Need Advice

If you couldnt have guessed it already im new to growing. my current setup is a 2' t8 flourescent with 2 17w bulbs, one bright white, the other cool white. space is 2'x1.5'x3'. just planted seed today. will the lighting be enough to sprout the seed and how long could i make do with it?

hey im new to growing as well but this site hase many members n threads that guide you well if your willing to read. but i used 4x t5 lighting from 18 hr on for bout a 1.5 -2 months then switched to 400wmh and on 12/12 now and they r doing killer no problems. i guess you could veg for as long as you want. makes good mothers remember the longer you veg the bigger they grow

LegalizeTheTrees said:

If you couldnt have guessed it already im new to growing. my current setup is a 2' t8 flourescent with 2 17w bulbs, one bright white, the other cool white. space is 2'x1.5'x3'. just planted seed today. will the lighting be enough to sprout the seed and how long could i make do with it?

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you can get away with that lighting but you will have airy buds that have no weight.you need more light.if you think you have enough then add more! you need more space also.your going to have to lst and top the hell outa your plants so read ALOT on this site and soak up more knowledge before attempting to grow would be my best advice

pretty much what cosmo said, veg stage requires less light just be carefull for stretching lanky ass plants, once oyu hit flower your going to want a better light

alright, so what would be another good cheap light source. just need something that will get me by.

also, a 24/0 schedule should be good for now?

a 23-watt spiral CFL and a cheap bowl reflector. Yes you can run 24/7.

how far away could i have that light from the seedling?

LegalizeTheTrees said:

also, a 24/0 schedule should be good for now?

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Yes, they will stretch less.

LegalizeTheTrees said:

how far away could i have that light from the seedling?

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Like 3"
just don't let them touch the bulb.

ive decided to add some more light. how many 23 watt cfl could i have in that area for one plant?

as many as can fit and as many as temp will allow
it is near impossible to have too much light from cfl

alright man, nice picture by the way

I am still on my first grow, but sprouted a seed from some random dispensary smoke under my 2' 4 lamp t5. Kept the light more or less touching the plant and it vegged like a beast. When you flower though, as stated before, you will want more light for the little lady.

LegalizeTheTrees said:

how far away could i have that light from the seedling?

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An inch.......
But check it several times a day, sometimes the seedlings will surprise you, and grow almost fast enough to watch for an inch or two.

yup get them as close as you can i had a 23 watter sitting right on my leaves for a whole night no burn

Your luck is better than mine
I had 2 leafs grow up into the bulbs just last week, and burn 2 tips.

i would have it that close if i could check on it a few times a day, but i can only do that on the weekends

imchucky666 said:

Your luck is better than mine
I had 2 leafs grow up into the bulbs just last week, and burn 2 tips.

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what do you got to cool the light i got a fan on both sides one blows cool air on the bulbs the other is just room air bulbs feel pretty much cool to the touch but yeah if your bulbs arent cooled good dont let them get so close lol cuz you may come home to a black baby

this is what i have right now, how can i fix/correct this?