starting off plants but are lights to strong?

[salezzi]

hello, i have 4 100w cfls and a 20 w floresent tub light. I just got done germanating the seeds and i planeted them yesterday. I watered them all right after i planted them. I also turned on all the lights. but when i came to check on them to day the soil was complety dry. I think this is due from the heat from the cpf lights. so i was wondering if i should just only keep on the tube light jus to get them started.

salezzi Reviewed by salezzi on 11-08-2006. starting off plants but are lights to strong? hello, i have 4 100w cfls and a 20 w floresent tub light. I just got done germanating the seeds and i planeted them yesterday. I watered them all right after i planted them. I also turned on all the lights. but when i came to check on them to day the soil was complety dry. I think this is due from the heat from the cpf lights. so i was wondering if i should just only keep on the tube light jus to get them started. Rating: 5

[faithless]

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Thats a little harsh for them. How mnay seedlings? Just the one lamp would do 5 seedlings.

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[salezzi]

i have 8 but its in a grow box. and if the one light it fine how long do i use it for

[faithless]

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I suppose I'd start using all 4 at about 15 weeks old or something, it's a little hard to estimate, it depends on whether everything has gone hitch free or not, at about 6-8" healthy, I suppose. Myabe earlier, you'll have to play that one a bit by ear.
About an inch away from those plants making sure with your fingers the plant doesn't feel hot, you can see where the light reflects on the leaves at that distance, so try to aim for a nice coverage.

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[salezzi]

the thing is that i have a grow box set up and its stelth so i cant really hang it from any where

[Bree1978]

Can't you just unscrew some? Or is it layed out different than I am reading?

[salezzi]

here are some pics of my set up

[sweetcandy]

For seedlings, you should allow the first set of leaves to appear (above soil)before applying any light at all.
Once you notice growth, add your lights one at a time to build strenght and water (for seedlings a capful of water) everyday.
What type of fan and ventilation r u using?

[salezzi]

im just using a 12v output computer fan for intake i still need to fina another computer fan for outtake