First Clones

[InTheShed]

That def makes more sense. They're always outside so I was confused! I do the same thing with my autos (only 21/3) but I don't even know if my shite CFL setup makes any difference to the plants! I guess I'll find out as we get into October!

 

[420dabbing]

It does make a difference because of you can use bs lights to extend an entire greenhouse in veg for weeks with just a few hours I think that your setup is fine

 

[420dabbing]

Hell my two 90w LED are from home depot

 

[InTheShed]

It does make a difference because of you can use bs lights to extend an entire greenhouse in veg for weeks with just a few hours I think that your setup is fine

Before they get big enough to need four lights I really need to figure out something better than aluminum foil reflectors though! Maybe cut metal vent pipes or something. Home Depot is close!

 

[420dabbing]

All aluminum foil does is create heat use mylar lined cardboard for an easy solution

 

[InTheShed]

Would mylar create hotspots like they say not to use the shiny side of aluminum foil? Or do they make matte mylar? I could go with white painted cardboard too. Not sure if I like the idea of cardboard next to the CFL even though they don't throw off that much heat.

 

[InTheShed]

Something like this only without surface mounting the lights
DIY CFL Reflector - How To (Simple, Cheap & Effective)

 

[Flashashh]

Would mylar create hotspots like they say not to use the shiny side of aluminum foil? Or do they make matte mylar? I could go with white painted cardboard too. Not sure if I like the idea of cardboard next to the CFL even though they don't throw off that much heat.

mylar won't create any heat spot and is one of the best things to use for reflection, foil doesn't actually reflect the wavelengths very well from what I've read over the years

 

[420dabbing]

I used mylar for the inside of my homemade tent

 

[420dabbing]

So Bertha is starting to really grow. It looks like Nemo is slowly but surely trying to catch up to her sister I might need to take her old fan to see what happens.

 

[420dabbing]

I got some better shots of Berthas tops. Nemo also got the old fam cut off.
Bertha

Bertha

Bertha top 1

Bertha top 2

Nemo

Nemo

 

[Flashashh]

Rooting for you NEMO!

 

[InTheShed]

I'm rooting for Bertha just because she has such an old-sounding name!

 

[420dabbing]

So let's start with Nemo she really started to veg this weekend and is starting her first dual set. As for Bertha her quad set is moving along just nicely and I also forgot to mention I transferred Bertha on Saturday from her 1 gal to a 3 gal smart pot.
Nemo

Nemo

Nemo

Bertha

Bertha

 

[InTheShed]

Bertha is spreading her wings and looking to fly!

 

[420dabbing]

More vegging going on almost time to top Bertha again. Nemo is soon to be topped on both tops.
Nemo

Nemo

Nemo

Bertha

Bertha

Bertha

Bertha

Bertha

 

[420dabbing]

Today Bertha didn't look ready to top but I did finally top Nemo so that's good nothing else to report

 

[InTheShed]

I'm sure she appreciates you taking your time!

 

[420dabbing]

She looked happy when I left reaching for the sky

 

[420dabbing]

I've started to pull and bend Berthas tops to move the auxins and try and promote more growth. As for Nemo she responded well to the topping and is starting to double up.
Bertha

Bertha top set 1

Bertha top set 2

Nemo

Nemo

Nemo