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The importance of dark periods — do plants need sleep?
Yes! During dark periods, cannabis processes the sugars created during photosynthesis. This is when significant growth happens at the cellular level. 18/6 is preferred over 24/0 because the dark period allows the plant to rest and grow roots. Some growers report better terpene development with proper dark periods.
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Experienced6mo ago
Great breakdown! Saving this for reference on my next grow.
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Grower6mo ago
Great breakdown! Saving this for reference on my next grow.
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Experienced6mo ago
I wish I had this guide when I started. Would have saved me months of trial and error.
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Experienced6mo ago
Can confirm — been doing this for 3 grows now and it works perfectly.
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