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    #16
    Originally posted by Camk View Post
    I have photos in with my autos i need to change the lighting to 12/12 how will this effect the auto?
    My first run with autos was piggyback on some flowering photos. 12/12 from seed. I was transitioning from photo to auto. My autos still put out some bud ! One auto didn't get weighed but the one that I did weigh, was over 3oz. It can be done. The quality will likely be there, but the quantity may or may not suffer.
    "Life is not about being dealt a great hand but playing a poor hand well"...

    •Roots Organics over kindsoil in 5gal fabric pots

    •600w hps supplement w/Kind LEDs during flower

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      #17
      I grew my Autos at 18/6 for the first 7 weeks then switched to 12/12 as I’ve got a photo in the tent that I wanted to flower. They had done all their veg growing so I don’t think there will be much difference in yield as if I’d left them at 18/6 all the way. Autos are crossed with ruderalis but are not true ruderalis so they may benefit from a dark period in some way.

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        #18
        24 hrs of light until the seedling reaches node 4-5, then 20/4 until the last two weeks of flower- when I switch to 24/0.
        That said , it's cold now and I keep them on 24/0 for heat.

        FastBuds recommends 14-18 hrs light for their "Mexican Airlines" auto.
        I agree, more light will produce more yield- but the cost of electricity exceeds the value of additional product for any light schedule over 18/6.

        I started growing autos to fill spaces in my photoperiod grows- so 12/12 works, too.
        It's all bullshit - until you smoke it!

        KISS @ Dry/Cure:
        https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...-kiss-dry-cure


        Staged Harvest:
        https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...e-in-the-wings



        Grow Journals:

        #3, Window Sill Grow - auto:
        http://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/...nic-soil-24-7g

        #4, KISS grow- Girl Scout Cookies- auto:
        https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...ies-autoflower

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          #19
          I've only ever done 24 hrs of light with autos.. I get anywhere from 4-8 ozs. off one auto... Never pay attention to breeders time frame or light suggestions... They have to be conservative and make us all believe it's easy and we are all equals in growing knowledge.. they suggest what is easy for everyone.. It's up to you to make your own way and push the limits..

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          • Garrett
            Garrett commented
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            Green75 And this is the reason that I have tried to mimic/mirror your process. Bc you can’t get 4-8 oz off of an auto when it’s growing naturally. You said one time, “I did that!” “ not because she wanted to.” I like that control!

          #20
          Thanks for the link UrbZ !!!
          Organic only soil grower
          Current: Medgom Auto (CBD Crew and (Grassomatic)
          Set up: 300w Galaxy hydro LED, DIY insulated growbox, dual thermostatic exhaust fans, dual circulation fans, thermostatic 300w heat, remote temp/humidity monitor.

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          • UrbZ
            UrbZ commented
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            No problem at all.

          #21
          I just run my light constantly from seed to harvest and it works for me
          Completed auto grows 3

          2x4 Gorilla tent
          600W HPS
          Coco
          GH Flora Series trio + Armor Si, CALiMAGic, RapidStart, Liquid KoolBloom, Floralicious Plus, FloraKleen, Diamond Nectar, FloraBlend, FloraNectar (Pineapple Rush version), Dry Koolbloom + Great White mycorrhizae & Terpinator

          Grows using this setup: 1
          Largest yield from this setup: 20oz / 567g

          Previous grows:
          http://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/...row-first-grow
          http://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/...world-of-seeds

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            #22
            I let my autos have light 24/7.
            Current grow:
            2-300w led lights
            1- 60w cfl for germination
            2- 5 gal fiber pots
            Kind Soil 5lbs per 5 gal pot
            Compost (80%)/perlite (20%)
            Seeds:
            Shaolin Master auto/fem Harvested
            Kush auto/fem (planted 5/13/18) Harvested
            Sweet Soma auto/fem ready to go into her home soon (kind soil)
            Northern Lights auto/fem, put in soil today, waiting for forever home soon.

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              #23
              question
              when i switch to 12/12 i was going to use my 1000w hps
              im currently running 400w mh
              will the 1000w be too much light and how far away should i keep it from the plants
              im changing over to the 1000whps cause its all i got

              4'x 6' x 8' room
              2-400w MH/HPS bulbs
              sunshine mix #4
              mega crop nutes
              current grow
              cd-1
              jack herer
              afghan kush
              green doctor

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                #24
                I have found my autos burn if light is to low 600watt hps I keep at least 20” away with 1000 watt I would keep a weather eye and move quickly if problems begin to show.

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