24/7 light for Auto?

[JSH1973]

So... I'm reading that Autoflowering seeds can do 24/7 light during veg. period
What are the benefits/downside to doing this?
Will they grow a lot bigger or faster for that matter?
Only reason I'm thinking about 24/7 instead of 18/6 is that I think it would be easier to maintain heat and humidity if the lights were on all the time.
Obviously come flowering time it will be 12/12.

 

[Mr.furley]

24/0 for autoflower plant in both veg and flower, they do not require a dark period to bloom like Photoperiod plants and with the shorter life span you give them all they can handle. Some peeps run them 20/4 some run them 24/0.

 

[JSH1973]

24/0 for autoflower plant in both veg and flower, they do not require a dark period to bloom like Photoperiod plants and with the shorter life span you give them all they can handle. Some peeps run them 20/4 some run them 24/0.

Thanks 👍
I didn't realise that you could do it during flowering as well.
Any downfalls to doing it?

 

[ChadWestport]

You can do 24/0, but a 20/4 or 18/6 is better because the slight dark period gives the roots a chance to rest and recalibrate each day. More roots, more fruits!

 

[JSH1973]

Right, I think I'll stick to my original plan of 18/6, I can always try the 24/0 method later.
Build experience first, experiment later 🙂

 

[ChadWestport]

Exactly the right approach. Learn the rules first, once you understand them, break the rules to your advantage.