light cycle

[Dankycodone]

Hey I been reading and people recommend different light cycles I don't get it which is better right now i have it on 24 hours what is better? I am using cfl's.

 

[atruestory]

Just keep it on 24 through veg... or you can put it on 18 if you're worried about power. I prefer 24 for seedlings and clones 18 for mothers and 12 for flowering... you can play with lighting a lot but I would just stick to 18 to 24

 

[Dankycodone]

Ok Hey I got another question If anyone know's. The soil I am using is really shitty is there anything i can add to make the plant more healthy? I heard milk coffe and other stuff.

 

[HiLiKuS]

if you will be needing to transfer it into a bigger pot as it gets bigger, just make sure that the new pot will be filled with quality soil.

 

[Dankycodone]

^ Yea that is what I am planning to do. I am looking for good soil so I can start more seeds.

 

[Vader]

Just get some compost at a garden centre, bat guano is the organic super bloom if you want something stronger though. IMO anything more than 18h light gives diminishing returns.

 

[Dankycodone]

I am in eastern europe I am not sure if they are avalibale here. So you are saying 18 hours of light is better?

 

[Vader]

It depends on how energy efficient you want to be. 24h gives more growth overall, but the best yield/power ratio is achieved at 18h.

 

[Jblazingphoenix100]

24 hours is better for the growth siide of veggin...but 18/6 is just as good in my opinion.

18/6 is better for your wallet.

then 12/12 for flowering.

if you're on a budget - steep a bucketful of stinging nettles/comfrey in water for 2-3 weeks and keep it covered (anaerobic respiration) - then use this as fertilizer 1:10 parts nettle & water respectively in veg, and 1:8 in flowering. Great organic plant food.

peace