Doc Bud explains phenotypical expressions from 11/13 lighting

Doc Bud;2550676 said:

SweetSue;2550672 said:

The 11/13 schedule is an attempt to mimic equatorial light conditions Magic. Turns out some interesting things happen, but what I'm most interested in is improved smell, taste and, ..... how can I describe it? Different expressions of the strain potential. If I'm understanding what Ziggy is experiencing without understanding the science behind it (hangs her head in shame), he's getting a different high from the harvest than he's seen or heard of compared to the more commonly chosen 12/12.

Grown under 11/13 from seed to harvest they finish faster too. The yield will be less because the plants will be smaller, but you can play with more.

I should study it more. It's one of those questions I'm going to be asked often and I really should be able to give a better answer than that.

Ok. I'm going back to Callanetics. Just getting ready for Abs. I'll be back thinner and flatter.

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Light cycles (photoperiod) and light orientation can evoke different phenotypical expressions. For example, 18/6 to 12/12 seems to bring out Indica traits, while 16/8 to 11/13 (what I'm currently running) definitely brings out Sativa qualities in the plants.

Having the light directly overhead evokes Sativa traits, while having the plant off in the corner will bring more Indica traits.

Those of us geeks and connoisseur's have noticed that there can be some really interesting variety on the Sativa side of things which hasn't been covered as well in the last 20 years as the Indica side. So we're exploring the floral terps, the racy, upbeat aspects of the effect and all that is Sativa.

I'm sure the pendulum will swing back the other way in due time but it's high past time the majectic Sativa's like Colombian Gold, Mexican, Thai and Nepalese Sativa's are back in vogue as they are quite special and psychedelic compared to the narcotic Indica's.

Having a good supply of both is the goal!

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