Quote Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
You can veg. cycle as long as you want too, under the CFL's, but most growers veg for 30+ days, 12-15 inch tall plants. The light cycle will be 18/6 or 24/0, growers choice. Then you start the 12/12 flowering cycle (check indoor lighting forum, about CFL's or Floro tubes))
I think you're missing the question here. I understand completely about veg cycles and all that. He wants to veg under the 1KW AND flower, but the 1K will burn the seedlings or so we were told.

Quote Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
Your're not gonna have much space left, after you hang a 1K light. And the 1K light will have to be at least 20 inches from top of the plants, maybe more. This is the space you HAVE to keep at 75-85 degrees.
I'll still have about 3 feet or so if I keep them at 20", so I don't think it will be that big of a problem. I am still wondering if the three fans will be enough to keep it cool, though.
dejayou30 Reviewed by dejayou30 on . First Timer With Light Questions A friend of mine is planning his first grow and I am kind of helping him, or doing what I can. He is using an E&F system for 10 plants. He doesn't have internet access and wanted a few questions answered: 1) How many 100W CFLs would be sufficient for 10 plants to veg under? 2) How long should they stay under the CFLs before switching to his 1KW HPS light so they don't burn? 3) Would putting the squirrel fan intake under the hood (but not like a cool tube, just put it under the Rating: 5