UV Lighting bug zapper?

[Ganja Droid 420]

I'm running my veg cycle technically on a 24/0 cycle, with my 40w UV bug zapper on during the 6 hours of darkness. It's an added measure during veg to combat any insects, I only use Triple-R for fungus gnats and a Chilli/Garlic Organic bug spray for good measure. However, I was wondering if the UV light has any benefit to the plants? I know the lumen output would be fuck all, though having the UV spectrum available would have to beneficial to the plants right?

 

[HappyHazmat88]

Good morning nice looking garden you have... I'm not sure about the uv bug zapper light giving any extra benefits. There is minimal research on it saying "increases yield and potency", but the results of the uv on cannabis is little studied and there is no factual info....I had this same question a few months back I was wondering if a black light would benefit the plant at all...and the answer was no... If any benefit it would be minimal if any , as uv light is strong and can burn plants easily.

 

[Ganja Droid 420]

Cheers Mate! Thanks for your kind words I've put a lot of effort into getting the environment in the grow room optimal. I think ill change the timer to 20/4 with the UV running for and hour after/before lights on. Complete darkness is always good for root growth!

 

[HappyHazmat88]

Do you have a journal started so I can follow along?

 

[Ganja Droid 420]

I'm about to start one on these forums though heres a link to it so far...

 

[LKABudMan]

I'm about to start one on these forums though heres a link to it so far...

That link doesn't work for me.

 

[HappyHazmat88]

That link doesn't work for me.

Didn't work first time....second time took me to site but you must register to look at content

 

[Ganja Droid 420]

Ah you need to be a member to view it, sorry. I'll get to work setting up a thread on here.

 

[LKABudMan]

FYI I'm not sure you're allowed to link to other sites... might want to edit post and remove.

 

[Ganja Droid 420]

Here we go!!!! Enjoy the canna porn <3

White Widow Regular Grow!

 

[Jaz]

UVB in the last few weeks to get your plants producing more oil to protect themselves, brings out more terpenes, etc.

... and switch off your UVB lights when you get into the tent, they will give you a burn... just like a sunburn.

Your zapper is most likely UVA.

j

 

[CultivationArt]

I used it last grow. Geek beast uv 310.

I don’t know if it did anything. Strain was naturally frosty. But I ran it 2 hours a day the final 4 weeks of flower like instructed.

 

[Mbunaaddict]

Zapper doing a good job?