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Kershaw1231
Kershaw1231started grow question 4 years ago
Does my plant need more light she is under a 300 watt light I do have a spare do I need to put it to use ? She seems to be growing a Lititle slow for 2nd or 3rd week I am using advanced nutrients grow, micro, bloom any help would be great this is my 1st grow thanks
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 4 years ago
Yes, your plant is a bit slow for 3 weeks already, try lowering your light to about 50-60cn/two feet maximum, it is obvious by the look of your seedling that it is stretching and reaching for the light, a sure indication that she is not getting enough light strength. If your light has separate switches for "grow" and "bloom", having both switched on for your entire grow cycle seems to provide a better balanced and a more "plant happiness" light quality. The difference in power usage by running both settings is only a few watts, but if your plant grows and yields better/more, the minimal extra electricity cost is well worth the investment. When it comes time to transplanting, burying your seedling up to the same depth as the cotyledons/first funny little rounded leaves, will give your plant some support and in time, the buried portion of the stem will grow roots and feed your plant. Also, make sure to wait until the top inch or so of the soil has dried out between waterings. Hope this helps,............. Organoman.
HeavyHittah
HeavyHittahanswered grow question 4 years ago
It's probably your light. I'm guessing it's not actually 300watts. There is some really good budget lights out there atm for a fair price if you are just starting out . Mars hydro have gotten better the last couple of years. Check out their budget range. I had the same thing as you when first started out. Used a crappy blurple light which resulted in slow growth and yield. It's worth reading up on what useable light cannabis needs (PAR) at different stages of growth.
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Kershaw1231
Kershaw1231answered grow question 4 years ago
Would you guys say transplant her and put another light on ? Thanks
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GoldenGromie
GoldenGromieanswered grow question 4 years ago
Im pretty new to growing as well, but i have grown a few plants and ive found them all to be different lol. Even the same strains ive had different results. Had a plant that obviously had bad genetics it grew one leaf on one side and 3 on the other grew very strange but i got the most bud off of it lol. Your plant doest need a ton of light at this point but it will as it grows. Look at your light manufacturers recommendations on height for different stages and follow that. I use a mars 3000 light and during seedling stage i go about 22 to 24 inches and in flower it 18 inches. Temperature and humidity is important and if u dont have a tent get one it makes a world of difference
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