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title: "How long should a grow light be on if u use it indoors"
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# How long should a grow light be on if u use it indoors

_Publicado por Sarah el 2023-10-28_

How long should a grow light be on if u use it indoors

## 4 comentarios

### MaggiePlants comentó el 2023-10-28

16-18 hours, usually

#### Sarah respondió el 2023-10-29

Is that for just dormancy

### Plant Father comentó el 2023-10-28

6-16 hours, depending on a lot of factors, such as plant species, light strength, and the distance your plants are from the light. start with 6-10 hours and gradually increase to prevent ‘sun’burn

### Leafmealone comentó el 2023-10-28

I keep mine on for 12 hours

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