Switching light cyle

Hey guys. Been a while since me last grow. I started a new one 2 weeks ago. I have 9 new Autos going. The light goes off from 11am till 15:00pm. Only remembered now that I need a 10degree temp drop in the dark period. Any suggestions on how to vastly change my light cycle?

GrowJay said:

Hey guys. Been a while since me last grow. I started a new one 2 weeks ago. I have 9 new Autos going. The light goes off from 11am till 15:00pm. Only remembered now that I need a 10degree temp drop in the dark period. Any suggestions on how to vastly change my light cycle?

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I'm not sure about autos but whenever I've needed to reset my light schedule for any reason I'd just give them one extended night period with the lights coming back on at whatever time I want my new Photo period to start. I'm sure it might ruffle some feathers but it's always worked for me without the slightest sign of stress.

As for the 10° drop at night, again I'm not sure about autos, but to a little research on dif. Temperature differential can be manipulated for different affects. The -10° dif is a standard thing for helping being out more color. A +dif can improve yield. Also check out the effect of average temp dif on internodal spacing.

in most cases theirs about a -10° dip between air and root temp

always go by root/soil temp, use a cooking thermometer, they are accurate

just a guideline not a rule

good luck

vostok said:

in most cases theirs about a -10° dip between air and root temp

always go by root/soil temp, use a cooking thermometer, they are accurate

just a guideline not a rule

good luck

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That's because of the thermal mass of the soil.