Light schedule change in middle of grow ? What schedule?

[Poop]

My grow is in 16 day auto and i have lights 24/0 on light is sp2000 and reading all forum but can anyone tell me its good to use lights always on or i have to change it for 18/6 or 20/4 ? Any different in yields ? Thanks

 

[EP3]

I have only done either 20/4 or 18/6. However, I have learned from here that plants like to "sleep". Probably finish quicker with a 24/0 schedule, but you may compromise on quality. Are you up at 100% of the capacity of light or are you using the dimmer?
Cheers,
EP3

 

[automan2]

Yeild may be reduced with less light but Quality of the result is not affected by lighting schedules as long as all other parameters are in check.

 

[AMG]

I recommend 24/0 all the way until bloom, then giving 4-6hours a day with lights off until harvest.

 

[EP3]

I am just tight!! Lol.

 

[AJrexxx]

I run 20-4 or 18-6. 20-4 mainly in the winter to keep temperatures up. At some point they need to rest experiment with it some and see what you like.

 

[Poop]

I have only done either 20/4 or 18/6. However, I have learned from here that plants like to "sleep". Probably finish quicker with a 24/0 schedule, but you may compromise on quality. Are you up at 100% of the capacity of light or are you using the dimmer?
Cheers,
EP3

Yes i use dimmer atm its on araund %75 in 25inch above canopy, so if i switch to 20/4 now wont hurt the plants ? Or better just to keep how it is ? Im after qulity rather quantity.

 

[Poop]

I recommend 24/0 all the way until bloom, then giving 4-6hours a day with lights off until harvest.

Yes thinking to try this, but some are 17d old and a few 7 days but should be ok i believe.

 

[EP3]

It's up to you. I just think it's not worth it, running lights 24/7 with extra running costs and the wear on the light too. My pal grows, for whatever reason, on 16/8? He grows some nice looking and tasty buds.
EP3

 

[AMG]

Another thing is that you really need to be tuned in with the nutrients when running 24/0. With 20/4 or 18/6 you give them time Yo catch up.