# ⏰ Is 12/12 in Veg OPTIMAL, or BUNK?! Plus, Caring for Mothers, with Dr. Coco

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Podcast: [GrowCast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growcast-568283)
Published: 2026-03-24T22:52:00+00:00
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## Resource

VIRGINIA CLASS! 6/6/2026 - Rhizo Rich Breeder Workshop - www.growcast.com/events (00:00) Intro and Dr. Coco's consulting work (04:37) 12/12 during veg: Dr. Coco's take (16:28) Tips for caring for mother plants (21:39) Shortening veg for more harvests per year? (30:49) Diagnosing intersex plant causes Dr. Coco returns to discuss the idea behind "the end of the veg light cycle," as proposed in a very interesting High Times article. This begs the question: when does 12/12 from seed or clone make reasonable sense, and when is it a waste of time? Dr. Coco also shares his best tips on keeping mothers alive and happy for long periods of time. Join GrowCast Membership TODAY! The best community in cultivation. Personal 24/7 garden support, Members Only content and discounts, and the Grand Pheno Hunt! www.growcast.com/membership GrowCast Seed Co KLM DROP IS LIVE! Members get $20 off per pack- this Key Lime Madness Drop is going fast so don't miss it! www.growcast.com/seeds Code GROWCAST15 now works with grow KITS from AC Infinity! www.acinfinity.com use promo code GROWCAST15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game, plus tents, pots, scissors, LED lights, and now REFILLABLE FILTERS!

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