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TheCaptainAhab
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Lighting during colonization
#28643078 - 02/01/24 02:50 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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Hey all. So far my first 10 jars have growth 7/10. But it’s been 2 weeks and the growth seems “slow”. I’m trying to be patient.
I have been keeping the jars in the dark just because that’s where I have space. A dark cabinet. I DO have a 6500k LED for fruiting but I haven’t been cycling during colonization.
So.…what is the current consensus on lighting during the colonization phase. I am using RR’s video but it’s old tek (It’s good. It’s wonderful. But they don’t address lighting specifically) and I know some things change over the years.
So the question is should I start a 12/12 of indirect
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Bajazly
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The consensus is that light is good in all phases of cult. Nothing to lose buy turning it on.
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WyoMX

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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: Bajazly]
#28643088 - 02/01/24 03:00 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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Like he said above lighting is beneficial in all stages of growth so your only slowing them down by keeping in the dark.
Also is it a really small cabinet? They could need some fresh air as well just a thought.
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TheCaptainAhab
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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: WyoMX]
#28643219 - 02/01/24 05:14 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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Quote:
WyoMX said: Also is it a really small cabinet? They could need some fresh air as well just a thought.
It is roughly 15 cu ft. I put 1.5” holes in the bottom to allow air in (think perf steel). I was considering putting in a vent on top of cabinet. The convection should provide a natural air flow.
I have begun the 12/12 cycle now. We shall see. I am not a patient man. This hobby is good practice.
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Unholyshite
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5k to 7k light temp at 12/12 . It can be just 1 bulb for like 100 tubs in a room
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TheCaptainAhab
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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: Unholyshite]
#28655202 - 02/11/24 09:13 AM (3 months, 4 days ago) |
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Just an update. 10 days after adding a 12/12 light cycle colonization seems to have increased compared to the 14 days prior.
Overall I was able to get growth in 7/10 jars. Inoculation day was almost 4 weeks and none of the jars have reached full colonization yet. Ambient temp 80˚F on a thermostat. 12/12 added late. Fingers crossed.
Thanks to everyone for the help so far.
I'm a little nervous I'll be away during some of the Fruiting window.
How long could I guess for birthing to harvest? Then a hopeful 2nd flush turnaround would be about the same right?
Cruising along. Fingers Crossed. Learning Patience.
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Edited by TheCaptainAhab (02/11/24 09:13 AM)
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