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    Default Dark periods...

    Have you ever wondered about light schedules?

    Want to know how long a dark period should be?

    Well, for autos & photoperiods (in veg) - there is no need for a dark period. If you want to check this to further detail (as in mind numbingly boring detail), just google, 'cannabis a c3 plant'

    "Can I grow autos all through with no dark period?" - Yes

    "Do they grow better with a few hours dark?" - No

    ..."But surely they need to, 'sleep', sometimes?" - No

    "So when do I need a dark period then?" - When flowering Photoperiods (they need a dark period of roughly 12 hours (solid) out of 24 hours to flower)

    "What happens if I reduce the dark period once flowering has started on my photoperiod plant"? - It will revert to veg stage

    All that said, you may wish to introduce a dark period due to lighting costs, if so, try to not drop below an 18/6 regime
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    one of the most nail in the coffin posts on this site. solid work mc

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    476 AD to 1000 AD was a pretty dark period

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    ¨Hi, and what about vegging outdoor plants if you have street lamps nearby. So those vegging plants will be fine? (building of the roof for flowering is still in the progress)

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    Quote Originally Posted by groU View Post
    ¨Hi, and what about vegging outdoor plants if you have street lamps nearby. So those vegging plants will be fine? (building of the roof for flowering is still in the progress)
    If your vegging, it won't matter, when you flower it matters

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