Lower the lights? WhyMid flower you want to have your highest temps and around 50% humidity. Higher or lower rh is OK if you have the right circulation.
Late flower you can gradually lower the lights, temps and humidity if you choose.
ScienceLower the lights? Why
Some would and some wouldn't. For example someone throwing 500umols at their plants likely wouldn't want to lower the lighting. Organic vs hydro plays into the mix also as organic tends to fade at the end and benefits from not pushing max light. Many hydro growers roll to the finish at the same level.Lower the lights? Why
Important clarificationSome would and some wouldn't. For example someone throwing 500umols at their plants likely wouldn't want to lower the lighting. Organic vs hydro plays into the mix also as organic tends to fade at the end and benefits from not pushing max light. Many hydro growers roll to the finish at the same level.
The other part is (imo) if someone chooses to try and maximize terpenes and minimize foxtailing, reducing the light to a more mid level helps....again assuming one uses a lot to begin with.
Since most of us link light intensity, temperature and humidity and try to keep it in a reasonable VPD range...they all are reduced together in the last few weeks.
The consensus I have read/observed is that the plants growth is almost finished, and the really strong lighting and higher temps that fuel growth can be traded a bit for more intense terpenes and a less stressed finish (foxtailing, burnt tops etc).
I just tried it on my 2nd run after reading what a few of the better growers do, and quickly saw a much more professional result. I am sure my own limitations play a part. As an organic water only grower it is challenging to keep vigorously healthy plants to the end.
Thanks for that. I'm an organic grower and find I always limp across the finish line. Now I know what to try to fix that.Some would and some wouldn't. For example someone throwing 500umols at their plants likely wouldn't want to lower the lighting. Organic vs hydro plays into the mix also as organic tends to fade at the end and benefits from not pushing max light. Many hydro growers roll to the finish at the same level.
The other part is (imo) if someone chooses to try and maximize terpenes and minimize foxtailing, reducing the light to a more mid level helps....again assuming one uses a lot to begin with.
Since most of us link light intensity, temperature and humidity and try to keep it in a reasonable VPD range...they all are reduced together in the last few weeks.
The consensus I have read/observed is that the plants growth is almost finished, and the really strong lighting and higher temps that fuel growth can be traded a bit for more intense terpenes and a less stressed finish (foxtailing, burnt tops etc).
I just tried it on my 2nd run after reading what a few of the better growers do, and quickly saw a much more professional result. I am sure my own limitations play a part. As an organic water only grower it is challenging to keep vigorously healthy plants to the end.
Np! I also find having some organic bloom food is good to have in case you want to feed one or more of the plants a little extra at any pointThanks for that. I'm an organic grower and find I always limp across the finish line. Now I know what to try to fix that.