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Samgoma Samgoma
6 years ago
So this is my very first attempt at growing. They're growing in 50/50 Coco/Perlite LED is a Bestva 1000w (185w from the wall) I don't have a grow tent yet so I've salvaged together what I could and basically just have them sitting in a closed off section, with fabric hanging down on the side to prevent light leak - mainly just so it wouldn't shine through windows nearby. The plan is to use this setup until I buy or build a tent at the end of the month. Hoping to be able to grow 2-3 plants at a time in the same tent, any suggestions? Had a terrible start so far. They were originally growing in little biodegradable pots, but ended up getting knocked over and I decided to transplant them early. 1 of the 4 i transplanted didn't survive, and these remaining seedlings seem to be quite stunted - probably due to root shock cause of the shitty transplant. Lesson learnt! I also ended up moving them closer to the LED, so they're about ~60cm away from it now. You only really feel the heat on the back of your hand up to about 10-15cm from the LED at most Cheers!
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BeefWellingtons
BeefWellingtonsweek 1
While you can't really feel the led heat until 10 or 15cm, 60cm is probably way too close for that light to the top of seedlings. Light burn is a real thing. Check your manufacturer's instructions, but I'm betting that 60cm is too close. I would think more like 90cm for a 1000w light, but I'm just guessing. My 450w light said 90cm for seedlings, unless you can turn bloom off and veg down? Anyhow, good luck with your grow.
Samgoma
Samgoma
@BeefWellingtons, Thanks very much for your comment dude. Doesn't seem like mine came with instructions. I'll look into LED light distances some more and check on my seedlings in the morning. Cheers!
iMeus
iMeusweek 1
Welcome to Grow Diaries! It's always nice to see new growers :) Good luck on your first grow fam 👍
Samgoma
Samgoma
Thanks very much dude! Love your mainline diary. Best of luck to you brother
Budzablazin
Budzablazinweek 1
Im thinking that an led light pulling 185w at the wall is not producing 1000w. That is a very bold claim by the manufacturer in my opinion. I have an led that pulls 230 at the wall and is equivalent to a 400w hps.i have another that pulls 675 and is equivalent to a 1000w hps. I'm no expert this is just my opinion. In my opinion 60cm it's probably too close for seedlings. I would go 80 to 90cm. With that light a 3x3 tent with one plant trained and maybe scrogged might produce more yield than 3 plants struggling for light and room. Always plant more than you need and pick the best and strongest ones to grow out. Best of luck to you!!
Samgoma
Samgoma
@Budzablazin, Thanks a lot my friend. Yeah definitely a bold claim by the manufacturer - but I cant complain cause it was super cheap! On Amazon it says it's equivalent to a 600w HPS which I highly doubt. I'm guessing this light will probably give me about 40% more performance than a Viparspectra 300w - if that's the case then I'll be happy! Planning to only grow about 2-3 plants at a time and I have some more germinating at the moment. Cheers bud!
bobo420
bobo420week 2
Good luck with the grow ;)
Samgoma
Samgoma
@bobo420, Much appreciated friend! Best to you as well 😊
Samgoma
Samgoma
thanks very much man!