Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: CFL for veg? Any advice welcome

  1. #1

    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Posts
    47
    Thanks
    41
    Been Thanked: 82 Times

    Default CFL for veg? Any advice welcome

    I am currently vegging 3 bb x ww plants under a 250w CFL bulb. I just wanted to know would this be suitable to use throughout the vegging stage or should I switch over to my 600w hps light? Any advice will be appreciated.
    This is also my fist grow
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMG_0194.jpg 
Views:	31 
Size:	99.9 KB 
ID:	341415   Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMG_0185.jpg 
Views:	31 
Size:	89.0 KB 
ID:	341416   Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMG_0188.jpg 
Views:	42 
Size:	100.5 KB 
ID:	341417  

  2. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Dicky420 For This Useful Post:

    GEORGE (01-03-17), redisiel (01-03-17)

  3. #2
    The Aspie Toker Guest

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dicky420 View Post
    I am currently vegging 3 bb x ww plants under a 250w CFL bulb. I just wanted to know would this be suitable to use throughout the vegging stage or should I switch over to my 600w hps light? Any advice will be appreciated.
    This is also my fist grow
    Hi mate
    With one plant, yes, but not with 3. You won't get the coverage needed.

  4. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to The Aspie Toker For This Useful Post:

    Dicky420 (01-03-17), GEORGE (01-03-17), redisiel (01-03-17)

  5. #3

    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Posts
    47
    Thanks
    41
    Been Thanked: 82 Times

    Default

    So you recommend me switching to the hps now? Would plants this young be able to deal with the heat? Thanks for the reply

  6. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Dicky420 For This Useful Post:

    GEORGE (01-03-17), redisiel (01-03-17)

  7. #4
    The Aspie Toker Guest

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dicky420 View Post
    So you recommend me switching to the hps now? Would plants this young be able to deal with the heat? Thanks for the reply
    I am not a HPS grower, so best to wait for someone who does to answer that. I know the light will have to be far away from the plants if you do. The other option is more CFL, but that's more money and more electricity used.

    There's no hush atm, as the pots look rather small, and you should be able to get away with it for a while. CFLs are great for young plants, but they do not have the light penetration as other types of light.

  8. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to The Aspie Toker For This Useful Post:

    Dicky420 (02-03-17), GEORGE (01-03-17), redisiel (01-03-17)

  9. #5

    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Posts
    33
    Thanks
    23
    Been Thanked: 43 Times

    Default

    That CFL is probably fine until you pot up. Then switch to the HPS, and start with the lamp at least 24 inches from the plant tops. Gradually let them get closer over a few weeks, probably until they get to 12 inches or so

  10. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to galtbob For This Useful Post:

    Dicky420 (02-03-17), GEORGE (01-03-17), redisiel (01-03-17)

  11. #6

    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Down at the bottom of the garden.
    Posts
    12,165
    Thanks
    30,303
    Been Thanked: 48,497 Times

    Default

    Hi mate, I've had my 3 autos under 600w hps from seed😉 no problems to report. Just start the light high and lower it slowly over a few days to about a foot from the top, then move it up as necessary. Hope this helps bud😉

    sent from Thames Ironworks

  12. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Ironman For This Useful Post:

    Dicky420 (02-03-17), GEORGE (01-03-17), redisiel (01-03-17)

  13. #7

    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    High as a kite
    Posts
    12,980
    Thanks
    48,800
    Been Thanked: 29,329 Times

    Default

    I personally find a hps in veg can make plants kinda stemy/spindly or lanky if you get what I mean if you can I would try get a 400 metal halide for your vegging. But the 250 shoukd do you for a while yet Mate
    Blessings
    Redz
    NO-TILL Gardening with REDZ


    REDZ BUILDS LIVING SOIL!!!


    Redz & Ironjustice Do super lemon haze in rdwc for GWP

    https://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-foru...n-rdwc-for-GPW(COMPLETE)
    LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to redisiel For This Useful Post:

    Dicky420 (02-03-17), GEORGE (01-03-17)

  15. #8

    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Posts
    41
    Thanks
    29
    Been Thanked: 66 Times

    Default

    They're nice and squat at the moment so I'm assuming you've got them under 6500k daylight bulbs, I'd give them at least one more week as they're enjoying it there. For veg, I'd only consider switching if you've got a dual spectrum HPS. There are noticeable differences in the node spacing (hps stretch a bit more) even with dual spec hps so ultimately its personal choice. If you have red spectrum hps I wouldn't switch until 12/12.

  16. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to ragnbone For This Useful Post:

    Dicky420 (02-03-17), GEORGE (01-03-17)

  17. #9

    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Posts
    47
    Thanks
    41
    Been Thanked: 82 Times

    Default

    Thanks everyone for the feedback, I think I will change over to the hps dual spec next week

  18. The Following User Says Thank You to Dicky420 For This Useful Post:


Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


THCtalk.com Disclaimer - You must be over 18 years old to view/use this site .THCtalk.com does not encourage growing Cannabis or possessing Cannabis. Learning how to grow Cannabis instructions should be for educational purposes only. All Information contained in this web site is for: Historical reference, Scientific reference and Educational purposes only. Visitors to this website are advised against breaking the law as It is illegal to smoke, grow, or possess cannabis in the UK and some US States