Underneath canopy lighting theory thing stuff

[Chronikool]

Im using a 10w 6000-6500k floodlight pointing upwards towards the top of the canopy:

-It seems to have sorted the problem of penetration that LED's (weaker LEDs at least) seem to have.
-It has rejuvenated a lot of the leaves instead of the usual dying off/falling off that usually occurs. There are new leaves coming through all the time.
-The popcorn buds that occur have fattened up, and arent so 'airy'. A bit more substance to them.
-The light doesnt seem to be too harsh for the leaves, no bleaching or any i'll effects that i can see.
-It is cheap, cool and completely waterproof, so it can sit on the soil underneath.

2 or more would be ideal on each plant i think, but was more of a experiment to see how they would go.

I am at Day 44 of flowering

Thoughts team?

 

[noobled]

Is the flood light Led?

 

[Chronikool]

Yeah mate. You are looking for more supplemental lighting arent you? A 20 or 30w (or more) could be your answer instead of CFL's. I also used these 10w floodlights on my seedlings to about 14 days.

 

[IlovePlants]

I like the idea of this very much. When I used to run my cfls, I had one 6500k 28 watter between all the plants. Yield was increased, and plants grown with side lighting from the start seem to have sturdier branches, and thicker buds. Most of the underside of leaves are white(ish), and they will reflect more light to leaves in the lower section. Post results please!
Sincerely,
ILovePlants

 

[Endur0xX]

Ideally you could cut all that undergrowth before it even exist... you have to be in the garden a lot and dedicated. Personally I throw the popcorn buds in with the trim. I think those buds will still lack in potency and I wouldnt bother, especially if 2 are needed per plant thats a lot of wire in the grow room. I am not saying it would help though just a lot of work money and efforts for little reward.

 

[noobled]

I like the technology of the led I like that Idea how much the flood run you at?

 

[Endur0xX]

how much are they?

 

[stickyicky0420]

why wouldnt you get get like a 600watt hps set up or a 400 watt set up you can get it for real cheap dude

 

[Endur0xX]

why wouldnt you get get like a 600watt hps set up or a 400 watt set up you can get it for real cheap dude

hahaha haha

EDIT: I threw my 2x400watts MH/HPS in the garbage last week coze I dont even want to bother trying to sell them on craigslist they are so cheap is right

 

[stickyicky0420]

heres the link man it only cost 100 bucks some diff setups go for only 60$ why wouldnt youu get that to increase you yeild dramaticly i would pay for it self verry fast man http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-Sodium-Halide-Electronic-Digital/dp/B004YXDHC2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_lg_8

 

[Chronikool]

why wouldnt you get get like a 600watt hps set up or a 400 watt set up you can get it for real cheap dude

Yeah i'll just put it underneath my plants....

 

[stickyicky0420]

hahaha haha

whats so funny?

 

[stickyicky0420]

no put it over the tops of the plants

 

[stickyicky0420]

i got a link put up for you to look at its a few post up

 

[Chronikool]

how much are they?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Cold-Wh...857?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4163517091

As one example.....i dont think that is too expensive.

 

[Chronikool]

no put it over the tops of the plants

No thanks, im writing about the underside of the canopy. HPS wouldnt work with my setup.

 

[stickyicky0420]

o thats right im sorry i didnt notice that so your putting a light under the plant to make it branch out more or what?

 

[stickyicky0420]

tieing your plants down would also help and you could stay with your original top lighting have you ever tryed tiein your ladys down?

 

[stickyicky0420]

hahaha haha

EDIT: I threw my 2x400watts MH/HPS in the garbage last week coze I dont even want to bother trying to sell them on craigslist they are so cheap is right

why? did you up grade?

 

[Chronikool]

Hahaha...so you assumed i was looking for a alternative light source? Yeah you didnt read at all did you? Its for general health of the plant, an experiment for my popcorn buds, and i already had a few of the 10w floodlights, no hassle for me, it just sits there on the soil, sucking fuck all power.