Lighting ( Clfs)

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

I Got a closed closet set up and have a 125w red clf light giving off 2700k cause she in pre flowering , should i still use 2 of my 25w clf =200w aswel as my red clf ??????

matteodvr · Aug 21, 2009

you can ive done it works better for me

PeeDee420 · Aug 21, 2009

I use a few blue ones during flowering as well because I've read it helps the plants. :weed:

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

So adding normal clf want over power the red one ??? First timer :!:

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

the more the merrier. try to put your bulbs horizontally if you can, you lose lumens when placed vertically.

Roseman · Aug 21, 2009

You need a DUAL Spectrum of Light.

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

also the more bulbs you put in the warmer is will get, so make sure you at least get yourself an oscillating fan. I would try to place some bulbs along the side of your plant to help promote secondary growth.

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

Yeah allways do put them that way , heard putting them side of the plant would make her bush out are she is one stretched bitch any1 know ??

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

dannyscottish said:
Yeah allways do put them that way , heard putting them side of the plant would make her bush out are she is one stretched bitch any1 know ??

when you speak of bushing out, i do believe you mean the secondary growth. that is the growth that comes out of the original nodes.

the more secondary growth you have, the more leaf you have, which means the more lumens the plant can take in. it also means more bud sights.

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

Roseman said:
You need a DUAL Spectrum of Light.

Dual spectrum light ??? Im a noob at growing lol learned most of what i know on here !!!

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

you should top that plant as well. its way to tall for cfls. topping it will also produce a push in secondary growth.

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

Yeah just not tall and skinny , im from the uk and just going with what we say over here lol !!! So if i put 2 25w clf down each side wont harm her + rep for info

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

dual spectrum means using the 2700k and the 6500ks during all periods of growth.

more 6500ks for seedling and veg

and more 2700ks for flowering

Roseman · Aug 21, 2009

CFL Tutorial - < first few pages are very informative

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

Johnboh said:
you should top that plant as well. its way to tall for cfls. topping it will also produce a push in secondary growth.

Top the plant as in rip off the two newest leafs on the top ??? She been on 12/12 for 9 days now will this not cause stress?

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

i would get the y splitters for each of your fixtures and use one 2700k and one 6500k per y splitter.

get that bulb at least 3 inches within the the plant

the more bulbs you use the shorter the plant will stay and the better your buds will be. more is better when it comes to cfls. just keep a close on your temps & relative humidity. also make sure you have some good airflow

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

dannyscottish said:
Top the plant as in rip off the two newest leafs on the top ??? She been on 12/12 for 9 days now will this not cause stress?

maybe a little stress but nothing like transplanting or hurting the plant.

she will be fine if you top her now.

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

Johnboh said:
dual spectrum means using the 2700k and the 6500ks during all periods of growth.

more 6500ks for seedling and veg

and more 2700ks for flowering

Got a 125w red clf yesterday giving off 2700k and will add 2 25w tomoro cheers

dannyscottish · Aug 21, 2009

sweet ill do it tomoro as she is sleeping

Johnboh · Aug 21, 2009

dannyscottish said:
Got a 125w red clf yesterday giving off 2700k and will add 2 25w tomoro cheers

your on your way.

make sure you invest in some y-splitters for your fixtures. this allows you to use two bulbs per fixture and they are easy to mount horizontally

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