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Question about Seedlings and Light

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by 420god, Jan 17, 2014.

  1. Hey GC what's up. I just started my new grow and already have my first seedling of California snow and waiting on a white widow to lose its shell and root. 
     
    I'm using CFL's for lighting and I just have some questions about lighting for when the plant is in the seedling stage. 
     
    First, I know it's preferred to use CFL's when the plant is young as to not use too much light/heat. Now, I'm wondering how much light in watts is optimum for seedlings? Also, how far away in inches should the light be from the plants? Currently, mine is about a foot or so away. Lastly, I want to know when I should be adding more lights. 
     
    I'm using one 26w 6500k CFL and a 60 watt 3500k CFL right now. I just added the 60w 3500k a second ago.
     
    Here's a pic of my California snow baby, thanks for reading let me know!!
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  2. 3-4 inches from her would be fine... and that should good until she gets about 4-6inches tall. keep the light 3-4 inches so she Dont stretches
     
  3. Is better to plant germinated send in moist soil or water after planting? Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
     
  4. u only wanna use the 6500k bulb so she dont stretch. main issue with seedling is them drying out which happens in seconds and then they're done. the light too close can dry them out as well as lack of water. keep an eye on these two things. u can add more lights when the true weed leaves show
     
    moist soil u normally wanna soak ur medium before planting
     
  5. [quote name="bongboi" post="19379648" timestamp="1390309919"]u only wanna use the 6500k bulb so she dont stretch. main issue with seedling is them drying out which happens in seconds and then they're done. the light too close can dry them out as well as lack of water. keep an eye on these two things. u can add more lights when the true weed leaves showmoist soil u normally wanna soak ur medium before planting[/quote]How long would you soak the soil before planting?? Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
     
  6. u wanna soak rockwool overnight but soil holds water better so a complete watering with %10 runoff should be fine. u dont wanna choke ur roots of oxygen or let seedlings dry out
     
  7. [quote name="bongboi" post="19380688" timestamp="1390327367"]u wanna soak rockwool overnight but soil holds water better so a complete watering with %10 runoff should be fine. u dont wanna choke ur roots of oxygen or let seedlings dry out[/quote]My seeds should be germinated by tomorrow I'm using ffof I was think of mix 50% perlite with it until I transplant ?? So I'm going to mix the soil water it then plant tomorrow??Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
     
  8. u should use perlite the whole way it adds oxygen to the rootzone and helps speed growth up.
     
    yes germinate in distilled water or paper towel, mix soil, when the tap root emerges plant into pre moistened soil
     
  9. [quote name="bongboi" post="19380990" timestamp="1390331119"]u should use perlite the whole way it adds oxygen to the rootzone and helps speed growth up.yes germinate in distilled water or paper towel, mix soil, when the tap root emerges plant into pre moistened soil[/quote]I am I'm just mixing more for now after transplant will jus mix 25% ok sound good hopefully everything goes we'll thanks for the helpSent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
     
  10. 25% is perfect
     
  11. How do you post forum
     
  12. You start a new topicSent from my SCH-S738C using Grasscity Forum mobile app
     
  13. look at the attached file :confused: :eek: :confused_2: :bongin:
     

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    I just planted 4 germinated seeds.. FFOF/Perlite 50% mix... they all sprouted, I planted them dry and then watered... I dont claim expertise but it worked for me..
     
    my last grow was 5 Gal smart pots with about 60/40 mix FFOF to Perlite.. worked out pretty nicely
     
  15. Ya mine sprouted an is doing good I have a journal... You have a journal?
     
  16. Also what light you using
     
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    Good to hear, whats the link?  I have one too, the link is in my signature
     
     
    Right now just two 23W CFL.. I'll probably wait a week or two before firing up the 600 Watt Metal Hallide on 25-50%
     
  18. Idk how to do that lol just look off my profile

    Jus checked yours out should cool to watch similar set up
     
  19. #19 zion321, Mar 16, 2014
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    Hi peeps new starter here, I have a problem with my seedlings , they dont seem to be growing they are amnesia haze and strawberry haze from attitude seeds, they have been like this for 2 to 3 weeks and the leaves are turning yellow what leaves there are. Pls help anyone. 20140316_140331.jpg
     

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