Opinions on fans during flower?

[Das Bud Meister]

Hi guys,

I've just switched to flower in my first grow and I've seen a lot of people saying during flower fans shouldn't blow directly onto the canopy (and buds) due to dehydration? As its my first grow i'm not sure what to do so I'd like to gather a few opinions! Currently have an oscillating fan blowing half onto/half above the canopy as well as small intake/exhaust fans in my tent

Any replies will be much appreciated! And if anyone wants to check out my grow its in my signature

 

[Resinhound]

Ive never noticed any ill effect from buds getting a small amount of turbulent air,I wouldnt point a vortex at em or anything,but a small oscillating fan is fine

 

[Das Bud Meister]

Ive never noticed any ill effect from buds getting a small amount of turbulent air,I wouldnt point a vortex at em or anything,but a small oscillating fan is fine

Yeah that's what I've been thinking, thought it would be worth asking so I didn't ruin my buds lol, thanks dude

 

[covert222]

It's windy outside and the buds are dank

 

[Das Bud Meister]

It's windy outside and the buds are dank

hahaha touche

 

[ArcticOrange]

hahaha touche

If possible keep the majority of the blowing air between the light and the tops. Really the problem is when you have really low humidity AND a fan wicking moisture away.

 

[Das Bud Meister]

If possible keep the majority of the blowing air between the light and the tops. Really the problem is when you have really low humidity AND a fan wicking moisture away.

Yeah I figured, my humidity is at 55% so should be alright I think- cheers bro

 

[ArcticOrange]

Yeah I figured, my humidity is at 55% so should be alright I think- cheers bro

Good luck with the grow, ill keep my eye posted for a journal

 

[skunkwreck]

I've noticed the buds closest to the fan were somewhat bigger/denser then ones further away

 

[ArcticOrange]

I've noticed the buds closest to the fan were somewhat bigger/denser then ones further away

How high is your rh? If its high enough the fan may be lowering it to optimal levels. Higher resin content at 40%rh or so. So it definitely could be the case in your space!

 

[skunkwreck]

How high is your rh? If its high enough the fan may be lowering it to optimal levels. Higher resin content at 40%rh or so. So it definitely could be the case in your space!

Around 55% RH

 

[ArcticOrange]

Around 55% RH

Yep that would probably make the swing! Interesting things to think about.

 

[Das Bud Meister]

Good luck with the grow, ill keep my eye posted for a journal

I've just flipped so its not very exciting at the munite, give me a few weeks then be sure to check in