Giving an indoor auto a few hours of sun a day for the last few weeks of flowering?

manganese

Member
Do you think it'd be worth it/a good idea to put an indoor auto outside for a couple hours a day to get some direct sun during the last 2-3 weeks of flowering? Say the plant is doing fine, but let's say it's coming from an indoor CFL setup that could be better. Not really as much light as there should be, but enough to make some ok bud. Would placing it for 2 or so hours in direct light make any noticeable difference? Would there be any serious problems that could be ran into regarding the health of the plant? Just thought I'd run this by anyone who views this to see what you think.
 

RetiredMatthebrute

Well-Known Member
as long as the temps dont get below 32 at night may as well shut down the CFL's and leave it outside, just keep an eye on frost warnings and may want to bring it in the first couple nights at like midnight to help condition it to the rapid temp swings.
 

manganese

Member
I would love to be able to leave it outside from now on but unfortunately I wouldn't be able to. The main problem with leaving it outside is that the area it would be placed doesn't get full sun for very long. It has to stay somewhat hidden, and unfortunately the only place where that's possible is in an area with less than ideal sun exposure. Not sure how full shade compares to my specific CFL setup, but I'm thinking that it would be getting more light overall with the combination of indoor/outdoor. I'm just unsure as to whether or not it would make any real difference and be worth it and if it would stress the plant too much.
 
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