Autoflower grow CFL

[Ballzie]

I am new to groing so any advice would be awsome. Im planning on growing my big bud x white widow under cfl.

 

[HigherTheHigh]

use only half as many nutes as what it says on the bottle, i tried with cfl but failed as i chopped them to early! keep us updated

 

[Ballzie]

What is nutes?

 

[Cultivator]

read some grow journals before you start to get an idea of how experienced people grow. It will save you time, money and hassle in the long run. The fact you dont know what nutes are says alot. i have several journals linked in my signature, look through them and you will find answers to all your questions.

Its possible to grow under cfls but for anything decent you want minimum 400w hps per square meter but i dont use less than 600w hps. You could also use led but again the same wattage applies, just make sure if you chose led that its the actual power draw and not inflated numbers from manufacturer.

 

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

I love CFL and fluoros for veg, but as stated above, you may want to consider a higher power light for flower. You can, however, grow from beginning to end under CFL.
For veg, start off with mostly 6500K with a couple of 2700K mixed in there. For flower, reverse this. Use mostly 2700K with a couple of 6500K. Put the light close.
If you are new, you may want to follow a routine to help you get your feet wet. this is a good one. When you have more experience you will likely develop your own style, but this may help.

Bongtastic's Beginner's Guide to Autoflowering Cannabis

This is what my cfl veg area looks like:

 

[Ballzie]

There really doesnt seem to be a grate deal of light in there

 

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

There really doesnt seem to be a grate deal of light in there

8-23w CFL plus 8-32w Fluoros. It's actually a great amount of light for vegging. This set up starts a plant faster and healthier than any other method I have used or seen. It's extremely bright in there, don't let the camera effects fool you

 

[Ballzie]

Hi guys its been almost a week before my seeds stood up i have them under 3 cfl warm daylight hopefully they be alright for abit untill i can get some more

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[Ballzie]

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[Ballzie]

Is it gonna be alright to keep them in soil growing under cfl

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[AngryBird]

It is just fine for starters. You can place lights as close as it gets without burning them. use your hand to feel.
If you have a little light, it will just take longer to get what you want.

There are many different types of lights, and depending on how much you can spend and how much electrical bill you can pay, you choose accordingly.

 

[AngryBird]

Soil/roots needs to aired too, do you have perlite or some other type ?

 

[Ballzie]

Im planning on getting more lights its just a little suss buying it all at once, so soil will be no good to grow in. I have solar so powers no problem

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[AngryBird]

Soil is just fine. But roots need oxygen. I nearly (and also) lost any babies this way.
I came up with this mix (see pic) and where it says coco, I have soil and compost.

 

[AngryBird]

Also your light can go way closer to your seedlings. (think approx. 4 fingers away from them.)

 

[Ballzie]

Il be sure to move them closer and get some better soal

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[Ballzie]

My seeling keeps leaning over to the light is this going to be a problem

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[AngryBird]

Hi,
second try to write.. my laptop died on me..
lights need to be evenly surrounding the seedling or on top. she is seeking the strongest light. .try to support the stem with something "soft" meaning, something that will not cut it off.

 

[Ballzie]

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[Ballzie]

Will it stand back up if i was to just leave it

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