Light Cycle
Light cycle refers to the photoperiod—the ratio of light to darkness—that cannabis plants experience during cultivation, which fundamentally influences flowering initiation and cannabinoid/terpene development. Most cannabis strains are photoperiod-dependent, requiring a shift to shorter days (typically 12 hours light/12 hours dark) to trigger the flowering phase. Some cultivars bred from Cannabis ruderalis genetics exhibit autoflowering traits, flowering based on age rather than light duration. Light spectrum, intensity, and duration during vegetative and flowering stages can affect secondary metabolite expression, though terpene profiles are primarily determined by genetics and environmental factors like temperature and humidity. Breeders carefully document light-responsive characteristics when stabilizing strain lines, as photoperiod management directly impacts cultivation cycles and f
Light Cycle strains
No strains tagged into Light Cycle yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Light cycle refers to the photoperiod—the ratio of light to darkness—that cannabis plants experience during cultivation, which fundamentally influences flowering initiation and cannabinoid/terpene development. Most cannabis strains are photoperiod-dependent, requiring a shift to shorter days (typically 12 hours light/12 hours dark) to trigger the flowering phase. Some cultivars bred from Cannabis ruderalis genetics exhibit autoflowering traits, flowering based on age rather than light duration. Light spectrum, intensity, and duration during vegetative and flowering stages can affect secondary metabolite expression, though terpene profiles are primarily determined by genetics and environmental factors like temperature and humidity. Breeders carefully document light-responsive characteristics when stabilizing strain lines, as photoperiod management directly impacts cultivation cycles and f
Breeders select for photoperiod sensitivity or autoflowering traits depending on target growing conditions and market demands. Understanding light cycle response helps stabilize strains for specific climates and indoor/outdoor cultivation systems.
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