{"product_id":"optic-foliar-switch","title":"Optic Foliar Switch Flowering Transition Spray","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlip Faster, Stretch Less, Keep Females Female\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptic Foliar Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e works through two mechanisms: a faster transition into flower, and keeping female flowers female through the whole bloom. It does this by \u003cstrong\u003etriggering ethylene production\u003c\/strong\u003e, which stabilises flowering and reduces the plant stress that causes hermaphroditism. Like the rest of the Optic Foliar range it can be sprayed with the lights on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces flowering time by around a week\u003c\/strong\u003e by bringing the onset of flower forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess stretch and tighter nodes\u003c\/strong\u003e when used across the flip, with more flowering sites formed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriggers ethylene production\u003c\/strong\u003e to stabilise flowering and cut stress-driven herming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuppresses further nanner development\u003c\/strong\u003e if caught early enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo loss in growth, quality or yield\u003c\/strong\u003e – it redirects timing rather than costing you bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic and non-carcinogenic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and safe to apply with the lights on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExcessive Stretch and Stress-Induced Herming\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slow, stretchy flip wastes two weeks of canopy space and leaves airy buds down the stem where light never reaches. Environmental stress at the same moment is what flips plants into throwing nanners, and once pollen is in the room the crop is compromised. Switch tightens the transition and stabilises sex expression through it. Be realistic about the limits: it will not remove existing male flowers or seeds – you still need to pluck any nanners or sacs by hand – and it cannot reverse full-blown hermaphroditism once male and female flowers are spread across the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard programme:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray through the \u003cstrong\u003elast week of veg\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003efirst two weeks of flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest window:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eday 0-7\u003c\/strong\u003e of flower gives the strongest response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrective use:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the first sign of nanners apply immediately, then a second spray \u003cstrong\u003e7-10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspect daily and remove any nanners you find, and cull the worst-affected plants in a tightly controlled room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair with Overgrow\u003c\/strong\u003e through early growth and into flower to maximise yield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply with the lights on, no dark period needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode of action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethylene trigger, faster flower transition and sex stabilisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Last week of veg to week 2 of flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimum timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day 0-7 of flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat interval:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10 days for corrective use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduced by around one week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLights-on use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic, non-carcinogenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Optic Foliar","offers":[{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":53445684232458,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 litre","offer_id":53445684265226,"sku":null,"price":68.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/110861_OPTIC_FOLIAR_SWITCH_4_LITRE_eb96340e-dc76-4f9f-8d1d-259525068d37.jpg?v=1785289596","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/optic-foliar-switch","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}