9 New Clones under CFL

thegeoffrey

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I am currently growing 9 clones(approx 6 inches tall) in a hydroton drip system and lighting with 2x125watt cfls 24hrs

Since i transplanted the clones which are in rockwool, it has been 1 week today, however i havent noticed any new growth and i am starting to get concerned. In fact a few of the bigger leaves turned yellow or brown which i removed so the plant can focus on rooting. lastly, i just started giving nutes, 5.8pH approx 5 times per day for 5 mins.

Is this normal for week old clones not to grow at all?
if so, when will they start growing?
Also, is this an ok watering schedule?
Should i get more light or wait till they get bigger?
 

thegeoffrey

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Any help would really be appreciated... Ive been doing some research on cfl growing and it seems the biggest obstacle is the light and getting enough of it. Im thinking about getting some individual 32w bulbs to supplement the two hanging 125w cfls i have now. If i do, should i get 65k like the others or 27k. Is it good to have both during veg or is it strictly 65k for veg and 27k for flowering?
Thanks
 

thegeoffrey

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Common guys and girls.. someone has to have some advice, some insight. The main thing I want to know is if it is normal for transplanted clones to show no growth with the first week?
 

Nay47

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Ye mate i have some clones that have rooted about 2 week ago and its only just starting to show new growth they put most of there energy developing a root structure instead of growth at first, they will soon shoot up dont worry, you should leave those fan leaves on evan if it is starting to yellow it is normal when the clone is using all of the stored energy/food in those leaves to grow roots they still use those leaves. As a rule of thumb i never pull leaves of my plants or clones until they are dead so you lighty pull them and they fall of. And you want 6500k for veg and 2700k for flower u can add your veg lights aswell more light cant harm but the lighting you have should be adequate for vegging how close are they and are they in a reflector?? Do you have pics
 

thegeoffrey

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Omg you are the best!! This is my 2nd post regarding my plants and you answered all my questions.. thank you. The light are very close about 1 inch away from the closest and maybe 3-4 inches from the furthest. Is this too close? The lights arent really hot at all... Also both 125 cfls have reflectors. ill post pics i just a sec
 

Nay47

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Naa as close as you can get them mate That sounds like you should have some growth anytime soon and keep a eye on you babys so they dont grow in to the light and burn .how are long you vegging for because that light will not support 9 plants if you veg much unless you plan on putting more lights?? Or using less plants??
 

thegeoffrey

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gonna add some circular clamp cfl once they start to get real growth.. prob like 4x32w. Then once they start flowering add 2 more and make them all 27k. Alaso, i was reading some articles on here about topping plants at the 2nd or 3rd internode, allowing them to have 2 or 4 main colas.. is this something that is really worth doing? I men it sounds great but does it shock the plant? does it severely set you back as far as growth? Thanks..
 

Nay47

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Naa i top my plants mate or you could lst ? Scrog would probly be you best bet with cfls
 

KawiZZR

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Not 1st haha LST, it's where you tie down branches so that the plant grows laterally instead of vertically.
 

thegeoffrey

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So i haven't posted pictures in a while cause there really hasn't been much to talk about. However I'm approx 3 1/2 weeks into flowering an d i wanted to check in and see what people thought. Here is a brief synopsis of my grow thus far:
*I had 9 clones growing in 3 powered grow pots (3 in each), 1 strain in ea pot
*I sacrificed 2 plants, both from the chemdawg pot, due to a spider mite outbreak
*Im kinda worried about some of the flowers on the sweet tooth, early browning of the pistols
*O and as far as lights: 2x 150w 2700k (hanging over), 4x32w 2700k (for sides)

Any feedback as far as the setup, lighting, and esp the flowers will be appreciated.
Also can someone suggest a good, not too expensive hand microscope?
 

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