How far

davidw44

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I bought a budget led 500wr3. I was wondering how far should I keep my light from seedings. I just need a starting point. I am new to LEDs. Been running 1000w for ten years.
 
Varies slightly on the light but LED usually around 2' in Veg and 15" range in Flower, so seedlings I'm usually 30"+ area. If they don't like it move up slightly or if too much stretch come down a bit, as sounds like you been growing long enough to be able to tell when they like/dislike height of light.
 
If your led has an adjustable intensity I'd start seedlings at 1/4 light output and place light about 24-30" above them. If your LED is non-adjustable I'd use a CFL light about 12-15" away for a couple weeks then switch to your LED keeping it 36-40" above the plants.

I think all seedlings are a little different in the amount of light they can handle so observe the leaves carefully, leaves bending down or curling could indicate the light is too strong.
 
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