Pineapple Express (auto flower)

Shaun19766

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Can I put 10 day old pineappe express auto's in a tent under a 600w dual spec bulb if it's kept as high as possible( approx 1.5 meters)their getting real stringy as if their not getting enough light.got .. I got them under real low watt CFL at the moment but as they are auto flowering do they need more light!!! Thanks......✌
 

bignugdoug

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I dont see why not, i start all my seedlings under a 600 watt h.i.d, they are definitely gonna need more light
 

vostok

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the red light of the hps will continue to make her stretchy

a vegging plant needs 50/50 of cool whit(cfl) and warm white

if stretching,.. just add 2 cool white(cfls) and one warm white (cfl)

once you see flowers just go the hps

good luck
 

Shaun19766

Member
the red light of the hps will continue to make her stretchy

a vegging plant needs 50/50 of cool whit(cfl) and warm white

if stretching,.. just add 2 cool white(cfls) and one warm white (cfl)

once you see flowers just go the hps

good luck
 

bignugdoug

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I keep my 600 about a foot from the canopy, but only do this if you have an air cooled hood and then you will still need to judge for yourself if you think its to hot for them. I have really good ventilation and ac running.
 

bigt4172

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Can I put 10 day old pineappe express auto's in a tent under a 600w dual spec bulb if it's kept as high as possible( approx 1.5 meters)their getting real stringy as if their not getting enough light.got .. I got them under real low watt CFL at the moment but as they are auto flowering do they need more light!!! Thanks......✌
I'm using a KIND K3 600 watt LED and my plants are doing great and have been under it since day one. I started out about 24 inches away the first week then lowered to 12 inches. Plants are growing like crazy. Good luck
 

BearBuds

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I'm using a KIND K3 600 watt LED and my plants are doing great and have been under it since day one. I started out about 24 inches away the first week then lowered to 12 inches. Plants are growing like crazy. Good luck
Dang everywhere I have red says to keep them at least 30 inches away. Thats gnar that you have it at 12 after the first week! How many plants are you running under it? I was thinking about getting the Kind K3 600 a 3x3 room with 4 plants. Think it will work?
 

Budgoro88

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I've rocked out with a 600 couple inches away if the ventilation is A+ the closer the better make sure no heat at all and your good
 

BearBuds

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I've rocked out with a 600 couple inches away if the ventilation is A+ the closer the better make sure no heat at all and your good
What kind of ventilation are you running to get the light that close? I was hoping to not have to go any bigger than a 4" fan pulling air out and a small house fan with a screen pulling air in from the outside.
 

BearBuds

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View attachment 3725284 View attachment 3725285 I have 5 plants and a excellent exhaust system and 2 fans inside
Not sure I have the cash for a two fan set up and a new light but it's good to know I can better my setup in the future. For now may just have to keep the light a little further. The grow will be out back in the shed, with the sea breeze it stays cool enough but I am not sure I could get it that temp to move the light that close without AC.
 

Budgoro88

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Your temp is 86 about 10 degrees to high I would move those up a little and get more air moving nice light though I been curious about those
 

bigt4172

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that's not the norm it stays about 82 during the day and 74 at night. As long as they stay between 70-85 they will be fine
 
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