Is cannabis a low light or high light plant?

Marijuana needs plenty of light to produce quality plants and buds. On average a marijuana plant needs twelve hours of darkness each day to begin flowering. Generally speaking, the more light your plants receive, the better and stronger they grow, leading to higher yields.

Will my plant recover from light burn?

There’s no light burn treatment or a way to recover from cannabis light burn, even if your buds are bleached, you can still smoke them, also, you can remove the bleached part and smoke the rest. You can remove the bleached parts of your plant or even top it to avoid reaching the light again.

Why do cannabis plants burn?

The most likely cause is nutrient burn – or “nute burn,” as it’s commonly referred to in the cannabis growing community. While nutrient burn can sneak up on even the most experienced growers, it’s normally a side-effect of inexperience.

What happens if plants get too much light?

Plants are supposed to crave sunlight, but too much sunlight can create potentially deadly free radicals. But if the plants are exposed to too much sun, these molecules absorb more energy than they can handle and generate reactive species of oxygen that can destroy the plant.

How do I know if my plants are getting too much light?

If your plant is not getting enough light, the most common sign is the yellowing and dropping of leaves, stunted leaf growth, elongated stems, and a dull-green color. If your plant is getting too much light, then its leaves will have singed tips, burned patches, or will be falling off (yikes!).

Can low light plants get too much light?

To put it bluntly, yes, too much light can eventually kill your plant. The light intensity can produces increasingly severe damage to your plant to the point where it dies. It can also dry out the plant to the point where it no longer has the water it needs for growth and photosynthesis.

How many hours light for vegging?

During vegging, you have much more flexibility. It is perfectly possible to leave the lights on overnight, but as mentioned, it is best to give your plants at least some darkness. The most common lighting schedule during vegging is 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness. This is the schedule we recommend.