I started my first grow with two 42 watt 2700 lumens cfl's, and I've read to keep lights 12 inches away. My friend told me to keep them four to five inches away. So I did that and checked them this morning one of them was withered to shit that one was closest to the lights and the others looked withered a little bit, but not too bad. How far should i keep the bulbs away from the plants?

I think the 2700 are for flowering? I dont use CFL's so I may be wrong.

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2700 bulbs are best used for flowing, for vegging your better off using lights on the other end of the spectrum (such as 5600K bulbs). It sounds like your starting a decent number of plants so I would be sure to pick up at least four more bulbs. Your problem could be lack of light.

As far as distance goes, you want the lights as close as possible without burning the plants, Normally that means 1-2 inches. A good way to tell is to put your hand in front of the bulb and slowly move it away until the heat is comfortable on your palm. However if the lights are to far away the plants will stretch upwards towards them and become stringy and weak. Experience will help you find a balance but if you post some pics I might be able to offer more help.

were they properly waterd and hows the air flow

how big are they

they are gettin good air flow and watering about every other day they have been growing for about a week and half

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Seems like they might need more water. The heat mixed with how small the cups are could be drying them out. Also move the lights closer.

Just noticed there in a cupboard. Do you have any way for air to get into it when its closed?

how close does it need to be and do i need to get different lights bc they are 2700 lumens they aren't right for veg growth

If its too hot for back of hand ..it is for plant..... with the big CFL's you have to play to find the sweet spot.. until adjust and watch carefully for distress...

Bonemans (hey weed), right 2700 flower.. 6500 veg..

I'd get them into more soil too.. planted right up to bottom leaves.... Luck

I'd say keep them about 4-5 inches away. You don't "need" better lights, but you definitely want them. The 2700k will work, but I'd say get 6 or so more (6500k) or one or two Big 100+ CFLs for now. You want even more than that if possible