Well, a lot of people use CFL's for veg. The spectrum is good and they are cool, so you can surround the young plants. I try and keep them about an inch away from the tops. Mostly, though, it was on HD's recommendation.

Harddon was a newbie when he came here not long ago, but immersed himself in learning so much so that his wife nearly kicked him out of the house. Of course this place is filled with more knowledgeable/experienced/talented growers, but I never saw an HD post that wasn't funny and mostly dead-on right.

Growing is a never ending learning process. I'm sure Zandor could tell you something new he's just learned and that guy knows just about everything. Any grower needs guidance when starting out. From that, you repeat what you know to work for you. Like the magic of bat guano, for example.

I found a method of growing that suits me. I respect and marvel at what hydro people can do, but I'm not into it. I even have all the gear for cloning, but I'm not sure I'll bother with my next grow.

I moved to a spot that's literally deep in the woods and gave up a sunny garden at my previous house. I really enjoy the process of gardening. I used to come home and dead-head flowers to relieve stress; now I tuck, tie, and tend to MJ plants. It's been a cool journey.

I imagine Mand could relate to that.

Sorry to get OT from your question...I suddenly have a three week period of nothing garden-related to do and I'm rambling on...

Good CFL's have given me nice, bushy plants during veg, so they are my choice of light. 8*)
9ski9 Reviewed by 9ski9 on . Hardonna update... Figured I'd just throw up a pic each week of Harddona. Bag seed; 100w CFL's for veg; 18 hr. light; small fan; good potting soil, with no added nutes. Because I talk to her, she's already the strongest looking of 12 sisters. Rating: 5