Best method for CFLS?

What is the best method or training technique(Or a combination for that matter) to use when dealing with CFLs!? I will be doing a Hempy Style grow, and am i trying to keep them nice an plump! Any help is appreciated, thanks!

I like LST with cfls . You can have a flat low canopy better suited for low intensity light distribution .

Anything that creates a compact plant with lots of budsites close to eachother so.. LST and topping would be good. That way you get the most out of every bulb. For my first grow I grew out the plant without doing any of this and it was hard to get light on every part of the plant without using a shitload of cfls. But then I tried a smaller compact grow by topping and I was able to get the bulbs closer to multiple budsites with everybulb. It was alot more efficient and the the light was spread out more evenly.

Thanks for the info guys! Any other opinions?

I veg with cfls for every grow and once in a while I use them for flowing when i do micro bonsais. LST is a must for cfl growing, its the best and most efficient way to get the most out of your lights. Wth LST you have total control over how your plant grows.
Heres my Champagne Widow plant, shes 48 days old and lives under 2 48w cfls, been bent over from the start (thats what she said).

WillyPhister said:

I veg with cfls for every grow and once in a while I use them for flowing when i do micro bonsais. LST is a must for cfl growing, its the best and most efficient way to get the most out of your lights. Wth LST you have total control over how your plant grows.
Heres my Champagne Widow plant, shes 48 days old and lives under 2 48w cfls, been bent over from the start (thats what she said).
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Beautiful plant! She's looking great!
I guess I need to put my research into LST'ing, 'cause last time I tried, I killed my plant somehow ):!

Also, what is the exact name of the reflector you're using for your lights. I need to know what to look for, so I can ask a employee to tell me where to find them without sounding like a dumbass!

Sammy9010 said:

Beautiful plant! She's looking great!
I guess I need to put my research into LST'ing, 'cause last time I tried, I killed my plant somehow ):!

Also, what is the exact name of the reflector you're using for your lights. I need to know what to look for, so I can ask a employee to tell me where to find them without sounding like a dumbass!

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Hey thanks brah this girl is real special. LST is very easy, its really just as simple as it looks. The reflectors that Im using are basically what I could find at my local home improvement store (Menards, Home Depot, Lowes) They're pretty okay, they work well. The exact style that Im using are very common and I see a lot of people on the forum using them so you should have no problem finding them. They come with a corded socket and a clamp, they're intended to be used as a cheap portable work light. heres a couple links to exactly what I use http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Electrical-Tools-Accessories-Work-Lights/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbm8p/R-100354517/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Electrical-Tools-Accessories-Work-Lights/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbm8p/R-100664506/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 They come in these two different sizes.

Nice looking good!

I use LST as well with great results

WillyPhister said:

Hey thanks brah this girl is real special. LST is very easy, its really just as simple as it looks. The reflectors that Im using are basically what I could find at my local home improvement store (Menards, Home Depot, Lowes) They're pretty okay, they work well. The exact style that Im using are very common and I see a lot of people on the forum using them so you should have no problem finding them. They come with a corded socket and a clamp, they're intended to be used as a cheap portable work light. heres a couple links to exactly what I use http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Electrical-Tools-Accessories-Work-Lights/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbm8p/R-100354517/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Electrical-Tools-Accessories-Work-Lights/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbm8p/R-100664506/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 They come in these two different sizes.

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Thats perfect, thanks! I'm going to have to pick a few of these up soon!


e: Onegreenthumb, that plant looks great!