T8 to led transition

Axeman88 · Jul 21, 2020

So I was rummaging around the garage the other day and I came across two 4ft two bulb t8 fixtures with cool white bulbs. Being as I’m new to cannabis. I was thinking about starting my white widow autos under these as to not fry the little girls when they pop. I used these lights along time ago As grow lights for starting my summer garden plants so I know they will keep the girls alive till they get some true leaves. My question is if I transition them over to led after a week or two will it stunt them? I’m concerned with it affecting their short veg time

Herb & Suds · Jul 21, 2020

Axeman88 said:
So I was rummaging around the garage the other day and I came across two 4ft two bulb t8 fixtures with cool white bulbs. Being as I’m new to cannabis. I was thinking about starting my white widow autos under these as to not fry the little girls when they pop. I used these lights along time ago As grow lights for starting my summer garden plants so I know they will keep the girls alive till they get some true leaves. My question is if I transition them over to led after a week or two will it stunt them? I’m concerned with it affecting their short veg time

you'll be fine
the first few weeks you have no vegetation till roots develop

Oldreefer · Jul 21, 2020

Years ago, I started all my plants under T8's... now start under T5's...Transition to a bloom tent at 3-4 weeks old...no probs.

Axeman88 · Jul 21, 2020

Thanks guys. first grow and I've read autos can be finicky just want to give them the best shot

Cinco · Jul 21, 2020

Axeman88 said:
Thanks guys. first grow and I've read autos can be finicky just want to give them the best shot

What LEDs are they going under? If you’ve grown with them before, all good, but if the LEDs are quantum boards and you are new to them, start the light up high.

Axeman88 · Jul 22, 2020

Cinco said:
What LEDs are they going under? If you’ve grown with them before, all good, but if the LEDs are quantum boards and you are new to them, start the light up high.

It’s a spider farmer 2000 model. supposed to be about 200watt light. I’m going to start them with cfls though then transition them onto the led once they get bigger I’ll probably hang the led about 24 to 30 inches above the canopy first and slowly lower if needed

T8 to led transition

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