Light times

[Gness]

I have read about altering light times not only dose it save energy but the results seem to be better quickness and yield has anyone here tried it with what been the best am old school am 12/12 ? Would it harm them if I alter now am 4th week in?

[Linkero]

What are you looking to alter to? I had went from 12/12 to 13/11 during my 4th week and seems to be no problems yet(2 days till week 6 of flower)

[Gness]

That's what am looking at doing 13/11 but what would the benefits be ?

[northenlights]

Giving less light will mean less yeild , but will mature the plants quicker IMHO .

[Gness]

Am confused which is not hard do I stick with 12/12 or do I switch to say 13/11 ? Iyho

[Linkero]

Am confused which is not hard do I stick with 12/12 or do I switch to say 13/11 ? Iyho

Don't worry, we are all confused around here!!!

I can't tell you for definite if you should switch the hours as I'm not a pro. But from what I've read around here, some growers tend to use the 13/11 during flower to increase the yield a bit. The reason I switch tho, is because the historical data for my area during the fall months shows that we(in my area at least) gets an average of 13 hours of light. I figured I'd try mimicking natural conditions outside in my tent. Since its my first grow using the 13/11 schedule, I can't say what the benefits would be. Hopefully someone with more experience can help answer your questions on the matter!