MY FIRST GROW IN YEARS AND USING L.E.D

Frydmcnugget

Frydmcnugget

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So this is my first grow in years and I’ve never used led before so new nothing about it..I’ve got two fruit tingles in and a few modern warfare’s which I got from caveman seeds.. there going well...well I think they are there day 30 of veg n they seem ok thou the leaves seem to looka little powdery ..
any opinions on weather you guys think there going ok or not would be appreciated constructive criticism builds a better growerI was a little concerned on there height thou they are leaning toward indica hybrid but still there low..
THOUGHTS GUYS....?????:)
 

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Looks like you have some powdery mildew going on. Be sure you have good extraction and airflow in the grow area.
Not sure what light you have but if it's a good white led fixture I find 24" from canopy to be about ideal.
 
Frydmcnugget said:
So this is my first grow in years and I’ve never used led before so new nothing about it..I’ve got two fruit tingles in and a few modern warfare’s which I got from caveman seeds.. there going well...well I think they are there day 30 of veg n they seem ok thou the leaves seem to looka little powdery ..
any opinions on weather you guys think there going ok or not would be appreciated constructive criticism builds a better growerI was a little concerned on there height thou they are leaning toward indica hybrid but still there low..
THOUGHTS GUYS....?????:)
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Slightly droopy leaves... whats your temps and air movement like?

Southside112 said:
Looks like you have some powdery mildew going on. Be sure you have good extraction and airflow in the grow area.
Not sure what light you have but if it's a good white led fixture I find 24" from canopy to be about ideal.
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That really depends on the light. My qb96 elites just stay at the top of the tent for the whole grow.. they are like light cannons
 
oill said:
Slightly droopy leaves... whats your temps and air movement like?


That really depends on the light. My qb96 elites just stay at the top of the tent for the whole grow.. they are like light cannons
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Absolutely the type of light or dimming function will affect hanging height. With a dimmer I could run my cobs 8" from the canopy if I wanted. 24" is generally a good height if you don't have a par meter in my experience.
 
Looks good. Maybe too much water though.

I took an 11 year break. Now I just spent about $2k on lights & hydro equip. seeds, & supplies. Be careful, growing is the addiction.

Tip, use white lights. Much easier to se & diagnose plants.
 
Southside112 said:
Looks like you have some powdery mildew going on. Be sure you have good extraction and airflow in the grow area.
Not sure what light you have but if it's a good white led fixture I find 24" from canopy to be about ideal.
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Gday mate..cheers for the advice your defiantly right I’ve been sussing that and was a lil unsure.. im Currently building a per infant grow space so at the moment I have my girls verging in the only area I had available which is a small cupboard like area..so maybe I can introduce another fan and pipe running from the window...hmmmm anyways cheers bro I’ll look into it:)
 
Offmymeds said:
Looks good. Maybe too much water though.

I took an 11 year break. Now I just spent about $2k on lights & hydro equip. seeds, & supplies. Be careful, growing is the addiction.

Tip, use white lights. Much easier to se & diagnose plants.
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Gday mate... yeah haha it’s funny just as I read this I was thinking maybe the red and blue led is not as efficient as white light..it’s trial and error at the moment haha but yeah it also crossed my mind maybe I was watering to much there getting around a litre a day or every other day depending on dryness of coco.. yeah true.. bro back in the day it was a 600w and few tubs n it was all go lol now there’s so much tech it’s nuts lol I’m loved it thou :)
 
Southside112 said:
Absolutely the type of light or dimming function will affect hanging height. With a dimmer I could run my cobs 8" from the canopy if I wanted. 24" is generally a good height if you don't have a par meter in my experience.
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Tbh mate.. I’ve only got a budget light running at the moment I’ve got a 600watt hps for flower but by then I’ll have there new home setup I’ve got a 9m square shed that I’m prepping so for now I’m just scooten by so to speak.. I’ve got a spider 6 fixture with blue and red light..my air flow is a problem I’m doing my best with it thou I’m hoping to have the new home ready by the end of the week..my temp is around 35 degrees (c) but yeah if there not out by end of the week I may have to put a fan in with pipe for better air flow..also I don’t have a dimmer switch I’m looking into new led as I like it but from what everybody’s saying white light seems to be the go yeah?
 
Frydmcnugget said:
Tbh mate.. I’ve only got a budget light running at the moment I’ve got a 600watt hps for flower but by then I’ll have there new home setup I’ve got a 9m square shed that I’m prepping so for now I’m just scooten by so to speak.. I’ve got a spider 6 fixture with blue and red light..my air flow is a problem I’m doing my best with it thou I’m hoping to have the new home ready by the end of the week..my temp is around 35 degrees (c) but yeah if there not out by end of the week I may have to put a fan in with pipe for better air flow..also I don’t have a dimmer switch I’m looking into new led as I like it but from what everybody’s saying white light seems to be the go yeah?
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You are under control, sir. Welcome back.

On Amazon there are insanely low prices on white lights now. I've no idea how they do it. I haven't tried one only because I just built a big light, Pacific Light's Ultimate Photoboost DIY plan. That ran over $800. I think it pulls about 650 from the wall. Starting my first run under them soon.

As a caregiver with very little time I've grown fond of the time savers. You will too. I couldn't resist the simple light project though. Everything has improved. Pot technology, even twisty tie technology. Scientists & tinkerers love this hobby & God bless them for getting on this forum.

That brings to mind the question, what brought you back?
 
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