[CH] Re: early flowering seedlings
City Print (cityprint@xtra.co.nz)
Thu, 27 May 1999 13:11:00 +1200
24hr a day lights induce rapid vegetative growth. 24hr showed best growth,
18hr used less electricity. Then after the plants are large enough, min. 60
days or so, switch to a 12hr on / 12hr off cycle. The dark period signals
to the plant the onset of winter and flowering occurs. The annual life
cycle of the plant can be crammed into 4-6 mths depending on how large you
want your plants. The theory being - plants reach maturity based on how
light they've been exposed to, not chronological age.
Has anyone tried this method with chiles? Would it work?
Disclaimer: Never tried this myself. I didn't inhale. ;-)
Cheers
Chris