light dilemma

[killacripkush]

I have run into a problem. I currently have plants which are 2 weeks into 12/12 from seed. I turn the lights on and off manually every 12 hours I do not have a timer. Plants haven't shown sex but are on 4th node roughly. I am going away for thanksgiving and my problem is that I won't be able to switch the lights on/off and I can't have anyone do it for me as nobody knows and I intend to keep it that way. So I'm left with 2 options. To keep the lights ON or OFF for the 3 days that I'll be away. I'm hoping someone can give me some advice because I'm not sure what will be best in this situation

 

[B166ER420]

I think for safety reasons you should leave the lights off for the 3 days you'd be away.GL
I'm sure you know but a timer is only $6,they sell them .....everywhere....lol

 

[killacripkush]

Ya that's a good point about safety. Both options are pretty much not in my favor I don't think I'm gunna rig a timer before I leave

 

[killacripkush]

Do you know what kind of effects having the lights off for 3 days will have on them?

 

[B166ER420]

Welcome to RIU

Do you know what kind of effects having the lights off for 3 days will have on them?

NOTHING....they might be wilted a little(or a lot)but it's the no water for three days that's worse......12/12 from seed I would still expect it to start to flower within the next two weeks or so.

 

[bean101]

hey im jus startin..this will b my second grow..first indoors...im useing random bag seeds can i put them right to 12-12 after germination...i dont have alot of room...will this be ok...i have 2 plants im gonna do with 2 cfls for each covering all the light spectrum on timers...is this a good idea?

 

[killacripkush]

hey im jus startin..this will b my second grow..first indoors...im useing random bag seeds can i put them right to 12-12 after germination...i dont have alot of room...will this be ok...i have 2 plants im gonna do with 2 cfls for each covering all the light spectrum on timers...is this a good idea?

Ya u can put them on 12/12 as soon as they pop from the soil. Theyll grow smaller and and show sex about 3-4 weeks. Also the size of your pot will keep them relatively small since space is an issue

 

[bean101]

Ya u can put them on 12/12 as soon as they pop from the soil. Theyll grow smaller and and show sex about 3-4 weeks. Also the size of your pot will keep them relatively small since space is an issue

ya i jus have a lil set up jus tryina maintain so i dont spend so much buyin it might as well try this..tanx

 

[B166ER420]

hey im jus startin..this will b my second grow..first indoors...im useing random bag seeds can i put them right to 12-12 after germination...i dont have alot of room...will this be ok...i have 2 plants im gonna do with 2 cfls for each covering all the light spectrum on timers...is this a good idea?

This is a good thread to read through if your gonna do a 12/12 from seed grow...
http://rollitup.org/t/the-12-12-from-seed-thread.416589/

 

[bryleetch]

I don't mean to be rude, I'm just curious... how is getting a timer not an option?

 

[B166ER420]

I don't mean to be rude, I'm just curious... how is getting a timer not an option?

I guess if your able to turn the lights on and off every frickin' day for months it's not a big deal...
...BUT YEAH...probably the most common of all growers pieces of equipment.I'm pretty sure we all have at least two or three timers.I have 5

 

[bryleetch]

I guess if your able to turn the lights on and off every frickin' day for months it's not a big deal...
...BUT YEAH...probably the most common of all growers pieces of equipment.I'm pretty sure we all have at least two or three timers.I have 5

Right? There's almost a whole week from now until thanksgiving to run out and get one. Even time to get one in the mail if you use Amazon

 

[crawlintbss]

Im going to guess by the username he may be young and hiding it since he said he wanted no one knowing/touching lights. Maybe no money to get one?

I under stand he is doing 12/12 but wouldnt 24/0 be better while hes gone? plant would veg decent for a few days. He is still in veg mode anyway...

I can attest that leaving one in complete dark for a few days will do no harm . i had to kill a plant off due to space and left it in a closet and like 5 days later it still looked great. just wanted water badly.