Flowering question

[Clstgrwr]

My plants are 22 inches tall, and I have 48 inches of open space from the top of the plant to the bottom of the light. Should I start flowering now considering th space limitations I have? Strain is WW from Nirvana. Sure is looking awfully full in my 2 x 4 closet.

Clstgrwr Reviewed by Clstgrwr on 01-26-2010. Flowering question My plants are 22 inches tall, and I have 48 inches of open space from the top of the plant to the bottom of the light. Should I start flowering now considering th space limitations I have? Strain is WW from Nirvana. Sure is looking awfully full in my 2 x 4 closet. Rating: 5

[redtails]

Definitely time to flower I think.

[tinytoon]

Aye I would flower now, hopefully you not run out of room. WW grows fast

[LOC NAR on probation]

No time to lose. They will be all up in your light by finish time.

What size is your light ?

Only reason is the canopy. Next time you may want to start flowering about 12 to 16 inches. Your plants are looking very healthy and dense. The light can only penetrate the canopy so far.

However if you have to bend or tie them down to keep them out of the light you should be very pleased with your harvest as good as they look.

[Clstgrwr]

I am running a 400 w MH with 2 two bulb flouros as fill. I am going to flower under the MH since my ballast is a scavenged warehouse light, and is not switchable to HPS. I may add 2 more 4 ft flourescents for a better color spectrum.

[Vancefish]

If you can afford one, buy a HPS conversion bulb. They cost more then a regular one, but will do the same thing as a regular on your MH ballast.

Heres a link to one:

https://www.discount-hydro.com/produ...d=264&navid=28

You'll get far more if you do this because the plant uses the red light to make flowers. The large amount of blue from the MH will work, but not as well as a red light would.:thumbsup:

[LLLou2]

i'VE HEARD SOMEWHERE THAT THE PLANTS WILL GROW ANOTHER THIRD AS BIG AS IT IS NOW WHEN THEY GO INTO 12/12.

[jakester]

...AND start tying the longest branches back.

I hope you have good airflow.

[tinytoon]

actually doubling in size is closer to it

[Clstgrwr]

I just took your advice and ordered a conversion bulb. I have had the plants in flower 2 1/2 weeks, and the buds are looking kind of small. But this is my first grow, so they could be normal. I will post a pic for your opinion as soon as I get a battery for my camera. Plants are looking strong, but they are monsters. 47 inches high, and my closet is FULL. I will damn sure flower when the plants are smaller next time. I have noticed some leaves falling off on the bottom, but tying the plants doesn't appear to be an option, since I am out of room. All in all, I am very pleased with how they turned out.