Aqua Man
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Yeah I would be curious to confirm if that's the case... only the last 2 weeks.
Yeah I would be curious to confirm if that's the case... only the last 2 weeks.I started with the little lights and moved up to the 4 footers to try to make something happen.
I’d be happy to run the test again on my tent in flower. The one you helped me on. Hooks and power already in place it would take 10 minutes to put them in.
Yeah I would be curious to confirm if that's the case... only the last 2 weeks.
Your a gentleman and a scholar sir... thank you taking the time and effort to test this... please tag me if you do.... where else do we get a chance to have a member running tests like this? You all make the farm rock!!! Best membership of any site as far as I'm concerned...Sounds good. When I start I’ll document and start a new thread.
Next step is to go back and read up on previous testing by others. There have been quite a few. We need to design the test.
Lol. I guess it depends on the business. Sales guy shows he's that dumb once, he is wasting his time with me (and I tell him so). But that's in tech solutions so I guess you are trying to show you are smart.
Edit: I am sorry, this came off as prickish. I am in a bit of a mood today after having a tense conversation with a vendor this afternoon who was a classic blowhard sales guy with no wagon behind him. It has me punchy on that topic.
That may be why... only use the last 2 weeks ish... its a stress response... so that likely why you see more trixhs as a stress response but by the time late flower has come its adjusted and not going to get the same impact... at least that's my thought on it.
Yeah I read lots also. That's why I asked him how he used em. But I have not tested myself so I'm curious if he will actually see a difference.there are decade old tests already proving all this. Solis tech even sold a finishing bulb 10k metal halide with iron free glass to let the uv through. Last two weeks same as full cycle for up to 5% gain in thc only. I used to have links but in my old phone. We probably discussed it here on thc farrmer.
I wish @Moe.Red was this side of the border so I can send samples... im very very curious on the effects of UVA at higher concentration (don't think much benefit by itself) but combination of UVA UVB.... and the ratios that work best... reason being we all know (most of us) how much spectrums and thier ratios can have a drastic effect on the plants structure.Btw, calling what they did there "regression analysis" is technically true......but it's kind of a trivial application with such small numbers.
Anyway, I would say these results merit further study re: their declaration of null results with other cannabinoids.
Don’t worry I’ll let you help design the test and see first hand the result. We can play with spectrum on the next 10 grows here and collect lots of data. Not just uvb. @Milson and I have been talking about this for a while and I’d like his input too. Biggest difficulty we have on the next test is they are not clones since I’m on a pheno hunt. But there is still good data to be had just gotta get creative. I,ve thought about running a piece of panda plastic vertically down the center of a plant so we can treat the same plant with different spectrums, DLI, etc. I’m very open to your ideas.I wish @Moe.Red was this side of the border so I can send samples... im very very curious on the effects of UVA at higher concentration (don't think much benefit by itself) but combination of UVA UVB.... and the ratios that work best... reason being we all know (most of us) how much spectrums and thier ratios can have a drastic effect on the plants structure.
Here is what I found:
These UVB bulbs will definitely effect the amount and consistency of trichomes. (notice I did not say THC)
They will make you turn cloudy and then amber pre-maturely
I think the overall effect on the plant is detrimental. TLC testing the resulting harvest DOES NOT show higher total cannabinoids in my grows. It just makes crap more finicky and you have to watch your eyes carefully. Can't just poke your head in the tent.
If you are gonna do it, I'd completely recommend start small.
Starting "small" is definitely the way to go. Whatever lights you get, start with the shortest period/day your timer will allow.
These are my personal observations:
1. It doesn't increase trichome numbers. I have read many testimonials that claims it does, but I've never seen it happen and I've used it for about 9-10 grows. My early exploration into UVB was using 10% UVB reptile lights. Some buds were within an inch of the lights, other buds were up to 24 inches away. There was no difference in trich density, and given how quickly light intensity drops with distance from the source, I should have seen a difference.
I think most people aren't comparing trich density to anything but memory
2. It does increase potency.
3. It doesn't turn trichs cloudy or amber prematurely.
Give it a try and see if you agree. This is definitely a topic with a combination of real + bro science out there.
Does Lord Bugbee approve this herecy?
I'll sell you a cheap UVB kit. Buy my rebranded harbor freight saw and cut a hole in your roof. Warning:not IP65 certified
I’m prolly gonna die of skin cancer - I never wear sunscreenYou never want to shock nature or it with have a negative effect on growth. Obvious you wanna hit it the last 2 weeks about 4 hours in the middle of your 12 and 12. I like to start week 5 or 6 and give it 1 or 2 hours. And gradually introduce it to the girls. They will have a unique reaction and put on heavy resin. Just as if you were out in flordia in the middle of summer. Your gonna load down with that sunscreen.
In florida? Mosh wtfI’m prolly gonna die of skin cancer - I never wear sunscreen
I’m prolly gonna die of skin cancer - I never wear sunscreen
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