What light cycle does everyone recommend? - Auto Flowering - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

punx777 · 05-19-2009, 10:08 AM

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

Troy.No · 05-19-2009, 11:31 AM

Most AF breeders says 20/4.

**S_a_H** · 05-19-2009, 02:33 PM

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.

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showpost.php...7&postcount=55

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Originally Posted by mdanzig

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 · 05-19-2009, 02:39 PM

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.

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

hope this helps

05-19-2009, 02:49 PM

This thread calls for a poll.

I vote 24/0 for veg. Muy rapido.

05-19-2009, 02:52 PM

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 · 05-19-2009, 04:48 PM

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.

05-19-2009, 06:58 PM

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 · 05-19-2009, 07:06 PM

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 · 05-19-2009, 10:33 PM

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

How can i join the autoflower social group? i clicked :(

View Poll Results: How many hours of light do you use for your auto?
24/	6	31.58%
20	8	42.11%
18	4	21.05%
Other?	1	5.26%
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05-19-2009, 10:08 AM	#1
punx777 Closet Fogger Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 179	What light cycle does everyone recommend? 20? 24? 18? Has anyone tried any real yield tests with the different light cycles?
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05-19-2009, 11:31 AM	#2
Troy.No Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: in my mind Posts: 47	Most AF breeders says 20/4. __________________ In my garden: DPxSkunk, NL#5, Diesel Star, Purple Bud, DieselRyder, Afghani#1
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05-19-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
Squ1rrely Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 78	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. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=120378 https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=121854 hope this helps __________________ "When the goin gets weird, the weird turn pro." H.S. Thompson
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05-19-2009, 04:48 PM	#7
Dinix Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 80	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. __________________ Live, Learn, Evolve
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05-19-2009, 02:49 PM	#5
LolaGal Guest Posts: n/a	This thread calls for a poll. I vote 24/0 for veg. Muy rapido.
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05-19-2009, 02:52 PM	#6
perakko Guest Posts: n/a	for true autoflowers 24/7 is the way to go imo. either that or sometimes i use 20/4 to save the bulb/costs.
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05-19-2009, 06:58 PM	#8
IceColdCrickets Guest Posts: n/a	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.
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05-19-2009, 07:06 PM	#9
midwestganja Farmin Fool Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 475	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
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05-19-2009, 10:33 PM	#10
punx777 Closet Fogger Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 179	Good call on the poll, Hope we get a lot of responses How can i join the autoflower social group? i clicked :(
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