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That what I did my last run of autos. All other things being equal (which, like, never happens) I can't identify any benefits or detriments.
That what I did my last run of autos. All other things being equal (which, like, never happens) I can't identify any benefits or detriments.I'm a cheap ass so I run 18/6. Thinking of maybe 20/4 next grow.
Bubbleponics? Very, very familiar with itI have no problem growing roots under 24hrs light
Youngins. Slang for young children usually lol yes cutting and newly germed seeds. I honestly do my plants that size under an led grow light bulb that’s like thirty watts lol could be better ways but I built a small box so the light is very close. Anything stronger I think would burn them. But since I’ve started doing this I’ve had much better results.You mean with "youngins" cuttings from your plants, right? I ask, because I don't know this word...
If it is so, how many PPFD you use than? Because I actually have five different cuttings of strains in my small tent. I give them 18/6 light. But one of them let hanging the upper leaves in the last hours of light phase.
PPFD is only about 450-500.
My thinking is that more than 16 to 18 hours of light is a poor use of electricity in most circumstances. (I use 18 hours.) That doesn't mean there are no good reasons to use more light -- and genetics do vary. So, I'm not saying never to do so. However, cannabis plants do not rest during the dark. That's a common misunderstanding. They store sugars in their roots during the day and use them to grow during the night. Sometimes, the night growth is sufficiently observable to demonstrate that they weren't resting. Their metabolic processes do change, though. There's no photosynthesis in the dark, which is why they store food in the roots. Root health doesn't receive enough attention.What I would love to know (been asking since 1994), is there a true benefit of "rest" on a 18/6 or even a 20/4 veg schedule vs. 24/0? Haven't found the holy grail of an answer to that, yet. Like, I need a scientific answer!
I love this! Very well put, logical, and it's so true that root health doesn't receive enough attention. I see youMy thinking is that more than 16 to 18 hours of light is a poor use of electricity in most circumstances. (I use 18 hours.) That doesn't mean there are no good reasons to use more light -- and genetics do vary. So, I'm not saying never to do so. However, cannabis plants do not rest during the dark. That's a common misunderstanding. They store sugars in their roots during the day and use them to grow during the night. Sometimes, the night growth is sufficiently observable to demonstrate that they weren't resting. Their metabolic processes do change, though. There's no photosynthesis in the dark, which is why they store food in the roots. Root health doesn't receive enough attention.
To add to this most excellent explanation.....Roots do most of their growing during the dark hours.My thinking is that more than 16 to 18 hours of light is a poor use of electricity in most circumstances. (I use 18 hours.) That doesn't mean there are no good reasons to use more light -- and genetics do vary. So, I'm not saying never to do so. However, cannabis plants do not rest during the dark. That's a common misunderstanding. They store sugars in their roots during the day and use them to grow during the night. Sometimes, the night growth is sufficiently observable to demonstrate that they weren't resting. Their metabolic processes do change, though. There's no photosynthesis in the dark, which is why they store food in the roots. Root health doesn't receive enough attention.
I need some advice please, I’m starting flower phase with 3 , 300watt , 28 inches above canopy and the tips of the top leaves are turning brown. Should I raise the LED’s higher? If so, what hight should I adjust too?My thinking is that more than 16 to 18 hours of light is a poor use of electricity in most circumstances. (I use 18 hours.) That doesn't mean there are no good reasons to use more light -- and genetics do vary. So, I'm not saying never to do so. However, cannabis plants do not rest during the dark. That's a common misunderstanding. They store sugars in their roots during the day and use them to grow during the night. Sometimes, the night growth is sufficiently observable to demonstrate that they weren't resting. Their metabolic processes do change, though. There's no photosynthesis in the dark, which is why they store food in the roots. Root health doesn't receive enough attention.
Without a pic can't be sure but it sounds like a slight N burn.I need some advice please, I’m starting flower phase with 3 , 300watt , 28 inches above canopy and the tips of the top leaves are turning brown. Should I raise the LED’s higher? If so, what hight should I adjust too?
Without a pic can't be sure but it sounds like a slight N burn.
What causes end burn?Without a pic can't be sure but it sounds like a slight N burn.
I need to see that without the blurred light.
"N" burn is caused by to much Nitrogen, your Veg nutrients, if you are bottle feeding. If you are organically growing your soil is to hot with Nitrogen.
So can I just water with pure spring well water and it will eventually correct itself?Yep, as I thought, slight Nitrogen burn.
Are you feeding with bottle nutrients or organic?So can I just water with pure spring well water and it will eventually correct itself?
I sprayed the leaves about 4 days ago with a little miracle grow, I think that’s what burned the leave tips. Otherwise I don’t used anything except pure well water.Are you feeding with bottle nutrients or organic?
One last question, what should I feed them in the flower stage?I sprayed the leaves about 4 days ago with a little miracle grow, I think that’s what burned the leave tips. Otherwise I don’t used anything except pure well water.
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