Will this be enough light for seedlings?

Also, since this is an autoflowering strain, what light/dark ratio would be optimal for this period? 18/6?

Originally Posted by kalactuss

Also, since this is an autoflowering strain, what light/dark ratio would be optimal for this period? 18/6?

18/6 should be fine.

but those lights are only 17 watts, 75w equivalent, i know your only going to have them indoors for 2 weeks (I start mine off indoors too) but thats only a total of 34watts of cfl you have and you would want them to grow as much as possible in the first 2weeks, I say but a few more cfls

So what would you (or anyone else) suggest? How many CFLs would be optimal?

ive seen people grow one plant on a 40 watt cfl but for a few id say get a few,im growing one plant under 3 23 watt cfls each lumens output is 1800,adding on up to 9 more soon once i get money for a few more lights!

for seedlings you need 1 of those little CFls per plant amd about the two week period you should have 2-4 of those cute lil bulbs per plant. or one or two bigger CFLs... i would think with the lowryders this would be very important since they are a naturally small and short lived plant and you dont want em to be additionally stunted.

the Joint Doctor recommends 18/6 for his auto seeds rather than 24/0

after 2 weeks of life my plants have 4 27 (real) watt CFLs on each of them and i still want more light.

keep the lights as close as possible to the plants! i place them within an inch.

Originally Posted by kalactuss

So what would you (or anyone else) suggest? How many CFLs would be optimal?

In my indoor grow op, i use 6 42 watt cfls per plant, it works for me, with a little creativity all youll have to buy is the cfls, and maybe a few sockets.

good luck and happy growing...

yea,i bought some cheap dollar sockets and 3 dollar cords bult 2 lights myself,need one more y splitter for an additoanl bulb,! its fun!

Ah, ok. Thanks for the replies. This isn't just a bulb but a light that you plug-in to an outlet. That's why I bought the light timer to go with it. These things cost about $10 each and the timer about $5. Would you all recommend me just return it and go to Home Depot and get something more powerful?

I do have a great spot for outdoors so I don't want to spend too much money getting them started indoors. What would you guys suggest in my situation?