13 on 11 off light cycle
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Dr. Who
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NO, not really... At least not enough to pay for the increase in electrical costs..
Heil Tweetler
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I used to use 13/11 for all but last couple weeks of flower.
I switched to the @churchhaze schedule which uses 13.5/or 14 on during the middle 3-4/weeks of flowering. I believe it builds weight.
Week 1-3 3-7 7-10
This schedule 12/12 - 14/10 - 12-12 is said to require 730nm at lights out to initiate a rapid onset of dark period.
chemphlegm
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it does build weight because it vegges more while flowering. this equals more cabbage by weight though, not more active ingredients. want to increase harvest weight? vegetate longer, in a larger pot, with more light, quality feed, and c02, controlled temps and humidity, that will do it most every time with a good feeding/watering habit.
Jimdamick
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That's a valid point.
I veg for 5 weeks, and that makes all the difference in the world for the size of your plant, which equates to larger bud size.
Dr. Who
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I tried that (not the middle weeks thing though) and those FR 20w LEDs...... I found that I didn't like the increase in cost vs. the return....
Still have 2 of those LEDs.
Might have to get them out and give them another chance. I get a better electric rate now...and that weeks 3-7 sounds interesting. Better then the whole run anyway.
Dr. Who
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I feel I get a much more "stable" plant with 11/13 too...
churchhaze
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You do get more vegging during the stretch, but it doesn't result in a more leafy product, just a larger plant when the stretch is finished. (this is assuming the 730nm pulse after lights out to shoot down Pfr)
