis theory about how all plants hermi after 18hrs of light. I was only pointing out to you that i personally have had sweetooth#3 for several yrs and it WILL flower under less than 24hrs light. Exceptions to the rule.

And hey, while we are on it, 24hrs of light wont automatically produce hermies. I know i'm going to get some technical link to read over, which i likely wont, but I have used 24/7 floro lite for many different strains of clones and, i use 24/7 floro for mamas and seedlings. I use 24/7 to veg sometimes. Been doing this for a couple decades and there has never been a hermi prob. I will agree the plants grow roots better with some darkness, but consider also they grow more foliage under 24/7, Which ultimately makes more roots.

Honestly, I have done several tests for my own curiosity and dont see any real difference in size, health, or yield. Peace to friends
Rooting clones and starting seeds under floro lights 24/7 is fine. But there is a point in the vegetation cycle where rest after 18 hours of light is a good idea. Sure you can grow under 24/7 but it can stress the plant and a stressed plant can turn hermie.

I will save you the links to things you will not read and you can believe me or not it's up to you. But if you want to grow the very best quality you can then you need to control the environment and light cycle to eliminate stress. Give it a try once and see for your self if you don't get a little better, last a little longer effect. As well as a better looking and tasting flower too.

It's up to you, nothing personal

Happy growing :thumbsup:
Zandor Reviewed by Zandor on . roots and lighting question. Hi, my friend currently has a hydro setup that is on 18/6. From what I have read roots spend most of their time "searching" or growing during the dark hours correct? It is also well understood that MJ grows the best under 24hr or similar lengths of time. My question is; if this is the case, woulndn't it make sense to leave the light in the 18/6 cycle so that the roots still have 6 hours to grow during veg rather than a constant light cycle? Wouldn't this especially be the case for Rating: 5