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I've been growing auto for about 2-1/2 years. Decided to try a couple photos. I'm comfortable with the light change and have gotten a handle on light leaks.

My question is: what else do I need to consider when switching from auto to photos? BTW, if it matters I'm going to grow S.A.G.E. from TH Seeds. From what I can tell it seems to be a hardy, easy to grow cultivar.

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There isn't really a difference. Just you decide when flower starts. With your experience you will see what the plant needs as you go.

I find photos alot easier than autos. You'll smash it
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you will need to think about height and room more as they fill out ALOT more :oik!:
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Yea really not much difference other than you pick when to flip to 12/12 or whatever you decide the flower ligjt cycle to be.
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Greenfingers wrote:
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you will need to think about height and room more as they fill out ALOT more :oik!:
That is something I need to watch. I have a short tent. But I am good at training and SCROG so I'm hoping to keep in control. :thanks:
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My rule to my grows is flip when half the size you want the final plant.

They fill out loads in 2 weeks
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So, I grew two photo strains. The fastest growing plant developed nanners about 3 weeks into flower. Chopped immediately. The photos are of S.A.G.E. from TH Seeds at 9-1/2 weeks. Start water only and figure week to 10 days until harvest.
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Shame about the nannas but we all get them from time to time. You did a good job for your first photo run. Lovely bit of training.
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They`ll double and more like triple in size when you flip to 12/12 in those first 3 weeks and will be hungriest they`ll ever be so ferts need upping slightly before dropping them back a wee bit after 4 weeks. :rock:
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