# Photoperiod ffirst time **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Cycle\ **Created:** [August 18, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828 "2020-08-18T15:13:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tyco5664](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@Tyco5664](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tyco5664)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/1 "2020-08-18T15:13:29Z")
I started grows with auto flower. But i wanna try photoperiods whats the light cycle for veg , then flower ---
**Author:** ![CoyoteCody](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/coyotecody/32/540596_2.png) [@CoyoteCody](https://ilgmforum.com/u/CoyoteCody)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/2 "2020-08-18T15:14:10Z")
I keep mine on 18/6 for veg and 12/12 for flower. ---
**Author:** ![Cannabian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/cannabian/32/385139_2.png) [@Cannabian](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Cannabian)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/3 "2020-08-18T15:28:02Z")
Depends on if you plan to grow outdoors or stay indoors, and what latitude you live on. I start mine indoors at 18/6 and veg them until a month before Im readybto plant out in mid May. During that month I ween my plants back to 16/8 to more closely match the dark hours of my latitude in May. That keeps my girls from flipping when they go outdoors. If you stay indoors its simple… 18/6 for veg and 12/12 for flower. Have fun and photos rule! ---
**Author:** ![Tyco5664](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@Tyco5664](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tyco5664)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/4 "2020-08-18T15:44:00Z")
Im a indoor grower ---
**Author:** ![BobbyDigital](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbydigital/32/1220557_2.png) [@BobbyDigital](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BobbyDigital)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/5 "2020-08-18T16:03:26Z")
There’s multiple schedules you can run for veg. As long as they don’t receive 11-12 hrs or more of uninterrupted darkness they’ll stay in veg. I run 6on/2off schedule for veg and 12/12 for flower ---
**Author:** ![Tyco5664](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@Tyco5664](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Tyco5664)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/6 "2020-08-18T16:56:54Z")
You said 6 On and 2 off for veg? ---
**Author:** ![BobbyDigital](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bobbydigital/32/1220557_2.png) [@BobbyDigital](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BobbyDigital)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/7 "2020-08-18T17:34:20Z")
Yeah, the plants get 2hr naps every 6 hours. ---
**Author:** ![merlin44](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/merlin44/32/1090518_2.png) [@merlin44](https://ilgmforum.com/u/merlin44)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/8 "2020-08-18T17:40:21Z")
I use 6/2 during veg as well. Great results! ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/photoperiod-ffirst-time/51828/9 "2020-08-18T17:46:28Z")
If you have weak lights you need longer duration to meet DLI (Daily Light Interval). If you have high-end lights then you can reduce that light schedule accordingly. I never found the need to go over 16/8 but I have high end lights. Gaslight method @BobbyDigital put up is also a good one; especially in summer trying to keep temps down.