using cfts to start

zmb187

zmb187

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I'm keeping my sprout out the cold and was wondering if I'm good with 3 100 watt cfls?dont plan on keeping her inside but wanna keep this on as its a seed off a older one plant I have.Just want to know if I should be using more than 3 on a sprout as I can go up to 5 bulbs but didnt want to burn it.any suggestions?
 
jweezy707

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They will be fine, just adjust the height so the heat does not get to them. A few inches away should be fine, but adjust as needed.

Use the back of your hand as a judgment tool for the heat.
 
zmb187

zmb187

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what would be a good lighting schedule using these light?I was thinking more than 12 hours on since they not so intense.
 
tip top toker

tip top toker

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um, 12 hours and you'd force it into flowering regardless what the bulb. For vegging you use 18/6 all the way upto 24/0 on/off...
 
jweezy707

jweezy707

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zmb187 said:
what would be a good lighting schedule using these light?I was thinking more than 12 hours on since they not so intense.
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Set your timer to 18/6.
If you don't have a timer, either buy one or just turn the lights off before you sleep.
 
zmb187

zmb187

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thanx for the heads up might have thrown them into flowering way to early and yes do have a timer.So,24 on is a option I can go with?or do they need some down time?
 
zmb187

zmb187

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Update:

its been bout a month since my last post,this is the best starter I ever had!she is less than month and a half old,and have two more right behind.the oldest one is already over a foot tall but not a sign of buding yet,starting to think it wont start budding.So,can I push it into budding by adding Fox Farm Tiger bloom?I will have pics by wednsday so you all can see where my plants are.and also moved them from inside bout 2 weeks ago after using the cfls.
 
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