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CaptainCreamstarted grow question 6y ago

When is good time to add Bloom Boost for led lamp to give plants better spectrum and lumens ? My lamp: Optic 6 COB led here is link: https://www.ledgrowshop.eu/optic-led/optic-6-cob-led-grow-light-605w--uv-ir--3000k-5000k-cobs/

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MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 6y ago

Hey buddy :-) first of all amazing lamp 😎👍. You can use the lamp switch to full power about 1-2 weeks before blooming 😎 You have very nice plants bro 😍

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labifleanswered grow question 6y ago

Salut le jardinier , alors moi j'allais te répondre qu'un booster de floraison c'est a partir de la mi flo . mais voila quand je vais voir ton liens je tombe sur une lampe led du coup je comprend que j'ai rien compris . Bonne chance

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Jef79answered grow question 6y ago

Hello.. Hope you are well.. Plants lookin great atm.. Id personally put ur cob switch on at bout week 3-5 of flowering all the way thru till harvest.. This will allow her flto start developing b4 u hit her with the higher intensity.. Stay safe n gud luck.. 👍🍀

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