Help with moving from indoor to outdoor

Hi all,

I am currently growing some photos and autos on an 18/6 light schedule to maximize the light for the autos but I have concerns when I move everything out to my greenhouse next weekend where the days are more like 14-15 hours of light.

My question is should I worry about my photos wanting to switch to flower? They were started from seed. ( 2 x Black DOG, 1x Blue Widow 1 x Big Foot, 1 x Dinamed) Should I hold them back a few more weeks and slowly dial their light back in my tent? Also, should I make my transplant from starter cups to 3 gallon pots before they go outdoor or should I transplant once outdoor?
Their final pots will be 10-15 gallons and will be transferred to them late June to early July.


Also could I simply put a light on a timer to break up the dark period for the first couple of weeks?

Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

If your area is above 14 hours of light daily you will be fine, but I like using supplemental light in a greenhouse to extend to 18-20h of light daily.

Thank you for the reply.

I am considering using some supplemental lighting but my only concern is attracting unwanted attention. This is due to the fact that my supplemental light would be a 1000 watt led which has a pink/purple glow to it and it’s quite bright. Or should I invest in something different as supplemental lighting?

How big is the greenhouse?

6’ x 8’

Plants won’t be in there all summer, well a few may stay in there if they don’t outgrow it. More a transition until they are hardened and in their finally home (10 gal pots) the good old outdoors.

Currently they are in starter cups and going into 3 gallon pots in a week or so. Will go into 10 gallon pots end of June I’m thinking.

an "auto" strain is going to flower the same time no matter what the light cycle is. id put um the big pots outside right now unless its plain out too cold.

the regular ones will adjust to mother nature , they wont go into flower till its the right time.

Autos are in 5 gallon pots right now. Been in there since day one. I don’t transplant autos. Well I have in the past but it can stunt a bit. I’m taking them into the greenhouse soon as the forecast is looking way better in about 5 days so that’s when they will go in.

As for the photos (regular) thanks for the advice. I’ll just get them transplanted indoor and happy with their new medium and then I will take them to the greenhouse and let nature do its thing.

Thanks

I'd honestly look into investing into a 1000w metal halide/hps combination. A single one a few hours a day, for a month or two, won't drive up your electric too much and will let you start a month or two earlier in the year depending on your climate.

Message me a bit about your climate zone and stuff and I'll see if I can get you some resources together to look at this week.

Edit: the mh will allow you to start your season early and add additional light on cloudy/rainy days. The hps will help with the same thing in flower. The hps bulb can help you in rainy dark weeks to keep production from stalling to much.

PrometheanLeaf said:

I'd honestly look into investing into a 1000w metal halide/hps combination. A single one a few hours a day, for a month or two, won't drive up your electric too much and will let you start a month or two earlier in the year depending on your climate.

Message me a bit about your climate zone and stuff and I'll see if I can get you some resources together to look at this week.

Edit: the mh will allow you to start your season early and add additional light on cloudy/rainy days. The hps will help with the same thing in flower. The hps bulb can help you in rainy dark weeks to keep production from stalling to much.

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I will look into what you suggested.

As for climate zone, I am in Canada so spring is in full swing. Getting about 14 hours of light a day now in my neck of the woods. Night temps are still low at times. I have a heater though so no issues that way.
There are still plenty of grey days but the extended forecast looks promising starting mid week. No night temps below 10 degrees C in the extended forecast so less work for the heater and there looks to be lots of sunshine on the way.

I have put up some shade cloth in the greenhouse to help with the transition to full sunlight. I can add more if the ladies seem stressed.

Bmancann said:

I will look into what you suggested.

As for climate zone, I am in Canada so spring is in full swing. Getting about 14 hours of light a day now in my neck of the woods. Night temps are still low at times. I have a heater though so no issues that way.
There are still plenty of grey days but the extended forecast looks promising starting mid week. No night temps below 10 degrees C in the extended forecast so less work for the heater and there looks to be lots of sunshine on the way.

I have put up some shade cloth in the greenhouse to help with the transition to full sunlight. I can add more if the ladies seem stressed.

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Put them outside. They’ll adapt quickly. Do not underestimate them. I live in Interior Alaska. Trust me. They’ll be fine and without supplemental lighting.

hotrodharley said:

Put them outside. They’ll adapt quickly. Do not underestimate them. I live in Interior Alaska. Trust me. They’ll be fine and without supplemental lighting.

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Good to hear. Thanks for the reply.

On another note my seedlings are looking a little sad. Temps are mid 70s and humidity is near 70%. Thinking it could be overwatered a touch. See pics an see what you think. Been waiting until they seem light and dry but....

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Good to hear. Thanks for the reply.

On another note my seedlings are looking a little sad. Temps are mid 70s and humidity is near 70%. Thinking it could be overwatered a touch. See pics an see what you think. Been waiting until they seem light and dry but....

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They do look possibly overwatered. Caution on that early in the season. Unwanted bacteria or especially fungus can come aboard.

hotrodharley said:

They do look possibly overwatered. Caution on that early in the season. Unwanted bacteria or especially fungus can come aboard.

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Gonna get em outside where the humidity is a bit lower. Help dry the medium out quicker! Thanks.

Bmancann said:

Gonna get em outside where the humidity is a bit lower. Help dry the medium out quicker! Thanks.

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The wind will help strengthen stems. Good luck.