Lighting

[Hempsta]

Hey hey.
Just wondering if anybody can tell me what type of light can be used to check plants while they are in darkness without disturbing them.
I have heard that a green globe wont interrupt them but want to be sure.
Any Info is appreciated.

Cheers!
-hempsta

 

[trichomes]

I heard green light is ok, but that's just what I heard, I put green tape over a flashlight, it was tuff to see much. That's all I got, google it!

 

[Hempsta]

Ok man cheers

 

[Icemud]

Why do you need to disturb the plants during darkness. I would suggest doing all maintenance and checking during daylight hours and letting the plants be when sleeping.

If you absolutely must use a light during the dark period, a 550nm green is supposed to be ideal and not disturb the plants however I have seen studies that even green light will invoke certain effects within the plant. Best to leave them sleep.

 

[trichomes]

MY GUESS AND MY REASON WAS, night time is easiest way to find inchworms, its hard to see green worms w a green light, wasn't much use to me.

Why do you need to disturb the plants during darkness. I would suggest doing all maintenance and checking during daylight hours and letting the plants be when sleeping.

If you absolutely must use a light during the dark period, a 550nm green is supposed to be ideal and not disturb the plants however I have seen studies that even green light will invoke certain effects within the plant. Best to leave them sleep.

 

[Icemud]

MY GUESS AND MY REASON WAS, night time is easiest way to find inchworms, its hard to see green worms w a green light, wasn't much use to me.

Dang, I remember inchworms swinging down from my grandma's trees when I was a kid during the summer, sometimes landing in a drink or on the driveway only to meet the fate of my shoe sole.

 

[Hempsta]

Yeah we'll I wasn't sure. De to the routine they are on and my work hours changing recently I Sometimes miss the daylight period.
Cheers for the info guys
-hempsta