Ok so lighting question

newbiegro

Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #1

My plants are about a 6 days old. I have a 2ft by 4ft 8 bulb T5 ho light.
I have all the bulbs off but 2 should I go all 8 bulbs. The bulbs are 6500k 54 Watts

 

bhandari1

Active Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #2

I would, It should be fine!! Is it 54 watts each bulb and how close is it to the seedlings?? IMO, As long as your temps are stable you should be good to go!

 

newbiegro

Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #3

Yes 54 watts each bulb and about 3 in from the seedlings.
Average temp is 65 to 70 degrees

 

streets8r88

Well-Known Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #4

6 Days old doesn't need much light still. Try to think of it more as for every 4 leaves or so turn 1 more light on. On the flip side, it won't hurt it either by having extras on. May stretch it out a little but won't cause issues.
-Seedlings don't need much light at all.

 

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PurpleBuz

Well-Known Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #5

newbiegro said:

Yes 54 watts each bulb and about 3 in from the seedlings.
Average temp is 65 to 70 degrees

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two bulbs directly over the seedlings is fine.
As they grow wider turn on more bulbs to keep them in the footprint of the light.

 

newbiegro

Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #6

Thanks for the advice guys . First time growing ,I swear I check on em every hour lol.