jordann9e
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I would for sure agree there... boost that RH (relative humidity) BRO!! They're too dry!!
IMO, I'd also say there's too much perlite mixed in... I use 10-25%....
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IMO, I'd also say there's too much perlite mixed in... I use 10-25%....
willRavage
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Ok so my 400w MH is up and running! HTG Supply is wonderful I recommend them for buying any growing supplies.
Anyhoot my temp went up quite a bit to 89, but thats okay. I'll have pics ready tomorrow.
Anyhoot my temp went up quite a bit to 89, but thats okay. I'll have pics ready tomorrow.
jordann9e
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The maximum growth rate is achieved when the temperature ranges from 70-74 degrees during the lit period, with a drop of about 10 degrees (but no lower than the high 50's) during the dark period. When the temp rises, photosynthesis proceeds at a stable rate, but the metabolism rate increases, using up much of the sugar produced during photosynthesis.
Joe2iisbeing
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who told you 89 was ok?
willRavage
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Because the perlite i was using had time release nutes and was killing my plants I had to transplant asap.
I dont know how to lower the temp, its just one 400w MH with a fan in a giant closet on a tile floor, I dont kn ow why its gets so hot I better leave the door open.
joesalamon
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I hope they are coming through, I wanna see some pictures with them doing better!
89 is also way too high of a temp to be at. You really got to get it back to the 70s. I You may need some more fans or some way to get air vented in or out to cool it down.
89 is also way too high of a temp to be at. You really got to get it back to the 70s. I You may need some more fans or some way to get air vented in or out to cool it down.
jordann9e
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I can suggest placing your ballast outside the closet. when I did so, the temp lowered about 5 degrees...
Knowing that heat rises. you can put one fan at the top of your grow area blowing out and one at about ground level...this'll move your air, and lower your temp...
Joe2iisbeing
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Or you need to vent it out the ceiling.
willRavage
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CORRECTION THIS IS NOT WEEK TWO BUT DAY 12 - Sorry
Well, I hate to say it, but Venus died. She shrivled up into nothing and cracked at the stem. Sad. But good news! Neptune is growing her second set of leaves. My new setup is great I bought another tower fan for the room and brought the temp down to 82 (from 89!) I moved the ballast to the top shelf and now I leave the door a little cracked.
Neptune was bone dry so I gave her a little water.
Also today I planted some more germinated bag seed. Well see how they do.
Unfortunatly I cannot find my camera! So I cannot take pics, but as soon as I find it, they will be up.
Well, I hate to say it, but Venus died. She shrivled up into nothing and cracked at the stem. Sad. But good news! Neptune is growing her second set of leaves. My new setup is great I bought another tower fan for the room and brought the temp down to 82 (from 89!) I moved the ballast to the top shelf and now I leave the door a little cracked.
Neptune was bone dry so I gave her a little water.
Also today I planted some more germinated bag seed. Well see how they do.
Unfortunatly I cannot find my camera! So I cannot take pics, but as soon as I find it, they will be up.
Joe2iisbeing
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Im afraid that death was more than likely due to your temps. 82 is better but still not good enough.
willRavage
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Actually I disagree, I just got the new light yesterday, so Venus was grown this entire time in 77 degree temp, she died before she could even get the 82-89 temp.
willRavage
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I just bought a cool mist humidifier, that should bring the humidy up and the temp down. already at 30% form 16%!
willRavage
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Ok! Here's the pics of the new growroom setup!
What we have here is a 400w MH with two fans one tower, one round, and a cool mist humidifier.
What we have here is a 400w MH with two fans one tower, one round, and a cool mist humidifier.
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willRavage
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From that angle it looks far aay but its about 20 inches, I figured it dries up the soil so quickly already.
Do you think that would help the temp problem?