100 w CFL vs 400w MH
It looks like I am just about see some activity from the seeds I put in the plugs. Would they grow much faster if I use the 400w metal halide light compared to the 100 w (or less) CFL I am using now, or is the difference at this stage more marginal?
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seedling are temperamental but i think you would be fine either way but i prefer my t5. 400w is a lot on seedlings just keep it up higher, gl make sure they are warm also to help grow.
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Ok, I guess I will leave as it is for now then. I think the temperautre is ok, the T5/CFL gives off some warmth. Humidity was low though, 30% I think. Is that important? I have a humidifier somewhere if needed.
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What you are doing seems to be working right now so I would let the seeds sprout and the leaves open before increasing the light. If they seem happy let them keep doing what they are doing. Imo
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Solid advice Tex, from Spider too! I will leave them as they are, for now.
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is it to wet?
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is it to wet?
Good question! I have the tray tilted so that the excess water run off to the bottom. and I lift it 3-4 times a day to water them. Could still be to wet, I dont know. Picture was taken right after watering.
Kind like an ebb and flow?
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temps at 26c they will fly and maybe some perlight in your box :)
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and man this f plants don t like water so mouch
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but im noob :)
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geta sprayer thn just mist
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For seedlings, I would stick with the CFL's. But 100 watts are a little too weak Imo I would go for the 150 watts. Good luck
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