1st grow need some help

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Hayzor19

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I av my autofrm lush in 18l pots there under a 600w mg bulb in 4x4 tent I just wondering how far should I keep from my seedlings der only 3 days old and 1 r 2 are starting to stretch a little bit and also like to be do I need intake fan on so early in stage and tips would be great


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600w I would keep 30"-36" away from seedlings. As they get bigger you can lower it slowly. Next time you might want to invest in some t5 or t8 lighting so you can keep them right down on the seedlings without causing issues, and to keep them from stretching so much.
 
Tricky to water those little plants in those big pots. You may not have to water for a long time and when you do just touch up the surface as needed, while making sure the bottom doesn't dry out too, lol... Test a pot full of dry or slightly moist soil so you know what it should feel like when you lift it and judge the moisture level by weight. The soil should just be evenly moist and you should be able to feel a little bit of moisture if you stick your finger down an inch and a half or so -don't overwater!!!!!
There's no real answer set in stone about when to put it under the 600 W light. Maybe when it's 4 to 6 inches tall? Put it a good distance away and give it a little time to adjust. :thumb:

Edit- do you mean you are using a HPS as your veg light? Or are you asking when to put it under the HPS for flowering?. I thought at the top you were saying you have a 600 W metal halide for veg. Either light is ok for vegging really just not sure about your question

You can probably live without the intake on in there for a little while as long as the plant's getting some regular source of fresh air, and an oscillating fan is good set on low, and fairly far way for now - keeps the stem good and sturdy
 
Weaselcracker said:
Tricky to water those little plants in those big pots. You may not have to water for a long time and when you do just touch up the surface as needed, while making sure the bottom doesn't dry out too, lol... Test a pot full of dry or slightly moist soil so you know what it should feel like when you lift it and judge the moisture level by weight. The soil should just be evenly moist and you should be able to feel a little bit of moisture if you stick your finger down an inch and a half or so -don't overwater!!!!!
There's no real answer set in stone about when to put it under the 600 W light. Maybe when it's 4 to 6 inches tall? Put it a good distance away and give it a little time to adjust. :thumb:

Edit- do you mean you are using a HPS as your veg light? Or are you asking when to put it under the HPS for flowering?. I thought at the top you were saying you have a 600 W metal halide for veg. Either light is ok for vegging really just not sure about your question

You can probably live without the intake on in there for a little while as long as the plant's getting some regular source of fresh air, and an oscillating fan is good set on low, and fairly far way for now - keeps the stem good and sturdy
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Have them under metal h 600w at the moment 8 days now seen as there autos when should I put th under the hps lamp thanks again any info greatly appreciated I will post a pic wat they look like when I get he from work I av Dutch pro feed kit for veg and flowering when should I start using dat
 
UltraDan said:
If you are going to split the spectrum for veg and flower, don't put them under the HPS until they start flowering.
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My temp with light on is 35 celcis on my plants is this ok if not how can I get dat down to correct temp do I have to raise lamp..??
 
Hello mate :) :welcome:
Your babies are looking good :goodjob:
35c is a bit high I think, you should be aiming for around 25-28c max with the light on & 20c at night time. Do you have an out take fan?
:Namaste:
 
OrganicMan said:
Hello mate :) :welcome:
Your babies are looking good :goodjob:
35c is a bit high I think, you should be aiming for around 25-28c max with the light on & 20c at night time. Do you have an out take fan?
:Namaste:
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Ur the temp does be 20 in night wi our light and yes I av in take and out take on 24/7 so I lost I don't know wat to do
 
What size is your fan out? Is the air recirculating back in to the room or being pumped or somewhere else? :Namaste:
 
OrganicMan said:
What size is your fan out? Is the air recirculating back in to the room or being pumped or somewhere else? :Namaste:
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It's 125 and av 127 ducting taking it out tent and jus in to me bedroom were it is and av in take taking air in from window any ideas wat I can do cause can only imagine wat the temperature will rise to wen I change to hps 600w
 
Well ideally the hot air should be being pumped out of the room your tent is in, as recirculating warm air will only get warmer, also a 150mm fan would be better for the space & nearly double the amount of air moved. An air-cooled reflector is another option you could get a 125mm cool tube only my thoughts :Namaste:
 
OrganicMan said:
Well ideally the hot air should be being pumped out of the room your tent is in, as recirculating warm air will only get warmer, also a 150mm fan would be better for the space & nearly double the amount of air moved. An air-cooled reflector is another option you could get a 125mm cool tube only my thoughts :Namaste:
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Thanks mate will see wat I can do wen get in and post pics up let u see wat I work in with
 
Mate they look great very healthy :goodjob:
Good thinking with the clip fan on the pot :)
 
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