[thedudefresco]

I have 1-3 cuttings I will be taking from some outdoor plants which will soon begin flower.

I am still debating whether or not I will veg these cuttings indoors until next season and then plant outside.... (I have never grown indoors)

OR try to keep the plant vegging OUTDOORS thru spring (or whenever I choose to flower)

As far as option two....

I live in an area that does NOT experience much of a winter.

As far as I understand...

...if I root these cuttings and then plant them outside, I can theoretically keep them in Veg through autumn/winter months so long as I use lights at night to reduce the amount of darkness to around 6 or so hrs.

I figured as Greenhouse guys, this sub has the best people to consult.


Based on searching etc, the only question I still need to be answered is a recommended wattage of light to shine above or alongside the plant outside for a few hrs each night that will be sufficient to keep the plant from flowering.


Based on my limited research into these types of bulbs, I see there are many LED bulbs. For various reasons, I think LED would be best for what I need...it would also ideally be waterproof.

What about something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3LW3MH..._VrFqDbM9K9A2Q ?

And if not, what would you guys recommend?

[vacuumlungs]

I’m also curious about this.

[GOT_BUD?]

No reason why a couple screw ins wouldn't work inside a waterproof enclosure.

It doesn't take much to keep the plants from falling asleep.

[Frosty Nuggets]

If you can read by it then it is enough, you only need them on 14 hours per day to keep them in growth.

[vacuumlungs]

I used a couple of 14 watt cfl bulbs two hours every night from 2-4am and it worked like a charm.