it sounds like the hps is too close to the plants I use Compact Fluorescent in a silver shop light till they are 2 to 4 in high then use the hps or I have also done is to use
Fluorescent till time to flower then swich to hps doing this I get more buds depenting on what kind iam growing "big bud works great this way" there is also Fluorescent work lights that I have used and works great I have even been able to do a whole grow with it but useing hps for flowing is even better

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pot me up Reviewed by pot me up on . Just Planted My Seeds... Need Help Plz ! Hi, I germinated my seeds overnight & planted them 1/4 inch tip facing down into the soil, I did this 3 days ago. One of the seeds has pushed itself to the top & the seed is still there with a green thing inside... is this normal? I also noticed that my soil is drying up every 3 hours, I have a 250W HPS light & its 3 foot away from the plants. How much should I be watering? Also my ballast is extremely hot (cant touch it) is this normal? Rating: 5