When do you start using a fan for your babies?

I was wondering a few questions, excuse my inexperience!

Will using a fan when they're very young (seedlings) be better for em as they get older? or should I wait until they're 6 inches+ tall so it doesn't stunt or stress em?

Like..should I wait for em to get more "mature" in the vegatative or start blowing on em when they're young (what doesn't kill, makes stronger?)?

When do you start the wind?

i dont think ive turned any fan off since ive started. keep em on all the time, seedling whatever. Especially when they are sprouted, makes the stem strong and fat!!!!:rasta:

1. As soon as you can plug it in is when you should be using a fan. In my opinion anyways...

2. No, it wont stunt thier growth or stress them unless you add wind too late...

- Technically it's the stress the moving air puts on the plants that benefits them. This will make them stronger, bushier, and much more vibrant. But this has to be done before they get too big.

3. I HIGHLY recommend putting a fan on your plants ASAP.

When grown from seeds I would recommend turning the fan on and leaving it on even as the germinated seed hasn't even sprouted through the soil yet. This allos the moving air to stimulate them as early as possible.

Technically, the earlier the better.

The reason for this is because you don't want to stress the plant out. You do, but not in a traditional sense. When done earlier in the plants life, obviously it's not a drastic change for the plant to adapt to, which could cause a negative stress on the plant.

The earlier you start with your natural variables (Wind, Light, Water, Natural soils) in your grow-space the better off your plant will be because your plant will be naturally adapted to its environment. Anything else added to the environment afterwards needs to be added gradually and gently so you do not shock the plant. Sometimes shocking a plant wont phase it, other times it can kill it. This is basic stuff...

But basically, yes, earlier is better, especially with something as small as wind...

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Originally Posted by GRB.4.Life

1. As soon as you can plug it in is when you should be using a fan. In my opinion anyways...

2. No, it wont stunt thier growth or stress them unless you add wind too late...

- Technically it's the stress the moving air puts on the plants that benefits them. This will make them stronger, bushier, and much more vibrant. But this has to be done before they get too big.

3. I HIGHLY recommend putting a fan on your plants ASAP.

When grown from seeds I would recommend turning the fan on and leaving it on even as the germinated seed hasn't even sprouted through the soil yet. This allos the moving air to stimulate them as early as possible.

Technically, the earlier the better.

The reason for this is because you don't want to stress the plant out. You do, but not in a traditional sense. When done earlier in the plants life, obviously it's not a drastic change for the plant to adapt to, which could cause a negative stress on the plant.

The earlier you start with your natural variables (Wind, Light, Water, Natural soils) in your grow-space the better off your plant will be because your plant will be naturally adapted to its environment. Anything else added to the environment afterwards needs to be added gradually and gently so you do not shock the plant. Sometimes shocking a plant wont phase it, other times it can kill it. This is basic stuff...

But basically, yes, earlier is better, especially with something as small as wind...

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I agree! :D

Yup.^^

I'd use the fans the minute the seedlings pop out of the dirt.

i agree totaly lol. orangeman you still about mate .be safe the postman.

THanks guys :), always wondered

yea just make sure its not on the highest mode.. you want air to turn and slight-medium wind on them.

air MOVEMENT... you want to have the air circulating nicely... but not a hurricane.

Yes, I forgot to mention. lol

It's unnecessary to turn your fan on high. One, it's a waste of energy and two, it's not any MORE beneficial than having soft constant moving air, so it's quite illogical.

Good input everyone! FANNAGE!