quick question

[thomas2681]

I just started my first grow. I have ten baby plants standing about a inch or two high . How much light should I he giving them

thomas2681 Reviewed by thomas2681 on 06-04-2013. quick question I just started my first grow. I have ten baby plants standing about a inch or two high . How much light should I he giving them Rating: 5

[Growbigbuds]

I'm assuming its an indoor grow? What kind of lights are you currently using? Whats your budget? We need more info if you expect us to help you.

[thomas2681]

I have six 55 watt cfl lights in a homemade grow light I got off you tube but as of now I only got one light on them in a desk light on the table its one of them 55 watt CFL bulbs natural lite type an they are cool to the touch so I got it kinda close

[Growbigbuds]

Got any pics of the current setup?

This is just my opinion, since I dont know much about cfl's and how well they grow. But if I were you I would invest in a T5 florescent setup. They are very low heat and put out great results.

The best advice I can give you is start using the search button.:thumbsup:

[Growbigbuds]

I think I answered your question wrong, maybe not. But after I read it again it sounds like you wanted to know what light cycle you should be running. I like to run an 18 hours on 6 hours off cycle. A lot of people like to run lights 24/7 during veg, but I like to give my plants some time rest. And i forgot to tell you, if you get a T5 light, those cfl's will be perfect for side lighting. I hope this helps.
Happy growing, peace.

[tlranger]

Babies like light, keeps em short and stout.

[thomas2681]

No I was asking how much light as in watts an brightness can they handle at such a young stage

[thomas2681]

I think I answered your question wrong, maybe not. But after I read it again it sounds like you wanted to know what light cycle you should be running. I like to run an 18 hours on 6 hours off cycle. A lot of people like to run lights 24/7 during veg, but I like to give my plants some time rest. And i forgot to tell you, if you get a T5 light, those cfl's will be perfect for side lighting. I hope this helps.
Happy growing, peace.

No I was asking how much light can they handle .as in watts an brightness at two weeks old

[Growbigbuds]

If the stocks are very stretched out between sets of fan leaves, then they need more light. If they are short and the growth is "stacked" then they have enough light for now.
CFL's dont penetrate very well so when people grow with them they use tons of bulbs and reflective walls (dont use aluminum foil because it will cause hot spots).. If im not mistaken they need to be within 6", anything farther than that will need an additional bulb.

You should post pics! :thumbsup:

Heres a pic of one of my plants at the beginning of week 3, it has more than enough light (its outdoor) and it has "stacked" growth..
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[thomas2681]

If the stocks are very stretched out between sets of fan leaves, then they need more light. If they are short and the growth is "stacked" then they have enough light for now.
CFL's dont penetrate very well so when people grow with them they use tons of bulbs and reflective walls (dont use aluminum foil because it will cause hot spots).. If im not mistaken they need to be within 6", anything farther than that will need an additional bulb.

You should post pics! :thumbsup:

Heres a pic of one of my plants at the beginning of week 3, it has more than enough light (its outdoor) and it has "stacked" growth..
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I been trying to upload some pics but I cant from my phone or computer sorry but from the look of how yours is doing . I need to give them ore light the only have two sets of leaves so far. Is there app for this site