Little advice on lighting.

[AntToeKnee]

When my plants are just sprouts can i put my light really close? ive read you should keep it farther away during veg then you would budding but ive also seen people say as lonh as it doesnt burn it its fine. what are your guys thoughts? would it pull to much nutrients or would it be fine?

 

[GrassBurner]

What kind of light?

 

[AntToeKnee]

its a 1200 w led light

 

[AntToeKnee]

i dont feel any heat on my hand 2 inches away

 

[AntToeKnee]

i have 5 10G pots in a circle with the light above in the middle

 

[GrassBurner]

I would keep the power low and start it about 24" above the plants. Gradually increase the power and drop it down a couple inches at a time. Just pay attention to the plant, you'll know if it doesn't like something.

 

[AntToeKnee]

okay its only 9 days old the light is about 24 in rn thanks for the advice should i do 20/4 or 18/6 i love sleep i feel like my plants would too

 

[HydroKid239]

Do you have a link to the light you have?

okay its only 9 days old the light is about 24 in rn thanks for the advice should i do 20/4 or 18/6 i love sleep i feel like my plants would too

 

[AntToeKnee]

1200w LED Grow Light with Veg & Bloom Switch GREENGO 3 Chips LED Plant Grow Lamp Full Spectrum with Daisy Chain for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower - Galleon Philippines

GREENGO 1200W led grow light with dual switch , daisy chain design and upgraded aluminum cooling heat sinks, is ideal for all kinds of indoor plants veg and flower at all growth stages. Using Tips Working Voltage from 100V to 240V all available. The power cord is double use for power and daisy...

www.galleon.ph

 

[chronnie49]

24-30 inches is usually a good starting point.

A link to the light would be helpful. Is it actually 1200 watts or a blurple that says 1200 but actually draws much less?

 

[AntToeKnee]

it probably draws much less

 

[chronnie49]

So your light is 248 watts not 1200.

 

[AntToeKnee]

oh how many plants is that good for

 

[Driver733]

i have 5 10G pots in a circle with the light above in the middle

You have seedlings in 10 gallon pots? Wow.

 

[chronnie49]

Depends on your growing style. How big is your grow area?

 

[chronnie49]

Are you growing autos?

 

[AntToeKnee]

yes i prefer not to transplant i never notice a difference and my room is 4x7x7

 

[AntToeKnee]

And i realized later i couldve used 3 gallon pots for big plants still

 

[HydroKid239]

1200w LED Grow Light with Veg & Bloom Switch GREENGO 3 Chips LED Plant Grow Lamp Full Spectrum with Daisy Chain for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower - Galleon Philippines

GREENGO 1200W led grow light with dual switch , daisy chain design and upgraded aluminum cooling heat sinks, is ideal for all kinds of indoor plants veg and flower at all growth stages. Using Tips Working Voltage from 100V to 240V all available. The power cord is double use for power and daisy...

www.galleon.ph

Thanks for that. Idk if this light is enough for 5 - 10g pots. You should be ok for veg, but if this light with both switches on so you are pushing all of the 248w it said it puts out. I would either get another one for the flowering stage, or upgrade to an LED with white light/samsung diodes, and meanwell drivers. I learned my lesson with those type of LED.

So 20-24" is your sweet spot for now til they produce a couple sets of leaves.. then you can drop it down a to 18" once you get a few sets of fan leaves.

 

[AntToeKnee]

will bigger pots affect my yeild? more roots more light type of thing? i wasnt planning on vegging them long maybe 5 weeks