If one is using a T5 HO 4FT 8 Bulb fixture when starting with seeds in a grow tent what is the proper or best distance for the light to be from planting medium top surface. I say medium because folks start seeds in seed trays, little Jiffy Pots, 3 oz Dixie cup (these work great when using the peat plugs as when wet and swelled up to max size they fit perfectly in the 3 oz Dixie cup and transplant very easily), and many folks will start seedlings today using the 18 oz Solo cups these appear to be quite popular in the grow community.
It looks like using the 18 oz Solo cups; 16 fit very nicely under the center of the unit with only one of the switches on or 4 bulbs and they are seedlings. What are the rules of thumb using the T5's units when starting with seeds.
Additionally, if one started with clones wouldn't that be equivalent to when a seeded plant reaches about 4" in height? Therefore what would be the best distance to start with clones?
Thanks
It looks like using the 18 oz Solo cups; 16 fit very nicely under the center of the unit with only one of the switches on or 4 bulbs and they are seedlings. What are the rules of thumb using the T5's units when starting with seeds.
Additionally, if one started with clones wouldn't that be equivalent to when a seeded plant reaches about 4" in height? Therefore what would be the best distance to start with clones?
Thanks