In the beginning was there light?...

Sorry if this has already been asked, I couldn't quite put together an effective search phrase....

So let's say I've germinated my seeds and planted them in soil. Should I still keep them in the dark? And for how long?

That's all! Thank's for the help!

Why would you keep them in the dark? Put them under floros. Young sprouts can't handle intense light so floros are just right for them.

mogie said:

Why would you keep them in the dark? Put them under floros. Young sprouts can't handle intense light so floros are just right for them.

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Agree w/mogie...dark BAD, light, GOOD. But, make sure to keep your babies warm...

Nelson

THE USE OF FLUORO'S FOR GROWING CANNABIS

Every grower has, or still uses these lights. Although they don’t even come close to the results from a HID light, they do however provide a cheap alternative for a newbie 'dabbling' in the fine art of growing. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on an HID light, a newbie can purchase a compact fluorescent for a few bucks, and still have money for a coffee on the way home.

These lights are also excellent for starting seedlings and clones, as their cool light will not dry out the soil as fast as an HID. They have a low intensity, and are gentle on newly germinated seedlings, and are great for clones as they wont dry them out or give them too much of an early blast.

Compact fluoro's are also great for stealth grows, as they can be kept about 1 inch from the plants, and do not require extensive heat ventilation due to their warm operating temperature.

Alright, thank's for all the replies! By floros I assume we're talking about fluorescent lights, right?? (Sorry, total newb here....) Also how long should I keep them under floros for? And what sort of light/dark cycle should they get (12/12, 18/6....)? Thanks so much!

NAD said:

So let's say I've germinated my seeds and planted them in soil. Should I still keep them in the dark? And for how long?

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Well I can't speak for other people, but once the germinated seeds are planted in soil in a small pot, I cover them with clingfilm and keep them in a dark warm place. I leave them that way until the seedling pops out of the soil and then take the clingfilm off and THEN put them under light. I used a 200w blue Envirolite.

I'm not quite sure why others are advising you to immediately put them under lights - it's not the way I do it.