1st CFL Grow WHAT GIVES?!

James Youngblood

James Youngblood

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So, here is my project, I'm wondering if my growth is slow. maybe I got a rah-tard. I dont know, anyway I digress, what do you guys think any tips pointers anything i should do. I got **her** on 18/6

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millyy

millyy

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Oo, i heard MG can burn the plants, im not sure though! Good luck! Check out my first grow if you want, it's in my sig.
 
Junya951

Junya951

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James Youngblood said:
So, here is my project, I'm wondering if my growth is slow. maybe I got a rah-tard. I dont know, anyway I digress, what do you guys think any tips pointers anything i should do. I got **her** on 18/6

Thanks Everyone Merry Christmas!!:hump:




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How long ago did you start her?
How close are your lights?
How many lights?
What color Temp/watt/lumens?
Strain?

Most likely you just need the light closer which is a commonly made mistake by first time cfl growers, not that im a veteran by any means. Try to position the lights atleast within 2-3 inches of the leaves at a minimum. With cfls the closer the better, and you can get them pretty close with out burning the leaves.
 
James Youngblood

James Youngblood

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Junya951 said:
How long ago did you start her?
How close are your lights?
How many lighjts?
What color Temp/watt/lumens?
Strain?

Most likely you just need the light closer which is a commonly made mistake by first time cfl growers, not that im a veteran by any means. Try to position the lights atleast within 2-3 inches of the leaves at a minimum. With cfls the closer the better, and you can get them pretty close with out burning the leaves.
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Well I started after germination on Nov. 21. About 33 days.
Right now its two 100 watt equivalent cfls
I keep them pretty close with a constant computer fan for air circ.
Strain is unknown. Also I don't even know if its a she....
 
James Youngblood

James Youngblood

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23 watt CFL I had it about 4 Inches from the tip top.(just moved it down 2 inches) how many should I run, and where around the plant should I Position them? I have been reading a lot someone has recommended an additional 23W and a 15w i believe for the sides,
 
millyy

millyy

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Also you could try mixing the color spectrum, i've heard it helps. So for example, my current setup (might be adding another cfl once it gets a bit bigger ) but currently 2 2700k cfl's and 1 6500k just to mix it up.
 
James Youngblood

James Youngblood

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millyy said:
Also you could try mixing the color spectrum, i've heard it helps. So for example, my current setup (might be adding another cfl once it gets a bit bigger ) but currently 2 2700k cfl's and 1 6500k just to mix it up.
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does your box allow for easy height adjustment? or do you gotta re fabricate?
 
millyy

millyy

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James Youngblood said:
does your box allow for easy height adjustment? or do you gotta re fabricate?
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Yep, the power strip has magnets on the back so i can just move it where ever i want, once it gets bigger i move it up etc.. The reason i have the box thing under my pot is because the fans were right there and the lights wuold be hard to move any more down.
 
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