Cfl Proximity To Foliage

corners

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Get more. I think i read someone saying get at least 100 watts a plant for cfl's. So i'd add a few more of those
26 watt cfls (100 watt equivalent) you are using
 

corners

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Put your hand in between the light and your plants. Does it feel uncomfortable? Its too close then
 

corners

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You just need 12/12 light cycle to flower. 50watts a sq/ft of light is recommended for better outcomes.
 

kingskate

Member
"CFL!??!?! THOSE WONT GROW CRAP" ahahah

Hahha Keep proximity within 2 inches, 1 is too close even cfl's burn plants if they make contact, and your pushin it there.

Lookie here this is my CFL beast at 154watts.DSC00549 (2).jpgDSC00545 (2).jpg

"Crop,top. Fine tune, prune. And some times LST"

Edit: Mabey i should take out the dead foliage but its add nitrgren IMO.

:)
 

TH2Go

Member
I"m new to growing indoors and in the process of building a cupboard 1300w x 700d x 2000h mm DWC scrog grow and want to use a combination of LED and CFL.
I was thinking of using a 90watt UFO in the middle and 2 130watt CFL 2700k on either side.
its simple and makes sense or dos'e it (please reflect)

Do I still need to the have the CFLs so close? With HIGH output and with a good reflector I thought I might get good coverage.

This thread makes me feel other wise, Are you saying that you need a CFL shining on every BUD surface and that alot of lower wattage CFL's are better than one high powered CFL with a decent reflector shining over a entire canopy.
please tell me what you think.

thanks.
 
I am a total newbie. I have semi successfully grown 1 chocolate chunk using CFLS-from germination to today she is 63 days old. I am using 1 hydro-grow cfl lights 200 watts View attachment 1041660View attachment 1041665View attachment 1041670View attachment 1041671View attachment 1041677View attachment 1041681and 2 cfl 60 watt lights at this moment.

She has been grown in a closet in a four gallon tub using Humboldt Grow, Micro and Bloom nutrients. I let her veg for 5 weeks (12 inches exactly) before moving her to Flowering and as you can see I did not top her or trim her at all.

I have just germinated 3 Sensi Star and 3 Blueberry this weekend. I would appreciate any input and advice which will help make this next grow even better. Thank you in advance.
 

coverking

Member
sweet advice
I can not emphasize enough the importance for LIGHT proximity to the PLANT.

IF You want a big harvest using CFLS.. there should be a CFL within 1 inch of EVERY piece of exterior foliage of the plant!!

do you understand!!!!

iloveyou

CANNABIS grows FAST.... you will need to adjust the lights or adjust the plant daily.
 

coverking

Member
I can not emphasize enough the importance for LIGHT proximity to the PLANT.

IF You want a big harvest using CFLS.. there should be a CFL within 1 inch of EVERY piece of exterior foliage of the plant!!

do you understand!!!!

iloveyou

CANNABIS grows FAST.... you will need to adjust the lights or adjust the plant daily.
sweet advice ;)
 

Sice

Well-Known Member
I have an idea about this.

What if I made some type of barrier that will keep the bulbs from touching the plant but allow for ultimate proximity.

I want to make something that will enclose the bulb within an inch. Enclose the bulb in a see through plastic case or some chicken wire. Doing this will allow for the bulb to sit anywhere close to the plant (Deep inside the plant)

Because there will be a barrier on the bulb then we can basically place bulbs inside the branches without burning the leafs.

Anyone tired something like this before?
 

jAKEs BAKeD

Member
multi.jpg4 100 wt cfls with aluminum reflectors 20 plants, nd flowering spikes b4 planting seeds 23 days. doing good??? nd i think my lights are ttoo fr but i want the plants to grow away from one another
 
I have an idea about this.

What if I made some type of barrier that will keep the bulbs from touching the plant but allow for ultimate proximity.

I want to make something that will enclose the bulb within an inch. Enclose the bulb in a see through plastic case or some chicken wire. Doing this will allow for the bulb to sit anywhere close to the plant (Deep inside the plant)

Because there will be a barrier on the bulb then we can basically place bulbs inside the branches without burning the leafs.

Anyone tired something like this before?
Would love to see an educated answer to this because I guess it would work but the queries I would have are:

- Would the medium you place your bulbs in create heat build up and effectively burn your buds/plants?
- Can the lumens transfer through the medium as effectively or will it act as a barrier?

Anyone??
 
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