T-5 First Grow Attempt

[nowstopwhining]

I guess my only problem with T5's is that I paid less for my HID... a lot less. The 4' T5 setups I've seen have been easily 40% more in cost after bulbs.

but 25-30% less on your electricity bill every month man

 

[Serotonin]

I use 250 watts. Watt per lumen... doesn't HID win anyways?

 

[nowstopwhining]

I use 250 watts. Watt per lumen... doesn't HID win anyways?

no....t-5's have been shown in high times and from many other sources to be more effective than HID

 

[KaliHustla]

whats up with people getting on the T-5's and CFL shit work's god damn just cause jorge what ever his last name is said to doesnt mean thats exactly what to do cause im sure there is alot of people with big crop's using CFL's im one

 

[nowstopwhining]

whats up with people getting on the T-5's and CFL shit work's god damn just cause jorge what ever his last name is said to doesnt mean thats exactly what to do cause im sure there is alot of people with big crop's using CFL's im one

jorge says cfl's can be used to grow good bud

 

[BMWEATER]

My only problem with CFL's is that they produce too much heat, thats why I love t-5's...NO HEAT!

 

[KaliHustla]

who cares different light's for different set up's

 

[BMWEATER]

who cares different light's for different set up's

When using CFL's you have to make sure you have good air movement or else it will get hot quick. For the first 2 weeks of my grow I had CFL's and it made my cabinet and my room get very very hot. Then I upgraded to the my T-5 setup and I have never looked back...

 

[KaliHustla]

and bmw I used to use 600watt HPS no need to look back cause MH and HPS are going out CFL's and this HID shit is all I been hearing about BUT THATS JUST ME so no one freak out yes your HPS are the best we all know save your breath

 

[scias]

plants looking good man. if the light works, use it. if it's not broke, dont fix it. you know the saying. looks like everything is going A-Ok

 

[BMWEATER]

Well here is the updated photos of the Bubba Kush at the start of week 5. I have noticed that the leaves are starting to turn yellow, and I might have a bit of nute burn...so if you see something out of the ordinary let me know!

 

[nowstopwhining]

Well here is the updated photos of the Bubba Kush at the start of week 5. I have noticed that the leaves are starting to turn yellow, and I might have a bit of nute burn...so if you see something out of the ordinary let me know!

They look really good to me man I am excited for you

 

[BMWEATER]

I am so excited too! I go check on them every couple of hours....i dont know how I will last another 5 weeks

 

[KaliHustla]

make sure no light hits your plants when they are flowering it start's the proses over or sum crap like that so just leave em be

 

[BMWEATER]

I only check them when the lights are on to try an avoid any type of damage to the plants

 

[nowstopwhining]

make sure no light hits your plants when they are flowering it start's the proses over or sum crap like that so just leave em be

I mess with my girls pretty often during the night cycle and haven't had a problem had a problem my last two grows...

I think theres other factors that play a MUCH larger role in determining plant sex and stressing girls into hermies.

Im not saying I recommend this or that it is a good thing to do but honestly from my personal experience as long as you dont stress them to badly and give them the proper nutes they should be ok even if you mess with them a little at night here and there.

So honestly im not sure how major it is, maybe some strains are less stable than others.

I have noticed that feeding flowering nutes earlier and starting the 12/12 cycle early has very dramatically increased the amount of females.

 

[KaliHustla]

o ok when the lights are on and bro you need to read a little more when you put your plants into flowering it need's compleat darkness and if a direct light hit's it it screw's with the plant that's a fact read something ask someone I SPEAK ONLY THE TRUTH^_^

 

[nowstopwhining]

o ok when the lights are on and bro you need to read a little more when you put your plants into flowering it need's compleat darkness and if a direct light hit's it it screw's with the plant that's a fact read something ask someone I SPEAK ONLY THE TRUTH^_^

Sorry but it is NOT fact.

Interupting the dark cycle DOES increase the chances of getting hermie plants and thats it.

Please tell me how it screws the plants?

Sometimes I only get a chance to water them during the dark cycle and yes I turn the lights on...my current plants are fine and I have harvested happy girls in the past.

I have read plenty...and personal experience is worth alot more than a book buddy.

Reread wherever you read that and it will say it only increases the chance of hermies.

Yes total darkness is IDEAL.

I have been through about half a dozen complete grows.

 

[turkster]

looks like a nice little set-up & affordable..not like my shit, i spent about $1500, but did it right...its paying off with my firts batch in its 2 1/2 week flower stage..good luck my friend..

 

[BMWEATER]

looks like a nice little set-up & affordable..not like my shit, i spent about $1500, but did it right...its paying off with my firts batch in its 2 1/2 week flower stage..good luck my friend..

That looks like a sick! What light system are you running?