wut kind of light should i get to start out. and do i need an hps light for flowering, wut alternative could i use.
how do i know when to start 12/12
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wut kind of light should i get to start out. and do i need an hps light for flowering, wut alternative could i use.
how do i know when to start 12/12
Icy....Quote:
Originally Posted by iceybuds
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Knowing is half the battle...
You've got to read... and read... and read...
Your questions have been answered like.... a gazillion trillion times.
I'm sure some kind soul will post the answers you seek under my post...
But... I think I'm doing you more good by telling you how it is.
Search Icy. Search and read.
I'll give you an answer icey but like turtle said read read then read some more.
You don't need a hps to flower but they will give you the best yield per watt and the most potent buds but they do run hot so you'll need good ventilation. A good alternative to the hps are cfls, the advantage being they run a lot cooler than hps so you can get away without spending money on heavy duty fans. Check out a couple of grows using both hps and cfl and see which one suits what you want.
Start 12/12 when the plants are roughly half the size you want them to be when they finish flowering. Most people switch to 12/12 when plants are between 1 and 2 feet, usually 4-8 weeks after germinating.