WeedFreak78
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Recently I read an article about lightings effect on plants based on strain differences, it might have been from rosenthal(sp?) but I dont remember I'll see if I can find it and post a link.What was said was that if indoor lighting was based on the plants region of origin better overall plants are possible. For example an equatorial sativa may actually do better with a 14/10 to 18/6 veg where a northern indica could want a 16/8 to 20/4 cycle also light angle was mention where an equtor sativa generally has sun high in the sky most of the time the northern indica has the suns arc gradually rise until mid summer then drop back towards the horizon. Now I know 18/6 or 20/4 produces quick growth but at what costs? In most living things growth rates outside of their genetic norms are know to cause an increase in health problems.What I'm thinking is that if you were able to have a light mover that not only moved the light linearly across the plants but also swung an arc from horizontal through a 180+- arc to horizontal to mimic sun motion at the plants approximate latitudinal home region what positves/negatives could be seen?Also would a gradual shift from veg to flower be of any benefit? IE: 18/6 to 16/8 to 14/10 to 12/12 over say a week or two? Just some random thoughts, at the moment I am not able to grow indoors but once I am( and have a decent stock of meds lol) I plan on doing experiments such as this. Your thoughts, ideas or comments...?
I see what your trying to do though, it does seem like it can work. But the only real facts and proof you desire is getting it first hand. Start a journal up when you start this grow, I'd subscribe and follow. Would be interesting 
