My first CFL grow

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crackerblack

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I was needing some input... How do these look? My set up is 4x4x7 grow tent with 3gal soiless mix using fox farm trio with distilled water every watering ph 6.1 ppm between 1100-1330, (this only applies for the 4 little ones). Lighting is homemade however, I heard a lot about CFLs being shit. I put together 3 four(4) bulb light fixtures with y splitters for a total of 24 26w 2700k cfls per fixture and I have 2 fixtures....Is this enough light for now for a good yield?? Also does light effect potency?? I made the fixtures before I got the tent, I am going to move up to 4 (8) bulb fitures with y splitters later. Here are some pics any input is welcomed.. The four small ones 2 White Widow and 2 Super Skunk from Nirvana. The big one is a mystery in a 5 gal with top soil, not concerned about that one just practice.:leaf::leaf::leaf:8)
 
zo0t

zo0t

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y0 everything looks good except for da alumimiumnium foil remove that it will burn leaf and it only reflect heat get some mylar and if u can get light as close as u can to plant
 
massah

massah

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The key to CFL growing is quantity of 23-26watt bulbs...you sir have that quantity and are doing it right :D Just be careful with that pot size and switch to 12/12 before they get too big and rootbound. The only thing I could recommend would be to add a few hanging bulbs around the outside to give it some more side lighting, unless you plan on trimming up the bottom shoots(lollipopping) so the bottom of the plant won't need the light. If you do it about 2 weeks before you switch to 12/12 you'll be golden man :D +rep to you!
 
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crackerblack

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massah said:
The key to CFL growing is quantity of 23-26watt bulbs...you sir have that quantity and are doing it right :D Just be careful with that pot size and switch to 12/12 before they get too big and rootbound. The only thing I could recommend would be to add a few hanging bulbs around the outside to give it some more side lighting, unless you plan on trimming up the bottom shoots(lollipopping) so the bottom of the plant won't need the light. If you do it about 2 weeks before you switch to 12/12 you'll be golden man :D +rep to you!
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thanks for the rep and the like I must be doing something right. I have already started 12/12 on the babies. Thanks
 
massah

massah

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crackerblack said:
thanks for the rep and the like I must be doing something right. I have already started 12/12 on the babies. Thanks
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Aye I see...you should have a nice crop at the rate you are going...is this your first time growing? If so you are doing a spectacular job...if not, you are still doing a good job :D Keep up the good work and start a grow journal of your progress...its nice to see good CFL grows to show people what really can be done with them properly. :)
 
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