What light cycle does everyone recommend?

[punx777]

20? 24? 18? Has anyone tried any real yield tests with the different light cycles?

 

[Troy.No]

Most AF breeders says 20/4.

 

[S_a_H]

I think the way to go is 24/7 and MD in his " Sour Bubbleryder , a moment of truth ? " States the same thing.

I got the best results by far on my Blue Streak grows at 24/7 then any other.

http://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php?p=2354537&postcount=55

Heres a snap-shot of one of the Sour Bubbleryder females, pictued earlier. Into full seeded bloom, and should be ready in about a week or so. This female is going to give me plenty of seed for the next gen crossing. Under 24/0 from the onset, these females are relishing all of the light. Im sure they would not have done this well with a lower light regiment (less wattage, less light). However Im very pleased with this cross and it is going well.

S_a_H

 

[Squ1rrely]

a lot of people run 18/6. a lot run 24 on. i hav clones run 24 until they root. then they go into veg for 18/6 because roots develop faster in dark. and then they get the ol' 12/12 in flower but they all work and i've heard of jus about every variation between. i hav a thread with a section on critical lighing.

http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=120378
http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=121854

hope this helps

 

[LolaGal]

This thread calls for a poll.

I vote 24/0 for veg. Muy rapido.

 

[perakko]

for true autoflowers 24/7 is the way to go imo. either that or sometimes i use 20/4 to save the bulb/costs.

 

[Dinix]

I suppose the real question is "how much do you feel like paying on your electricity bill"?

24/0 is optimal. 20/4 or 18/6 is plenty, but 16/8 is about as short as you can go without losing out.

 

[IceColdCrickets]

I did an big thread on this back on HB.net... damn so much info was lost when it went down.

I did multiple tests showing 20/4 lighting is the best to use for healthiest, highest yeilding, and most important most potent plants.

ICC.

 

[midwestganja]

I say run whatever you're comfortable with, I also like the 20/4 as it gives them a little dark period. I disagree with "losing it" at the 16/8 mark, i've seen people run them 12/12, they run outdoors with 12-14hours of light also. My outdoor AF's are currently getting 15 hours of light a day..

You get the point..

Any of the above will work fine, though.. peace

 

[punx777]

Good call on the poll, Hope we get a lot of responses

How can i join the autoflower social group? i clicked

 

[punx777]

How bout yields and lighting, anyone?

 

[SuperConductor]

This is about autoflowering plants right? When I did some they were alongside normal plants and were 20/4 then 12/12 for the last two weeks, did fine decent yield etc.

 

[Rose56]

Hi, I stick with 24/7 with my AF's I have used 20/4 and I do think I get a bit more with the 24/7.

 

[Dinix]

outdoor is a bit different. During summer solstice we only get 15/9 (38.22N). The difference is in light intensity. (and maybe having a full spectrum)

I think that I'd trust the guy that's been growing autoflowers for 15+ years though:
http://buylowriderseeds.com/lowryder-grow-guide.php

 

[krazycure]

I've never noticed much difference between 20/4 and 16/8, they both seem to do fine so I've stuck with 16/8 so the lights are off while I'm at work... I honestly think they aren't picky. As I recall lumenous would start with 24/0, then work his way down week by week until he hit 14/10 or something similar, and he always had great results.

 

[Smiler]

20/4 for me I've been told by a reliable source that the plant uses the 4 hrs to build wood and strengthen inner waterways etc. Also I tried 24/0 was ok, don't get me wrong but on 20/4 the plants looked a bit stronger. However each to his own, Just letting you what I have noticed.

The good doctor himself recommends 20/4

 

[Benefit]

20/4 - thats axiom

 

[Gilles&Cheryl]

I use 24/0. It has been my experience that anything else just slows them down.

 

[litletown]

21/3 18/6

 

[lowrdr]

20/4