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Dr MadBud
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So I have been doing a lot of reading about lights, and the spectrums of light that plants use. I have read some interesting information that light in the "actinic blue" range(450nm) is good usable light for plants. But an interesting thing with this spectrum, if I understand correctly, is that it has the same properties of inducing the flowering hormone while also feeding chlorophyll energy as well.
I am wondering about using this light along with the HPS, but while the HPS would turn off after 12hrs, the actinics could stay on for another 4hrs to feed the plants and prevent "stretch" without disturbing the flowering light cycle.
I have also read that this can be done with the UV deep blue lighting as well without disturbing the light cycle, but supplying the extra needed energy to prevent "stretch".
Has anyone heard of doing this? Any good or bad results from trying it? I know this gets into splitting hairs with preventing "stretch" and causing "stress". I just like investigating new techniques, and the science of it all fascinates me.
I am wondering about using this light along with the HPS, but while the HPS would turn off after 12hrs, the actinics could stay on for another 4hrs to feed the plants and prevent "stretch" without disturbing the flowering light cycle.
I have also read that this can be done with the UV deep blue lighting as well without disturbing the light cycle, but supplying the extra needed energy to prevent "stretch".
Has anyone heard of doing this? Any good or bad results from trying it? I know this gets into splitting hairs with preventing "stretch" and causing "stress". I just like investigating new techniques, and the science of it all fascinates me.