green light on all the time?

[NeWcS]

If I put a green cfl in my tent can I just leave it on all the time? Even In bloom?

 

[JOE CHRONIC]

If I put a green cfl in my tent can I just leave it on all the time? Even In bloom?

I sure wouldn't do it...

 

[WelderDan]

It depends on the bulb. Plants don't use the green spectrum for photosynthesis, and there are specific bulbs that you can use. But all bulbs are not created equal and just because it's green doesn't mean it will work. Sylvania makes a green T5 bulb that is made just for this purpose.

 

[greenpinky]

take pics so we will know, but who just wastes power like that? even little amounts?

 

[exploziv]

what's the point? I would not do it.

 

[VerdantGreen]

contrary to popular belief, plants actually DO use green light for photosynthesis. green light penetrates more deeply into the leaf and the canopy.

flowering response is not governed by green light however (thats red and far red) so theoretically it shouldnt interfere with flowering ... But the lamp is unlikely to be pure green and i concur with ex_gbb - there is no real point, you are taking an unneccessary risk. switch it on when you need it and off when you dont.

VG

 

[Bloom]

Time lapse would be nifty..

 

[Lammy]

I'm not saying you should, but.....

I'm using the "party" lights- cfl's with a green plastic coating. I have left them on for weeks at a time while flowering. I have not noticed any problems. But who knows maybe they stretch a little more or something.

I've trying to quit doing it cause I doubt it helps.