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Flex

Hi all

I have just setup a home made flood and drain table, and i was wondering about the light situation.

I currently have my lights set to 18/6, now my question is, when my plants come into flower, should i turn them back? I mean, 12/12??

Thanks for any help on the matter.

Regards

Luke
 
Well i was reading about alot of other types of plants, and when they flower you are meant to turn them back.

So i was wondering if it was the same with chili plants?
 
Chiles are day neutral, ie, photoperiod does not effect fruiting/flowering.

I run my lights 16 hrs/day in aero.
 
Flex said:
Hi all

I have just setup a home made flood and drain table, and i was wondering about the light situation.

I currently have my lights set to 18/6, now my question is, when my plants come into flower, should i turn them back? I mean, 12/12??

Thanks for any help on the matter.

Regards

Luke
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12/12 eh? You've been hanging around them "other" growing forums :mouthonfire:

But yeah, as willard said, chiles are photoperiod independent when it comes to flowering/fruiting. I believe the daytime/night temperatures & nitrogen levels affect flowering, however. I know for a fact having too much N during flowering will cause flowers to abort. I've had several chile plants flower under 24 hour light when I first started growing.
 
Heya Mark,

Yeh i have read up on that section, only thing is it doesnt mention much about lights, as he is only talking about using the sun for light ;)

But its all good, thanks for the thought tho. :P
 
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