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400 watt club...

Reality

Member
hey guys just a quick question.. under a 400w light, how long do people usually let there plants veg before switching to 12/12?
 

PHANTOM

Member
I cannot answer the question.....sorry but I am looking for that very answer myself


mine are about a foot high......... hopefully someone can help us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :joint:
 

DrHydro

Member
Reality said:
hey guys just a quick question.. under a 400w light, how long do people usually let there plants veg before switching to 12/12?


It really depends on the space the user is growing under... If its a clone you can go 12/12 at any time... If its a seed i would let it go for atleast 3-4 weeks..
 
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Guest

Reality said:
hey guys just a quick question.. under a 400w light, how long do people usually let there plants veg before switching to 12/12?
The best rule of thumb that I can offer is this...The plant has to be able to handle being put into flower mode. The shock of going from whatever your vegging light was to 12/12 is pretty brutal. Also you have to make sure the plant is just plain ole happy. If its not growing vigerously in veg than it aint gonna grow very well in flower. I know that the strain I like to grow is recommended to veg to a height of 10-12". Probably keeping in mind that doesnt mean a stretched out spindly 12" but a healthy, bushy 12. Just take your time and introduce it to the new light gradually. Set it in the new enviroment at 18/6 and if you run a high pressure sodium, keep the light kinda high for the first week or so. Light diminishes exponetially @ 12" increments. So consequently, if you have it close you run the chance of burning the tender leaves. So when first getting them used to the new light keep em cool and a long way from the bulb...20" in some cases

Peace


This is a pic of my main mother. Vegging along lovin life. Thats the main thing, keep them happy!
 
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buzzed day

hello all,you should have altenateing branches not side by side .after that it can go to 12 and 12.then i think it is your style that and size of growing room.if you have a small grow area then early. unless you are going to lts. or scrog.then longer you will work it out with exsperence and time.peace[unless you do 12 and 12 from start most won't]
 

PHANTOM

Member
all help appreciated

all help appreciated

Thanx guys :bow:

They range from 8-12 inches so I will be starting to flower them next week.

Its good to get several peoples opinions and work out what is likely to work for you,I`m just getting into growing and would like to become self sufficient.

I will keep posting pics and comments on the grow so everyone can help the newbie :listen2: or alternatiively just use me as a form of entertainment :pointlaug

Thanx again.

PHANTOM :smoweed:


 

tmusic

Member
I'm growing under a 400w Hortilux Eye HPS and 2 cfl's(23w?). Day 27. They're getting bushy but the vertical growth seems a little slow, 7 or 8 nodes on the biggest, but its only 6 inches tall.

I'll probably let them veg for another week or two or three depending on the height.






today at the end of the dark cycle
 
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namo420

Member
if your growing a sativa dom. with a 400,your going to want to wait untill nodes have been alternating for a few weeks,to avoid a major stretch when the lighting changes

indicas apply to this too,but less,as there not going to stretch more than a foot or so.

personally,its up to your grow space,and what you have room for. thats my 2 cents!

peace&pot
 
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Jam Master Jaco

Brand Spankin' New Member

Brand Spankin' New Member

Just got my first flower light....a 400 watt hps agrosun. Good times. Pics to come soon...
 

PHANTOM

Member
Hey ppl things are going well, I have thinned out the room and am experimenting with LST techniques......... pics to follow......

PHANTOM:smoweed:
 

StonedGrunt55

Still Getting Sky-High
Veteran
:wave: hi all, these 2 were chopped yesterday :rasta: at 64 days flowering...
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Guest

Thinking of joining your ranks. I will be getting a medical card soon to grow 6 plants. Wanted to know what yield people get off 6 plants under a 400HPS. I'm looking for 4 ounces a month using clones. For now i will be doing soil till more funds come in. What type of venting do you need for a 400? i was going to use a Stanley blower. Do i need to make a cool tube for a small 3x3 closet?

Any helpful brain storms will be great if any one's bored. If anyone has a 400HPS 6 plant set up with pics that would be great. Looking for max yield.

Thanks for any advice.
 
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gonejah17

Member
can someone tell me how to post pics here, Im from GC where its a little easier apparently

Im trying to copy and paste a link from photobucket
 

StonedGrunt55

Still Getting Sky-High
Veteran
gonejah17 said:
can someone tell me how to post pics here, Im from GC where its a little easier apparently

Im trying to copy and paste a link from photobucket

The way i do it is upload them in the gallery then copy & paste the link in the thread/post or by clicking on your pics in the post-page undernieth the smilies.. :wave:
 
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