Question About Light on Seedlings

[Marlie]

I have to leave town for three days. Better to leave lights on the whole time on low setting or ??

 

[orggrwr]

Do you turn your lights on and off manually every day? Much better to get a timer.

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

I have to leave town for three days. Better to leave lights on the whole time on low setting or ??

No timer? If not, my guess is that it would be better to leave the lights on a low setting. These plants can grow under constant light. My only concern is that it will become normal for them, which could be a problem when returning to daily periods of darkness. It is the increase in the duration of darkness that triggers flowering, not the duration of light. The best option is to use a timer or an environment controller.

 

[Marlie]

Do you turn your lights on and off manually every day? Much better to get a timer.

Do you turn your lights on and off manually every day? Much better to get a timer.

 

[Marlie]

So they’re cheap lights and only have a 12 hour timer.

 

[GregTheAlien]

Are the girls photo? How far along are they?

 

[Newty]

So they’re cheap lights and only have a 12 hour timer.

If there's an always on function, you can buy a different timer that plugs directly into the power cord. You could also use a WiFi smart plug as long as it doesn't exceed the rating.

 

[JoeCroupier]

I have to leave town for three days. Better to leave lights on the whole time on low setting or ??

A low cfl on 24hrs for 3 days will be fine with no problems, if the lights stronger than a cfl then you'll have to battle heat and humidity levels.

A timer is best but a low cfl will be fine on 24hrs.

 

[Marlie]

Thanks guys!! Appreciate your wisdom as always