Hi there, I have been doing a bit of reading on light cycle for autos. I am currently doing 18/6 and I am busting coming into flowering stage.
Seems there are quiet a few pros for 24 hours light cycle.
I have had issues recently with cold weather at night and was thinking maybe 24 hours cycle could be a good solution?
Keen on thoughts for autos light cycles
Hi @diz. I am by no means qualified to answer as I am a beginner. However, as you said, I have read and continue to read and learn. Seems like most people think there needs to be a dark period for the plants to recover and process the energy taken in. I have seen considerable development day-to-day after coming out of the dark cycle. I am running 18/6 as well.
Conversely, I am having the opposite issue - too hot! Can’t get the temps below 82 for the past few days and the heat will continue in this area. I can’t run the AC continuously. Wife already on me about the investment already! 8:30 EST and already 83F!
Good luck. Curious to read some suggestions you get.
I vote stick with the 18-6 light cycle and swap lights on at night off in day time. Heat from the lights at night help balance out the cold. Also as mentioned @PP3121 plants will benefit from dark cycle.
Yep like that idea.
It works in the winter to add heat to the tent at night. Same practice let’s tent be cooler of the day during summer.
@kellydans If you were to switch the light cycle, how would you suggest to go about doing so? I mean, I want to go to 12/12 from the current 18/6 due to too much heat which a can’t really control. These are autos so I do not think it makes a big difference, right?
Currently, lights come on at 2:00pm and turn off at 8:00am. Should I let the dark continue until I get to the new desired turn-on time? I want to run 6-6 now, might be the coolest times for my area.
Thanks.
Let the daylight cycle continue until you get to the time you want.
The cycle just turned off about an hour ago. Could I turn it back on or wait for the next cycle?
Yes turn it back on will work fine.
Appreciate it.
@PP3121 you’re welcome!
you will also save a few dollars buy not running lights in daylight during power companies peak hours .
For sure!
I uploaded a few pics to the “apotforpot” thread if you want to see.
Once again, thanks.