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Importance of the relative length of the veg period

JamesEaves

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Does anyone have any insights or references related to impact of the relative length of the veg period on the final $/sqft of a harvest?

For instance, suppose the harvest cycle for a particular strain lasts 12 weeks, and the recommended veg period were 4 weeks. I could reduced the veg period from 4 weeks to 3 weeks and increase the flower period to 9 weeks, thus keeping the harvest-cycle duration the same.

(This is related to the SOG method but different, I think, since Im keeping the duration of the harvest cycle the same.)

My question is if I reduce the veg period relative to the flower period, what impact should I expect to the end value of my production? For instance, will the longer flower period result in lower potency due to CBN production? If there are negative side-effects, are there methods for combatting them (like changes in temperature, spectrum...)?
 

MJPassion

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Flower time does not change much based upon veg time.

You can take two cuttings from the same plant & veg 1 for 3 weeks & the othet for 10 weeks. The flower time will be the same for either plant. If it's 70 days for the 3 week vegged plant then it will be 70 days flower time for the 10 week vegged plant.

Hope that answers your question.
 

Mikell

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There are nuances.

Many cultivars will show preflower if left to become rootbound in a long vegetative cycle. These plants may complete flower cycle a week or so early.

Extending the flower cycle outside of the ideal changes the resin more than the flower.
 

aridbud

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There are nuances.

Many cultivars will show preflower if left to become rootbound in a long vegetative cycle. These plants may complete flower cycle a week or so early.

Extending the flower cycle outside of the ideal changes the resin more than the flower.

^^^^^
True.
My question is if I reduce the veg period relative to the flower period, what impact should I expect to the end value of my production?

No, it only impacts total yield shortening your veg time. Been doing the 12/12 for indoor winter projects on photos. Great way to see how they finish/look without long veg period.

Good luck!
 

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