timed photo period and plant growth...

[tulip55555]

So I just bought a timer and I was wondering if having a precise photo period affect growth at all??

Thanks

 

[Lowryder]

Anywhere from 8-12 hours is good. As for it being precise; I really don't think it matters. Timers are more for convenience then anything else.

 

[Ozydego]

I heard that plants do respond better to timed photo periods and once you set one, stick with it, if you need to change it, try to do it gradually... I believe the reoccuring on/off photosynthesis period at regular intervals mimics real life that plants have adapted to naturally and of course its convenient so you dont forget and miss days of on periods or forget to turn it off and encourage algae growth....

 

[tulip55555]

I heard that plants do respond better to timed photo periods and once you set one, stick with it, if you need to change it, try to do it gradually... I believe the reoccuring on/off photosynthesis period at regular intervals mimics real life that plants have adapted to naturally and of course its convenient so you dont forget and miss days of on periods or forget to turn it off and encourage algae growth....

I thought I read something to that effect, but I can't find the article again. That's why I asked here...to see if anyone else had heard the same thing. Thanks so much for confirming that.