great propogation veg light solution

[smackhead1984]

ive just bought one of these from my nearest hydro shop:

nlite Linear Fluorescent Tubes (http://nlites.co.uk/ps1.htm)

it has the correct light spectrum for veg and im really happy with it, fits all proagators, the plastic suckers are a bit dodgy though, so i drilled the holes for the fixing bolts and its really secure, i just put tape on the plastic lid where i was drilling to prevent shattering and applied little pressure and it was fine.

...now my question is should i put my seedlings and cuttings under both flourescents which is 2 x 24 watts or should i start them off under just one, or would it be even better for them to be under one flourescent for 4 days and under both for another 3, bearing in mind the next step is to go under a 600w hps, in 15sq ft?

[gainesvillegreen]

You will really want to keep your seedling separate from your cuttings as they have different needs. Seedlings will want as much light as possible (with obvious exceptions) and want that light to be as close as possible. Cuttings though, want only a moderate amount of light because if they absorb too much, they will try to grow. Since they have no roots, they will cannabalize themselves to death to try and grow.

[smackhead1984]

so would u say just one of the 24watt bulbs for cuttings then?

[Completely Stoned]

I like Gainseville's knowledge of clones.