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Environmental Requirements for the Nursery (Clone) Room

75°F - 80°F, 40%-50% RH
Lighting on 24 hours per day

Precise control to ensure young plants develop a strong root
system
At this stage, plants are sensitive to temperature and lighting
changes

Environmental Requirements for the Grow (Vegetative) Room
60°F - 75°F, 40%-50% RH

Lighting on 18 hours per day
Allows plants to grow tall and strong with good root bulb
Constant temperature conditions important

Environmental Requirements for the Flower (Bloom) Room

75°F - 78°F, 40%-50% RH
Lighting on 12 hours per day
CO2 Introduced during lights on cycle
Flowering buds, most commercially valuable

• Higher yields, maximized profits
Can be a separate room or will change environmental
conditions in grow room

Environmental Requirements for the Dry (Curing) Room
60°F - 75°F, 30%-50% RH
Takes approx. 1 week

Reduces mold and bacteria
Reduces unpleasant odors

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