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OfflineTheCaptainAhab
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Lighting during colonization
    #28643078 - 02/01/24 02:50 PM (3 months, 13 days ago)

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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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: TheCaptainAhab]
    #28643080 - 02/01/24 02:54 PM (3 months, 13 days ago)

The consensus is that light is good in all phases of cult. Nothing to lose buy turning it on.

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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: Bajazly]
    #28643088 - 02/01/24 03:00 PM (3 months, 13 days ago)

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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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: WyoMX]
    #28643219 - 02/01/24 05:14 PM (3 months, 13 days ago)

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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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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: TheCaptainAhab]
    #28643251 - 02/01/24 05:59 PM (3 months, 13 days ago)

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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Re: Lighting during colonization [Re: Unholyshite]
    #28655202 - 02/11/24 09:13 AM (3 months, 4 days ago)

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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