What should I do?

osowhom

osowhom

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I am about a week to 10 days before I switch to flower should I gradually switch the light schedule say 30 minutes a day and start with my bloom nutrients or wait and do it all at once?
 
The white wall in the background will reflect the light better than that mirror or foil.
 
xtsho said:
The white wall in the background will reflect the light better than that mirror or foil.
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OK I am new I figured a mirror would reflect better they are growing like weeds though an inch a day or more is that good?
 
Mirrors and foil create hot spots. Plain flat white paint is best if mylar isnt an option
 
nflguy said:
Mirrors and foil create hot spots. Plain flat white paint is best if mylar isnt an option
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They are as good as gone I am going to look for Mylar but the walls are white like I said I am new what about underneath on my base should I put Mylar there too to reflect up I am using a 400 watt hps
 
osowhom said:
They are as good as gone I am going to look for Mylar but the walls are white like I said I am new what about underneath on my base should I put Mylar there too to reflect up I am using a 400 watt hps
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IIRC I saw somewhere that white paint is better even than mylar. It might depend on distance tho. You can find mylar blankets at the dollar store, easily you best bet. I saw some where that you should crinkle the blanket first.
 
Xcoregamerskillz said:
IIRC I saw somewhere that white paint is better even than mylar. It might depend on distance tho. You can find mylar blankets at the dollar store, easily you best bet. I saw some where that you should crinkle the blanket first.
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Another great option is "panda film". Its heavy plastic sheeting, black on one side and white on the other. Available on Amazon its easy to use, can be cut to size and works great. I used it often
 
nflguy said:
Another great option is "panda film". Its heavy plastic sheeting, black on one side and white on the other. Available on Amazon its easy to use, can be cut to size and works great. I used it often
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Yeah, I'm familiar with it. Never used it though. Not sure about cost or availability. Which is why I mentioned the Mylar. Panda is good stuff though.
 
nflguy said:
Another great option is "panda film". Its heavy plastic sheeting, black on one side and white on the other. Available on Amazon its easy to use, can be cut to size and works great. I used it often
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I dont think it's a good idea to crinkle it. That makes light reflect in all directions. You want that light reflected on your plants, not the floor or ceiling
 
actually its not a good idea to use aluminum foil at all. Poor reflectivity. Just get some panda or mylar
 
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