Do you have to worry about light leaks with autos?

[Huskyismine]

Hi ,
Would someone help me out please .I read somewhere that you don't have to worry about light leaks with autos ..is that true?

Thanks

[dontknownuttin]

That is true Just in case I am wrong better check with Green!

[Huskyismine]

Thanks ! Will do

[D-TrainCA]

That is true.

[Lotusyde]

I am currently running my Autos 24-7 all the way through flowering. They can handle it. So really. A dark period being unnecessary can be avoided entirely therefore avoiding any light leaks. Green told me he harvested 1Lb from a 70 day 24-7 Auto run. And since light is food for our beautiful auto girls, and they thrive in environments with light all day, there should be no need to turn the lights off. Even if you don't, a little light leak won't or shouldn't affect it much. However the rule of thumb is if your plants are in their dark period there should be zero light leaks whatsoever.

Side note. While running 24-7 lights. It eliminates the need for separate veg & flower areas. Plant new ones right next to to your flowering girls and keep growing 24-7. I'll be harvesting a half pound per month using this method, every 25 days I plant new seeds to keep the harvest times on schedule. Just something to be considered.

[William and Sue Ashley]

My first time but I bought 5 Autos and 5 PhotoPeriod......but I must admit your idea has come across my mind...many many time's. But I will grow my PhotoPeriods just to see the diifference..in time and YIELD......

[Green75]

I am currently running my Autos 24-7 all the way through flowering. They can handle it. So really. A dark period being unnecessary can be avoided entirely therefore avoiding any light leaks. Green told me he harvested 1Lb from a 70 day 24-7 Auto run. And since light is food for our beautiful auto girls, and they thrive in environments with light all day, there should be no need to turn the lights off. Even if you don't, a little light leak won't or shouldn't affect it much. However the rule of thumb is if your plants are in their dark period there should be zero light leaks whatsoever.

Side note. While running 24-7 lights. It eliminates the need for separate veg & flower areas. Plant new ones right next to to your flowering girls and keep growing 24-7. I'll be harvesting a half pound per month using this method, every 25 days I plant new seeds to keep the harvest times on schedule. Just something to be considered.

No no no....that lb.was from photo plants...I did and do run 24 hrs. for veg...

I also run 24 hrs. with autos...it's a must with both...

I have mixed opinions on this light leak topic with autos...

At first I agreed light leak should not be a problem with autos....because they bud on any schedule...right...right....but wait....when light is off photosynthesis is supposed to stop...right...right....but if there is a light leak wouldn't that be the same light stress that can happen to photo plants...I kinda think so...I kinda really do think so....idk tho..you know...makes since to me

[Green75]

I'm not sure now....with photos...they are in a 12/12 flower mode...so that might be the difference...meaning light leak is okay with autos....

So ....I have no clue

[Lotusyde]

Thank you for clarifying green. My meds make me forget stuff lol

[dontknownuttin]

If Green don't know THE END MUST BE AT HAND!