Quote Originally Posted by TheMetal1
Obviously, if ventilation isn't a problem and you can handle the added heat... Plant + More Light = More :jointsmile:

The lights are so close to the plant (which yours should be :thumbsup that I doubt it makes or breaks a grow.
Congrats on a 3 foot monster using on CFL! And it is your first grow, yeah? :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

How many lumens do you currently have on the plant? Most CFL packages will state lumen info. If not, you can look on the bulb to read the bulb's wattage. Most CFL output between 60-100 lumens per watt. Usually toward the lower end if you bought them at Wal-mart or a similar store.

Once we know have many lumens you have, we can talk about possibly more lighting.

Hopefully you have a thermometer? Likely, the additional lighting would probably outweigh the consequences of higher heat output. If this is low quality bagseed, it is likely of a more equatorial strain, sativa dominant and can tolerate higher temperatures. With that said, do not let the temp get over 95F or so for very long. Optimal is lower, 70-80F, but do the best you can and don't stress, you have done fine thus far.

CFLs do put out more light from the side, but it will definitely not make or break a grow. As Metal said, the lights should be close... Some people go as close as an inch or so, closest you can get without the plants showing signs of heat stress or burned tips. If you can comfortably place the back of your under the CFL, then the plant should be fine as well. I can never get mine closer than 2-3 inches, but it is fine. Light does degrade at an exponential rate though, closer the better.

You have towels or something under the closet door at night for 12/12 yes? Absolutely no light can enter.. Stapler, strips of cloth or black construction paper around edges, duck tape around seals or panda film or black ... Seal it all up, then stand in the closet. With the room light on, it should be pitch dark in the closet if you have done it correctly.

Have an awesome grow bro!

peace :rastasmoke: