Overlighting possible?!? help

[Rusty Trichome]

Overlighting with CFLs?? LMAO... no it is not possible....

But read up in the lighting section because I don't know much about CFLs... they may run a little hotter than regular fluorescents. But honestly I think fluorescents is a waste of time. I guess for some people fluorescents are better than nothing... and you could use them to learn on and then you'll have better results when you do get HID lighting.

LMAO. Sounds to me like you need to read more, or gain some practical experience before offering garbage like this for advise. Perhaps you should stick with giving advise on things you do know about, 'eh?

Yes, there is a point of diminishing returns and there can always be significant overkill. (400w MH for 4 seedlings, as an example...)

I've been growing for many years, and have run the growth stages under CFL's, fluoro tubes, MH and HPS. I always go back to CFL's because they work great, and are cheaper to operate. The more CFL's the merrier. But at some point, heat and ventilation will become an issue, as will keeping the plants hydrated.

Below is my veg closet. 2 x 2 x 7 feet tall.

Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on 02-12-2010. Overlighting possible?!? help ok well im on day 4 of my grow and i have 6 CFL lights going 24 hours and a bubbler box going 24 hours as well. the plants have sprouted and look healthy but arent growing much leafs.... they just seem to get taller and taller some are at 5-6inch with minimal leaves and a really thin flimsy stem :/ not sure if im over lighting or where my flaw might be :/ any input would be much appreciated thanks!! ohh and this is my first post :rasta: Rating: 5

[CovertCarpenter]

...at least I hope the reason for your absence is that you're just too busy tending a bumper harvest...

[I so gotta get caught up on my own loggin'...]