Just curious if anyone knows if moonlight is actually beneficial to the plants, especially during the flowering stage. If so, is there some kind of artificial moonlight that could be used in an indoor set up?

moonlight is sunlight... just reflected from the moon.

I am well aware of the source from which moonlight comes, but that doesn't answer my question.

why, you want as much light as possible in the day and during veg and complete darkness during the night when flowering

But in nature a plant is not in complete darkness. And I've read from various sources that plants grown outdoors are superior to those grown indoors.

yea they are but its not b/c of moon light. outdoor plant are bigger b/c the unlimited room for roots, and the long veg time.

They are better grown outdoors than indoors, but it's not because of the moonlight. You're getting your cause and affects mixed up.

Another classic example of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing.

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great guys, after reading this thread i went out an bought a light bulb and painted it the color of the moon, Will posts pics of how this artificial moon technique plays out

I've heard that during flowering plants must have ABSOLUTE darkness, but surely this can't be right if outdoor plants get moonlight and grow just fine.

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it speeds up the process though