Stupid question about seedlings

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N00b_Farmer

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How early in a plants life is it to stick to a strict light schedule? as luck would have it my mechanical timer broke right as my seeds sprouted and so I've been having to control the lights manually :(

Also, can anyone recommend a digital timer at a good cost??

Another thing, anyone know what's up with the seedling in the attached pic??
 

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GrowUrOwnDank

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N00b_Farmer said:
How early in a plants life is it to stick to a strict light schedule? as luck would have it my mechanical timer broke right as my seeds sprouted and so I've been having to control the lights manually :(

Also, can anyone recommend a digital timer at a good cost??
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Don't need much light for a seedling. Use a low what CFL 24/7 and put in the windowsill during sunlight hours is what I do.
 
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thanks mate, I have them in my tent under 500w MH (they arent bleaching, and they're loving it). I was just concerned the varying light schedule would stunt their growth or cause herms this early. They're so small they have their two serrated leaves and 2 regular leaves.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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N00b_Farmer said:
How early in a plants life is it to stick to a strict light schedule? as luck would have it my mechanical timer broke right as my seeds sprouted and so I've been having to control the lights manually :(

Also, can anyone recommend a digital timer at a good cost??

Another thing, anyone know what's up with the seedling in the attached pic??
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As for a timer.

I like this type from a home improvement store. It has 4 always on outlets and 4 timed. And it's got a built in surge protector.

The seedling looks kinda genetically not so perfect. It might be ok, guess you will have to wait and see.
 
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N00b_Farmer

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GrowUrOwnDank said:
As for a timer.

I like this type from a home improvement store. It has 4 always on outlets and 4 timed. And it's got a built in surge protector.

The seedling looks kinda genetically not so perfect. It might be ok, guess you will have to wait and see.
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I like that timer, a lot. I'll probably get it if it's less than $50.

Also, I was hoping that seedling was just looking that way because I didn't plant it deep enough. The strain is 707 Truthband
 
Gary Goodson

Gary Goodson

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Also bud you can save some electricity if you get a pack of cfl's, a 4 pack at Walmart is only $10 and for it being a sprout you'd get away with only having to use 1-2 of them. 500w MH is over kill for that little sprout you've got there.
 
Silky Shagsalot

Silky Shagsalot

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your plant is obviously stretching big time! your light is too far away. as mentioned, bury it some, and prop it up with something. some folks use a straw. cut it to size, slice the side open, and place it around the stem. a slight breeze will also help strengthen your stem. i like sentinel equipment. they make a very nice basic timer, for a good price.
 
TheChemist77

TheChemist77

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put a fan on it to strengthen stem, ive found out w/ reg seeds i get a better female to male ratio using an 18/6 sced over 24/o plants determine their sex between the 2nd and 4th sets of true leaves..unless its a feminized seed then it doesnt matter, also a higher blue spectrum and a higher n level nutrient improve chances of females
 
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