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āĻŽā§‚āϞ āϤāĻĨā§āϝ

  • 18/6 or 20/4: standard vegetative growth cycle for most crops
  • 12/12: triggers flowering in short-day plants (cannabis, some chrysanthemums)
  • 16/8: common for most herbs, lettuce, and leafy greens — extends harvest window
  • 24/0 (continuous light): used for some seedlings and microgreens; causes stress in some species
  • Use a timer for consistency — irregular light cycles stress plants and can disrupt flowering
  • Day-neutral crops (lettuce, most herbs) produce continuously regardless of light cycle length

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