Pictures from my FIRST Grow :)

cod557

Active Member
So everyone.... I have2 plants growing right now. They are both about 3-4 weeks old. I put them into flowering yesterday. And these are pictures I took right before the first flowering phase. Check them out...

This is my whole set up and if anyone wanted to know what I was using... I am hanging "6" 100 watt equivalent CFL lights + Reflector hoods for each plant, a fan to circulate the air, a thermometer to keep temperature which is at about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, a timer to keep the light cycle on a 12on/12off cycle.


I could use criticism and help with my setup... I already know I shouldve used MH lights for veg and HPS for flower but I didnt have the funds... But besides that I could use some help and tell me how you like them :smile:
 

TheVolcano

Active Member
wow man thats allot of CFL's haha, your plants look pretty healthy, was curious what the kelvin rating on your bulbs are, if they are all between 5000k and 6500k then flowering under them might not be the best thing, if u can afford it i would switch out for 2700k to 3000k CFL's during flowering, your temps r good but a little high, i like to keep temps between 76.8 degrees F and 78.6 degrees F if possible,. just keep in mind - CFL r great for veg but they seem to grow much fluffy lighter buds and yield less than HPS of similar wattage if used during flowering
 

cod557

Active Member
Yeah I know I shouldve used MH and HPS bulbs... But I got this book that told me to use this stuff... and then I learned otherwise.. But thanks for everything though :) but the bulbs really dont put out much heat at all... You can put your fingers right on the actual bulb with no burn :) so I guess thatsa good thing... But I may add another fan to bring temps down a tad bit more :) But thanks help yall :)
 

MisterNiceGuy

Well-Known Member
Dont listen all too well on some things. For veg, cfl works perfect. And even for bloom. HPS is just a step up, the way you grow has a lot to do with it too, not just the light. =)
 
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