Question about lighting

ilovegoodweed

Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #1

I,m fairly new to growin but not smoking but i was wondering if it is bad to in the growth stage switch your plants from the sun in the day and then a hps at night to keep the 24 hours light till i switch it to flowering stage? looked around and really couldnt find any awnsers.

 

Professor Puff.n.Tuff

Active Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #2

I have heard of people doing this. I dont think it will hurt them, havent done it myself. But have seen it suggested without hesitation from the suggester.

 

racerboy71

bud bootlegger

Mar 24, 2010

• #3

nah man, its not bad.. nothing beats the sun.. its free, way more powerful than any artificial lights, and has a super broad spectrum of light.. go ahead and move on with your plan.. the only thing that you may have to worry about is bugs.. look over your plants when you bring them back in as you don't want to bring any bugs back into your inside garden..

 

ilovegoodweed

Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #4

thanks i didnt really think it would but i would just like to make sure before it gets to late

 

ilovegoodweed

Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #5

no i got no problem with bug had that issue before keep them safe still inside just put them in front of an open window in a tin foil lined box.

 

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dog

Well-Known Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #6

ilovegoodweed said:

I,m fairly new to growin but not smoking but i was wondering if it is bad to in the growth stage switch your plants from the sun in the day and then a hps at night to keep the 24 hours light till i switch it to flowering stage? looked around and really couldnt find any awnsers.

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It works very well, an thay will grow faster in the sun, than under lights,
but i dont like to veg for 24hr, i yeld more when i go for 20/4, as the roots grow biger

 

ilovegoodweed

Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #7

as i said i am fairly new at this so any suggestions are verry welcome thanks but could it hurt to switch them now

 

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dog

Well-Known Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #8

no it will be fine to chang to 20/4 or 18/6hr, have u got a timer? and what lights are u useing?

 

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voodoofx

Active Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #9

Why? I have both indoor and outdoor plants. The outdoor are growing faster than the indoor, but I do live in SoCal and they are in a nice sunny location.

 

ilovegoodweed

Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #10

i got a timer but cant figure out how to set it. i got 1 500w hps lamp and 5 plants

 

ilovegoodweed

Member

Mar 24, 2010

• #11

yeah i live in minnesota its sunny as shit but not so warm.