Humidity and General advice

[SBBCal]

Yup, if the ir gun is correct. That's why higher temps while using LED is bueno. Mine is usually -2 or -3 difference. How far are your lights away? And what light? Watts?

 

[SBBCal]

If this is your first grow I wouldn't worry too much about sticking 100% to that chart. It's more of a guideline to keep you on track. Not being in the "zone" isn't going to kill your crop
** unless your way off

 

[GanjaDudeLV]

Yup, if the ir gun is correct. That's why higher temps while using LED is bueno. Mine is usually -2 or -3 difference. How far are your lights away? And what light? Watts?

running 2x 240 watt qbs at 21inches from top. I just checked again and its around -6 for the very tops of the plants

 

[GanjaDudeLV]

I'm also running a pretty big fan over to the top and bottom of the light which might be making it even cooler

 

[GanjaDudeLV]

My VPD is 1.01 which is kind of low but I guess that just means slower growth? I put a heater in the room with the tent to try and raise the temps.

 

[SBBCal]

1.2 and up from here on out imo . The heater should def help lower rh and raise vpd . Then you'll notice your plants drinking more. Then late in flower they slowwwww down of water frequency

 

[GanjaDudeLV]

1.2 and up from here on out imo . The heater should def help lower rh

Should I still drop the temp at night or is it ok if they are fairly consistent?

Also thanks for all your help man you have been a super star!!

 

[SBBCal]

Usually 5-8 degree swing. If the range is too far (cold) you may see some purpling.. some do that intentionally, others wait until the last 2 -3 weeks to drop temps. Glad I could help, I'm sure you'll get more opinions.

 

[Cabrone]

Most defol before flip and at 21 day mark. I wouldn't worry about herms w/ defol. That's more environmental imo.
with your temps on the low side, that rh is acting higher than its reading. Look into VPD. Vapor pressure deficit , here's one I use.

VPD Chart

Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) chart & calculator for horticulture in controlled environment. Cannabis, tomatoes, leafy greens, cucumber.

vpdchart.com

- if you raise temps to 79-81 (if using led, 81 is good) the RH will drop on its own. If you lower temps more the rh will rise faster and easier. I'd look into controlling the temp/rh for the room , then you'll see a difference inside the tent. But yeah defoling now will help, and help your buds

Thank you, this chart is awesome.

 

[SBBCal]

Should I still drop the temp at night or is it ok if they are fairly consistent?

Also thanks for all your help man you have been a super star!!

Did that heater help?

 

[GanjaDudeLV]

Did that heater help?

Yeah everything is sitting pretty right now and I'm able to keep the humidity down and the temp where I need it. Thank you so much for all your help. Ill post some new pictures tomorrow but the progress is going well

 

[SBBCal]

Right on

 

[GanjaDudeLV]

Right on

How do these look and are the orange hairs this early normal?

I'm at day 25 since flip

Let me know if you need to see a different angle for the pictures!!