How many watts do plants need in every step of the process?

[noiziat]

Hey guys,

I've recently put together a 4x4 tent with 6 5gal pots inside. I'm growing fat banana automatic which is one of my favorite auto strains.

I will be using a 600watts hps light that I can regulate to + or - watts if I want to.

My question is: My seeds are germinating now, but when they're ready, should I just put them into the pot and turn on the light at 600 watts right away or can they grow equally with fewer watts in this early stage? I read somewhere that plants don't need the same light potency in every phase of the process... is this accurate?

Thanks

 

[Herb & Suds]

Up potting helps control watering needs
How did you germinate?

 

[noiziat]

Up potting helps control watering needs
How did you germinate?

I believe you read water and not "watts" ahah. I am not talking about water
I'm germinating them in wet paper towels

 

[Livingblacksoil]

Paper towels straight to 5g?

 

[Herb & Suds]

I believe you read water and not "watts" ahah. I am not talking about water
I'm germinating them in wet paper towels

Up potting = starting in a rapid rooter
Moving to a beer cup
Moving to a 1 gallon pot
Placing plant in final pot

 

[noiziat]

Paper towels straight to 5g?

Yup, this is my third time growing, and every time it works great... is it anything wrong with it?

 

[calvin.m16]

Never dim HPS bulbs unless you must for extreme high temps 82+ °F or 28+ °C. Run it at 100% or 0%. Trust me it will effect lifespan and performance a lot. Changing your light spectrum will occur with each different wattage and can greatly effect the performance of the light.

Not to mention the constant change in light spectrum is going to trip and stress your plant out.

 

[noiziat]

Up potting = starting in a rapid rooter
Moving to a beer cup
Moving to a 1 gallon pot
Placing plant in final pot

Thanks but what does that have to do with my question? I'm not following

 

[Grojak]

You need a T5 or LED, I use a 2 bulb T5 w/ LED bulbs but you could get away with a single bar light. I would never go straight into a 600w

Up potting = starting in a rapid rooter
Moving to a beer cup
Moving to a 1 gallon pot
Placing plant in final pot

he’s not using a RR or RW

paper towel > beer cup > 1 gal > 5

 

[Herb & Suds]

Thanks but what does that have to do with my question? I'm not following

You can put a seedling under. 600 or the sun from day one
But putting them in a five gallon is a recipe for issues

 

[noiziat]

so every experienced grower transplants their plants?

I've been reading a lot and watching a whole lot of videos and a lot of people say it's ok to even germinate seeds in their final pot... you guys don't agree with this?

 

[Nixs]

Learn about DLI
Post 21

Need help with COB setup.

https://www.ledtonic.com/blogs/guides/dli-daily-light-integral-chart-understand-your-plants-ppfd-photoperiod-requirements

rollitup.org

 

[Herb & Suds]

so every experienced grower transplants their plants?

I've been reading a lot and watching a whole lot of videos and a lot of people say it's ok to even germinate seeds in their final pot... you guys don't agree with this?

Going into a large pot makes controlling the watering difficult for most
It can be done but being proficient at transplanting without stress is a part of the process
I was only suggesting it so you don’t wonder why you are getting such slow growth in a five gallon
Good luck either way

 

[MickFoster]

I find starting in small containers makes it easier to control the moisture level for fast growth.
But that's me.
Good luck.