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TheOptical
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Light Cycle Question
#15676922 - 01/17/12 06:54 AM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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I have a very simple question today. I'm sure it has been asked before, but I want a one time best answer.
In my closet, in addition to my fruiting chamber, I have a light with a 6500k bulb. The light is on the opposite end of the closet as the FC, as to provide "indirect light".
How long should I leave the light on per day and why? Please back up your answer with support. Otherwise, I'm just going to leave it on 24/7.
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Re: Light Cycle Question [Re: TheOptical]
#15677084 - 01/17/12 08:17 AM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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12/12. Use the search function for support
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TheOptical
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I used the search. Many times. This is exactly the answer I DID NOT WANT!!! Why is 12/12 the best??? Someone back it up with support.
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Re: Light Cycle Question [Re: TheOptical]
#15677960 - 01/17/12 12:56 PM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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Because it comes closest to mimicking nature. In addition, it's long been known that most growth occurs during the dark cycle. Further, it's long been known that mycelium operates with a circadian rhythm just like mammals. This is the reason for 12/12.
Indirect light does not mean having a fluorescent lamp across the room. You should have the lamp within inches of the terrarium. You also should not be growing in a closet. Fresh air is both the number 1 pinning trigger and the number 1 contaminant prevention measure. RR
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Re: Light Cycle Question [Re: TheOptical]
#15677987 - 01/17/12 01:02 PM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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Damn it RR beat me to the punch.
12/12 direct lighting for fruiting. 12/12 indirect lighting for colonization. Mushrooms have a circadian rhythm, just like us.
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Thank you Roger. I was not aware that most growth occurred in the dark cycle. I will do my best to imitate 12/12. I may be inconsistent by a few hours everyday because of my schedule, but I will come close. I will also move the lamp closer.
As for the closet, it's not like I have a choice. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, and I don't have much space. There's not a place, other than the medium-sized closet, where the FC wouldn't get in my way of everyday life. Also the windows in my apartment are not very big, so I think a closet with a light would work better.
I DO have a fan in my closet to help simulate fresh air as much as possible. Plus, I will sometimes leave the closet door open to get additional air.
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Re: Light Cycle Question [Re: TheOptical]
#15678007 - 01/17/12 01:06 PM (12 years, 5 months ago) |
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You can get a cheap light timer just about anywhere.
Leave the door open for more, FAE for sure & the fan is def. a good idea. Just don't have it pointing directly at the SGFC as it may dry out a bit.
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