Lighting ( Clfs)

[dannyscottish]

I Got a closed closet set up and have a 125w red clf light giving off 2700k cause she in pre flowering , should i still use 2 of my 25w clf =200w aswel as my red clf ??????

 

[matteodvr]

you can ive done it works better for me

 

[PeeDee420]

I use a few blue ones during flowering as well because I've read it helps the plants.

 

[dannyscottish]

So adding normal clf want over power the red one ??? First timer

 

[Johnboh]

the more the merrier. try to put your bulbs horizontally if you can, you lose lumens when placed vertically.

 

[Roseman]

You need a DUAL Spectrum of Light.

 

[Johnboh]

also the more bulbs you put in the warmer is will get, so make sure you at least get yourself an oscillating fan. I would try to place some bulbs along the side of your plant to help promote secondary growth.

 

[dannyscottish]

Yeah allways do put them that way , heard putting them side of the plant would make her bush out are she is one stretched bitch any1 know ??

 

[Johnboh]

Yeah allways do put them that way , heard putting them side of the plant would make her bush out are she is one stretched bitch any1 know ??

when you speak of bushing out, i do believe you mean the secondary growth. that is the growth that comes out of the original nodes.

the more secondary growth you have, the more leaf you have, which means the more lumens the plant can take in. it also means more bud sights.

 

[dannyscottish]

You need a DUAL Spectrum of Light.

Dual spectrum light ??? Im a noob at growing lol learned most of what i know on here !!!

 

[Johnboh]

you should top that plant as well. its way to tall for cfls. topping it will also produce a push in secondary growth.

 

[dannyscottish]

Yeah just not tall and skinny , im from the uk and just going with what we say over here lol !!! So if i put 2 25w clf down each side wont harm her + rep for info

 

[Johnboh]

dual spectrum means using the 2700k and the 6500ks during all periods of growth.

more 6500ks for seedling and veg

and more 2700ks for flowering

 

[Roseman]

CFL Tutorial - < first few pages are very informative

 

[dannyscottish]

you should top that plant as well. its way to tall for cfls. topping it will also produce a push in secondary growth.

Top the plant as in rip off the two newest leafs on the top ??? She been on 12/12 for 9 days now will this not cause stress?

 

[Johnboh]

i would get the y splitters for each of your fixtures and use one 2700k and one 6500k per y splitter.

get that bulb at least 3 inches within the the plant

the more bulbs you use the shorter the plant will stay and the better your buds will be. more is better when it comes to cfls. just keep a close on your temps & relative humidity. also make sure you have some good airflow

 

[Johnboh]

Top the plant as in rip off the two newest leafs on the top ??? She been on 12/12 for 9 days now will this not cause stress?

maybe a little stress but nothing like transplanting or hurting the plant.

she will be fine if you top her now.

 

[dannyscottish]

dual spectrum means using the 2700k and the 6500ks during all periods of growth.

more 6500ks for seedling and veg

and more 2700ks for flowering

Got a 125w red clf yesterday giving off 2700k and will add 2 25w tomoro cheers

 

[dannyscottish]

sweet ill do it tomoro as she is sleeping

 

[Johnboh]

Got a 125w red clf yesterday giving off 2700k and will add 2 25w tomoro cheers

your on your way.

make sure you invest in some y-splitters for your fixtures. this allows you to use two bulbs per fixture and they are easy to mount horizontally