42 watt CFL or 26 watt CFL 1st grow
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midgradeindasouth
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18/6
The plant will do a lot better.
I used 24 when I started then about 2 weeks into it I went to 18/6 on my first grow.
I notice more new growth when I switched to 18/6.
I think it is because it is closer to what nature would provide.
The plant will do a lot better.
I used 24 when I started then about 2 weeks into it I went to 18/6 on my first grow.
I notice more new growth when I switched to 18/6.
I think it is because it is closer to what nature would provide.
onehitshit
Active Member
you're going to need much more than one 42 watt CFL for 3 plants dude. You would need more than that for 1 plant.
Roseman
Elite Rolling Society
Man, look :
www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/12679-almost-7-weeks-flowering-54-a.html
I use 6 85 watts and 2 42 watts.
www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/12679-almost-7-weeks-flowering-54-a.html
I use 6 85 watts and 2 42 watts.
_forbidden_
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Sosure -
For the first few weeks it should be ok.
Try reading the grow faq's on this site, there is some really great information
enough for anyone to get into growing.
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NoSeedsPlease
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yes thats correct 6500k for veg and 2700k for flower.
you should be able to find these pretty easily at any home depot or hardware store.
if you have three plants you probably should have about 2 per plant untill they start actually showing size.
you could also grab Y-splitters to save room, this will allow you to plug two bulbs into one socket. or get the adapters to plug into an electrical socket and just set up a power strip (surge protecter) that holds about 5 lights and hang above or put on the sides of your plants. good luck. check out my set-up if you want. the links at the bottom of my post.
you should be able to find these pretty easily at any home depot or hardware store.
if you have three plants you probably should have about 2 per plant untill they start actually showing size.
you could also grab Y-splitters to save room, this will allow you to plug two bulbs into one socket. or get the adapters to plug into an electrical socket and just set up a power strip (surge protecter) that holds about 5 lights and hang above or put on the sides of your plants. good luck. check out my set-up if you want. the links at the bottom of my post.
InThEwOoDs
Well-Known Member
Alright
1. you need to use at least 2 42's per plant if you want any sort of sizeable harvest.
2.Use 5500k+ for veg and switch to >3500k, I use 2700k
3. Get or make reflectors for them, $7 at home cheapo,
4.DONT USE TINFOIL, the krinkles create hot spots from the light reflecting or some shit.
5. Mylar or just plain white paint is said to have ample reflectivity.
6. Be creative with your light placement, make sure the sides and lower branches get plenty of light, more light=more buds
7.You dont have to use them all at once start with 1 then add as they grow
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1. you need to use at least 2 42's per plant if you want any sort of sizeable harvest.
2.Use 5500k+ for veg and switch to >3500k, I use 2700k
3. Get or make reflectors for them, $7 at home cheapo,
4.DONT USE TINFOIL, the krinkles create hot spots from the light reflecting or some shit.
5. Mylar or just plain white paint is said to have ample reflectivity.
6. Be creative with your light placement, make sure the sides and lower branches get plenty of light, more light=more buds
7.You dont have to use them all at once start with 1 then add as they grow
CHECK MY SIG
Roseman
Elite Rolling Society
I have two pages of all the info you will ever need about light and CFLS on page 7 and page 8 here:
Roseman's DIY Bubbleponics-DWC Tutorial
explains spectrums, 6500K and 2700k, where to buy cheap, reflectors, etc
you'd be glad you read it
Roseman's DIY Bubbleponics-DWC Tutorial
explains spectrums, 6500K and 2700k, where to buy cheap, reflectors, etc
you'd be glad you read it
Roseman, this is my first post, and you are a fucking saint!
Thanks for the tips
Much love bro
tricombingthesehairs
Active Member
well let me ad mt 2c if i can cfl are good for seedlings and clones u can harvest a crop but buds will not reach their max. if u buy all those cfl you have just spent the money, that could have bought you a hps or mh. think about it do it right the first time. even if all you can afford is a 250. get it keep the cfl for short time veg 1 to 3 weeks .