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Old 06-22-2007, 03:40 AM   #13
Damon
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Photoperiod is too long. Should be on for no more than 12 hrs but 8-10 is optimal. Longer lighting does not equate to more light. Plants need recovery time which they only get when the lights are off and they respire.
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