Time programmers

As many plants enthusiasts will already know, photo-dependent cannabis plants require a specific photoperiod for each stage of their life cycle. Outdoors, this is not too complicated, as nature takes care of the light on its own. However, when it comes to indoor cultivation, time measurement and control tools such as timers are essential to control the light and other accessories.

Time control tools or timers are used to gain time and autonomy. In this way, the grower does not need to be present to switch the lighting system on and off, but the timer itself will take care of supplying and cutting the light once it has been programmed to do so.

Photodependent plants, those without Ruderalis genetics in their composition, need a lot of light during the vegetative stage, as it is important for optimal growth and development. With the use of timers it is possible to provide the 18 hours of light that plants need in their early stages of life, and the 6 hours of darkness every day.

On the other hand, photodependent plants detect when the hours of light decrease in order to start flowering. This is because they detect the lack of light as something dangerous and the survival mechanism of Cannabis plants makes them develop their sexual organs to ensure the next generation. In the case of females, these sexual organs eventually produce flowers.

The use of time-measuring tools such as time schedulers means that failures are minimized when applying photoperiods. In this way, when the photoperiods are not respected exactly during the flowering stage, problems can appear that end up affecting the final result of the harvest.

In the same way, if during the hours of darkness, someone turns on the grow lights, this can cause the female marijuana plants to begin to experience a hermaphroditism process. This means that the plant, as the light cycle is affected, begins to generate seeds as a result of self-pollination. No enthusiast will want to see their precious crop become full of seeds due to an oversight, so timers become vital in this regard.

The best timers

Here you can find a wide range of top quality timers of all types, tailored to the needs of every grower. First, there is the highest range of timers that allows you to connect up to 4 x 600W devices, so it is suitable for growers who need high performance.

For users who are looking for maximum quality bbut with smaller crops, there is also the option of the usual digital timer. It is possible to program the switching on and off of the devices in the grow room.

Last but not least, the analogue timer features a time programmer in 15-minute intervals and in 24-hour cycles. This is one of the most economical time control solutions and can provide the best results for growers in small spaces.