How long can I go 24/0

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falls

Well-Known Member

• Sep 1, 2010

• #1

I planted my seeds last week and now they are about 1.5-2 inches tall. How long can I go at 24/0 lighting? I'm using a 90w LED and will soon be implenting a 120w LED to complement.

 

wyteberrywidow

Global

• Sep 2, 2010

• #2

You can do it as long as you want to.When you want to flower just flip the lights to 12/12.

 

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falls

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #3

oh so I can go through my whole veg on this lighting? How long would you recommend vegging like that with 3 plants in a
2 x 2 x 5 area before switching to flowering?

 

wyteberrywidow

Global

• Sep 2, 2010

• #4

falls said:

oh so I can go through my whole veg on this lighting? How long would you recommend vegging like that with 3 plants in a
2 x 2 x 5 area before switching to flowering?

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I would veg for a month then switch to flowering because in flower they will double in size.So when all is done you should have 3-4 foot plants.

 

REALSTYLES

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #5

You should do 24 hours for about 10 days then switch it to 18/6 you want the plants too rest. They will respond a lot better see for yourself




https://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/357800-blue-dream-grand-daddy-purple.html

 

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falls

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #6

hmm ok so which one is better? more opinions?

 

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falls

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #7

and whats the average total length of flowering?

 

tlsdrm73

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #8

8 weeks to 12 weeks...usually around 8 is when you need to start taking precaussion for harvest

 

wyteberrywidow

Global

• Sep 2, 2010

• #9

Its up to you.I use 18/6 when i use hids but if im using t5s or cfls then ill go 24/0 because its less on energy.

 

pointswest

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2010

• #10

You will get faster growth at 24/0, but a plant that has a rest period with 18/6 will be a stronger, hardier, less stressed plant going into the flowering stage.

 

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falls

Well-Known Member

• Sep 3, 2010

• #11

by rest period are you saying I can go 24/0 for like 2.5 weeks then 18/6 for a week then into flowering?

 

wyteberrywidow

Global

• Sep 3, 2010

• #12

falls said:

by rest period are you saying I can go 24/0 for like 2.5 weeks then 18/6 for a week then into flowering?

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Yeah you can do that.Its up to you.

 

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falls

Well-Known Member

• Sep 3, 2010

• #13

well i understand it is up to me, but i don't want to be mean to my babies ya know.

 

wyteberrywidow

Global

• Sep 3, 2010

• #14

falls said:

well i understand it is up to me, but i don't want to be mean to my babies ya know.

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So give them some rest and go 18/6 eventho i dont think it will be a problem going 24/0

 

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falls

Well-Known Member

• Sep 3, 2010

• #15

alright will do. and im about to start up a new batch. can i plant the seed straight away or do i need to germinate first?

 

wyteberrywidow

Global

• Sep 3, 2010

• #16

falls said:

alright will do. and im about to start up a new batch. can i plant the seed straight away or do i need to germinate first?

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I would recommend you germinating first.It will have a better chance of breaking soil.