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That's probably a good idea. I know full-size plants 2 feet is fine for HPS but it is a seedling. I would atleast raise it a tiny bit maybe 6 inches or just dim. Repot probably a good idea and best bet. It could take care of a few issues at once. Good luck.
Ok I did dim it down to 75% I do have a 50% option. it was on full strength and I did move them to plastic cups where I did poke drainage holes and so far everything looks to remain moist. My little one doesn’t seem to be making any changes. It could definitely be to far gone. But my other 5 look good.
 
 to give you an idea of height for 600w hps, based on this 600mm or 2 feet is too close.
One more question about the lights. I’ve read they should be ran 24/7 and then I’ve seen 18/6 or 16/8. Right now I’m at 18/6. Should I run 24/7 since it’s been lowered? Or stay 18/6
 

mmcma17

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One more question about the lights. I’ve read they should be ran 24/7 and then I’ve seen 18/6 or 16/8. Right now I’m at 18/6. Should I run 24/7 since it’s been lowered? Or stay 18/6
18 / 6 is plenty. It's usually what I use. It's all preference. I think 24 / 0 doesn't give the plant its natural cycle nor does it let it recover from stress.
 

mmcma17

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Ok I did dim it down to 75% I do have a 50% option. it was on full strength and I did move them to plastic cups where I did poke drainage holes and so far everything looks to remain moist. My little one doesn’t seem to be making any changes. It could definitely be to far gone. But my other 5 look good.
Good. They should rebound quite quickly although the damaged leaves won't turn green. But they should perk up and look healthier and see new growth. The small one may be gone but you never know unless you try. And good call on the drainage holes. I forgot to mention that one. Depending how damaged they are it could take a couple days before you see anything major change but keep them going and should recover.
 
Good. They should rebound quite quickly although the damaged leaves won't turn green. But they should perk up and look healthier and see new growth. The small one may be gone but you never know unless you try. And good call on the drainage holes. I forgot to mention that one. Depending how damaged they are it could take a couple days before you see anything major change but keep them going and should recover.
Thank you for the help. As a first time grower I’m definitely stressing about them. They are precious babies lol
 

mmcma17

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Thank you for the help. As a first time grower I’m definitely stressing about them. They are precious babies lol
Haha I feel your pain. I started growing a couple years ago and been in the same situation. So many things to think about. If you just remember the basics and if you have a problem just run through them all and check them off. Eventually the problem will reveal itself. ✌:weed:
 
Haha I feel your pain. I started growing a couple years ago and been in the same situation. So many things to think about. If you just remember the basics and if you have a problem just run through them all and check them off. Eventually the problem will reveal itself. ✌:weed:
Are there any good books or go to websites you used to learn more about growing or was it just over time learning what works
 

70's natureboy

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I let my jiffy pots sit in water. The roots will grow down to it and it softens the pots so the roots can grow through it. yours look bone dry to me.
 
I let my jiffy pots sit in water. The roots will grow down to it and it softens the pots so the roots can grow through it. yours look bone dry to me.
So you let them just sit in water the whole time? Do you water the soil too? I was watering them every 4-6 hours in those and they would dry up so fast.
 

mmcma17

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I would try those peat pods. They are super cheap and you don't even have to bother with it. Unless you got a million of them and need to get rid of.
 
I would try those peat pods. They are super cheap and you don't even have to bother with it. Unless you got a million of them and need to get rid of.
I think I’m going to try those for my next grow! So far transferring to the cups has been a lot better. Last night was the first night I actually slept good and not worried about my girls drying out lol
 

mmcma17

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I think I’m going to try those for my next grow! So far transferring to the cups has been a lot better. Last night was the first night I actually slept good and not worried about my girls drying out lol
How is everything going now? Getting better?
 
How is everything going now? Getting better?
they are doing so much better! My little one I was concerned about didn’t make it. But the other ladies are doing great since moving them to the solo cups. I might have to water them every 2-3 days with the random water spritz in between. I’ll post some pictures here in a little bit
 

mmcma17

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they are doing so much better! My little one I was concerned about didn’t make it. But the other ladies are doing great since moving them to the solo cups. I might have to water them every 2-3 days with the random water spritz in between. I’ll post some pictures here in a little bit
Awesome, I'm glad to hear. Sucks always one that you want to make it, doesn't. But now there is more room to make the others bigger. I'm glad I didn't kill your grow. ;):blsmoke::dunce:
 
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