Illuminati78
Active Member
just did the switch from 24/0 under MH to a 12/12 HPS both 1000w, three days ago. I have noticed some distinguishing characteristics I wanted to run by you guys. First, I watered these three 2 days prior (Schedule was 1 gal apiece every four days, once went five days), when I switched to HPS first thing I noticed heat was a lot more intense. the MH is burning 24/0 still with new ones in basement. The ones I'm flowering are upstairs in spare room so I attribute some of the heat to the switch but I was wondering if maybe this kind burned hotter. Next thing I noticed, the first full day, was two were droopy. I read some posts and even though it was only the second full day since watering I brought them outside, in shade, and watered the two in question. after allowing 1/2 hour to drain I threw them back in under light (I know, should have waited till night to do the watering but they were scaring me). Almost immediately I noticed a positive change. I thought my problems were done there. Today when I came home, one of the ones I just watered was droopy, again. I checked soil, about an inch and a half deep, and it is pretty dry (a little moisture but boy, the difference is incredible, from every four days to every day?? or is one gallon apiece not gonna cut it any more?). Plus, the one that I didn't have to water is not only ready for a watering but almost all tips have a yellowish-white/green tint (about a ml in diameter). One of the ones I watered yesterday also is starting to form these tips. I have the humidity lowered from 75%, in basement (actually was higher just the meter wasnt able to get a more efficient reading, given parameters), to 40% and heat went from a steady 83* to almost 95. Added co2 bucket to help with heat. I also have 18 inch oscillating fan. Their also in five gallon containers in case anyone is wondering. I am attaching pics that would hypothetically coincide with what conditions I am referring to.