Recent content by burn1down

Re: HPS in Veg Yeah, the lights i got from lowes are based in the red spectrum and it seems like i'm getting more stem growth than i want. Also, to go with 400 watt MH or HPS can i just get them from lowes or do i need specialty grow bulbs? I'm really new to this so bare with me lol thanks...

Thanks for stopping by Screwnut. I was concerned about it when it comes time to transplant would i be able to flush in the 2-3 gallon pots then before i put them in 12/12? I'm definetely going to look into the CFL's just temporary for a first grow, my 2nd i'll definetely step it up. I checked...

I hadn't heard much about the CFL's i know HPS is best for lighting in flowering but would it be effective in veg stage?

I've been reading alot on this, and it's really informative so thanks in advance to everyone. Unfortunately i started my grow before i even knew about 420mag and hopefully didn't damage my crop too bad. Okay i started with 40 seedlings, no specifics just a collection i'd developed. I wasn't sure...