how long should i flower on average

how long should i flower my plants. using 3 cfl 42w and two 23w on sides.

UNKL L said:

how long should i flower my plants. using 3 cfl 42w and two 23w on sides.

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pending on the strain .. Indicas flower fast can take up to 8-9 weeks to flower .. as for sativas can take up 12-14 weeks to flower

LAX is on point there.... definitely depends on your strain, but if you don't know your strain then there is a visual rule to go by... if you pay close attention to your buds once you start to see the first white hairs (trichomes) turn red/orange then you have another 10-14 days before they are ready. at that point I would flush with just water until they are all turned completely orange haired.

dont really know was just some seeds i started from some good bud i had. plant been outside for three months ready to bring in for flowering. she is tall and lanky though been in woods think to much shade

all she has right now is the two little pistle coming out she getting about 14 hrs light right now. want to bring inside to flower.

Tall and lanky could mean it is a Sativa strain because sativa has a phenotype similar to "tall and lanky" where as indicas are shorter and more bushy.

which is better? what lighting should i use want to use cfls

UNKL L said:

which is better? what lighting should i use want to use cfls

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for best results use HID lights... but if CFL's is what u can only use then get them 42 watters or better

the more Lumens the better

Yes more lumens=better. Usually more wattage equals more lumens, but it also varies from bulb type. HID lights are great! Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium bulbs provide great amounts of light for your plants, but increase the heat in your grow room. Heat can be controlled with exhaust fans, etc. You can still have a successful grow with CFLs though, but remember you are attempting to mimic the brightness of the sun for your plants to grow best, so more light will only lead to more growth. Unless you over do it, which is kinda hard unless your allowing your grow room to get too hot.

thanks guys very much help

I let mine veg for a month due to a small space.. But most go longer..