CFL lighting...

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User1534

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So I’m going to grow a couple of seedlings under one cfl light.. is this enough light for two seedlings? Gonna have it on cfl for two weeks and switch on my LED after those two weeks. Do I need more cfl lights?
how close is the cfl supposed to go to the seedlings?
 
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Dougnsalem

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I've done CFL's a few times in the past for seedlings. It doesn't take much, so dependending on your wattage; you could be fine. A 80 or 100W equivalent about 6 to 9" off the top should be good. The only time I had problems was when they were in a confined space, and made things too hot. Don't fry them like I did! Lol. That's when I changed to a few 5-6k screw-in LED's.
 
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Dougnsalem said:
I've done CFL's a few times in the past for seedlings. It doesn't take much, so dependending on your wattage; you could be fine. A 80 or 100W equivalent about 6 to 9" off the top should be good. The only time I had problems was when they were in a confined space, and made things too hot. Don't fry them like I did! Lol. That's when I changed to a few 5-6k screw-in LED's.
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I would only need one 100w light for the two plants for the first two weeks? Or two.. and thank you this helps!! I’ll adjust if I see any burns or anything
 
Dougnsalem

Dougnsalem

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User1534 said:
I would only need one 100w light for the two plants for the first two weeks? Or two.. and thank you this helps!! I’ll adjust if I see any burns or anything
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Yeah, one should be fine. It doesn't take much when they're small. Maybe someone else can chip in with their experience too. My main problem in the past has been overwatering. Lights haven't really been an issue. Don't sweat it too much! Lol
 
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I feel like I’ve been overthinking everything, and everyone is telling me once it’s hits the soil it’s much easier than expected. (I’m doing hydroponics, but same concept) I think I’m trying to be prepared for everything when it’s inevitable something bad happens haha.
 
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