Hey guys, I got 6 plants on the go. Fairly new to this but have done a fair share of research. Plants are about 3-4 weeks old. I’ve been using 2, 4 foot fluorescent, 40w 6500k t5 bulbs(all I had) and they’ve been doing spectacular! Now yesterday I finally was able to upgrade to a 400w metal halide. I have it rigged up in my basement, about 15 inches above plants. (Open area, not a grow tent) fans circulating, room temp is perfect. Last night (I was up until 1 am, checked them and they were fine) I woke up today at 10 and they were dropping. Was just wondering what suggestions you have, shock from new light? May take a few days to get used to new light? As for watering and nutes, last nute feed was about 5-6 days ago. I’m quite certain I haven’t over or under watered. As they were fine last night I believe it may be light shock. Any input would be awesome! Thanks guys! Pics below (first pic is last night, I know they’re not great) last ones are of this morning and drooping. Again sorry for quality!
New lights plants drooping
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cardgenius
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Its too intense and too close. Raise it up to 30” above the plants then lower it by and inch or two every couple days down to around 24”. That will allow them to get used to the more intense light. At this stage your plants dont need a ton of light.
Perfect! I wondered that! I will try it! Thanks a ton!
cardgenius
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Your welcome!