Osulax2131
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I don’t have my t5 anymore so I am using 1 60 watt Cob 36 inches from the seeds ..can too low of temps cause more stretching ? Temps are in the low 70s?
Seedlings stretching like crazy
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TheSadVeryBadMadGrower
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Lower your light some.
TheSadVeryBadMadGrower
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I would try to raise the temp some if you could. My guess though is the stretching is from the light.
rob333
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damn u so need more light
Osulax2131
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Par levels are too high that close for seedlings
Osulax2131
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It’s an auto cob from cobshop it flowers a 2x2 so I figured for veg it would be fine ..they recommend 36 inches away for seedlings and 24-32 for veg ..I have lights I’m currently finishing up a flower run with
Osulax2131
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This autocob flowers a 2x2 so I figured for veg it would cover more space then that ..also they recommend 36inches for seedlings ..just assumed the par levels were too high for seedlings if they were closer
Osulax2131
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I have 5 more cobs just haven’t hung them yet
Osulax2131
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I have 5 more cobs just haven’t hung them yet
TheSadVeryBadMadGrower
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Not from that light....
TheSadVeryBadMadGrower
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Move it down to around 24 inches and see how they respond. You can probably get away with 18inches too
SPLFreak808
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I agree with needing more light & yes wide temperature swings can increase stretch.
Lordhooha
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Lower those lights man
Couch_Lock
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a 60 watt Cob isnt gonna flower all that, LOL....Eight might
Do not go 18" with cobs, tho. Thats bad advice. Just add more cobs and go 24 to 30"
Do not go 18" with cobs, tho. Thats bad advice. Just add more cobs and go 24 to 30"
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Lordhooha
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I’ve ran plenty of mine own that low if not lower for babies.
BudgetMessiah
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Seedlings stretch because they are trying to get closer to the sun. Move the sun closer to them, and you will have no problems.
Edit: Also as a matter of process, I would suggest filling your solo cups only to 1/2 or 2/3 when you drop your seeds into the soil. It makes scenarios like this a lot less awkward, as you can just add some more soil instead of propping up your crop with the tiniest stakes you can find.
Edit: Also as a matter of process, I would suggest filling your solo cups only to 1/2 or 2/3 when you drop your seeds into the soil. It makes scenarios like this a lot less awkward, as you can just add some more soil instead of propping up your crop with the tiniest stakes you can find.
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PURPLEB3RRYKUSH
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Move plants closer together under light. Lower it to 15 inches
Osulax2131
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I have 5 other cobs just was using 1 to start then going to add more as I needed