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Old 10-05-2004, 05:06 AM
Jim Sc
 
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Default [IBC] Do Maples Need The Dark?

I have some Japanese maples I have to bring in at night (for security
reasons). I have several strong spotlight growlights I put them under for
several hours at night. I was wondering if there's a problem with leaving
the grow lights on them all night.

Is there some biological rebalancing or other phenomena that requires
darkness to happen? I know in the arctic there are species of trees that
get light non-stop for several months, but would that theoretically apply
to maples as well? Or do they need rest for some purpose?

Thanks,

Jim

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