Can I turn off HID in bloom for a day or 2?

[aussie1]

Hi to all

 

It's been a long time since I have had to turn off my lights in bloom, and I can't remember if

this is a wise thing to do? My Mrs has 2 days off, first time in 3 years and we would really like to

get away but it means turning my 2 x 600's off whilst plants are 4 weeks into bloom- would not

consider leaving them on while I am not here to check on them.

 

What are the ramifications if I turn them off and they miss 2 days of light, meaning 2 of their

regular light periods, with lights back on the 3rd light period.

Has anyone done this?

 

Thanks to all

aussie

Edited February 7, 2010 by aussie1

[Reverend]

Some peeps turn it off to produce more resin, but I am unsure of what week.

Some one will drop in I'm sure.

 

Just checked for you, it wont be a problem it will be like having a couple of overcast days, so go and enjoy your holiday.

[Uncle Chop Chop]

I have even heard of people turning them off in the final weeks of flower. I have had to let them go without for a couple of days due to an inspection. you'll be right

 

Cheers Chops

[TD.]

apart from photosynthesis the plant uses light like humans do, to regulate a hormone....in the plants case 12hours of darkness allows a hormone to buildup within the plant signifying the change from veg to flowering....having the light off for 2 days will put u down on sugar conversion but up on relative hormone count.