first attempt at growing, any suggestions on my setup?

ThereJustTomatoPlants

ThereJustTomatoPlants

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Hey guys, I have a few plants I just started and threw together this little veg box. Any suggestions? My main concern was if I have the lights too close or if there are to many. I have a 2 foot florescent fixture with 1 6500k bulb and 1 4100k both t8, two 2 foot led grow strips, and a 5000k cfl on top with a reflective hood. These were all started from seed about 3 weeks ago and seem to be doing great but most setups I've seen have the lights much higher on similar sized plants.
 

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SchmoeJoe

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ThereJustTomatoPlants said:
Hey guys, I have a few plants I just started and threw together this little veg box. Any suggestions? My main concern was if I have the lights too close or if there are to many. I have a 2 foot florescent fixture with 1 6500k bulb and 1 4100k both t8, two 2 foot led grow strips, and a 5000k cfl on top with a reflective hood. These were all started from seed about 3 weeks ago and seem to be doing great but most setups I've seen have the lights much higher on similar sized plants.
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When I'm starting seeds or clones in early veg under fluorescent tubes I keep them as close as I can without them growing into the tube by the time I can check on them the next day. You seem to have some tight internodes so you're doing fine.
 
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ThereJustTomatoPlants

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I got a little 2x4x5 tent with 2 300 watt led lights for flowering, I noticed in my veg area the healthiest and biggest plants are all growing under the little led strips. My buddy swears by hps But has never tried led so I figured I'd give em a shot. I did a bit of reaserch and I think those will be enough to get a decent flowering going on but like I said its my first attempt.
 

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I was planning on cloning them as soon as possible and flower them all early so I can get rid of the males and start a rotation with female clones. I'm not too concerned with my first yeild I just don't want to spend a few months vegging up a bunch of huge male plants. Im a daily smoker and would like to grow enough to support myself.
 
SchmoeJoe

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ThereJustTomatoPlants said:
You guys think those lights are enough to get a decent flowering going on?
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It takes a minute before a new member is given the option to like others comments. Plants will show sex with preflowers before going into flowering.
Using your led 300's will probably work fine to flower but you'll want to keep them on the small side.
 
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